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UPDATED: Announcement from Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) requires licensed professionals to complete continuing competence (CC) activities to…
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CE Myths You Might Believe
As a licensed professional, you know the drill. Every two (or one, or three years, depending on your…
Nursing
Find information to help you advance your nursing career and gain new skills.
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Simple Summer Recipes for Busy Nurses
Between those marathon nursing shifts and juggling life outside of work, finding the time to cook can feel…
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Diagnosis and Management of Tick-Borne Illnesses
During the summer months and in warm climates, people tend to spend more time outdoors hiking and camping.…
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Requirements for Renewing Your Florida LPN License
Renewing your Florida LPN license is a vital step to maintaining your status as a practicing nurse in…
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10 Nurse Tips for Surviving the Evening Shift
The evening shift can feel like a roller coaster for new nurses. You start off at full speed,…
Physicians
Find information to help you advance your physician career and gain new skills.
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Advances in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Management
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) accounted for over 9,000…
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Compassionate Physician End-of-Life Care
Having open discussions about end-of-life care is crucial for patients facing life-threatening illnesses and their families. Research has…
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Autoimmune Diseases: Identifying Those at Risk
Autoimmune diseases are a significant health concern, impacting over 23.5 million Americans. These diseases are a leading cause…
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Understanding the FDA’s Medication Safety Initiatives
Understanding current medication safety initiatives allows clinicians to educate patients on the safety of newly approved drugs and…
Physical Therapy
Find information to help you advance your physical therapy career and gain new skills.
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Interprofessional Assessment and Treatment of Post-COVID Deficits
The long-term effects of COVID-19 continue to impact individuals across all age groups and health backgrounds. From respiratory…
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Handling Medical Emergencies in the Workplace
Physical therapists often work in clinical, outpatient, or corporate settings where medical emergencies can happen. Being prepared to…
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Holistic Pain Management for the Physical Therapist
Pain management is an important aspect of physical therapy, influencing patient outcomes, mobility, and overall quality of life.…
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Innovative Rehabilitation Techniques
Rehabilitation continues to evolve with advancements in research, technology, and clinical practice. Physical therapists play a big role…
Massage Therapy
Find information to help you advance your massage therapy career and gain new skills.
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Essential Oils in Massage Therapy
Introducing essential oils in massage therapy is a great way to promote relaxation, ease muscle tension, reduce stress,…
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Myofascial Release Techniques in Massage Therapy
The fascia is a stretchy, web-like tissue that wraps around and connects muscles, organs, and other parts of…
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Cultural Sensitivity in Massage Therapy
Each culture has its norms, beliefs, and traditions. These often influence how individuals perceive touch and may impact…
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Techniques for Managing Fibromyalgia Pain with Massage
Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes body aches, pains, and excess fatigue, and can affect daily function. While…
Cosmetology
Find information to help you advance your cosmetology career and gain new skills.
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Cutting and Styling Naturally Curly Hair
Naturally hair is bold, beautiful, and full of personality, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood hair…
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How Cosmetologists Shape Consumer Beauty Standards
Step into any salon, spa, or beauty studio, and you’ll find something far more powerful than makeup brushes…
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Mastering Gel Manicures
Gel manicures have quickly become the gold standard in nail care. They offer a sophisticated and long-lasting alternative…
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Understanding the Influence of Social Media on Beauty Standards
Beauty standards have existed for centuries, evolving across cultures and historical periods. From the Renaissance ideal of curvaceous…
Dental
Find information to help you advance your dental career and gain new skills.
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The Impact of Oral Microbiome on Overall Health
The human oral cavity is home to a diverse and dynamic microbial community known as the oral microbiome.…
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Managing Dental Anxiety in Children
Dental visits can be daunting for children, especially for those experiencing anxiety. For dental professionals, understanding and managing…
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Improving Patient Communication in Dental Practices
Effective communication is essential in dental care, influencing patient satisfaction, treatment adherence, and overall health outcomes. Many patients…
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Innovative Approaches to Preventing Substance Abuse in Dental Settings
Substance abuse remains a critical public health issue, and dental professionals are uniquely positioned to help prevent it.…
Occupational Therapy
Find information to help you advance your occupational therapy career and gain new skills.
