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MaryAnn DePietro

About MaryAnn DePietro

MaryAnn DePietro has been a health and medical writer for over a decade. Her work has appeared in newspapers, magazines and health websites. MaryAnn holds a degree in rehabilitation and also in respiratory therapy. In addition to writing, she works as a respiratory therapist at a trauma center in northern California.

What Makes an Ideal Healthcare Candidate?

By MaryAnn DePietro - August 11, 2015

You may have found the perfect job and plan to submit a resume. Now you hope that you are the perfect candidate for the position. The qualities that make someone a good candidate for a job vary depending

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Perfect Job Candidate

Staying Healthy in Healthcare

By MaryAnn DePietro - July 16, 2015

If you work in healthcare, you know what an interesting and rewarding career it can be. Doctors, paramedics, technicians and nurses all play a part in making people’s lives better. They have an opportunity

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Staying Healthy in Healthcare

Ultrasound Technologist / Sonographer Career Analysis

By MaryAnn DePietro - June 30, 2015

Working in Ultrasound If you are looking for a career in healthcare in which you have the chance to utilize the latest technology, interact with patients, and work in a variety of settings, ultrasound

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Sonographer Career Analysis

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

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Happy Father's Day

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,

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Night Shift in Healthcare

Medical School Loan Repayment Options

By MaryAnn DePietro - May 7, 2015

Once you make it through medical school, you have a lot to celebrate and look forward to. One thing you may not be too excited about is paying back your student loans. Medical school is costly. If

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Medical School Loan Repayment Options

Nursing Opportunities Beyond Bedside Care

By MaryAnn DePietro - May 1, 2015

For some people, there comes a point in their medical career when they are looking for a new challenge outside of bedside care. Bedside care involves direct care of patients, such as starting IVs,

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Nursing Opportunities Beyond Bedside Care

Thriving Your Rookie Year as a Nurse

By MaryAnn DePietro - April 9, 2015

If you just graduated from nursing school, congratulation!  Now comes the exciting and scary part. You are probably more than ready to earn some money and put your skills to use. But even if you are

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Thriving Your Rookie Year as a Nurse

Nailing Your Nursing Interview

By MaryAnn DePietro - March 9, 2015

Before you start your dream job as a nurse, you need to get through the application process, which almost always includes an interview. Whether you are a new grad or an experienced nurse, interviewing

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Nailing Your Nursing Interview

Preventing Healthcare Worker Burnout

By MaryAnn DePietro - February 12, 2015

One of the reasons why someone may choose healthcare as a career is his or her desire to help people. Although working in the medical field can be gratifying, it can also present some challenges unique

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stressed nurse

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