Yes, we may be in the middle of a recession, but did you know that one of the most recession proof jobs is one in the health industry?

The reason that health careers are so stable is that they meet a fundamental human need. Unlike big screen televisions and big gas guzzling cars, a person’s health is critical no matter what the economic situation. And the medical needs of a population are always going to be present.

The good news is that there are a variety of job careers in the health industry. Whether you like working with people, and want to be a nurse, or are a great computer programmer who likes developing software for medical records, pretty much any skill can fit with a health related career.

So if you’re considering a career changes with the impending recession, or just starting out at college, consider becoming a medical professional and job security will be close at hand.

Ross wrote:
I have an extremely itchy rash that occurs in small patches. It comes
and goes. It usually lasts a few weeks and then disappears for a few months.
Over the years it has appeared in many different places on my body- front
thighs, upper arms, top of chest and now below my naval. I have been to several
doctors with little relief. Treating it as a fungal infection helps a little, but
does not eliminate it. I have tried changing detergents and wash clothes and
sheets in hot water. My spouse has experienced a similar rash twice. Any
suggestions are appreciated.
Dear Ross,
Have you been to a dermatologist? It could possibly be one of several dermatological conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, fungal infections, ect. Since your spouse has experienced the same rash the the doctor may want to do a scraping for a definite diagnosis.
Let me know when they finally diagnose the rash. Nurselady

Chyna wrote:
i got my belly pierced on july 31st (7 1/2 weeks).I clean my piercing
with spectro jel every evening in the shower,and i noticed a redness in the
center of the piercing and i used sea salt to give it a salt cleaning one night
and now the pus and blood started pouring out of the bump…is it infected do
you recommend a doctor???or should i take it out?????? Please help
Dear Chyna,
If you want to save the piercing I suggest you go to the doctors. If not, you can take the ring out, continue soaking, and most likely it will heal. If you start running a temperature or the site becomes more inflamed go to the doctor.
Nurselady

LB Casey wrote:
I had nipple piercings for 2 years and when my left nipple started
swelling and oozing clear fluid, i took the piercing out. this started happening
after i was on penicillin for 3 days. i stopped taking penicillin and have been
using antibiotic cream over the counter for the past 4 days, the swelling
comes and goes a little, but never gone all the way, the nipple aches and
sometimes has sting pain, there is what i call a cross between a wart or blister
looking bump on top of the nipple north of the scar tissue from the piercing, that’s
the best way to describe it, and it is still red. the red nipple looks fine,
although aches and is sensitive. please help.
Dear LB,
Have you tried warm compresses? I would suggest a doctor visit. Sounds like you have an infection of some sort. It is strange how it was activated by the use of an antibiotic. Perhaps there was a cyst that burst.
Good luck,
Nurselady