Healthcare Career Resources Blog
How to Prevent and Resolve Difficult Patient Encounters
By MaryAnn DePietro - October 18, 2019
Having difficult patient encounters is often part of the job when you work in healthcare. Whether it’s helping a grieving family member or defusing an angry patient, your finesse in dealing with these challenging encounters makes a difference in the lives of the people you care for.
Tips for Acing Your Medical School Interview
By James L West, MD - October 16, 2019
The medical school interview is a time to not only discuss the strengths of your application, but also to address and explain any potential weaknesses. A modest amount of preparation, along with a positive attitude, is all the prospective medical school applicant needs to succeed during the interview process and eventually secure a seat in medical school.
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.
