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View all postsDealing With Workplace Tensions about COVID-19
By Benjamin "Caleb" Williams RN, BA, CEN - November 11, 2020
Differing perspectives and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic can lead to tension, especially in the workplace. Here are some tips on navigating and better understanding these different viewpoints.
How to Avoid Virtual Interview Fails
By Laura Gilroy, MD - November 5, 2020
Going online for interviews has its pro’s and con’s, but being prepared and anticipating any issues that may ensue ahead of time will help to ensure success. Even though it’s on a screen, the first impression you make via the interview can make all the difference.
Six Ways to Keep That “New Grad” Enthusiasm in Healthcare
By MaryAnn DePietro - October 28, 2020
Working in healthcare is a rewarding career. But it also can be stressful and exhausting. It's easy for the excitement you once felt to fade. But with awareness and by making a few small adjustments, you can keep your enthusiasm for your healthcare career long after you graduate.
Why You Should Network With Recruiters BEFORE You Graduate
By Tammy McKinney, RN - October 22, 2020
Regardless of the “shortage” of healthcare workers, finding a position that is right for you can still be quite a challenge. Don’t wait until you’re competing with so many others. Get ahead of the game, network and build relationships now.
How to Tell if a Hospital's Culture is a Good Fit for You
By David Beran, DO - October 7, 2020
Culture is the unmeasurable experience of being there day to day. Fortunately, unmeasurable doesn’t mean undiscoverable. You can gain insight into the culture of a prospective workplace before you sign a contract by implementing the following strategies...
Pros and Cons of Traveling Healthcare Jobs During the Pandemic
By Benjamin "Caleb" Williams RN, BA, CEN - October 1, 2020
There are both significant benefits and significant risks with taking travel healthcare jobs, especially so in the midst of a pandemic, and healthcare professionals should weigh these risk before deciding if a travel job is right for them.
Healthcare Workers and Vaccines: What you Need to Know
By MaryAnn DePietro - September 24, 2020
At times, vaccines can become a controversial topic. People often have strong opinions about where protecting society as a whole stops and an individual’s rights start. With COVID-19 in the news and the potential for a vaccine, the topic is not going away any time soon...
ZdoggMD - Waiting On The World To Change
By Michael Jones - August 25, 2020
"If we fight this fight together, we could change the world forever."
Essential Tools for Working in Telemedicine
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - August 19, 2020
While many are anxious to return to the typical work setting, the new normal has a fantastic potential for those who are equipped with the right tools and mindset to be efficient and productive.
The Secret Perks of Night Shifts
By David Beran, DO - July 23, 2020
For those of us who dread night shifts, find them disruptive, and resent the people who schedule us—we need to learn from those who do it by choice. Medicine is a 24/7 industry that we signed up for. By adopting the philosophy of night workers, we can change our perspective and maybe enjoy our night experiences a little more.