The Basics of the Patient Portal
A portal is a type of entrance or opening. Along the same lines, a patient portal is an entrance to a doctor’s virtual office. Although each patient portal is unique, most have certain basic elements in common. The Basics In order to use a patient portal, an individual must register on the site. Portals require […]
What Needs to be in a Cover Letter for a Healthcare Job?
Cover letter. The words alone make some people break out in a cold sweat, but it doesn’t have to be that way. What’s the best way to convince a hiring manager that the applicant is the best person for the job? There are a few key strategies that may help. Keep it brief When writing […]
Four Areas Where Big Data Can Help Healthcare
Big data is here to stay. Now what? There are many ways that the healthcare industry can make use of this data. Data integration Information about a particular patient may be in a paper chart, on a heart monitor, in a pharmacy, on a hospital computer, or in a file at an urgent care center. […]
Healthcare and Big Data 101
Big data. The term sounds like it has to do with numbers in large quantities. It sounds far removed from individuals or from anyone’s health. Big data is everywhere, including healthcare. What exactly does that mean? What is big data? People toss the term around, but what does “big data” really mean? Bernard Marr examined […]
What Do Managers Want from Their Nurses?
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to know exactly what nurse managers and other bosses want from their nurses? Although it’s impossible to have insight into what every manager thinks, there are some common threads. Information like this can be helpful for recent graduates or veteran nurses who are looking for jobs. It can also be helpful […]
What Do Nurses Want from Their Managers?
During a given day, nurses work with patients, patients’ family members, doctors, and other healthcare professionals. They also work with managers. A great manager can help a nurse achieve job satisfaction and be successful. On the opposite end of the spectrum, a manager can reduce a nurse’s job satisfaction and ability to succeed. High-Quality Leadership […]