Nursing Career Resources Blog
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By Tammy McKinney, RN - November 16, 2022
Choosing a specialty is a critical career decision for nurses. High demand, opportunities for growth, and good compensation aren't guaranteed. So, we've made a list of the top 5 nursing specialties that are expected to grow in demand, pay well, and propel your healthcare career to new heights.
Do Job Boards Take Steps to Protect Job Seeker Data?
By Riia O'Donnell - November 10, 2022
Data is one of the most valuable resources in the world. When you register for any website, unless explicitly stated otherwise, your information is likely being sold at some point. Read on to learn more about this practice and how HospitalRecruiting is different.
How to Negotiate Your Wage and Benefits
By Benjamin "Caleb" Williams RN, BA, CEN - November 2, 2022
So you received an offer on the job of your dreams, congratulations! However, odds are if you take the offer now you may be settling for less than they're willing to give you. Knowing how to negotiate your salary can be difficult, but here are a few best practice tips on how to get the wage and benefits you deserve.
Top 10 Healthcare Career Resource Articles of the Last 10 Years
By Blake Conner - October 12, 2022
HospitalRecruiting just celebrated its 10th year of business as a healthcare job board. To celebrate a decade devoted to helping employers and job seekers with their job searches and hiring needs, we've compiled a list of the 10 best healthcare career resources blogs we have published over the last ten years.
Achieving Work/Life Synergy in Healthcare
By Jacob Bollinger, PA - September 15, 2022
Work and time away from work are all really just a part of life. Making the distinction between a work/life balance can be troublesome in that regard, but physician assistant Jacob Bollinger instead suggests we try reframing it as work/life synergy and find ways to make our work lives and home lives support one another.
Burnout is Really Depression in Disguise
By Danielle Kelvas, MD - August 11, 2022
Being burned out is living in a constant state of overwhelming exhaustion, whereas depression is defined by the inability to feel pleasure and dysphoric mood. But is burnout a syndrome in and of itself, or is it actually part of the pathology of a larger depression? Current research argues the latter.
10 Questions You Should Ask During Your Interview
By Benjamin "Caleb" Williams RN, BA, CEN - August 3, 2022
There comes a time in every interview when the candidate gets to question the interviewer. This is an opportunity not only to learn more about the company, but also another chance to demonstrate the value you could bring to the role. Here are 10 interview questions you should be asking.
Top Five Reasons to Consider a Career in Healthcare
By Jacob Bollinger, PA - July 7, 2022
Though a career in healthcare is hardly ever as glamorous as portrayed on television, it can be just as exciting, satisfying, and humbling. Healthcare is a wonderful field to work in for a multitude of reasons, but among them all, here are the top 5.
Should You Apply to Positions You Are Under-Qualified For?
By Benjamin "Caleb" Williams RN, BA, CEN - June 29, 2022
You've found a job posting, but you're not so sure you meet the requirements to apply. On one hand you don't want to miss this opportunity, but on the other you don't want to waste your time. So the question stands, should you apply? Well, it depends.
Health Hazards of Working Nights
By Patricia Bratianu RN PhD RH-AHG - June 22, 2022
It is no surprise that working nights is challenging. However, there are more health hazards associated with night shift than you might be aware of. Let's explore common health risks that night shift workers face.
