Healthcare Career Resources Blog
Beyond the Bedside: Why Nursing Research Is Important
By Jasmine Howard - June 16, 2015
Most people who embark on the study of nursing do so with the intention of providing patient care. Nurses are vital to the American health care system, and without their expertise and skills, millions
Understanding Non-Compete and Restrictive Covenants in Physician Contracts
By Rachel Ragosa - June 11, 2015
Some of the most controversial aspects of physician employment contracts are restrictive covenants and non-compete agreements. While the AMA has been adamantly opposed to restrictive covenants, they
Father's Day Gift Ideas for Dads in Healthcare
By MaryAnn DePietro - June 9, 2015
If your dad works in healthcare, he is probably used to taking care of others. Doctors, physician assistants, and nurses all spend their workday focusing on everyone except themselves. Father’s Day
Most In Demand Healthcare Careers
By Ayesha Khan, MD - June 4, 2015
Career decisions and choices are definitely hard, especially if your decision making process is coupled with certain goals, dreams and milestones. Individuals who are in-process of choosing a healthcare
Thank You Notes: The Forgotten Job Search Tool
By Susan Gulliford CPRW - June 2, 2015
The Forgotten Job Search Tool People often ask me if candidates should still send thank you notes after interviews. Other people wonder if the advice to send a thank you note applies to healthcare
For Graduating Residents and Fellows: Employed or Private Practice Model?
By Susan Kerrigan, MD - May 28, 2015
You are completing the formal training of your specialty and are now faced with how and where to practice medicine. Medical schools and residencies provide little information on the business of medicine.
How to Shine in a Group Interview
By Angie Best-Boss RN - May 26, 2015
Look for enough jobs, and it’s bound to happen – the dreaded group interview. It’s an intimate gathering of you, at least one hiring manager (and here’s the best part), and another one or two job seekers.
Managing Conflict and Tension within a Healthcare Team
By Anya M. - May 22, 2015
Workplace conflicts may be inevitable in all professions imbued with a hierarchical structure. However, the consequences may be especially dire when the healthcare team is rendered dysfunctional due
Finding Your Niche – Choosing a Nursing Specialty
By Angie Best-Boss RN - May 20, 2015
From neonatal intensive care units to rural home health care, you will find nurses in a wide variety of settings. There are literally dozens of types of nursing, and each specialty boasts its own unique
10 Tips for Surviving Night Shift in Healthcare
By MaryAnn DePietro - May 18, 2015
Working in healthcare can be a great career choice for a variety of reasons. Whether you are working as a nurse, tech or physician assistant, you have the opportunity to make on impact on your patients,