No one should have to choose between staying employed and seeking help for depression -- but a lot of physicians feel like that's exactly the choice they have to make.A rash of suicides among physicians and several recent studies have people taking a hard look at...
Your law career and alcohol abuse
You probably never doubted that your life as an attorney would be stressful. From the earliest days of law school, you likely realized just how much stress the career involved. After all, your work consists of helping people through some of the most traumatic moments...
Don’t get shut out of a good career by a youthful plea deal
Just one big mistake while you're in your late teens and early twenties is enough -- these days -- to keep you from pursuing some careers. Most young adults have no idea how serious the situation really is.There are a number of things that make it difficult for young...
Guard your professional license by taking care in private
When it comes to keeping a professional license and avoiding problems with the review board, many young professionals fail to realize exactly how much their conduct in their private life matters.It matters a great deal. Professional licensing boards of all kinds exist...
Charting mistakes that could cost your nursing license
When you're still in nursing school, everything about the job seems neat and orderly -- and there isn't much real-world experience when it comes to one hugely important aspect of the job: charting.Taking patient information down correctly is essential to avoid serious...