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Choosing Your Medical Specialty – Internal Medicine
Why I Decided to Become an Internist In order to answer the question of why I pursued a career in internal medicine, I must first provide insight into why I chose to practice medicine altogether. I grew up in a […]
Read moreYour Nursing License Across State Lines
What do you do when you are offered the perfect nursing job, or a life situation arises that requires you to pack up and move across state lines? Besides the obvious logistics, you need to prepare to move your nursing […]
Read moreNetworking Strategies – How to Make Who You Know Work for You
There are dozens of clichés about the importance of relationships in finding jobs, and these clichés contain a great deal of truth. Surveys demonstrate that networking is the most common method of finding a job. One study of recruiters found […]
Read moreDo Nurses Need Liability Insurance?
The short answer? Probably. Nurses do get sued, even good ones who haven’t done anything wrong. Liability insurance protects nurses from losing personal property in a lawsuit, and it adds a layer of protection in case your state Board of […]
Read moreRap Video Solves Hospital Readmission Rate Problems
Editor’s note: Okay, we admit that our title may be (more than) a little sensational, this rap video probably won’t really solve any readmission rate problems. But, it does use an R. Kelly song to parody the problem better than any […]
Read moreUnderstanding Non-Compete and Restrictive Covenants in Physician Contracts
Some of the most controversial aspects of physician employment contracts are restrictive covenants and non-compete agreements. While the AMA has been adamantly opposed to restrictive covenants, they are still common fixtures in the medical community. It is important that physicians […]
Read moreThank You Notes: The Forgotten Job Search Tool
The Forgotten Job Search Tool People often ask me if candidates should still send thank you notes after interviews. Other people wonder if the advice to send a thank you note applies to healthcare job seekers. I always answer yes […]
Read moreHIPAA and Social Media: A Simple Guide
Most people have some sort of social media account. While it is a great medium for sharing family photos, funny videos, or interesting news stories, it has become a big liability for medical employers. A growing consequence is the unintended […]
Read moreNational Nurse’s Week: What do we really want?
It’s National Nurses Week and around the country, thousands of break rooms are proudly displaying cupcakes, banners and balloons celebrating the work of 3.1 million nurses in the United States. National Nurses Day was first celebrated for the first time […]
Read morePhysician Contract Review
When a physician is given a formal job offer, it is produced in writing, along with a contract that contains a lot of small print and legalese. It’s highly recommended that you have your contract reviewed by an experienced attorney […]
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