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Fitness Tips to Improve Mood, Focus, and Overall Mental Health

October 22, 2020 

By Lexy Vreeland Stress levels are at an all-time high in 2020, because, well … it’s 2020! In addition to the environmental stressors that are out there, we also face our own personal struggles and stressors. I am currently transitioning from being an ICU nurse to an emergency room behavioral health nurse while also studying in the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program. I am so excited about my new position and being a graduate student, but man, can it get stressful. I manage this stress through exercise and dedicating time to being active. A healthy way to lose the stress and find clarity I have learned that taking care of my mental health improves […]

Ethical Leadership in Business: Why It Matters

October 15, 2020 

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Looking to mitigate the risk of another savings and loan crisis, subprime mortgage meltdown, or billion-dollar Ponzi scheme, more American businesses are focused on instituting ethical leadership. Business leaders who engage in unethical behavior can leave companies and their cultures forever blemished. Their unprincipled decisions erode profits, sully brand names, and damage relationships with clients, employees, and investors. Ethical leadership in business matters today because its positive effects can permeate a number of areas, from hiring and accounting practices to managing product development and customer data. Also, companies with ethical leaders and practices tend to perform better, according to Ethisphere. […]

Patient Confidentiality in Healthcare

October 15, 2020 

Since the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) passed in 2004, patient confidentiality has played a pivotal role in the healthcare industry. Patient confidentiality refers to the right of patients to keep their records private and represents physicians’ and medical professionals’ moral and legal obligations in handling patients’ sensitive medical and personal information. What Is Patient Confidentiality? Healthcare providers — physicians, nurses, medical institutions, and others — who deal with patient health information are known as covered entities. They are responsible for patient confidentiality, as per HIPAA’s Privacy Rule, which states that medical professionals cannot legally share patient information […]

Healthcare Management Terms for High School Students

October 14, 2020 

Tables of Contents What Does HIPAA Stand for?What Is a Pre-existing Condition?Acute and Chronic IllnessesAnti-Inflammatory: Definition and Examples of a Key Medical TermUsing Standard Clinical Terminology in Care Healthcare management professionals are critical members of the healthcare community with a wide range of responsibilities, including implementing technologies that improve patient care, managing budgets for healthcare facilities, and ensuring that healthcare laws are followed. An understanding of healthcare terms is essential for every aspect of a healthcare management professional’s role. From drug delivery and billing to insurance claims and outpatient services, a clear understanding of healthcare terms — and the important […]

A Guide to Working in the Publishing Industry: Statistics, Careers, and Trends

October 14, 2020 

The publishing industry continues to grow and evolve, providing a wealth of career opportunities for a range of professionals, from editors to book designers. Global publishing is now a $119 billion market, according to IBISWorld, with over 16,000 businesses operating in the industry. U.S. book publishers saw a 6.9% year-over-year revenue increase in 2019, as reported by the Association of American Publishers. Meanwhile, the internet and digital publishing tools have made books more accessible to readers across the globe and revolutionized how many companies operate. Publishing is going strong and experiencing rapid change, making it an attractive career field for […]

American Government 101: Difference Between House and Senate

October 14, 2020 

The U.S. Capitol building’s east facade is shown with the U.S. flag flying in front of it.

Table of Contents Difference Between House and SenateHouse: Roles and ResponsibilitiesSenate: Roles and ResponsibilitiesHow a Bill Becomes LawHow Their Differences Make the House and Senate Stronger The U.S. Congress is often referred to as a single entity, but it’s actually a combination of two distinct groups: the House of Representatives and the Senate. While both houses of Congress work together to propose and enact the laws that govern our country, the differences between the House and Senate ensure that each chamber in this bicameral (“two room”) system has distinct roles and responsibilities. Together, the House and Senate form the legislative […]

Juvenile delinquency statistics, risk factors, and resources for helping American youth

October 14, 2020 

Young people who commit a crime in the U.S. risk entering the largest prison system in the world. Almost 1.5 million people were imprisoned in the U.S. at the end of 2018, according to data released by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) in 2020. Between 1978 and 2018, the U.S. prison population jumped by more than 375%. More recently, prison populations in the U.S. have fallen slightly. There have been small declines each year since 2010, including a 1.6% decline from 2017 to 2018, according to the BJS. However, the U.S. still has the largest incarcerated population in the […]

How to Make a Career Comeback

October 8, 2020 

Lots of people take career breaks. Whether you took time off to start a family, care for a loved one, or travel the world, you may be wondering how that fits into a resume. Job hunting is daunting, and we understand that beginning the search after taking one, two, or even 10 years off can be stressful. The good news is that most employers are understanding of employment gaps, and many hiring managers may have taken similar breaks themselves. Remember — everyone has their own career path and moves along it at their own pace. Why People Have Resume Gaps […]

Nature vs. Nurture Child Development: Exploring Key Differences

October 8, 2020 

Whether a child’s personality traits and behavioral tendencies are the sole result of heredity or a consequence of their upbringing is an age-old debate. Much of the controversy in nature vs. nurture child development is the result of a misunderstanding about genetics: the mistaken belief that fate and genetics are synonymous. Epigenetics and related fields in child development promise to give parents and educators new insights into how and why certain genes are expressed and others aren’t. Degree programs such as Maryville University’s online Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Family Studies explore these areas to prepare students for careers that […]

How to Prepare for a Layoff Before It Happens

October 7, 2020 

The job market is rapidly evolving. Changes in the economy spur companies to adjust their workforce, and while automation and technology have made it easier for businesses to operate, sometimes they’ve prompted companies to eliminate positions. Not surprisingly, many workers say they’re concerned about losing their jobs. For example, in a 2019 Harris Poll, almost half of employed Americans said they suffered from layoff anxiety. A third of respondents said they were concerned about a pending recession, 32% said they were concerned about a layoff due to rumors at the office, and 30% said their fears were linked to recent layoffs […]