Healthcare Career Resources Blog
Hot Nursing Career: Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
By Patricia Bratianu RN PhD RH-AHG - February 15, 2018
Gerontological nurse practitioner job opportunities remain strong. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for all types of nurse practitioners is growing much faster than
Career Hacks for Healthcare Practitioners
By Jennifer Bouley - February 13, 2018
When you work in the healthcare industry, it is important to take care of yourself so that you can care for your patients. Learning early in the game to relieve stress and maintain a healthy work/life balance is vital. Constantly work to develop your communication and leadership skills that will help you to be successful through your career. Staying current with updated information about your sector in healthcare and taking care of yourself will help you to thrive throughout your career.
New Laws Affecting Your Recruitment Strategies
By Riia O'Donnell - February 8, 2018
Whether or not you’re in a jurisdiction that bans requesting salary or criminal history, the trends may benefit your institution in ways you hadn’t considered. If new laws are coming your way, it might be wise to start planning for compliance sooner, rather than later.
CME Conferences to Attend in 2018
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - February 6, 2018
While the options are endless, your time and likely budget are not. Chose wisely. Do your research and ask your colleagues to ensure you are getting the most reward for your time and effort obtaining CME and attending conferences.
Why I Still Love Medicine
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - February 1, 2018
Even though the media often portrays physicians as burned out and barely hanging on, this is not the reality for most who work in healthcare. Each physician has his or her reasons for choosing medicine, and I wanted to share a few of my own...
Nursing Conferences to Attend in 2018
By Patricia Bratianu RN PhD RH-AHG - January 30, 2018
The weather and your job may seem tedious at this time of year. Spark up your life and career by making plans to attend a conference in a warm, sunny environment.
Selling Relocation to Attract Top Talent
By Riia O'Donnell - January 25, 2018
As the job market continues to grow and applicants who are willing to relocate have a larger array of choices, how can you attract them to your location? What types of information should you be posting in your ads that will drive interest? If you’re in a larger market, point to more opportunity; in a smaller market, discuss more of a neighborhood feel. Whether it’s community values or a big city, there will be candidates attracted to what you offer.
Five Tips to Bow Out Gracefully from Your Healthcare Job
By Sheramy Tsai - January 23, 2018
There comes a time in everyone’s professional life when a change of scenery is necessary. Whether you are leaving your job to pursue a new career opportunity or because you are ready to move on from an intolerable work situation, the way in which you handle your departure is likely to follow you for years to come.
What To Do Next if Your Dream Job Isn't Available
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - January 18, 2018
Competition, scarcity, and desire for coveted positions risk burying your CV in the proverbial pile. Having a few strategies to deal with this phenomenon can help you retain sanity and win at the end of the day.
RN to BSN: Trends, Benefits, and Educational Paths
By Patricia Bratianu RN PhD RH-AHG - January 16, 2018
Despite the nursing shortage, there has been a push for RNs to obtain their Bachelor of Science degrees in nursing for decades. The Future of Nursing Report, written by the Institute of Medicine in