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How to Become a Sonographer

Get answers to your frequently asked questions about how to become a sonographer–from how much money they make to what hours they work.

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The 12 Most Influential Nurses of 2018

While others like to count down their favorite movies or music albums from the past year, we want to celebrate some of the most inspirational nurses from 2018. Discover these 12 great nurses and the wonderful work they are doing, from coordinating hurricane relief efforts to helping homeless veterans.

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6 Tips for Choosing Women’s Scrub Pants

Choosing scrub pants that look and feel great can be a chore—but it doesn’t have to be. Read our handy guide and discover the six steps to choosing the perfect women’s uniform pants for your job.

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Cherokee Uniforms: Why Nurses Rate These Scrubs #1

Cherokee Uniforms is the industry standard in scrubs, and there’s a reason why nurses love the brand’s products so much. From a history of innovation to the wide range of styles and sizes, discover eight reasons why nurses keep buying Cherokee scrubs.

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Awareness Ribbons Guide: Colors and Meanings

New awareness ribbons are being created every day, and the many different causes total in the hundreds. Learn a brief history of awareness ribbons, different ways to show support and which causes each ribbon color represents.

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4 Heavy-Duty Medical Bags for Doctors

Finding a medical bag that will hold up over time can be tough. Discover four of our top-selling medical bags for doctors that will last you for a while.

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Be a Scrubinista: 7 Tips for a Stylish Look in Scrubs

While you have to wear scrubs to your nursing shift, you don’t have to look or feel unfashionable in them. Follow these seven tips for choosing and wearing stylish scrubs, from selecting the right size to personalizing them with embroidery.

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6 Best Compression Socks for Nurses

Discover the best brands that make compression socks for nurses and how compression socks help relieve tired, aching legs.

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8 Best Nursing Blogs

Discover eight of the best nursing blogs you should be reading right now, covering topics from acclimating to your first nursing job to making smart career moves.

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10 Best Nursing Jobs for Moms

Discover 10 of the best nursing jobs for moms, from school nursing to per diem nursing, and learn how to balance work and family life with expert tips.

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How to Choose the Best Scrub Cap for You

Scrub caps keep hair contained and medical environments sterile. Since the caps are one size fits all, it’s important to make the right decision about what type of scrub hat to buy. Discover the four main types of scrub caps and how to decide on the right one for you.

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18 of the Best Scrubs for Doctors

Are you a physician shopping for scrubs? Discover 18 of our favorite scrubs for doctors, from Adar Medical to Zoe and Chloe.

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Best Scrubs for Sweating: 8 Moisture-Wicking Scrubs

Say goodbye to getting overheated with eight of our favorite scrubs for sweating. Discover the best brands for moisture-wicking scrubs.

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4 of the Best Scrubs for Veterinarians

Learn the essential criteria for shopping for veterinary scrubs and discover some of the most popular brands of scrubs for veterinarians.

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Best Shoes for Standing All Day

Nurses spend 12 hours on their feet at a time, so comfortable, supportive shoes are absolutely vital to their foot health and well-being. Discover six of our favorite shoes for standing all day, from Dansko to Sanita to Klogs shoes.

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Why Do Nurses Wear Compression Socks?

Learn the best ways to care for your legs and feet as a nurse through compression socks, comfortable shoes and self-care tips.

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Breathable Shoes: Tips to Avoid Sweaty Feet

Sweaty feet can be annoying and even smelly, especially during long nursing shifts. Even though you’re on your feet all day and must wear specific scrubs and shoes, there are still plenty of changes you can make to reduce feet sweat. Check out our nine tips for fighting sweaty feet.

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10 Times Nurses Answered the Call in 2017 Disaster Relief

Discover how nurses jumped into action following a string of natural disasters in 2017. Brave nurses from around the world were the first in line to aid in Houston, Puerto Rico, Houston, Bangladesh and beyond.

