Being a nurse continues to be an excellent career path. Today nurses are the key to quality medical care and improve the quality of life on a regular basis. Without nurses – whether in the hospital, clinic, ER or private practice – it’s unlikely that many of us would get the quality treatment we’ve come… Read more »
For many people, a “morning routine” means hitting the snooze button a couple of times, jumping out of bed, showering, gulping down a few cups of coffee while checking their phone, and running out the door. That’s not a routine – it’s a recipe for disaster. Having a proper morning routine is said to boost… Read more »
Surgical technologists (also known as operating room technicians or scrub techs) are important members of the operating team. They work alongside surgeons and nurses in the operating room – making sure patients are ready for surgery, ensuring that every piece of equipment is sterilized and working perfectly, and being ready when the surgical team asks… Read more »
It’s no secret that the past couple of years have been stressful on a variety of fronts. COVID-19 has been a real mental roller coaster and many employers and employees are still trying to figure out where they go from here. How bad has it been? In a recent Kaiser Family Foundation poll, it was… Read more »
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics documents that the healthcare field, including nursing, is growing with an abundance of available jobs across the country. Though there are excellent opportunities for RNs, NPs, Allied Health Professionals, and other health workers, that doesn’t mean employers aren’t being selective about whom they hire. Most hiring managers only spend… Read more »
Life can be stressful. And thanks to a worldwide pandemic, stress levels for many workers have been at an all-time high. One way to cope is to focus on proper work/life balance. Mastering this technique is an important way to help reduce stress while preventing burnout in the workplace. For many workers chronic stress is one of the… Read more »
With summer upon us, you may think that now isn’t the time to be searching for a job. But the fact it, right now is a great time to be an Allied Healthcare Professional looking for that next great opportunity! Here’s why. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, (BLS) the allied health… Read more »
Before we discuss whether or not multitasking is a best practice, let’s define the term: Multitasking is attempting to do more than two things simultaneously. But is multitasking really a good way to go about your work day? Many managers and workers think it is. But according to various experts, our brains don’t handle multitasking… Read more »
It’s no secret that nurses start out with enthusiasm for their chosen profession. It’s so exciting to pass the NCLEX, get your license, find a job, and start working in the real world of medicine, nursing, and healthcare. Unfortunately, COVID-19 came along, and with it, staffing issues, longer hours, and a toxic work environment. Suddenly the… Read more »
While the topic of workplace diversity has been top of mind for a number of years, its importance has never been as “front burner” as it is today. With the growing globalization of today’s economy, achieving diversity in the workplace is a smart move to make. If you’re a business owner wondering about the merits… Read more »