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10 Things to Know to Survive Your Medical Residency
You graduated medical school and are officially an MD or DO. The funny thing is, you may not feel ready to be responsible for other peoples’ lives just yet. But guess what? You are responsible. The good news is, you’re […]
Read moreNurses who fight the flu shot
The flu shot reminders started in August this year at my hospital. “Flu shot season is approaching! Reminder: flu shots are mandatory for continued employment.” In my hospital system, and at thousands of others across the country, nurses are required […]
Read moreCareer Options as an Occupational Therapist
Occupational therapy (OT) is a good career choice for people who are interested in helping people improve their quality of life. Occupational therapists work with people of all ages from children to the elderly. They help patients improve the skills […]
Read moreQuestions for Physicians to Ask & Avoid During Interviews
“Do you have any questions?” Many interviewees spend a lot of time practicing how to answer the recruiter’s questions; they then forget to prepare some of their own! You might wonder, “Is it important to ask questions?” Candidates who ask […]
Read moreWorking in Critical Care Transport as a Nurse
There are a lot of different nursing specialties to consider. If you’re someone who thrives on working in a fast-paced environment and want to care for seriously ill or injured patients, working as a critical care transport nurse may be […]
Read moreWhat This Nurse is Thankful For
First and foremost, Thanksgiving is a paid holiday, so I’m thankful for any day in which my hour is worth time and a half. But that’s not all – Thanksgiving is a perfect opportunity to reflect on all of the […]
Read moreBack to our roots: Understanding Holistic Nursing
When you think holistic nursing, what comes to mind? Airy, fairy nurses who focus only on warm fuzzies? That too-common misconception ignores the reality that holistic nurses are found in every nursing practice from nursing homes to operating homes. It […]
Read moreHow to Handle the Toughest Interview Questions, Part 2
In my opinion, interviewing for a job is like dating. You are unsure what someone expects of you. Both parties want to determine if it is a good match. The whole experience is so nerve-wracking that you want to do […]
Read moreChoosing Your Medical Specialty: Family Medicine
Sometimes (most of the time?) a career path chooses its “owner,” rather than the owner planning and executing the carefully laid out elements of a career. When I was putting together a map for my specialty-to-be, family practice (renamed family […]
Read moreHow to Handle the Toughest Interview Questions
Interviewing for a new job is nerve-wracking. You need to convince strangers that you are the right person for the opening. When you want to escape a difficult (or even demeaning) work environment, it increases your already high level of […]
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