7 Patient Interaction Skills and How to Improve Them

As a Personal Support Worker (also referred to as a Personal Care Attendant), you’re responsible for taking care of patients who are unable to care for themselves. This typically includes the elderly, but can also include those who are chronically…

The Role of Personal Support Workers in Elder Care

In the latest report of Statistics Canada, the population of people aged 85 and older is fast-growing, with a 12% increase from 2016. Reports also state that one in five adult women in Canada is caring for their ill or…

Are Nurses to Be Considered a First Responder?

Are Nurses First Responders

The importance of nurses as healthcare heroes is undeniable, but are they really first responders? It’s a complex question that deserves to be dissected and discussed further. From the urban settings of city hospitals to small-town rural clinics, nurses have…

How Many Hours Do Nurses Work in The United States?

In the US, nursing is a demanding industry. Nurses work hard to care for patients and facilitate operations. Many healthcare workers are notoriously overworked. So, how many hours do nurses work and what can you expect from becoming one? How…