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Nursing Career Resources Blog
View all postsSupport Organizations for Minorities in Healthcare
By Angie Best-Boss RN - July 9, 2015
Blacks, Hispanics and American Indians make up almost a quarter of the U.S. population, yet as a group account for only 6 percent of physicians, 9 percent of nurses and 5 percent of dentists. According
Do Nurses Need Liability Insurance?
By Angie Best-Boss RN - July 7, 2015
The short answer? Probably. Nurses do get sued, even good ones who haven’t done anything wrong. Liability insurance protects nurses from losing personal property in a lawsuit, and it adds a layer of
Vacation With a Purpose: Exploring Volunteer Opportunities in Healthcare
By Angie Best-Boss RN - June 25, 2015
Most of us get into the medical field because we like helping people. We get a deep sense of satisfaction from offering our services to our patients. Sometimes, however, we desire to do more, whether
10 Simple and Effective Resume Writing Tips
By Susan Gulliford CPRW - June 18, 2015
There is no lack of articles on the internet about how to write a resume. As a former recruiter, people tell me that they find these articles confusing and unhelpful. For this post, I compiled a list
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
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
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
