Healthcare Career Resources Blog
Keywords are the Key to a Great Resume
By Susan Gulliford CPRW - August 30, 2016
It seems like every day there is an article on the internet telling you what not to put in your resume. You understand that using general terms such as ‘detail-oriented’ or ‘hard worker’ is not advisable,
New Grad RN Job Search, Reboot Recruiting Strategy, & Expanding Telemedicine
By Michael Jones - August 24, 2016
This blog post by Nacole Riccaboni offered some good tips for how newly graduated registered nurses can improve their resumes by emphasizing the experiences they have gained in training. Since you have
Ethical Dilemmas in Nursing
By MaryAnn DePietro - August 23, 2016
One of the many reasons you may have chosen a career in nursing was a desire to help people. Even though you want to provide the best care possible for your patients, sometimes there are gray areas.
Where does Complementary and Alternative Medicine Fit in US Healthcare?
By Jack Isler, MD - August 18, 2016
As a physician, some of my biggest disappointments have been with colleagues who could not visualize the benefit of going beyond the usual prescription medications or surgery as the only methods of
6 Steps to Re-entering the Healthcare Workforce
By Susan Gulliford CPRW - August 17, 2016
When most people think of a modern family, they envision a couple where both people work for financial reasons. However, the steep costs of childcare, along with the emotional angst of leaving kids
How I Ward Off Depression in Residency
By Nora Ekeanya D.O. - August 16, 2016
“At least you took a shower today,” I thought, as I slowly put on my pajamas and climbed back into bed. A week had gone by since I last left my apartment, other than to attend some classes, and I’d
Keys to a Successful Nursing Job Search
By MaryAnn DePietro - August 11, 2016
Depending on what part of the country you live in, and your experience, it can be challenging to land the job you want. But like most things in life, the more you put into your job search, the better your
Recruiting & Retaining Rural Physicians - Avoiding Job Posting Errors - Medicare Readmission Penalties
By Michael Jones - August 11, 2016
Allee Mead with Rural Health Information Hub interviews David Schmitz David Schmitz is the Chief Rural Officer and Program Director of RTTs at the Family Medicine Residency of Idaho as well as the co-creator
Cognitive Bias and Antibiotic Overuse
By Ted Tsai, MD - August 9, 2016
Attempts to correct the problem of antibiotic overuse have typically revolved around education, with very little attention paid to psychology. A Google search for ‘antibiotic overuse’ brings up articles
Better nursing working environment means better outcomes for surgery patients
By Angie Best-Boss RN - August 4, 2016
While it sounds logical, a recent study published Jan. 20 in JAMA Surgery reported that hospitals with the better nursing departments had fewer patients die after a surgical complication. What makes