Blog Posts from March 2015
View all postsMedical Humor/Parody | The Wrath of Dr. Khan | ZDoggMD
By Michael Jones - March 31, 2015
Editors note: Time for another entry in our medical humor blog courtesy of ZDoggMD. This latest video is rated PNSFW (Possibly Not Safe For Work). It doesn't include any cursing, but there is some coarse
Linked What? Is Social Media Really Necessary for Medical Professionals?
By Carrie Maldonado; SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CPC, CPRW - March 27, 2015
Unless you have spent an extended length of time in a sensory deprivation chamber, chances are you have at least heard of the phenomenon known as social media. You probably have a Facebook account
The Good News - Dr. Bumper
By Michael Jones - March 25, 2015
Editors note: Today we are sharing another cartoon from Dr. Bumper, who seems as if he could use a little work on his bedside manner... Dr. Bumper is a creation of the real life physician Dr. David Goldberg
Where Are the Best Cities for Healthcare Workers?
By Daniel Jennings - March 23, 2015
Finding a nice place to live that is affordable can be really tough in today’s America because the cost of living and the availability of jobs can vary widely from region to region. The situation can
Where Registered Nurses Make the Most Money
By Angie Best-Boss RN - March 19, 2015
Maybe your grandma was right. The key to happiness is to follow your heart. Then again, Grandma probably didn’t have the kind of student loan debt you do. Maybe you should follow your heart in a state
Rural Practice Myths Busted
By Faith A. Coleman, MD - March 17, 2015
The phrase "rural medical practice" may bring images to mind of cows and silos, a primitive office with archaic trappings and your services paid for with a carton of eggs or a bushel of produce (none of
Immigration Options and Services for International Medical Graduates (IMGs)
By Ayesha Khan, MD - March 13, 2015
The USA can be compared to Disney World, especially for International Medical Graduates (IMGs), because “here, dreams come true.” It is not astonishing that US medical hospitals and residency programs
Specialty Certifications in Pharmacy Practice
By Daniel Hadley - March 11, 2015
Pursuing a career in Pharmacy can be very rewarding, both monetarily and in having the satisfaction of helping others on a daily basis. Once you take care of your basic education and licensing requirements the next decision will be what specific area of pharmacy you want to pursue. There are many different employment opportunities available and one of the factors that will decide what is available to you is certification in a pharmacy specialty.
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
Is Night Shift for You?
By Angie Best-Boss RN - March 5, 2015
You’re a night owl. You like watching the Late, Late Show and you’ve been known to hit the sack just as sunlight streaks across the horizon. If that describes you, you might be a good fit for night
