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Nurses and Unions
By Angie Best-Boss RN - February 23, 2016
To unionize or not to unionize? Many nurses will ask themselves that question at some point in their careers. Do you join an established union? Help start one? Does it protect or hurt patients? According
Caribbean Medical School - Things to Know
By Arber Frakulli - February 17, 2016
Aspiring to become a doctor is a noble venture, but what if you are one of the many that did not qualify for the Medical Schools to which you applied? Fortunately for individuals determined enough
Is Social Media Hurting Your Chances of Landing a Healthcare Job?
By MaryAnn DePietro - February 11, 2016
Your funny Facebook pics and clever tweets may be getting a lot of likes, but could they also be hurting your chances of landing the healthcare job you want? The answer is, “Possibly.” Years ago,
6 Features of Great Job Descriptions
By Susan Gulliford CPRW - February 8, 2016
Turnover in the healthcare industry stands at 16.5%. As a Recruiter, your job is to identify and hire people who fit into your organization. Writing great job descriptions is essential to attracting
Must Have Apps for Nurses
By Angie Best-Boss RN - February 4, 2016
Almost every shift, I grab my phone and look up something. Whether it’s a medication I’ve never even heard of, much less given before, or a medical condition with which I am not familiar, I look to
Get Your Scrubs & Try Not to Kill Anyone
By Mikael Plymoth - February 3, 2016
Editors note: We're back with another comic from The Elephant in the OR. In today's edition our hero shows up for his first day as a new intern, and recieves a very disconcerting welcome. Elephant in the
Medical Social Worker Career Analysis
By MaryAnn DePietro - February 2, 2016
Dealing with a hospitalization can be overwhelming. A physical illness or accident causes more than just physical issues. There are also psychological, emotional, and practical matters to consider,
How to Write Resumes for Robots
By Susan Gulliford CPRW - January 28, 2016
If you are like most job seekers, you see an ad online, email your résumé…and never hear anything back. It is common to feel intensely frustrated with this situation. With the advent of Applicant Tracking
Are House Calls for You?
By Angie Best-Boss RN - January 26, 2016
Not sure which practice model is right for you? An increasing number of physicians are looking toward a growing specialty that has its roots in the past. If you don’t think doctors make house calls anymore,
What really motivates physicians in training?
By Mikael Plymoth - January 21, 2016
Editors note: Today we are sharing a new medical cartoon called The Elephant in the OR. This comic is the creation of 4th year medical student Mikael Plymoth, and is reprinted here at Healthcare Career