As many clinicians in Pennsylvania already know, the paradigm shift currently occurring within the U.S. healthcare industry hopes to place an increased emphasis on the quality of care provided. Regulators often look to patient satisfaction scores to determine quality,...
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How does medical marijuana affect nursing school drug tests?
If you are thinking about attending nursing school, you are undoubtedly looking forward to a long and productive career caring for others. Still, there is a good chance your nursing school conducts regular drug tests. After all, both nursing schools and licensing...
Are you a pharmacist with a drug abuse problem?
Day in and day out, you fill prescriptions for customers, and sometimes it may seem like they do not appreciate the work you do to help them recover. Does the complaining, lack of communication and pressure feel never-ending? Stress can cause loss of concentration,...
What nursing jobs can you work after losing your license?
While you still have your nursing license, a recent disciplinary action could change that. You want to explore other job opportunities, in case your legal situation goes south. Chron lists jobs for nurses who lost their licenses. No matter the outcome of your medical...
Do medical practitioners have the right to remain silent?
As someone with a license to practice medicine in the state of Pennsylvania, you are accountable to the State Board of Medicine. If somebody alleges that you have committed unethical or negligent behavior, the board will likely call upon the Bureau of Enforcement and...