Recent Articles
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Will you still have a job in pharmacy in 5 years?
Greg L. Alston PharmaceuticalMy personal mission is to help the next generation of pharmacists understand that the world has changed and teach them the skills to thrive in this new world order. The reality is this: The employment paradigm in this country has changed dramatically in one generation. And you need to understand the impact of this change.
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New nurses and the med-surg mythos
Keith Carlson Medical & Allied HealthcareEvery nurse has probably heard this statement (or something like it): "Without two years of med-surg, your career is going nowhere." While medical-surgical is indeed a wonderful grounding in the challenges and skills of modern nursing, many new nurses simply can't find med-surg positions.
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The ‘humerus’ side of being a physical therapist
Heidi Dawson Medical & Allied HealthcareHaving been practicing in the field of sports injury rehabilitation for the last nine years, I've spoken to, assessed and treated hundreds of people for varying injuries and pain conditions. While it is a serious thing to be dealing with someone's health, I also think every job should have its lighter moments and sometimes we all need to have a little giggle.
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A fad turned addiction: Smokeless tobacco and its effect on athletes
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Sports & FitnessFor former professional pitcher Curt Schilling, the lesson of smokeless tobacco was learned too late. Schilling has been diagnosed with squamous-cell carcinoma in his mouth, and he attributes the cause to smokeless tobacco products he used throughout his professional playing career.
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Rising airfares threaten the travel industry’s recovery
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWhile the travel and hospitality industry has been upbeat about finally the tide turning after the recession, there is a lot of wariness underlying this sentiment. The chief cause for this is the airfares that have been steadily rising — despite several low-cost carriers coming onto the scene — and the mergers that have dominated the industry.
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The hidden victims of Ferguson are the children
Danielle Manley EducationTo everyone outside of Ferguson, Missouri, the images of riots, damaged businesses and police officers standing in front of military-style vehicles with weapons drawn was everything. What about the citizens not on the streets? What about the children? Not every resident of Ferguson was rioting, but they were forgotten.
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Putting a value on values
Michael J. Berens Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAs individuals and organizations we cannot function without trust. It is the glue that holds relationships together. That's why in times like these it is crucial that you are vigilant in preserving and protecting your organization's integrity.
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How project management helps make IT projects successful
Betty Boyd Civil & GovernmentFor an organization to have successful IT projects, it should embrace modern project management techniques. This is where the IT project manager comes into play. Project managers have a specific role to help the team have a successful IT project.
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Legislators looking to require kill switches on all smartphones
Jessica Taylor Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityIs turning to technology to deter thieves a good idea? Some states in the U.S. seem to think so. On Aug. 25, California became the second state to establish a law to have a "kill switch" in smartphones, which lets users remotely lock them and wipe them of data in the event that they are lost or stolen. Minnesota passed a similar law in June.
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Construction technology: Getting down to business
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsBuilding engineering, design and rendering software continue to get more sophisticated, but on the operational side the construction industry is not keeping pace with other sectors. Recent industry studies reveal where the industry is lagging, where it is at risk and the challenges it faces moving forward.