Author: Premier Medical Staffing Services

5 Reasons to Listen to Podcasts

July 10, 2017 in Career Development

 

I’m going to start off by saying I love to listen to podcasts. A lot. I listen to more podcasts than I have time for. I love comedy podcasts, educational podcasts, podcasts full of advice (some good, some decidedly bad). Then there are the podcasts about TV, movies, true crime, money, politics…I’ve even been known […]

 

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Healthcare Certifications

June 6, 2017 in Career Development

 

Which Ones Are Available? What Healthcare Certifications Do I Need? There are different types of healthcare certifications and knowing the differences are key to obtaining the correct one for your career. The credentialing team of Premier Medical Staffing Services breaks down the top certifications for healthcare professionals.

 

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What Sets a Healthcare Staffing Agency Apart

May 26, 2017 in Working with an Agency

 

I want to start out by asking one simple question: What makes you say yes? You’re a nurse and you’re probably receiving an overwhelming amount of phone calls, emails, text messages, and inbox messages on social media sites from healthcare staffing agencies in every state. Whether you’re a travel nurse or working locally, I’m sure […]

 

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Using Facebook to Find Travel Nurse Jobs

May 9, 2017 in Career Development

 

Finding your next travel nurse assignment can be a daunting task especially when you have two weeks left in your current assignment. Although I could never be a nurse – blood kind of freaks me out, I envy nurses that take the opportunity to travel the world. Truly amazing! When I interview local nurses, I […]

 

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Healthcare Agencies: Immunizations Needed

April 27, 2017 in Working with an Agency

 

The list of immunizations needed from a healthcare staffing agency can be daunting, and may include things that you may or may not have already. At Premier Medical Staffing Services, we pride ourselves in assisting you to obtain the documents that you have access to, as well as, provide resources. These are the best questions […]

 

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Intro to Credentialing

April 5, 2017 in Working with an Agency

 

What is Credentialing in Healthcare Staffing? Many people view credentialing as an extension of HR. For healthcare facilities, and in this case healthcare staffing agencies, credentialing is a crucial step. Healthcare professionals are required to have accurate and up-to-date credentials to prove not only their skills/ competency at their job, but also to comply with […]

 

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Am I sick enough to stay home?

November 30, 2016 in Career Development

 

7 Symptoms to Consider When Calling Out of Work You wake up one morning with a little tickle in the back of your throat. The headache you’ve been treating all night with aspirin just won’t go away. Despite the thermostat being set at a comfortable 68° F, you’re feeling hot and sweaty. Are you sick […]

 

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Standing Out in the Workplace

November 21, 2016 in Career Development

 

6 Ways Healthcare Employees Can Stand Out at Work and Gain Positive Recognition Even if you’re an excellent healthcare employee, there are always areas of opportunity and ways to stand out in the workplace. Standing out at work will not only get you into good graces with your boss or improve the potential of a […]

 

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Compassion Fatigue & Nurses

September 20, 2016 in Career Development, Travel Nursing

 

What Is Compassion Fatigue? The American Institute of Stress defines compassion fatigue as “the emotional residue or strain of exposure to working with those suffering from the consequences of traumatic events.” But what does that even mean? Merriam-Webster provides us with a clearer definition. It defines compassion fatigue as “the physical and mental exhaustion and […]

 

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