As a nurse manager, you have a responsibility for the smooth operation of your department. But there are other aspects of leadership you need to consider, and hiring good leaders for the rest of your team is just as critical. So how do you choose the right employees who exhibit leadership qualities to work on…
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What Does a Telehealth Nurse Do?
Telemedicine is one of the top new trends in healthcare today. The service is intended to help individuals with non-emergency challenges and can open provider services up to people who are unable to drive, live in remote areas, or struggle with anxiety in relation to doctor visits. In this trend, new jobs are being created…
An Agile Healthcare Practice Is a Successful Healthcare Practice
You may have heard the term “agile” used in the context of software development and project management. There is a movement to bring this professional mode of thinking to different industries, including healthcare. The idea is to break down processes so they can be completed in a quick and easy manner. There are many ways…
Care Manager – the Next Career Step for a Social Worker
As our population continues to age, baby-boomers and GenXers are looking at the ways they can better provide care for their aging parents. For many, that means working with a care manager specializing in elder care to help them through the process. A care manager, unlike a healthcare provider, is someone that simply understands how…
A Guide for Healthcare Staff to Deliver Tough News to Families
Working in healthcare can present a fair number of professional challenges. In some cases, delivering tough news to the families of a patient can be one of the most heart-wrenching experiences. But, no matter how you may try to avoid it, it’s an essential component to the job. How can you make sure that you’re…
Contract Nursing – Should You Accept These 13-Week Assignments?
Should you consider a contract nursing position? If you’re looking for a job in healthcare and can fill a specific need, this may be a great opportunity. These professionals work on a contract basis, typically through a medical staffing agency, instead of directly for the healthcare provider. They are currently in demand due to the…
Being Happy in Your Healthcare Job Requires Engagement
Job dissatisfaction can be a big issue for many healthcare professionals. If you find yourself questioning your choices, unhappy in your job, and ready to call it quits, what can you do about that? The truth is you and your employer have equal responsibility to ensuring your overall job satisfaction. So what can you do…
What Skills Should You Develop to Become a Nurse Administrator?
Do you want to advance your career from a clinical nursing role to that of a nursing administrator? For many medical professionals, this is the logical next step for their long-term career goals. If you are thinking about transitioning from nurse to administrator, what do you need to know to be successful in this move?…
As an LPN, Why You Should Become an RN
Have you ever considered becoming an RN? As an LPN, you have a lot of career advantages, but that doesn’t mean you wouldn’t benefit from transitioning to an RN career. There are a lot of things to consider regarding this career shift. Even an associate’s degree can help you move to an RN position and…
4 Benefits of Becoming a Registered Nurse
There are a lot of ways to break into the medical community. Is nursing on the top of your list? It might be possible to advance your career in the right direction by considering a path to becoming a registered nurse, or RN. Before you decide how to proceed with your education, considered these 4…