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5 Careers in Children’s Hospitals

If you want a career in pediatrics, you’ve got options. Discover five exciting careers in children’s hospitals and how to get started.

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3 Tips for Choosing a Lab Coat for Men

Finding the ideal men's lab coat depends on a number of factors. This guide will help you discover the right lab coat for men in the medical field.

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Embroidery and Emblems for Custom Scrubs

Not only can you choose the fit and color of your scrubs, you can also customize them further with embroidery and emblems at allheart.com. Learn what products besides scrubs can be customized this way, and what design options are available for both embroidery and emblems.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Designer Scrubs

Discover everything you need to know about upgrading your workwear to premium scrubs. Find nine of our favorite designer scrub brands here.

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6 Entry-Level Healthcare Jobs to Kick-Start Your Career

Discover six entry-level healthcare jobs that have minimal educational requirements, including home health aides, medical billers and medical coders.

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Top 12 Nurse Must-Haves

Sometimes the basics really are the best, especially when it comes to nursing supplies. Discover the nine essential items that every nurse needs to keep on hand to take care of patients.

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Free Continuing Education for Nurses: 7 Free Online CEUs

Most states require nurses to earn additional contact hours every 2 years. Discover websites that offer free continuing education for nurses.

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Best Gifts for Medical Professionals

Need help finding a gift for the healthcare worker in your life? Browse this list of eight gifts for medical professionals.

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Gifts for Nurses: Top Picks for Nurses Week

National Nurses Week is May 6 through 12, making this the perfect time of year to celebrate the nurse in your life. Visit allheart.com for several great gift ideas, from special scrubs to compression socks and more.

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7 Best Holiday Gifts for Veterinarians

Need some Christmas present ideas for the veterinarian in your life? Check out these seven gifts for veterinarians and start filling your cart with joy.

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Medical School Graduation Gifts that Suit Your Grad’s Personality

Find the perfect gift for medical school grads with our med school graduation gift guide.

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5 High-End Scrubs for Your Next Shift

Looking to upgrade your workwear wardrobe? If you’re in the market for high-end scrubs, discover five brands that you need to consider.

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8 of the Highest Paying Jobs for Nurses

Discover eight of the highest paying jobs for nurses and their annual salaries, including Chief Nursing Officers and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists.

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How Long Should You Wear Compression Socks for?

Discover answers to all your compression socks FAQ's, including how long you should wear them, whether or not they’re safe to wear at night and more.

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How to Become a Caregiver

Discover answers to all your caregiving FAQS, including what a caregiver does, how to become a certified caregiver and how much caregivers make.

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How to Become a Dermatologist

Get answers to all your dermatology FAQ's, including how to become a dermatologist, how much money a dermatologist makes and more.

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How to Become a Pharmacist

Discover the answers to all your pharmacist career FAQ's and learn the difference between pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

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How to Become a Phlebotomist

Discover how to become a phlebotomist, how much money they make, what skills are important for phlebotomists, how to perform a blood draw and more.

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How to Become a Physical Therapy Assistant

Discover answers to all your physical therapy assistant questions, including how to become a PTA and how much money they make.

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A Step-by-Step Guide: How to Become A Dental Assistant

In this FAQ, learn how to become a dental assistant, what it takes to become one, dental assistant salaries and more.

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How to Become a Dental Hygienist

Discover how to become a dental hygienist- how long it takes, how much money they make, and the daily duties dental hygienists perform.

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The Complete Guide: How to Become an RN

Get answers to all your registered nursing FAQ's, including info on how to become an RN, registered nursing programs, and RN salaries.

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How to Become a Vet Tech

Learn how to become a vet tech, typical vet tech duties, how to get a vet tech license, and vet tech salaries in this FAQ.

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How to Draw Blood: The Ultimate Guide

While many hospitals have their own dedicated phlebotomy teams, drawing blood is a critical skill for any nurse to have. Discover how to draw blood, where nurses learn venipuncture, the history of phlebotomy and more.

