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View all postsDon't Let Negative Coworkers Bring You Down
By MaryAnn DePietro - April 4, 2017
Hopefully, your work environment is filled with great managers and full of supportive co-workers. But even if you have a good working relationship with most of your colleagues, you might occasionally
Jobs in Healthcare that are Mostly Behind the Scenes
By MaryAnn DePietro - March 30, 2017
Working in healthcare is the perfect choice for many people. After all, jobs in healthcare often offer a stable career, good salaries, and a chance to make a difference each day. You also have a
Making Evidence Based Practice an Easier Practice
By Allison Clark - March 23, 2017
The medical field is a wonderful balance of art and science. More and more, we, as practitioners, have access to the science and research at our fingertips. At the same time, our patients have more
5 Reasons Being Fit Helps Your Career
By Susan Gulliford CPRW - February 28, 2017
As a medical professional, you know that being overweight or obese greatly affects your health. The CDC notes that approximately 1/3 of American adults are obese, and that type 2 Diabetes and heart
How to Effectively Teach the Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals
By Allison Clark - February 7, 2017
Do you remember walking into your first clinical internship? You may have been nervous or excited, over-confident or completely clueless. So much of the experience of your internships depended on the
When to use a recruiting firm for your job search
By Jennifer Bouley - February 2, 2017
When it comes to your job search as a healthcare professional, you often have several options available to you. These can come in the form of networking, referrals, direct applications, and the use
Career Options in Respiratory Therapy
By MaryAnn DePietro - January 17, 2017
Whether you’re a new grad or an experienced respiratory therapist, it’s nice to know what your employment options include. Although respiratory therapists often work with patients who have lung diseases,
Advice to me on my first day of work
By Allison Clark - January 12, 2017
I clearly remember my first day as a newly graduated physical therapist. I could not believe that I had landed a job working in a children’s hospital. I was excited and anxious to start, but walking
How to Overcome Language Barriers in Patient Care
By Allison Clark - December 20, 2016
How Do You Say, “Do you speak English?” We have all seen it or done it – trying to communicate with someone who does not speak your language. Struggling through gestures, pointing, talking slowly, over
Keeping Yourself Safe While Working in Healthcare
By Allison Clark - December 1, 2016
Put Your Mask on First Healthcare professionals are notorious for not being very good patients, but if you want a long career in healthcare, you need to take care of yourself. As it goes with airline