<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Scalpel & Heart]]></title><description><![CDATA[A blog for Physician Assistants , empowering PAs to  navigate the current healthcare climate while staying fulfilled & aligned with your life goals.]]></description><link>https://www.scalpelandheart.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 04:19:16 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.scalpelandheart.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[5 STEP FRAMEWORK FOR YOUR MEDICAL SCHOOL PERSONAL STATEMENT]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to Brainstorm Effectively for your Personal Statement Which Personal Experiences to Include in your Medical School Essay Create an...]]></description><link>https://www.scalpelandheart.com/post/5-step-framework-for-your-medical-school-personal-statement</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62e7f5b12ce6c04fb6577930</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:00:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b5332_933a94eb65e34dce80a6457d38215be4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Calcano PA-C</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[HOW TO ADOPT A ZERO-BASED BUDGET | Karen Calcano]]></title><description><![CDATA[I'm going to show you how and why I started using a Zero Based Budgeting system in our family. We'll walk through the basics of what it is,]]></description><link>https://www.scalpelandheart.com/post/howtozerobasedbudget</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6272e766e2e7e40f9f1d9a1b</guid><category><![CDATA[MONEY]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_e05c3969aace4ecab8454fc288ce1a59~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Calcano PA-C</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 WAYS TO PREVENT UNHEALTHY FINANCES FROM BURNOUT| Karen Calcano from Scalpel and Heart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Career burnout can have a serious impact on your finances &#38; keep you stuck in a bad job. This post will explore some of the ways that health]]></description><link>https://www.scalpelandheart.com/post/yourmoneyandburnout</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62d30fd672c3854ce17d7dbb</guid><category><![CDATA[HEALTHCARE BURNOUT]]></category><category><![CDATA[MONEY]]></category><category><![CDATA[SELF CARE IN HEALTHCARE]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2022 21:02:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_5bd293a7f05343fe96d5d607542c7919~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Calcano PA-C</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[YOU NEED A FUCK YOU FUND- HERE'S WHY &#38; HOW TO START ONE]]></title><description><![CDATA[One Woman's FU Story 
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The Priceless Peace &#38; Security of a Fuck You Fund 
Fuck You Fund Mindset 
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Definitely untrue. The PA school application essay isn’t a literary contest, it is simply a way for admissions]]></description><link>https://www.scalpelandheart.com/post/paessaymyths</link><guid isPermaLink="false">622e51c1bd8cd80f791ab564</guid><category><![CDATA[FUTURE PA]]></category><category><![CDATA[PA PERSONAL STATEMENT]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:00:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_35732bd8da40451ea6ee819b2eef6b68~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Calcano PA-C</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[HOW TO BE RADICALLY MORE PRODUCTIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free Download: Radical Productivity Tool. Increasing focus on your biggest Needle Movers, Time blocking, distraction proofing &#38; more.]]></description><link>https://www.scalpelandheart.com/post/radicalproductivity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">622e47f6e7ccab999e5b22b7</guid><category><![CDATA[LIFESTYLE DESIGN]]></category><category><![CDATA[PA CAREER TOOLS]]></category><category><![CDATA[BUSINESS]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:00:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_384f56447a4d47425f6b77~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Calcano PA-C</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 EASY WAYS TO PLAN THE PERFECT PERSONAL STATEMENT FOR PA SCHOOL]]></title><description><![CDATA[1. Schedule a Brainstorming Session 
2. Explore 3 major strengths that make you a competitive candidate 
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Take-Home Points 
More resources 
Playlist]]></description><link>https://www.scalpelandheart.com/post/shutdownritual</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61e18139dcb1720016de9fdc</guid><category><![CDATA[LIFESTYLE DESIGN]]></category><category><![CDATA[HEALTHCARE BURNOUT]]></category><category><![CDATA[SELF CARE IN HEALTHCARE]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2022 11:00:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_a6cd5873ec654a59a3eaa96bd6c79f39~mv2_d_2925_3852_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Calcano PA-C</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[WHY YOU NEED A START-UP RITUAL &#38; HOW TO CRAFT ONE *especially if you're a healthcare pro]]></title><description><![CDATA[Healthcare Professionals are the pro-athletes of the pandemic. How to craft a start-up ritual that increases wellbeing &#38; performance.]]></description><link>https://www.scalpelandheart.com/post/startupritualforhcp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61a671dfabf78b0016192b6c</guid><category><![CDATA[LIFESTYLE DESIGN]]></category><category><![CDATA[HEALTHCARE BURNOUT]]></category><category><![CDATA[SELF CARE IN HEALTHCARE]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2022 11:00:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_38007d38d53344fc89431f633f582f01~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Calcano PA-C</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARE YOU BEING CLEAR ENOUGH WHEN SETTING GOALS?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you find yourself making the same general goals year after year, it may be a sign that you need to have more clarity around your goals.

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