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Healthcare Career Resources Blog
Questions to Ask Yourself Before Switching Nursing Jobs
By MaryAnn DePietro - July 19, 2016
Most people have moments (or entire days) when they just want to say, “I quit.” Maybe you have had it and have been fantasizing for a while about quitting your current position. In other cases, you’re
How to Stay Mentally Strong During USMLE Step 1 Preparation
By Annya Suman - July 14, 2016
One of the biggest challenges during the preparation for the Step 1 is staying positive and mentally strong. It sounds easy, “Yes! Stay positive!” but the anxiety, the fear of the unknown, and the expectations we place on ourselves have the power to put us in a downward spiral. Following are a few tips and pointers students should keep in mind that may help them with their fears and anxiety.
Employed Physicians - The Choosers or the Chosen?
By Melody Covington, MD - July 12, 2016
Private practice is not yet extinct, but it has several challenges ahead if it plans to survive the ascension of the hospital system. As physicians look for employment, the bigger question looming in the background is are we truly choosing our practice environment, or is it choosing us?
Get Off on the Right Foot - 6 Tips for Starting a New Job
By Susan Gulliford CPRW - July 6, 2016
As someone in the healthcare field, you might take advantage of the new job opportunities available. Consider these employment facts for February 2016: Hospitals added 11,000 jobs Ambulatory
Speaking Up for Patient Safety
By Angie Best-Boss RN - June 30, 2016
It’s happened to many of us. We show up for work, get our reports, and realize that we cannot safely perform our job under the current conditions. What can we do? A jury awarded Linda Boly, RN,
MOC - A Complicated Mess
By Jack Isler, MD - June 28, 2016
When physicians finish residency after medical school, they have the opportunity to become board certified in their particular specialty. This usually entails a written test and an oral exam. After
Does Race Affect Medical School Acceptance Rates?
By Nora Ekeanya D.O. - June 23, 2016
“I mean… I’m a white guy so it’s harder now for me to get in (to medical school).” My heart sank when I heard these words. As hard I tried, I couldn’t shake the feeling that my medical degree was being
What the Experts Know - Advice on Making a Great Impression
By Susan Gulliford CPRW - June 21, 2016
If you are like most job seekers, you wonder if you are doing the right things to get a new job. You probably wished for insights into the hiring process so you do not lose out on any great opportunities.
Dentistry Career Options Outside of Private Practice
By MaryAnn DePietro - June 16, 2016
A large percentage of dentists follow a traditional career path and join or open a private practice. Working in a group or solo practice is a great career choice. It allows you to gain experience and
Best Apps for Physicians
By Angie Best-Boss RN - June 14, 2016
A study by the IMS Health names Wikipedia as the "single leading source" of health care information for both patients and health care professionals. Not so surprising that our patients are using it,