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Everyday Extraordinary: Celebrating Occupational Therapy Month
It’s always the little things. Cooking a meal with a loved one. Holding a child. Going for a…
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Innovative Techniques for Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Play is an essential occupation of children, and engagement in play activities is how children learn. Pediatric occupational…
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Human Trafficking: A Global Crime With Local Consequences
Healthcare professionals are often uniquely positioned to spot the signs of human trafficking. In crisis situations, they can…
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Best Practices for Occupational Therapists: Dementia Assessment and Staging
Dementia is a major neurocognitive disorder (NCD) that affects millions of people in the United States (American Psychiatric…
Social Work
Find information to help you advance your social work career and gain new skills.
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Human Trafficking: A Global Crime With Local Consequences
Healthcare professionals are often uniquely positioned to spot the signs of human trafficking. In crisis situations, they can…
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Caring Through Crises: Disaster Mental Health
The images of disaster are never far from our collective consciousness. The flooded neighborhoods of New Orleans after…
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Nursing Interventions for Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is an under-diagnosed and often misdiagnosed mental health condition due to the similarity of…
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A Mother’s Mental Health and Childhood Development
The reality of postpartum depression Between 6.5% and 20% of new mothers develop postpartum depression (PPD), though many…
Psychology
Find information to help you advance your psychology career and gain new skills.
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When Life Hurts: Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
Self-injury, also known as self-harm or non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), is the act of deliberately inflicting harm on one’s…
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Combating Digital Distractions
Wired for distraction Like a browser window with dozens of open tabs, the human brain is built for…
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Nursing Interventions for Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is an under-diagnosed and often misdiagnosed mental health condition due to the similarity of…
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A Mother’s Mental Health and Childhood Development
The reality of postpartum depression Between 6.5% and 20% of new mothers develop postpartum depression (PPD), though many…
Veterinarian
Find information to help you advance your veterinarian career and gain new skills.
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New Veterinary Drugs and Their Impact on Veterinary Practice
In recent years, pharmaceutical innovation in veterinary medicine has significantly increased. These new veterinary drugs provide new tools…
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Canine Influenza
Recently, outbreaks of canine influenza across the United States and other parts of the world have become a…
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Pharmacological Concerns in Exotic Animal Care
Exotic animal care requires a high level of expertise. The physiological diversity of reptiles, birds, amphibians, and small…
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Emerging Trends in Veterinary Pharmacology
Veterinary medicine has undergone a period of remarkable advancement in the last decade, with new pharmaceuticals transforming treatment…
Funeral
Find information to help you advance your funeral career and gain new skills.
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Handling Sensitive Conversations about End-of-Life Decisions
Conversations surrounding death, dying, and end-of-life decisions are difficult. Just saying the phrase “end of life” can evoke…
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Managing Disputes Among Family Members During Funeral Planning
While funeral professionals always hope families will support each other after a loved one has died, it is not…
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A Guide to COVID-19 for Funeral Professionals and Embalmers
Funeral professionals and others involved in deathcare often interact with deceased individuals who may carry various diseases. As part…
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Ethics in Funeral Services: Navigating Difficult Conversations
Interactions are integral to the death care industry, often occurring when individuals are at their most vulnerable. During…
Printables
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🩺 Your Ultimate Nursing CE Requirements Checklist (Nurse-Approved, Humor-Infused)
Ready to tackle those nursing CE requirements? Whether you’re on your first renewal or your fifth, here’s what…
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North Carolina Nursing CE Checklist
If you’re looking to renew your North Carolina nursing license, here’s a quick summary of what you need.…
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Celebrating Heart Month: Valentines for Nurses
Download these valentines for nurses and share the love with your healthcare colleagues this Valentine’s Day. Healthcare is…
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You Make a Difference: Valentine’s Affirmations for Nurses
Download and print these special affirmations for nurses and remind yourself just how much you are loved this…