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How to Give a Bed Bath: Step-by-Step Guide

Discover how to give a bed bath like a pro in five simple steps, as well as the supplies you need and how to prepare your patient.

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How to Give an IM Injection in 10 Steps

Learn how to give an IM injection in just 10 steps, as well as how to choose between the three main intramuscular injection sites.

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How to Wash Scrubs and Lab Coats Like a Pro

Are you shortening the life of your medical uniform? Learn how to wash scrubs and lab coats perfectly without spending hours doing laundry.

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Infection Control for Healthcare Workers: 7 Ways to Avoid Bringing Germs Home from Work

Discover seven steps medical professionals can take to reduce the chances of bringing coronavirus and other infectious diseases home from the hospital.

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International Travel Nursing: FAQ's

Get answers to all your international travel nursing questions, from whether your nursing license will transfer to how much money a traveling nurse makes.

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The Ultimate Guide: 17 Jobs That Require Scrubs

Want to wear scrubs all day? Discover 17 jobs that require scrubs–from veterinarian technicians to diagnostic medical sonographers.

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Lab Coat Fashion: 5 Tips for Choosing a Feminine Lab Coat

Discover the five design elements women need to look for as they search for a stylish lab coat that will flatter their shape.

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4 Lightweight Scrubs for Warm Weather

Summer and warm weather call for lightweight scrubs. Discover which kinds of scrubs are best for the heat and which brands will help you stay cool.

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LPN vs. RN: What’s the Difference?

Wondering about the difference between LPN vs. RN? Compare these two nursing jobs on 8 major factors, including licensing and earning potential.

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Medical Assistants vs. Nurses: What’s the Difference?

Learn the difference between a medical assistant vs. a nurse and discover how to enter both of these healthcare professions.

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What Is a Medical Fellowship?

Discover what a medical fellowship is and how it differs from a residency. Learn what questions to ask to determine if a residency is the right choice for you.

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Common Medical School Interview Questions

Discover tips for acing your medical school interviews and practice your answers with our ultimate list of common medical school interview questions

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Medical Uniforms Through Time

From the 1800s onward, medical uniforms evolved alongside the medical field itself, and classic scrubs are only about 50 years old. From regular clothing to butchers’ aprons to white dresses to green scrubs, discover the history of medical uniforms.

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Update Your Wardrobe with 7 Modern Scrubs

Bring your wardrobe into the new year with some modern scrubs. Discover seven of the best-selling collections of contemporary scrubs.

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Most Flattering Scrubs: Ultimate Scrubs Fit Guide

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8 Fun and Educational Nurse Games

Discover eight of our favorite games for nurses, from a free ECG simulation to a smartphone app that will quiz you about hundreds of cases.

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Nurse Practitioner vs. Doctor: 6 Key Differences

Discover the important differences between nurse practitioners vs. doctors, including prescribing power, required education, and salary.

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Nurse Recruitment: 7 Tips to Hire Top Talent

Discover seven of the top nurse recruiting strategies, from asking for referrals to fighting toxic bullying culture and scoping out the competition.

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A Complete Guide to Loan Forgiveness for Nurses

Discover everything you need to know about how nurses can apply for student loan forgiveness programs, including both state and federal program options.

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Nursing Bag Technique: Step-by-Step Guide

There are two important parts to any nursing bag technique: stocking it with the right items and disinfecting it to prevent the spread of infections. Visit allheart.com to discover some essential items you should always have in your nursing bag, plus a step-by-step guide to thoroughly disinfect your bag after visits.

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The Ultimate Guide to Nursing Career Paths

Becoming a registered nurse is only the first step. Discover the many nursing career paths you can take in this comprehensive guide.

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How to Care for Nursing Shoes

Nurses can walk several miles in a single shift, so their shoes can wear down quickly. Follow these seven tips to keep your nursing shoes clean and good-looking for as long as you possibly can.

