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While nurse practitioner (NP) and physician assistant (PA) professions both offer autonomy, responsibility and competitive salaries, there are clear differences between PA vs. NP careers. Here, we’ll examine the NP vs. PA career path to better understand the difference between PA and NP External link roles, specifically educational requirements, scope of practice and career outlook.
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Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) is one of several social work licenses granted by states nationwide, although the actual title may vary by state. An LCSW is a practitioner who has been approved by a state licensing board External link to provide comprehensive mental health services and assume greater responsibilities than a social worker who is not licensed.
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In recognition of National Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Month, Clinical Associate Professor of nursing Theresa Granger illuminates the complex social factors that contribute to unplanned teen pregnancy.
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Are you looking for a profession that will challenge you? One that will allow you to make a positive impact on some of the most vulnerable populations? You might consider seeking a psychiatric social worker degree, which is possible by enrolling in a psychiatric social work program that offers hands-on experiences and learning opportunities. If you’re contemplating a career in psychiatric social work, then the following information may shed some light on the profession — and why this career may be suitable for you.
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From asking questions that demonstrate your enthusiasm and expertise to answering for professional shortcomings, here are some best practices for acing any clinical social work job interview.
In the context of a clinical social work job interview, demonstrating your skill level, drawing attention to your achievements, expressing your professional interests and positioning yourself as a competitive candidate can be a daunting challenge for any interviewee.
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The 2019 Tri-County Collaborative Community Safety Conference aims to tackle violence prevention in the Los Angeles area by championing community voices.
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A new interagency initiative at the Los Angeles Veterans Collaborative aims to place more veterans in meaningful, long-lasting careers.
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In honor of National LGBT Health Awareness Week, family nurse practitioner Amber Richert examines the unique health care needs of LGBT patients—and the destigmatization required to increase their access to LGBT-affirming health care.
Around 3.5 percent of Americans identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual, and roughly 0.03 percent identify as transgender. And while these individuals often have unique health care needs, many encounter serious obstacles when trying to access equitable, high-quality care.
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Jonathan Grube noticed a problem in his everyday dealings with community members as an officer for the Los Angeles Police Department. Due to recent changes in national immigration policies, undocumented immigrants and their families were afraid that any interaction with him would result in deportation.
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Taking a break from eating (fasting) periodically throughout the week (intermittent) has become a popular weight loss technique among men and women. Many individuals choose intermittent fasting as a weight loss technique without fully understanding the risks.
There is a robust body of research studying the effects of intermittent fasting in humans. Intermittent fasting is thought to work by resetting the body’s metabolic system, a process which occurs in the liver when the body’s source of energy shifts from glucose utilization to free fatty acids and ketones.