The Road to Medical School
The road to medical school is a long and rewarding journey that prepares you for residency and the process of becoming a physician. It is only one part of the journey, but it is the important beginning of the marathon.
Read moreAcing the Basics of Rural Hospital Workforce and Recruitment
The savvy rural hospital recruiter will seek a primer to gain expertise and build skill in four core rural healthcare workforce areas: 1) The Value of Rural Definitions and Designations, 2) Partners and Resources in Rural Hospital Recruitment, 3) Rural Hospital Recruitment Communities and 4) Fluency in the Language of Rural Communities…
Read moreIs it Time To Laugh Yet? Funny Patient Moments to Lighten Your Day
Let’s be honest. Working in healthcare can be super stressful. The funny things our patients say and do give us a much needed break from the hectic, the serious, and the mundane parts of our work. Laughter is so good for us, and for our patients, too. Here are some of my personal favorite patient memories.
Read moreAgency Nursing… the Good, the Bad, the Beautiful
Agency nursing is a relatively unknown and misunderstood field that is growing in need every day. With staffing shortages abounding in medical facilities of all kinds, more and more nurses are needed to fill the void and in response more and more medical staffing agencies are popping up every day…
Read moreHow Resident Physicians Can Present a Polished CV
It is important to craft a CV that will catch the eye of a potential employer. You want to end up with a document that highlights what makes you special without giving readers a novel to read or leaving them confused about who you really are.
Read moreRecruit Smarter Not Harder by Assessing Job Board ROI
Smarter, not harder, is the way to work, and with a bit of effort you can determine where your recruitment efforts are netting results and eliminate avenues that take time and return nothing.
Read moreTen Ways to Be a Better Coworker
Your coworkers can make all the difference in how well you like going to work. Even if you love the job, if relationships with colleagues are weak, it can make you dread your next shift. Positive relationships with coworkers are essential for the following reasons…
Read moreEmbracing the Change of a New Job
Changing jobs can be a source of anxiety and stress, but it can also be a time to reflect, set new goals or even an entirely new direction.
Read morePhysician Job Search: How to “Find the Right Fit”
Make a list of the non-negotiables in work and career— and don’t shortchange your goals in service to a paycheck. Most physicians work well over the standard 40-hour work week and still take their work home with them; it’s in our best interest to ensure we choose our work environment wisely.
Read moreBest Interview Tips for Nurses
As someone who has interviewed hundreds of nurses over the years, I can tell you first hand that there are a few things you can do to make those first 30-seconds work in your favor. Here are some of the best nurse interview tips to help you land the job of your dreams.
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