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22 Non-Clinical Occupational Therapy Jobs to Consider

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

AOTA advocates that entrepreneurship offers occupational therapy practitioners diverse opportunitiesfrom private practice and consulting to telehealth, online businesses and product creationto make a meaningful impact in their communities. Start Your OT Practice Starting your private practice may be easier than you think.

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Nursing Work Environments: A Brief Guide

Nurse.com

Nearly 30% of nurses considered leaving the profession in 2021, compared to 11% in 2020, according to Nurse.com’s 2022 Nurse Salary Research Report. They must also communicate with the families of their patients regularly to keep them updated. Nurses have many options when choosing their career and care setting.

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What Is a Speech Language Pathologist & What Do They Do?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

A speech-language pathologist (SLP) diagnoses and treats issues related to speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders. 1 For patients struggling to communicate or swallow, these healthcare professionals help them to better engage with the world around them. Read on to learn more about this exciting and promising career.

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PhD in Nursing vs. DNP: Which Is Right for You?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Communicate effectively with various members of a healthcare team, from patients to national leaders. They work with children and adults in clinics, private practices and hospitals. 13 They can work in clinics, private practices, hospitals and long-term healthcare facilities like nursing homes.

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What Can You Do with a Psychology Major?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Psychology also emphasizes effective communication skills, a key skill for occupational therapists to provide the best care possible for their patients. They may work in hospitals, private practices, clinics, schools or other environments. Psychology is one of the best undergraduate majors for occupational therapy.

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Five Benefits of Becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Communication is one of the most crucial components in every realm of life—and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) help people learn, regain and refine the skills they need to communicate. Speech-language pathologists, or speech therapists, concentrate on helping people overcome communication obstacles.

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2024 MONA Board of Director Candidates

American Nurse

VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS Heidi Fields, DNP, RN, CPNP-PC I am a pediatric advanced practice registered nurse with 35 years of experience working in a pediatric hospital on an academic medical center campus in St. I have held the Vice President communication position in other nursing associations. but I returned to St.

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