Finding My Place In The Respiratory World : General Health

Common Canister Policy Concerns

Brent Holland — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 13:47:00 GMT

Respiratory directors and hospital administrators across the country are constantly on the prowl for new ways to save money or increase revenue. One gold mine taking the country by storm is the practice known as "common canister". For those of you not...(read more)

What Does ACA Mean For The Average Health Care Worker?

Kevin Johnson — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 15:08:00 GMT

I'm going to be honest: I have no idea what the Affordable Care Act really means to me as a health care worker. I am not sure what is going to change...maybe nothing. Maybe this is good for business. Maybe I will be fighting for my job. Am I looking at...(read more)

The Scary World of ABG Methods

Veronica Rigler — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:54:00 GMT

I am not the world's greatest ABG drawer, but there are a lot of people out there who should not be attempting these blood sticks. Arterial blood gases are one of the most painful blood draws around and there are doctors out there making them even worse....(read more)

Giving Back to the Community

Jamie Margolis — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:49:00 GMT

I was raised in a family that valued philanthropy and giving back to the community. Growing up, I watched both of my parents volunteer with various organizations and for years my father got up at 4:30 every weekend morning to cook breakfast at the local...(read more)

Managing Stress on the Job

Jamie Margolis — Wed, 26 May 2010 14:56:00 GMT

How do you handle the stresses of daily life while still being a good clinician? For many people, separating work and personal life can be challenging, yet manageable. Is it a skill that is learned or something some people are just good at? For most of...(read more)

Ask a Question a Day

Jamie Margolis — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:47:00 GMT

I have made a new goal for myself at work. Ask one question a day, any question that can help me to become a better clinician. There are so many people in the hospital, with so much knowledge, and most greatly value education and are eager to teach. I...(read more)