Healthcare Career Resources Blog
Rural Hospital Recruiting: 9 Keys to Advanced Practice Provider Recruitment
By Stacey E. Halford, MSW, LMSW - October 14, 2019
The key to recruitment and retention of rural hospital NPs and PAs is to know why, how, when, and where to source rural focused candidates.
How Can Board Certification Further Your Nursing Career?
By Benjamin "Caleb" Williams RN, BA, CEN - October 11, 2019
There are several reasons that a nurse should consider pursing a professional certification. Some of the more prominent reasons include improvement in career opportunities, the ability to stand out in your specialty, and increased opportunities for professional development...
The Road to Medical School
By James L West, MD - October 9, 2019
The road to medical school is a long and rewarding journey that prepares you for residency and the process of becoming a physician. It is only one part of the journey, but it is the important beginning of the marathon.
Acing the Basics of Rural Hospital Workforce and Recruitment
By Stacey E. Halford, MSW, LMSW - October 7, 2019
The savvy rural hospital recruiter will seek a primer to gain expertise and build skill in four core rural healthcare workforce areas: 1) The Value of Rural Definitions and Designations, 2) Partners and Resources in Rural Hospital Recruitment, 3) Rural Hospital Recruitment Communities and 4) Fluency in the Language of Rural Communities...
Is it Time To Laugh Yet? Funny Patient Moments to Lighten Your Day
By Christina Proctor, RN - October 4, 2019
Let’s be honest. Working in healthcare can be super stressful. The funny things our patients say and do give us a much needed break from the hectic, the serious, and the mundane parts of our work. Laughter is so good for us, and for our patients, too. Here are some of my personal favorite patient memories.
Agency Nursing... the Good, the Bad, the Beautiful
By Tammy McKinney, RN - October 2, 2019
Agency nursing is a relatively unknown and misunderstood field that is growing in need every day. With staffing shortages abounding in medical facilities of all kinds, more and more nurses are needed to fill the void and in response more and more medical staffing agencies are popping up every day...
How Resident Physicians Can Present a Polished CV
By Laura Gilroy, MD - September 30, 2019
It is important to craft a CV that will catch the eye of a potential employer. You want to end up with a document that highlights what makes you special without giving readers a novel to read or leaving them confused about who you really are.
Recruit Smarter Not Harder by Assessing Job Board ROI
By Riia O'Donnell - September 27, 2019
Smarter, not harder, is the way to work, and with a bit of effort you can determine where your recruitment efforts are netting results and eliminate avenues that take time and return nothing.
Ten Ways to Be a Better Coworker
By MaryAnn DePietro - September 25, 2019
Your coworkers can make all the difference in how well you like going to work. Even if you love the job, if relationships with colleagues are weak, it can make you dread your next shift. Positive relationships with coworkers are essential for the following reasons...
Embracing the Change of a New Job
By Christina Proctor, RN - September 23, 2019
Changing jobs can be a source of anxiety and stress, but it can also be a time to reflect, set new goals or even an entirely new direction.