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#notjustamedicalrep I recently came across a post in Medical Rep group asking members to share their wins for the week. Some of the comments stood out for me and reminded me of the unseen hardships that we experience daily. My wish is that we find our voices. That we share more and that we care more. One Rep cried out of sheer frustration of a difficult 2 weeks. “Just to hear an hour later my product was used eventually with good results. From despair to all smiles- never give up!!!” Another Rep stayed on a list even after a Dr 'punished' her by not using her product due to not being able to fulfill a request (due to compliance). Being resilient is a massive part of our job. Another Rep noted that they had realized how Nursing staff are under recognized and sometimes treated unfairly. This Rep pledged to greet Nursing staff more sincerely. I am going to do the same. Are you? Personally, I left a work day half way through it as I was struggling with my mental health. I felt it was better to walk away then try and push through in that space. Being a Medical Rep is HARD. We are driven individuals. We are strong & incredibly resilient (we have to be). We work in an incredibly stressful industry. We have bad days. We cry. We hurt. We feel like giving up OFTEN. We face more rejection in one year than most people experience in a lifetime. We are human. We make mistakes. We are doing our very best, even when our best isn’t good enough for you. We are #notjustmedicalreps We are actually pretty incredible people.

Being a nurse or doctor-there are times When we layer self-judgment on top of working in a career that is full of people’s worst days-that is dirty pain. Clean pain is when we allow ourselves to feel the way we are feeling at that time. I go to this example because I hear much of this-guilt that as nurses or doctors we "should never be annoyed". That somehow makes us a horrible clinician. Believe you me-I have been there-I held in alot of emotion over the years thinking that because I am human I was doing the profession wrong. Try this- I am annoyed. I get to be annoyed and still be present with the people and work I choose to do.   We lash out at those around us when we are lashing out at ourselves. Those are the moments when we offer help to compensate but do not mean it. Bet we can all recall a time like that. This is not only to be working on our skills-it is to be working on the skill of taking good care of US! [hint: your body may register this before your mind does]

"Do I love my job? Absolutely," says physician assistant Emanuel "Manny" Parrilla G'20. "I can see my rewards every day in the faces of my patients." Manny used to work as an EMT responding to trauma and Level I calls. He decided to become a physician assistant because he wanted to know what happened to the people his EMT team had helped and whether their problems could have been addressed earlier. "Over time, I learned that primary care was important because it is preventative care," he explained. "If more people had access to PCPs, there would be less strain on ERs." Manny encourages others to consider a career in primary care: "Other medical specialties may pay more, but I believe that if you want to make a real and noticeable impact in a person's life, practicing primary care is second to none." Are you a #PA? Tell us why you love your job in the comments. #primarycare #physicianassistant #healthcare #makingadifference #community #rewardingcareer

Exceptionally grateful to Dr Mangona for creating and posting this. My practice partner and I left public sector administrative and clinical positions after > six years of trying overcome - or, at the very least, minimize - the gap in access to care between the (to put it politely) financially secure vs insecure. I'm honestly not sure whether the inevitable bureaucratic roadblocks to any/all sound initiatives led to actual burnout or eventually intolerable frustration for us. Yet, I also think these are essentially one and the same. Regardless, we ultimately realized we could go out on our own and create the model of care to which we long aspired. ...And, we grossly underestimated the necessary administrative burden involved. Hiring (and eventually having to fire) multiple "highly recommended" staff via Indeed became a part time job in itself. When COVID hit we lost the onsite staff we'd settled for. My partner suggested we take a chance on virtual assistants (VAs) given most administrative tasks could technically be handled remotely. While somewhat skeptical - as I wasn't aware of VAs in medical settings - I felt we had no choice. Please know this is not hyperbole -- they changed our practice; and as a result, changed our lives. We've therefore organized a separate, much larger team of VAs to assist other practices. The most consistent positive feedback we get from these practices is the relief of no longer having to do prior authorizations and the appreciation of no longer having to deal with billing/collecting. It's also a relationship practice owners can feel good about. While they get highly competent, well-trained, full time (52 wks/yr) staff for what breaks down to less than $10/hr, that rate is life changing in the Philippines. (We also provide the VAs with health insurance.) Please feel free to contact me via email if you're interested in learning more about how VAs can comfortably shift your work:life balance. My address is: chris.raczynski.md@gmail.com. All that said, I truly hope that any physician that's read up to this point is NOT experiencing burnout! All the best, Chris :)

