Which Skills Make for a Successful Surgical Technologist?

  As with any profession, surgical technologists need certain skills to perform well in the job. What are the basic skills necessary for this job? Are there any skills beyond the basics that can help in this role? The Basics Given the nature of the job, surgical technologists can find themselves in high-pressure situations. Not […]

How to Handle Internal Employee Conflict

Every work situation can have some tension or conflict. Sometimes it’s based on personalities; people may clash or struggle to work well together. Regardless of the cause, employee conflict can cause workplace strife and other problems. The background No working environment is completely immune to conflict. There can always be disagreements, disputes, or tension. Let’s […]

Don’t Let a Negative Co-Worker Drag You Down

Everyone has been there at one time or another: a negative co-worker creates a toxic environment at work. What’s the best way to handle this? It’s important to avoid getting dragged down into the negativity, but what’s the most effective and appropriate way to do that? Why is it a problem? Before considering solutions, it […]

Think of It as Building Relationships and Not Networking

To some people, the idea of networking seems intimidating. Fortunately, there’s a simple way to ease the pressure and reduce the intimidation: Think of it as building relationships and not as networking. Getting Started In a healthy relationship, there’s give and take. People support each other, lean on each other, and help each other through […]

Keep Your Healthcare Staff Safe in the Workplace

Any work environment can have safety risks. However, people who work in certain fields face danger at work every day. Firefighters, police officers, soldiers and certain other professions come to mind. How about healthcare workers? They face risks every day, but it is possible to reduce them, with the goal of making the environment safer […]

Why Should You Consider a Nursing Career?

Choosing a career can be challenging. Many people are drawn to careers in healthcare because they want to help others. A career in nursing provides the opportunity to help others, but it offers several other important advantages, too. Career Options Where do nurses work? The first answer that comes to mind for many people is […]