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MaryAnn DePietro

About MaryAnn DePietro

MaryAnn DePietro has been a health and medical writer for over a decade. Her work has appeared in newspapers, magazines and health websites. MaryAnn holds a degree in rehabilitation and also in respiratory therapy. In addition to writing, she works as a respiratory therapist at a trauma center in northern California.

Staying Healthy in Healthcare

By MaryAnn DePietro - July 16, 2015

If you work in healthcare, you know what an interesting and rewarding career it can be. Doctors, paramedics, technicians and nurses all play a part in making people’s lives better. They have an opportunity

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Staying Healthy in Healthcare

What Makes an Ideal Healthcare Candidate?

By MaryAnn DePietro - August 11, 2015

You may have found the perfect job and plan to submit a resume. Now you hope that you are the perfect candidate for the position. The qualities that make someone a good candidate for a job vary depending

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Perfect Job Candidate

Medical Malpractice Guide for Physicians

By MaryAnn DePietro - August 18, 2015

With very few exceptions, most physicians do their best to provide quality care to their patients. However, while no one intentionally makes a mistake, errors do occur. The thing is, doctors are human,

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Medical Malpractice Guide for Physicians

Choosing Your Nursing Specialty

By MaryAnn DePietro - September 10, 2015

Eight Things to Consider before Choosing Your Nursing Specialty One of the great things about working as a nurse is the array of diverse specialties available. Whether you are interested in a fast

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Eight Things to Consider before Choosing Your Nursing Specialty

How to Be a Good Mentor in Healthcare

By MaryAnn DePietro - October 6, 2015

It’s the start of your shift and standing in front of you is a wide-eyed student, excited about the shift ahead. Yep, you are assigned to take a student for the day, week, or even longer. Whether

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How to Be a Good Mentor in Healthcare

Working in Critical Care Transport as a Nurse

By MaryAnn DePietro - December 1, 2015

There are a lot of different nursing specialties to consider. If you’re someone who thrives on working in a fast-paced environment and want to care for seriously ill or injured patients, working as

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Critical Care Transport Nursing Career

Career Options as an Occupational Therapist

By MaryAnn DePietro - December 15, 2015

Occupational therapy (OT) is a good career choice for people who are interested in helping people improve their quality of life. Occupational therapists work with people of all ages from children to

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occupational therapy jobs

10 Things to Know to Survive Your Medical Residency

By MaryAnn DePietro - January 11, 2016

You graduated medical school and are officially an MD or DO. The funny thing is, you may not feel ready to be responsible for other peoples’ lives just yet. But guess what?  You are responsible. The

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resident physician worried and tired

Medical Social Worker Career Analysis

By MaryAnn DePietro - February 2, 2016

Dealing with a hospitalization can be overwhelming. A physical illness or accident causes more than just physical issues. There are also psychological, emotional, and practical matters to consider,

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Medical Social Worker Career Analysis

Is Social Media Hurting Your Chances of Landing a Healthcare Job?

By MaryAnn DePietro - February 11, 2016

Your funny Facebook pics and clever tweets may be getting a lot of likes, but could they also be hurting your chances of landing the healthcare job you want? The answer is, “Possibly.” Years ago,

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Is Social Media Hurting Your Chances of Landing a Healthcare Job?