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View all postsPlanning for Employment After the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Benjamin "Caleb" Williams RN, BA, CEN - January 12, 2021
Many initially assumed that the healthcare field would be unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and many were wrong. Navigating the job market post-coronavirus may seem distant, but it is important to stay sharp and vigilant on your career path.
Healthcare Provider Survival Tools for 2021
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - January 4, 2021
Many reading this may find themselves with rounded shoulders and aching backs from long days seated, staring at screens. Don’t become a physical casualty. Reward your persistence, for you deserve self-care every single day. Consider the following tools as options for your survival as 2021 unfolds.
Healthcare in 2020 - A Physician Perspective
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - December 28, 2020
2020 has brought innumerable challenges to the healthcare field; burnout, telemedicine, differing opinions on controversial topics, and beyond. Here is one retrospective perspective from a physician on the matter.
COVID-19: The Effects on Medical Education
By Faith A. Coleman, MD - December 15, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has added a level of urgency to examining the health systems and the way they affect communities in the US.
Achieving Work/Life Balance in Medical Professions
By Riia O'Donnell - December 10, 2020
Fields in modern medicine can be so demanding, it is difficult to manage the tedious relationship between work and life for many workers. Compiled here are a list of objectives you can point yourself toward if you find yourself struggling with your work/life balance.
Don’t Take COVID-19 Home With You: Keeping Safe at Work
By Benjamin "Caleb" Williams RN, BA, CEN - December 8, 2020
COVID-19 has an ongoing presence throughout the healthcare field. When faced with potential exposure every day, medical professionals should practice standard procedures to best protect themselves from the virus.
From Veteran to Civilian: How to Navigate Re-Entry Effectively
By Tammy McKinney, RN - December 3, 2020
Joining the military alters the way you look at nearly every situation, and readjusting to civilian life and work afterwards can seem daunting. With that in mind, let's examine some of the tips, tricks, challenges, and resources for making the transition seamless.
Applying for Residency During COVID-19
By Faith A. Coleman, MD - December 1, 2020
There have been impactful changes to the education of medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Remote learning and the cancelation of electives and clerkships are just a few. Applying for a residency in these uncertain times can feel daunting, but we're here to help.
The Stoic Physician
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - November 23, 2020
The daily struggles of life spare no one. The adoption of a stoic mindset allows the application of ancient philosophy to modern times, and nowhere can this better be applied than in healthcare.
Seven Reasons to be Thankful for Your Healthcare Career This Holiday Season
By MaryAnn DePietro - November 19, 2020
As Thanksgiving approaches, we realize it has been a difficult year. However, this can still be a time of thoughtful reflection. It is a nice time to let a healthcare worker know you appreciate what they do. If you work in the medical field yourself, take stock this holiday season. Take a minute and think about the many reasons to be thankful for your healthcare career, including those below.