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Healthcare Career Resources Blog
The Importance of Effective Communication in Healthcare
By Kyndall Brown, RN - October 25, 2019
By using tools and techniques such as SBAR and making changes to hospital communication culture providers can improve communication skills to deliver safer and better patient care.
Vacation Planning For Healthcare Professionals: Yes, It’s Possible
By Riia O'Donnell - October 23, 2019
When it comes to downtime, healthcare practitioners typically worry more about their patients than themselves. Suggesting a patient take some time to recover and recharge may be standard; but healthcare workers rarely take their own advice.
Key Takeaways from Medscape's 2019 Physician Compensation Report
By Anne Carrie - October 21, 2019
According to Medscape’s annual Physician Compensation Report, overall physician compensation has been increasing despite the changing political and economic healthcare environment.
How to Prevent and Resolve Difficult Patient Encounters
By MaryAnn DePietro - October 18, 2019
Having difficult patient encounters is often part of the job when you work in healthcare. Whether it’s helping a grieving family member or defusing an angry patient, your finesse in dealing with these challenging encounters makes a difference in the lives of the people you care for.
Tips for Acing Your Medical School Interview
By James L West, MD - October 16, 2019
The medical school interview is a time to not only discuss the strengths of your application, but also to address and explain any potential weaknesses. A modest amount of preparation, along with a positive attitude, is all the prospective medical school applicant needs to succeed during the interview process and eventually secure a seat in medical school.
Rural Hospital Recruiting: 9 Keys to Advanced Practice Provider Recruitment
By Stacey E. Halford, MSW, LMSW - October 14, 2019
The key to recruitment and retention of rural hospital NPs and PAs is to know why, how, when, and where to source rural focused candidates.
How Can Board Certification Further Your Nursing Career?
By Benjamin "Caleb" Williams RN, BA, CEN - October 11, 2019
There are several reasons that a nurse should consider pursing a professional certification. Some of the more prominent reasons include improvement in career opportunities, the ability to stand out in your specialty, and increased opportunities for professional development...
The Road to Medical School
By James L West, MD - October 9, 2019
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.
Acing the Basics of Rural Hospital Workforce and Recruitment
By Stacey E. Halford, MSW, LMSW - October 7, 2019
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...
Is it Time To Laugh Yet? Funny Patient Moments to Lighten Your Day
By Christina Proctor, RN - October 4, 2019
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.
