The Importance of Effective Communication in Healthcare
By using tools and techniques such as SBAR and making changes to hospital communication culture providers can improve communication skills to deliver safer and better patient care.
Read moreVacation Planning For Healthcare Professionals: Yes, It’s Possible
When it comes to downtime, healthcare practitioners typically worry more about their patients than themselves. Suggesting a patient take some time to recover and recharge may be standard; but healthcare workers rarely take their own advice.
Read moreKey Takeaways from Medscape’s 2019 Physician Compensation Report
According to Medscape’s annual Physician Compensation Report, overall physician compensation has been increasing despite the changing political and economic healthcare environment.
Read moreHow to Prevent and Resolve Difficult Patient Encounters
Having difficult patient encounters is often part of the job when you work in healthcare. Whether it’s helping a grieving family member or defusing an angry patient, your finesse in dealing with these challenging encounters makes a difference in the lives of the people you care for.
Read moreTips for Acing Your Medical School Interview
The medical school interview is a time to not only discuss the strengths of your application, but also to address and explain any potential weaknesses. A modest amount of preparation, along with a positive attitude, is all the prospective medical school applicant needs to succeed during the interview process and eventually secure a seat in medical school.
Read moreRural Hospital Recruiting: 9 Keys to Advanced Practice Provider Recruitment
The key to recruitment and retention of rural hospital NPs and PAs is to know why, how, when, and where to source rural focused candidates.
Read moreHow Can Board Certification Further Your Nursing Career?
There are several reasons that a nurse should consider pursing a professional certification. Some of the more prominent reasons include improvement in career opportunities, the ability to stand out in your specialty, and increased opportunities for professional development…
Read moreThe Road to Medical School
The road to medical school is a long and rewarding journey that prepares you for residency and the process of becoming a physician. It is only one part of the journey, but it is the important beginning of the marathon.
Read moreAcing the Basics of Rural Hospital Workforce and Recruitment
The savvy rural hospital recruiter will seek a primer to gain expertise and build skill in four core rural healthcare workforce areas: 1) The Value of Rural Definitions and Designations, 2) Partners and Resources in Rural Hospital Recruitment, 3) Rural Hospital Recruitment Communities and 4) Fluency in the Language of Rural Communities…
Read moreIs it Time To Laugh Yet? Funny Patient Moments to Lighten Your Day
Let’s be honest. Working in healthcare can be super stressful. The funny things our patients say and do give us a much needed break from the hectic, the serious, and the mundane parts of our work. Laughter is so good for us, and for our patients, too. Here are some of my personal favorite patient memories.
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