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Pros and Cons of a Postgraduate PA Residency
By MaryAnn DePietro - January 8, 2015
Physician assistant programs can be challenging. In most cases, PA school takes about 24 to 26 months to complete. A lot of information and training is packed into a relatively short time. If you have
Respiratory Therapist Career Analysis
By MaryAnn DePietro - January 22, 2015
If you are looking for a job which combines a thorough understanding of human anatomy and disease management, along with the use of the latest technology, you may want to consider a career as a respiratory
Preventing Healthcare Worker Burnout
By MaryAnn DePietro - February 12, 2015
One of the reasons why someone may choose healthcare as a career is his or her desire to help people. Although working in the medical field can be gratifying, it can also present some challenges unique
Nailing Your Nursing Interview
By MaryAnn DePietro - March 9, 2015
Before you start your dream job as a nurse, you need to get through the application process, which almost always includes an interview. Whether you are a new grad or an experienced nurse, interviewing
Thriving Your Rookie Year as a Nurse
By MaryAnn DePietro - April 9, 2015
If you just graduated from nursing school, congratulation! Now comes the exciting and scary part. You are probably more than ready to earn some money and put your skills to use. But even if you are
Nursing Opportunities Beyond Bedside Care
By MaryAnn DePietro - May 1, 2015
For some people, there comes a point in their medical career when they are looking for a new challenge outside of bedside care. Bedside care involves direct care of patients, such as starting IVs,
Medical School Loan Repayment Options
By MaryAnn DePietro - May 7, 2015
Once you make it through medical school, you have a lot to celebrate and look forward to. One thing you may not be too excited about is paying back your student loans. Medical school is costly. If
10 Tips for Surviving Night Shift in Healthcare
By MaryAnn DePietro - May 18, 2015
Working in healthcare can be a great career choice for a variety of reasons. Whether you are working as a nurse, tech or physician assistant, you have the opportunity to make on impact on your patients,
Father's Day Gift Ideas for Dads in Healthcare
By MaryAnn DePietro - June 9, 2015
If your dad works in healthcare, he is probably used to taking care of others. Doctors, physician assistants, and nurses all spend their workday focusing on everyone except themselves. Father’s Day
Ultrasound Technologist / Sonographer Career Analysis
By MaryAnn DePietro - June 30, 2015
Working in Ultrasound If you are looking for a career in healthcare in which you have the chance to utilize the latest technology, interact with patients, and work in a variety of settings, ultrasound
