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The nation’s workforce will add more registered nurses through 2020 than any other occupation. About 711,000 new RNs will be needed, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projections. That doesn't even include...

Glassdoor’s 2018 Best Places to Work list of companies with 1,000 or more employees included 14 healthcare organizations among the top 100. The list was published on Dec. 5. The highest-ranked healthcare company was previously...

Health science refers to an overarching umbrella encompassing several disciplines related to getting healthcare to people and animals by science, mathematics and engineering means. Health science is the practical application of clinical practices aimed...

For many people, pursuing a career in healthcare typically revolves around a desire to help others. But with so many jobs in the medical field, it’s often difficult to decide which one is the...

For those who wish to get into the healthcare industry but do not have the time to pursue four-year or graduate degrees, allied health occupations might be the answer. Allied health encompasses workers in the...

Medical assistants provide important support for physicians and patients. Through greeting patients, keeping files organized and documenting medical histories, medical assistants often set the tone for a patient’s first impression of a medical practice....

It takes a special person to serve in the military. It’s an industry for leaders. For the strong-minded. For those with the resolve to sacrifice their safety and wellbeing for the good of their...

An optometrist specializes in diagnosing and treating medical issues involving the eyes and other parts of a patient’s visual system. Optometry, like many professions in the healthcare industry, is growing and lucrative. According to the...

Some people dream of becoming a doctor. Others want to become a surgeon. Becoming a urologist allows you to do both. With a job description that includes both the clinical skills of a physician and...

From prenatal to postpartum care, midwives have long been experts on bringing children into the world. Their place in the delivery room, however, has been a topic of debate between doctors and the midwives...