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10 Simple and Effective Resume Writing Tips
There is no lack of articles on the internet about how to write a resume. As a former recruiter, people tell me that they find these articles confusing and unhelpful. For this post, I compiled a list of the most […]
Read moreBeyond the Bedside: Why Nursing Research Is Important
Most people who embark on the study of nursing do so with the intention of providing patient care. Nurses are vital to the American health care system, and without their expertise and skills, millions of patients would not receive the […]
Read moreMost In Demand Healthcare Careers
Career decisions and choices are definitely hard, especially if your decision making process is coupled with certain goals, dreams and milestones. Individuals who are in-process of choosing a healthcare career should know some very important aspects of the industry and […]
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 moreHow to Shine in a Group Interview
Look for enough jobs, and it’s bound to happen – the dreaded group interview. It’s an intimate gathering of you, at least one hiring manager (and here’s the best part), and another one or two job seekers. Whether you are […]
Read moreManaging Conflict and Tension within a Healthcare Team
Workplace conflicts may be inevitable in all professions imbued with a hierarchical structure. However, the consequences may be especially dire when the healthcare team is rendered dysfunctional due to conflict. In today’s multidisciplinary healthcare systems, the physician is fortunately no […]
Read moreFinding Your Niche – Choosing a Nursing Specialty
From neonatal intensive care units to rural home health care, you will find nurses in a wide variety of settings. There are literally dozens of types of nursing, and each specialty boasts its own unique rewards and challenges. Therefore, nurses […]
Read more10 Tips for Surviving Night Shift in Healthcare
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, which can be very […]
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 […]
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