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Nursing School Essentials: 18 Must-Have Supplies

As you prepare to start nursing school for the first time, it can be hard to keep track of all the items you need. Use this list of 18 essential nursing student supplies to ensure that you’ve bought everything before the first day of class, from textbooks and backpacks to scrubs and stethoscopes.

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Nursing Student Resume: Examples and What to Include

Drafting a nursing student résumé when you don’t have real experience yet can be tough. Read a sample résumé and discover 12 steps to create your own.

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How to Enhance the Patient Experience in Healthcare

Discover 15 different ways to improve the patient experience in healthcare, from surveying patients to increasing your cultural competence.

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Can Plantar Fasciitis Socks Relieve Heel Pain?

Plantar fasciitis (heel and arch pain) is a common complaint among nurses and other professionals who spend all day on their feet. Find out the causes of plantar fasciitis as well as seven at-home remedies to try, from plantar fasciitis socks to stretching exercises.

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What Is Private Duty Nursing?

If you’re wondering what private duty nursing is and how it works, you’ve come to the right place. Discover whether or not private duty nursing is the right career move.

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Questions to Ask in a Nursing Interview

Discover answers to all your nursing interview FAQ's–from what questions to ask in a nursing interview to what clothes you should wear.

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koi: The Scrubs Nurses Love to Wear

This independently-owned, woman-run brand makes some of the most comfortable and fashionable scrubs we’ve ever tried on. Discover seven reasons why nurses love koi scrubs, from its many lines to its fun accessories.

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Safe Patient Handling Techniques and 6 More Ways to Avoid Nursing Injuries

Nurses are at a very high risk for occupational injuries, many of them caused by incorrectly lifting patients and other loads. Discover seven best practices to keep yourself and your patients safe–from using gait belts to wearing non-slip shoes.

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Scrub Color Meaning: What the Color of Your Scrubs Says About You

Discover what scrubs colors have meanings and why certain colors are associated with particular hospital departments.

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Buyer’s Guide: Best Scrubs for Male Nurses

Discover the six best scrubs for male nurses and what sets these brands apart from the crowd, plus tips for what features to look for.

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Scrubs for Men: Best Brand and Fit Options

There are hundreds of options on the market, so finding the best scrubs for men can be tough. Discover the eight essential steps all men need to know to find the perfect set of scrubs, plus our seven favorite men’s medical uniform brands.

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8 Best Stretchy Scrubs to Stay Comfortable

Stretch scrubs flex and move with you during a long shift on your feet. But with so many options out there, which brand should you go with? Discover our customers’ eight favorite stretch scrubs collections, including Cherokee, Dickies and Jockey.

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Self-Care for Nurses: 8 Ways to Feel Better During the Pandemic

COVID-19 has made it harder than ever for nurses to take care of themselves. Learn eight ways nurses can engage in self-care.

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Slimming Scrubs

Discover the five steps to help you choose figure-flattering scrubs. We discuss sizing, color palettes & three of our favorite scrub tops for every shape and size.

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6 Stylish Lab Coats for Students, Doctors and Nurses

Discover six of our most stylish lab coats from popular brands such as Grey’s Anatomy, White Cross, Adar, META Labwear and more.

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8 Stylish Scrubs to Choose From

Think stylish scrubs are an oxymoron? Think again. Discover 8 fashionable scrub brands that will make you feel fabulous, not frumpy.

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Best Tennis Shoes for Nurses

Discover our six favorite brands of tennis shoes for nurses, including Nurse Mates, Cherokee and Dansko (yes, they make more than clogs!).

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A Helpful Guide to Time Management for Nurses

Better time management for nurses translates to improved patient care. Discover tips and advice for time management in the nursing profession.

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Tooniforms: 8 Fun and Festive Scrub Prints

Tooniforms takes your favorite animated cartoon characters and transforms them into fun scrub prints. Learn more about Cherokee Uniforms, the company that makes Tooniforms, and discover our favorite Tooniforms collections.

