Since the days of Florence Nightingale and Clara Barton, nurses have played a big role in the medical profession over the course of history. During this time frame nurses have been helping patients in hospitals, nursing homes, doctors offices, schools, military …

Introduction to Microbiology Microbiology is the study of tiny, living things; their characteristics, and how they affect the world. Because microbes have the potential to affect most living things, whether by disease or application; microbiology is essential to track both …

Midwifery is a field of health care in which a provider offers care to women during their pregnancy, labor, and birth. A midwife also helps to care for the newborn baby for up to six weeks and assists the mother …

Nurses work in hospitals, medical offices, and private health care facilities treating patients according to physician orders. Nurses can even work for the government, either within a particular sector of the military or at a military hospital in the U.S. …

Tuberculosis is a disease that usually affects the lungs although other parts of the body can be affected including the spine, brain and kidneys. This disease is spread through the air from person to person and depending on the environment, …

Tobacco is a leading preventable cause of death in the United States, causing more than 400,000 deaths each year. Nearly 80% of adults who smoke, admit that they started before the age of 18 years old. For this reason, it …

Medical Myths About Natural Remedies Old wives tales and myths about natural remedies have traditionally been passed on from generation to generation. While there are some natural remedies that are indeed quite effective, keep in mind that this is not …

Why Choose Nursing? Are you considering a new career in nursing? If you are contemplating becoming a nurse, consider the following online guide to nursing resources to help. The first section of links should explain what nursing is and why …

Innovations in medical imaging continue to revolutionize the field of medicine. The advances that have been made are allowing physicians to not only see inside the body with greater clarity, but it is also providing them with the ability to …

In the world of medicine, even if you don’t have a medical degree, a whole range of careers are available. Many of these careers belong to nurses and their allied professions. If you’re a natural people person with a knack …

Counseling American Counseling Association- The American Counseling Association (ACA) is a nonprofit professional and educational organization dedicated to the growth and advancement of the counseling profession. Mental Health America- Mental Health America (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association) …

Nursing theory is the term given to a particular body of knowledge in order to support nursing practice. It provides both framework and design with the goal of organizing knowledge and explaining phenomena in nursing. A relatively new area of study, 90 …

Sleep is an incredibly important part of staying healthy and happy. Sleep makes us feel good. We feel more alert, happier, energetic, and better able to function following a night of deep, uninterrupted sleep. The Division of Sleep Medicine at …

The medical community is made up of many different parts, and nurses play an integral role in the care and keeping of the world’s patients. In pursuing a degree in the field of nursing, it’s essential to remain up-to-date on …