Getting hired isn't the only step towards becoming a caregiver. It's a noble career that calls for commitment, empathy, and the capacity to help people in need socially, emotionally, and physically. If you're passionate about improving people's lives and have a strong desire to serve others, becoming a certified caregiver could be the ideal career choice for you. Being accredited isn't as simple as it seems, though. It takes a great deal of effort, tenacity, and the determination to always get better. To become a registered caregiver, you must be prepared to take the required courses in medicine administration, first aid, and other areas. The steps to help you become a certified caregiver are listed below. Do I Need Certification to Be a Caregiver? First off, while certification isn't always necessary to work as a caregiver, it can increase your chances of finding job and provide you greater authority in the industry. When compared to non-trained caregivers, certified caregivers frequently enjoy higher pay and benefits. Furthermore, accreditation guarantees that you possess the abilities and know-how required to offer individuals high-quality treatment. learn more https://lnkd.in/erVse9bd

Has anyone ever noticed... When you are doing well people will let you handle things, but when you are not well people will step up? I had surgery three weeks ago and I have had limited mobility. It has been a bit humbling, but people are helping me handle some work and personal issues which I would normally handle myself. For that I am very thankful. I can't help but wonder why some people wait to show thier strength and capacity to do more until they see someone else in need? Don't get me wrong, I love the concept of families and work colleges covering for each other during necessary moments. I'm just thinking about how some people will never fully engage and live up to their potential unless someone else gets out of the way and they are needed. Example; my business provides nursing services. When a new worker engages with one of our clients, the worker will often find a new, previously unkown, level of engagement and strength to meet the client's need. They will learn about an illness or practice a skill in order to become what the client needs. The transformation they experience is often substantial.

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When you have been trained to respond to pages, messages, notes from nurses, texts from patients and warning bells in the hospital You will always feel like you are playing a game of wack a mole Your life will feel chaotic, unpredictable and unorganized When you immediately respond to everyone’s faux urgency and emergency You devalue your time, your schedule and your priorities You have been trained to be responsible for everything and to respond to everyone But this is not sustainable long term. To get your work done at work and retake control of your day You must triage like your life depends on it Because it does The longevity and quality of your professional career hinges on how you make decisions, respond and execute tasks right now The medical system rewards those who respond immediately by giving them more work You must decide what tasks you take on and why You must decide how and when you will respond to emails, phone calls, sticky notes, calendar invites and last minute appointments added to your schedule Although each may seem like a small distraction Little 15-20 minute disruptions will quickly eat up all your time and energy Leaving you with piles of work that you must then take home to complete. Ready to stop running behind and make life less stressful? Click the link below and I’ll show you how. https://lnkd.in/gnK76ETQ

Hire the best LTC staff with our quick reference check guide. 🗝️👩⚕️ Ask referees the right questions to make sure your preferred nurse and PSW candidates are the best fit: ✔️ Verify employment start and end dates 📚 Ask about strengths, weaknesses, and teamwork ability. 💡 Ask about job-specific skill abilities. These could include… - Can you describe the candidate’s clinical skills? - Do you have examples of them demonstrating competency while handling complex patients? - How would you describe the candidate’s communications skills with patients, their families and other care professionals? - Can you comment on their ability to adapt and problem solve? - Can you give me an example of a challenge they had and how they dealt with it? Elevate your care standards with smart reference-checking. Get the full guide here: https://lnkd.in/eGuZQnxh 🌟

In Emergency Medicine, every second counts. It's a whirlwind of saving lives. However, one aspect is often overlooked—the critical role of teamwork. The synergy between doctors, nurses, and paramedics in ERs worldwide reflects a masterclass in collaboration and communication. It's not just about individual brilliance. It's about how effectively they work together to make life-saving decisions under pressure. This dynamic environment teaches invaluable teamwork lessons that you can apply in your fields. Trust is non-negotiable, Communication must be clear and concise, and Every member plays a vital role. Just imagine applying these principles to your businesses and teams. The potential for efficiency and effectiveness is exponential. How can you foster this level of teamwork in your field? Please take inspiration from the high-stakes teamwork of Emergency Medicine and strive toward a collaborative and effective future! Follow me, Ikechukwu Dominic Okoh, for more insights. Have a great weekend! #EmergencyMedicine #Teamwork #Collaboration #Communication #EffectiveTeams