Healthcare Career Resources Blog
Why I am a Psychiatric Nurse
By Angie Best-Boss RN - October 4, 2016
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
Taking the wrong job isn't as bad as you think
By Jack Isler, MD - September 29, 2016
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
How to Maintain a Professional Image in the Social Media Age
By Nora Ekeanya D.O. - September 22, 2016
“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
Using Informational Interviews to Advance Your Career
By Jennifer Bouley - September 20, 2016
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
Steps to Re-entering the Healthcare Workforce, Part 2
By Susan Gulliford CPRW - September 15, 2016
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
MOC Legislation, Cost of Hospital Owned Medical Practices, and Virtual Hospitals
By Michael Jones - September 14, 2016
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
EpiPen Controversy: Price Gouging, Systemic Issue, or Both?
By Ted Tsai, MD - September 13, 2016
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
How to Protect Your Nursing License
By Angie Best-Boss RN - September 8, 2016
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
Examining Relationship Based Physician Recruitment
By Lisa Burke - September 6, 2016
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
Is this a job search, or a mid-life crisis?
By Ted Tsai, MD - August 31, 2016
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,