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Interview with Marie Purvis

April 28, 2020 in Career Development

 

Marie Purvis, Global Master Trainer at Nike Clinicians across the nation are facing an increasing amount of stress and pressure as our healthcare system attempts to do more with less. Now, more than ever, it is imperative that our country’s healthcare workers are armed with the resources they need to stay mentally, emotionally and physically […]

 

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Healthcare Worker Burnout

April 15, 2020 in Career Development

 

Healthcare facilities across the nation are under an increasing amount of pressure to do more with less. From a healthcare staffing shortage to increasing patient volumes, the strain on available resources is becoming increasingly more palpable. Nowhere is this resource strain more strongly felt than among the nurses, doctors and technicians that make treatment and […]

 

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COVID-19: Disinfecting Your Scrubs

March 20, 2020 in Career Development

 

As hospitals continue to be inundated with COVID-19 patients, clinicians are still risking infection and transmission of the virus as they go to and from work. While vaccination, thorough hand washing, and the use of personal protective equipment (i.e. gowns, masks and gloves) are extremely effective methods of preventing contamination, there is one medical accessory […]

 

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10 Effective Nurse Communication Skills

August 17, 2017 in Career Development

 

Nurses play a critical role in the delivery of healthcare services. In fact, they spend more time interacting with and treating patients than any other clinician. That is why it is so critical that they develop effective nurse communication skills. Their patients’ health and success depends on it. Keep reading to find out if you […]

 

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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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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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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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