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Nutritional Tips for Busy Nurses
Nurses work in an environment that’s stressful and almost always busy, so eating healthy can be difficult to balance on top of all the other responsibilities. However, a nutritious diet is an important aspect of life that many neglect. So how can one best implement healthy eating practices into such an involved profession?
Read moreAlternative Career Options for the Burned Out Physician
For physicians burned out by the busy nature of patient care, there is great reassurance in knowing about the plethora of alternative career options available. From writing to consulting, here is a list of diverging career paths doctors can take when leaving medical practice.
Read moreCelebrating National Nurses Day
May 6th 2021 is National Nurse’s Day, a day dedicated to appreciating the impact that nurses make. National Nurse’s Day also marks the first day of Nurse’s week, which lasts from May 6-12.
Read moreLimitations and Pitfalls of Telemedicine
The landscape of telemedicine is vast. New companies sprout often, and the structure varies widely. The following comments are based on the author’s decade of providing startup advice to new companies and delivering consults on various telemedicine platforms for companies spread across the country.
Read moreAlternative Health Care Careers for Those Who Need a Break from Patient Care
For those who need a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday patient care, there are many alternative career options open to healthcare workers. From insurance specialists to authors, there are many viable options available to those with a medical background.
Read moreSo What is Physician Re-entry?
After a number of years off the job, physician re-entry can be a daunting task. Here is a list of recommendations, as presented by the American Medical Association, for best practice tips on returning to the workforce after an extended leave of absence.
Read moreFollowing Up on an Application Without Sounding Desperate
Following up after the submission of a job application is a gray area. On one hand, you don’t want to be too immediate to give the sense that you are desperate, but you also shouldn’t wait too long and be thought of as apathetic. Within this article are a few helpful tips for toeing this line with deft.
Read moreMerit Badges and Early Retirement
Administrative bureaucracy has a tendency to crush the spirit of those working on the front lines. This article serves as a lament from one physician on the notion of merit badges, and mandated recertifications.
Read moreFinancial Pros and Cons of Locum Tenens
Being a locum tenens physician means you are operating as an independent contractor, not an employee. There are different financial obligations, pros and cons that come with being a contractor vs an employee. But what exactly are they?
Read moreThe Hospitalist Model – Pros and Cons
Hospitalists are physicians whose entire patient population consists of inpatients assigned to a given area of a hospital. This is a great career option for those hoping to continue looking after ill patients exclusively in a hospital setting. Here are some of the perks and drawbacks of a hospitalist profession.
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