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View all postsFour Resume Writing Tips for Seasoned Health Care Professionals
By Patricia Bratianu RN PhD RH-AHG - March 29, 2018
Experienced healthcare workers often have the most exceptional skills, yet they fail to show them in a manner that sparks employers’ interests.
How to Turn CME Requirements into Vacation Fun
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - March 20, 2018
Mandatory CME easily reaches 50 hours per year for many physicians. Add in the maintenance of certification requirements for some specialties and the time commitment, and it can turn into a part-time job just keeping up. That said, why not make it fun? Most, if not all, CME could turn into a vacation experience if you chose wisely.
15 Health Care Careers Which Do Not Require a College Degree
By Martin Demarest - March 1, 2018
The growth in health care will represent 1 in 4 new jobs over the next seven years, and will have the most rapid employment growth of any employment sector of the U.S. economy
How to Get Through School While Holding Down a Job
By Tyler Faust, RN - February 22, 2018
Working while getting an education is becoming more mainstream in recent years, given the ever-increasing cost of tuition. Industries (especially healthcare) are pushing their employees and providing
Hot Nursing Career: Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
By Patricia Bratianu RN PhD RH-AHG - February 15, 2018
Gerontological nurse practitioner job opportunities remain strong. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for all types of nurse practitioners is growing much faster than
Career Hacks for Healthcare Practitioners
By Jennifer Bouley - February 13, 2018
When you work in the healthcare industry, it is important to take care of yourself so that you can care for your patients. Learning early in the game to relieve stress and maintain a healthy work/life balance is vital. Constantly work to develop your communication and leadership skills that will help you to be successful through your career. Staying current with updated information about your sector in healthcare and taking care of yourself will help you to thrive throughout your career.
Nursing Conferences to Attend in 2018
By Patricia Bratianu RN PhD RH-AHG - January 30, 2018
The weather and your job may seem tedious at this time of year. Spark up your life and career by making plans to attend a conference in a warm, sunny environment.
Five Tips to Bow Out Gracefully from Your Healthcare Job
By Sheramy Tsai - January 23, 2018
There comes a time in everyone’s professional life when a change of scenery is necessary. Whether you are leaving your job to pursue a new career opportunity or because you are ready to move on from an intolerable work situation, the way in which you handle your departure is likely to follow you for years to come.
RN to BSN: Trends, Benefits, and Educational Paths
By Patricia Bratianu RN PhD RH-AHG - January 16, 2018
Despite the nursing shortage, there has been a push for RNs to obtain their Bachelor of Science degrees in nursing for decades. The Future of Nursing Report, written by the Institute of Medicine in
Advance Your Education and Career While Working in Healthcare
By Tyler Faust, RN - December 29, 2017
Everyone wants to get a job that can eventually turn into a career. Most careers require an extensive amount of training. Generally, you can’t do both of them at the same time, with one major exception: the healthcare industry.