4 Hacks to Improve Your Patient-Provider Relationships
One of the foundations of working in healthcare is building relationships with patients. Whether a patient needs to go to a hospital, long-term care facility, or outpatient setting for a procedure, it can induce anxiety. Therapeutic relationships with the healthcare providers involved in a patient’s care can help lessen patient anxiety and may improve outcomes. If […]
Nursing Specialties Demystified: Choosing the Right Path for Your Career
There are several great reasons to be a nurse! One of the best aspects of nursing is that the career options are limitless. There are several entry points, too. You could work as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or licensed vocational nurse (LVN) for the entirety of your career. Or you could start with an […]
Sick of the Typical 9-5? Breaking Down Alternative Shift Options
The 9-5 grind can be challenging and doesn’t meet everyone’s needs. For example, maybe you’re a morning person who loves to be up at dawn. Or you may be a night owl who loves to stay up late and is at their best at 11 PM. You may have kids and a partner who works […]
Career Advice for Up and Coming Scrub Techs
There are several career opportunities in the operating room since it takes a team approach for procedures to run smoothly. Several professions, from nurses to surgeons, scrub techs, and sterile techs, are all needed. Scrub techs are a vital part of the surgical team and are responsible for several crucial functions in the operating room. […]
Can I & Should I Return to a Former Job?
There are several reasons you may choose to leave a job. And if your life circumstances change, or conditions at the position you left change, you may consider returning to a former job. In fact, according to a study described in Forbes, nearly 2/3 of people who have left a job have considered returning. So, […]
3 Perks of Contract Healthcare Work
Working in healthcare can be stressful! If you find yourself on the edge of burnout and are looking for a change of pace, consider contract healthcare work. Often stepping out of your environment and trying something new can be a refreshing change of pace and improve your mental well-being. There are several perks of contract work. […]