Posts Tagged ‘Work/Life Balance’
Is Night Shift for You?
You’re a night owl. You like watching the Late, Late Show and you’ve been known to hit the sack just as sunlight streaks across the horizon. If that describes you, you might be a good fit for night shift. Even […]
Read moreMaintain Provider Credibility by Looking the Part
Negative bias toward overweight and obesity saturates American society. Obese people are vulnerable to being stereotyped as lazy, undisciplined, intellectually inferior, and lacking in willpower. Prejudice and discrimination permeate the workplace and the media. Physicians and other health-care providers, whether […]
Read morePreventing Healthcare Worker Burnout
One of the reasons why someone may choose healthcare as a career is his or her desire to help people. Although working in the medical field can be gratifying, it can also present some challenges unique to caregiving. Whether you […]
Read moreBalancing Medicine and Motherhood
We all did well in high school, went for the best college we could get into, made great grades, and worked even harder in medical school to get that coveted residency. What is the difference between women and men physicians? […]
Read moreBalancing Your Lifestyle in Healthcare: Eating Your Way to the Top
There is no way around it; a clinical job requires one to be on-the-go from the moment one walks into work until he or she leaves the hospital. For centuries, and in most cultures, feeding oneself has been considered an […]
Read moreBalancing Your Lifestyle in Healthcare: Sleeping on the Job
You have studied hard, pulled countless all-nighters, trained for years, and you’ve finally landed your dream job. You are ready to work hard, to be dedicated, and to give it your all. You are a caring professional and proudly put […]
Read moreBalancing Your Lifestyle in Healthcare: Surviving The Hospital Lifestyle
Most clinical hospital workers will probably agree that their jobs aren’t just jobs, but lifestyles. Just like being a member of the military or a flight crew, health care is an overwhelming endeavor that rules most aspects of your life […]
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