Healthcare Career Resources Blog
Health Care Workers Benefit from Spending Time in Nature
By Patricia Bratianu RN PhD RH-AHG - October 10, 2017
Spending time in nature is an important aspect of self-care for healthcare workers. Nature enhances mental and physical well–being. It boosts creativity and brain function. Exposure to nature is especially helpful for healthcare workers due to the intensity of our jobs, physical demands, and the technical environments in which we work.
How Does the Current Health Insurance Debate Affect Private Practice in the USA?
By Jack Isler, MD - October 5, 2017
The future poses many possible changes to healthcare and its related method of insurance coverage. The focus of healthcare in the USA has not yet been established. Is the intent to cover as many people as possible, control spiraling costs, or make health insurance a personal choice to accept or reject? This debate may not be settled any time soon. Can private practice survive this storm?
Healthcare's Challenging Relationship Between Onboarding and Employee Retention
By Erica Macon - October 3, 2017
The healthcare industry is suffering due to under staffing and low employee retention rates. Healthcare facilities benefit from an employee's long tenure, but retention is difficult for some facilities.
A Career in Healthcare Offers Many Opportunities for Advancement
By Martin Demarest - September 28, 2017
People start asking what you want to be when you grow up early on. How do you know what to answer? There are so many aspects to each job and career that narrowing the choices down and choosing a field
Edging Ahead in the Fall Physician Hiring Race
By Riia O'Donnell - September 26, 2017
As the weather cools down, physician recruiters know the competition is about to heat up. Budgets are being finalized and approved, new grads have been scouring the market for a home, residents are
Advancing Your Nursing Career Doesn't Always Require More Training
By Tyler Faust, RN - September 21, 2017
Nursing is a highly academic field that is becoming increasingly more competitive. Hospitals and clinics are in desperate need for qualified individuals to serve in many functions away from the bedside and clinic. What if you are ready to take the next steps in your career but aren’t sure what to do or where to go? Well, don’t worry -- there are a lot of things you can do to set yourself up for career advancement without even leaving your current position or spending a dime for school.
Population Health Management is Here to Stay
By Miranda Belcher, RN - September 19, 2017
Confusion. Deadlines for data submissions. Insurance changes. Healthcare providers deal with a host of uncertainty and challenges during this pivotal era as we transition from a fee-for-service system
How to Deal With Social Issues in the Medical Setting
By Nora Ekeanya D.O. - September 14, 2017
In my short career I’ve learned that, to excel as a physician, you have to do more than be able to regurgitate information. Be an example of comprehensive understanding, cohesion, and humility.
Resume Screening 101: 10 Resume Red Flags
By Riia O'Donnell - September 12, 2017
Eliminating red flag resumes gives you time to carefully evaluate remaining candidates. The result could be a perfect match.
How Health Care Providers Can Help Victims of Hurricane Harvey
By Patricia Bratianu RN PhD RH-AHG - September 6, 2017
We all want to assist victims of Hurricane Harvey. There are several ways for healthcare providers to help the victims and those providing relief services. Some of us can go to the disaster area. Those
