The Specialist

professionally. Presently, I am weighing my options and considering going forward with the masters program after I complete the 24 credits required for the associate certificate. Naively, I did not understand the depth of knowledge I would need as a media specialist and it can feel overwhelming. I will need to rely on my persistence, work ethic and the support of colleagues in the field to get me through the tough times. Thankfully, I am in a quality…

Working as a Verification Specialist gives me the great opportunity to manage and to train employees. This position requires me to have the control and responsibility to do all the tasks when my supervisor is not in the office. At times when I am acting supervisor, subordinates follow my instructions and tasks that are given. My tasks include printing documents, coding, auditing, delivering it to designated individuals, and also working on enrollments and urgent cancelation requests. This…

successful Certified Insurance Billing and Coding Specialist because I am very organized, certified and very determined. I must study the required course, get certified, and very determined. To become a Certified Insurance Billing and Coding Specialist, I must be organized, certified, and determined for this career. This will require me to have knowledge of codes and other information. The definition of a Certified Insurance Billing and Coding Specialist, is on who converts diagnosis codes…

Jr. once stated, “Whatever your life work life’s is, do it well …” I believe my life’s work is to pursue a career as a pain medicine specialist. Pursuing employment as a pain medicine specialist is my second long-term goal in view of the fact that it takes over ten years to successfully complete all the needed education and special training. A pain medicine specialist is a physician that provides relief to patients who suffer from acute or chronic pain. The acute or chronic pain a patient is…

Cindy, Wow! What a whirlwind year for 2016….with perpetually moving forward projects, commitments and workload! First, you were doing double duty at the beginning of the year, covering for me while I was off with knee replacement recovery. You did this with grace and your everlasting happiest place on earth approach, despite adding the complexities of the programs to your daily work life. Thank YOU for managing the Transition into Practice program coordination, facilitation and implementation…

is a regulatory affairs specialist (RAS). In the United States, regulatory affairs has evolved for over a century and has become a vital department within the biomedical industry. In the pharmaceutical industry specifically, an RAS plays a crucial role in certifying that a drug meets the safety and efficacy standards set by the government. Advanced education is necessary to enter into and keep up with the changing demands of the RAS career. The necessity for specialists in pharmaceutical…

The advanced practice nursing roles are similar in goals, however have their unique differences. The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role as described by Hamric, Hanson, Tracy & O’Grady (2014) states it looks different from any other APN roles such as the nurse practiconer (NP). The confusion has continued over the last decade relating to the CNS role. The CNS role positively progresses and continues to provide opportunities to improve the healthcare system as health care reform advances…

Role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist The clinical nurse specialist (CNS) offers uniqueness as a nurse who can move between numerous roles with expert skill-sets assisting facilities to enhance health care outcomes for patients. The CNS is a notable advanced practice nurse (APRN), who contributes to delivery of population health care and quality improvement. The CNS is an interpreneurial nurse and pivotal to meet the increasing needs in rural population health care. Purpose Rural communities…

Even though the needs for psychosocial support for children and families has increased, child life specialists are not common in Japan. However, I feel it is important and necessary to provide emotional and social support for children and families in the hospitals, in all countries. In addition, I experienced the loss of my close friend when I was in high school. I struggled to cope with the stress, pain, and emotions involved in the grief process. At the same time, I was shocked that I could…

My interview with Crys was extremely beneficial and provided me with so much information about the profession. A typical day as a Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist involves developing and implementing treatment plans for patients who have had recent open heart surgery (by-passes/valve replacements), heart transplants, heart failure, or other heart complications. From this interview, I learned that in order to work in this field, it is extremely important to be a “team player.” Not only are you…