Healthcare Career Resources Blog
Moonlighting for Residents
By Laura Gilroy, MD - January 21, 2021
On top of the busy schedules residents tote, many also opt to "moonlight" for extra money. Managing a second job can be difficult when the first is already so strenuous, but this article hopes to shed some light on the how and why that resident physicians can moonlight.
What to look for when considering a new job – the basics and beyond
By Riia O'Donnell - January 19, 2021
Whether it's your first job fresh out of school or switching careers 30 years in, it is important to ensure that you land where you want to be. Finding the right fit with a company is just as important as finding the right fit with the work itself. It is important to prioritize what you want from your career, so you don't end up taking a great job in a terrible company.
When Personal Ethics and Work Assignments Conflict
By Tammy McKinney, RN - January 15, 2021
At some point in your career, you may reach an impasse where your personal ethics and work assignments are not in alignment. Take it from us, it can be difficult to navigate the best decision in this case. You want to keep your job, and your integrity as well.
Planning 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.
Emerging Medical Technologies That Will Improve Healthcare
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - January 7, 2021
Emerging and advancing medical technologies reached new heights in 2020 and show no signs of stopping marching into 2021. The COVID crisis has led to many innovations and advancements, and it seems this trend isn't over yet.
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.
3 ideas that saved me from 2020
By Blake Conner - December 30, 2020
These three mental frameworks saved me from what could have been the worst year of my life. What you most want to be found can be found where you least want to look. Do not let what you are stop you from what you could be. It is so, it cannot be otherwise.
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.
Healthcare Recruitment 2020: The Good, the Bad and the Future
By Riia O'Donnell - December 21, 2020
2020 has had a massive effect on healthcare and the shape of the industry as a whole. With 2021 right around the corner, now is a good time to reflect on all that made this year wild for healthcare recruiters; the good, the bad and the future.
Top 4 Challenges Nurses Faced in 2020
By Benjamin "Caleb" Williams RN, BA, CEN - December 17, 2020
The ongoing pandemic has brought forth many challenges to nurses, but has also led to constant opportunity and innovation. Here are 4 of the greatest challenges faced by nurses in the year 2020.