Why I am a Psychiatric Nurse
The first time I tried to kill myself, I was 12. Twenty-three Benadryl just made me very sleepy. That is, until I had my stomach pumped. The second time I didn’t actually take the pills, but instead I held them […]
Read moreTaking the wrong job isn’t as bad as you think
There are many horror stories out there about what can happen to you when you take the wrong job. However, I can say unequivocally that I learned more from taking the wrong job than I ever did with what I […]
Read moreHow to Maintain a Professional Image in the Social Media Age
“Oh, no!” I said, with a concerned look on my face. “What’s wrong?” he asked. “A nurse I work with just friended me on Facebook. What do I do?” The worst fear I had as a first year resident was […]
Read moreUsing Informational Interviews to Advance Your Career
So you decide that it is time to take the next step in your career and perhaps expand your professional network or learn more about the experiences of others. You may think to yourself, “How can I do both of […]
Read moreSteps to Re-entering the Healthcare Workforce, Part 2
Re-entering the medical field after time away from work for any reason is always a challenge. Hospitals and clinics, like other employers, prefer people with recent experience. However, many of us leave our careers for some period of time. Previously […]
Read moreMOC Legislation, Cost of Hospital Owned Medical Practices, and Virtual Hospitals
Physician frustration with maintenance of certification (MOC) requirements is leading to new legislation in several states Oklahoma has already passed a new law stating that board certification cannot be the only way for physicians to maintain hospital privileges and insurance […]
Read moreEpiPen Controversy: Price Gouging, Systemic Issue, or Both?
I’ve had a long interest in understanding how systems work (all systems including economic and social — not just organ systems). I’ve come to realize how often an intervention (be it a drug, surgical procedure, tax law, or healthcare policy […]
Read moreHow to Protect Your Nursing License
A nurse gets a DUI. Another makes a medication error that claims the life of a patient. A student nurse snaps a photo of a patient and posts it on social media. A director of nursing for a nursing home […]
Read moreExamining Relationship Based Physician Recruitment
Physician recruitment involves several considerations, such as an evaluation of physician need across practice areas, sourcing and recruiting viable candidates, promoting the healthcare facility and community to top candidates, and ensuring a work style and culture fit. Further complicating the […]
Read moreIs this a job search, or a mid-life crisis?
Not long ago, I went through an “I should get a new job” phase. It wasn’t prompted by any specific dissatisfaction with my current position. I didn’t dislike my patient population or co-workers, and the work wasn’t bad– yet I […]
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