A hotly-debated question in the healthcare industry is whether an employee’s education is more important than experience or vice versa. But this generalized query may be an oversimplification. Real-life tends to be much more nuanced than theoretical speculation. Perhaps the most honest answer is, “It depends”.
It’s no secret to healthcare workers that aging baby boomers are changing the care delivery landscape given limited medical resources and staffing shortages. The industry seems hyper-focused on the demographic shift and what it means to hospitals, facilities, and physician practices. But what about the other end of the equation?
As a premier technology brand, Apple is known for industry disruption and innovation. The launch of the iPhone led to the rapid proliferation of smart phone users and a host of new competitors like Samsung. Now, the proverbial 800-pound gorilla has set its sights on the healthcare industry.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been the talk of 2019 when it comes to healthcare recruiting. The technology still seems futuristic to many, but the fact is it’s already being leveraged by many companies large and small. There are many ways it can help teams improve the efficiency and effectiveness of
“Upskilling” is a hot topic in today’s rapidly changing corporate world of technological advancements. Articles are published daily predicting the demise of entire workforces due to machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI). While many healthcare workers serve in hands-on positions like nursing, they’re not entirely immune to the changes.
It’s no secret that many nurses and healthcare workers are passionate about their work and find it very rewarding. But, some medical professionals have carved out an even more unique career path that affords special opportunity. These folks work as travel nurses.
Although it may seem counterintuitive, salary often isn’t the most important consideration for medical professionals weighing job options. Obviously there’s a limit. Pay rates must be competitive within the industry. However, studies suggest that non-monetary benefits actually go further with prospective hires than marginal pay differences.
Nurse and medical professional shortages are a very real problem in today’s healthcare industry. There’s no doubt that many employers and recruiting agencies are confronted with major staffing challenges. However, this reality is not an excuse for making subpar hires.
The U.S. job market is still very hot, and healthcare jobs are in abundance. However, that doesn’t mean you should take anything for granted. As a prospective or recent nursing graduate, there are steps you can take to improve your odds of securing that dream career.