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The Year’s Top Newsworthy Moments in Nursing

Looking back on the past year, we’re blown away by the amazing work that nurses have done. To celebrate the end of the year, we’ve rounded up a baker’s dozen of top nursing news stories from 2018. Brush up on the news of the past year or discover great nursing stories that you missed.

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8 Steps to Become a Travel Nurse

Being a travel nurse can be a very fulfilling and dynamic career. Find out how to become a travel nurse–from finding an agency to practicing for interviews.

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Types of Nurses: All Nursing Titles and Rankings You Need to Know

LPN, RN, APRN, DONS, CNO. What do all these nursing titles mean, and who reports to whom? Learn what 25 of the most common nursing titles mean and how they relate to each other in the hierarchy.

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The Ultimate Guide to Scrub Fabric

Cotton or polyester, poplin or twill weave—how to decide on the best scrub fabric for you? In this guide, we break down everything that nurses need to know about scrub fabric, including fibers, weaves and treatments.

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Stand Out with These 6 Unique Scrubs

Shopping for unique scrubs that will stand out as much as you do? Browse six of our favorite collections to find your favorite new scrubs.

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Vet Tech vs. Vet Assistant - Everything You Need to Know

Discover the differences between a vet tech vs. vet assistant, from salaries to typical daily duties.

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Winter Wardrobe: 6 Tips for Warm Scrubs

Are you always freezing during your shift? Discover six ways to layer warm scrubs so you can stay cozy while on the clock this winter.

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The Right Way to Wear Compression Socks

So you want to wear medical compression socks but which style should you choose and when should you wear them? Discover the answers to the six most frequently asked questions about wearing medical compression socks.

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What Color Scrubs Do Nurses Wear?

What color scrubs do nurses wear? Find out why healthcare professionals wear certain shades and how hospitals and clinics choose scrub colors for their staff.

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What Does a Medical Assistant Do?

Get answers to 18 medical assistant FAQ's in our guide. Discover what a medical assistant does, how much money a medical assistant makes and more.

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What Does a Pediatric Nurse Do?

Get answers to your pediatric nursing FAQ's, including what pediatric nurses do on the job and how to become a pediatric nurse.

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What Does A Physician Assistant Do?

Discover answers to all your physician assistant FAQ's, including what a physician assistant does, how to become a physician assistant, and more.

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What is a Nursing Assistant?

Discover what a nursing assistant is and get answers to all your nursing FAQ's, including how to become one and how much they make.

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What Is a Pediatrician?

Discover what a pediatrician is, learn what they do on a daily basis and find out much money pediatricians make each year.

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The Complete Guide: What is An APRN?

Get answers to all your FAQ's about advanced practice registered nurses, including what is an APRN, how much do APRNs make, how to become an APRN, and more.

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What Is an Esthetician?

Discover what an esthetician does for a living and why this skincare profession is expected to grow so much over the next decade.

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What Is Nursing Informatics? Everything You Need to Know

Nursing informatics is an exciting career path in the nursing field. Discover just what nursing informatics is and why it may be a good job choice for you.

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Utilization Review: What It Is and How to Get Involved

Discover what utilization review is, how to become a utilization review nurse and a sample of what utilization review looks like.

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What to Wear Under Scrubs: The Ultimate Guide

Wondering what to wear under scrubs, or if you’re even allowed to layer in the first place? From t-shirts to underwear to scrubs jackets, discover everything you need to know about layering your nursing uniform like a pro.

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Which Level of Compression Socks Do I Need?

Nurses know that they should wear compression socks to help combat circulation issues that can result from being on their feet all day. Discover the five main levels of medical compression socks as well as the conditions that each can help prevent or treat.

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Answering Your White Coat Ceremony FAQ's

White coat ceremonies symbolize the beginning of a medical student’s journey to becoming a physician. Discover answers to your most frequently asked questions about white coat ceremonies, from what oath students take to whether or not nurses get a ceremony, too.

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