When most people think of nurses, they think of working in hospitals, taking vitals, and assisting doctors. However, nursing is a highly diverse profession, and unique opportunities within nursing are growing every day. If you are a nurse, or considering a nursing career, there are several unconventional and fulfilling jobs you might be asked to…
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has shifted healthcare’s focus to an early prevention of illness and injury. On October 1 of this year, the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Edition (ICD-10), was unveiled to hospitals across the country. The ICD-10 will affect nursing in many ways, including training and patient care methods. Better…
Healthcare has always been a fast-growing and lucrative profession. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ensures allied health career opportunities will continue increasing in the future. If you are seeking a career in allied health, you have a plethora of options. Knowing the fastest-growing jobs can help you select the best position for you.…
Technology influences almost everything we do, from making phone calls to ordering food. Our healthcare is no exception. Healthcare fields are relying more on telemedicine for all aspects of patient care. Thanks to telemedicine, doctors and nurses in large cities can now provide advice and treatment to rural patients via webcam. Patients can look up…
Like all other aspects of healthcare, the nursing profession is constantly evolving. With the adoption of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the focus of healthcare has shifted from treatment to prevention. As these shifts continue, nurses must be prepared to shoulder more responsibility and take more active roles in patient care. The nursing…
Many medical staffing agencies use personality assessments as a part of the interview process. While at first glance this may seem like an unnecessary procedure, it’s actually extremely important, especially in the healthcare industry. Staffing agencies evaluate candidates’ qualifications in a number of ways. Basic prescreening procedures, like credentialing and background checks, serve to determine…
There are thousands of medical staffing agencies in the United States, all of which are working hard to keep up with the increasing demand for high-quality medical staff. When medical workers are researching staffing agencies, how can they be sure they are working with a reputable company? Likewise, medical facilities need to know they can…
Partly in thanks to the Affordable Care Act, hospital admissions have improved significantly. However, this, coupled with the baby boomer generation entering retirement, has left a lot of medical facilities short on staff. As such, healthcare staffing is projected to grow roughly 7% this year, and staffing agencies will be used more often to provide…
During your interview with a medical staffing agency, you will probably be asked several questions aside from the normal questions about your career. When medical staffing agencies are interviewing you, they have to be sure you will be a good fit for their roster of medical facilities. The interviewer may ask questions about why you…
Nurses fill a variety of roles throughout a medical facility. They are the backbone of the hospital because they work behind the scenes and on the front line to help people. There are some nurses that travel to other communities to educate others on new techniques and healthcare processes, while other nurses have an office…