Our Top 5 Healthcare Articles of 2019

With 2019 quickly coming to a close, we thought it would be a good time to take a look back at our most popular articles from the year. Read them here.

With 2019 quickly coming to a close, we thought it would be a good time to take a look back at our most popular articles from the year. Given they all had plenty of views, there’s a chance you might have seen some of these before. However, take a look at the list below for our top five most popular blogs, in case you missed some of these great reads the first time around.

1. Top 10 Professions of the Future in Healthcare


Experts believe that by 2030, these new branches of healthcare and specialties will be in demand.
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2. How Healthcare Professionals Can Make a Change When You’re on the Road to Career Burnout


Those of us who work in healthcare sometimes put our own needs last, which can lead to career burnout. Here are a few simple changes to make to feel more satisfied in your career and life in general.
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3. 4 Career Options That Don’t Require Traditional Medical Schooling


Healthcare offers many new jobs for individuals interested in a stable career, who don’t necessarily want to follow the traditional educational path.
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4. The Highest Paying Job in Every State Is in Healthcare


Yes, you read that title correctly—the highest paying job in every single state in the United States is a healthcare job.
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5. AI’s Future in Healthcare Is Not Entirely Rosy


There is a lot of interest and excitement surrounding integrating AI into healthcare, but there are a lot of hurdles that still need to be addressed.
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Disclaimer: The viewpoint expressed in this article is the opinion of the author and is not necessarily the viewpoint of the owners or employees at Healthcare Staffing Innovations, LLC.

Our 5 Most Popular Physician Articles of 2019

With 2020 on the horizon, we thought it would be a good time to take a look back on our most popular articles of the year. Read them here.

With 2020 on the horizon, we thought it would be a good time to take a look back at our most popular articles from the year. Given they all had plenty of views, there’s a chance you might have seen some of these before. However, take a look at the list below for our top five most popular physician blogs, in case you missed some of these great reads the first time around.

1. How to Cope When You Hate Your Job


Working in healthcare is just plain hard. So, how do you cope if and when your passion for it seems gone? Here are some things to try.
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2. Physicians and Suicidality: Identifying Risks and How to Help


Despite often being known as the healers, those who aim to save lives, it is estimated that as many as 400 physicians die by suicide in the U.S. each year.
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3. Do “Rude” Surgeons See Worse Patient Outcomes?


Not all surgeons are unprofessional. But when they are, do their patient outcomes suffer? It seems so, according to a new study published this week.
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4. The Top 5 In-Demand Specialties for Physicians


Selecting a specialty is one of the most important career-related decisions a physician will have to make. These five are in high demand.
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5. 5 Reasons to Give Travel Positions a Try


For those with a sense of adventure, travel positions need no other selling point. If you don’t have a natural love of travel, though, here are five other reasons to consider travel assignments.
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Disclaimer: The viewpoint expressed in this article is the opinion of the author and is not necessarily the viewpoint of the owners or employees at Healthcare Staffing Innovations, LLC.

Our 5 Most Popular Therapy Articles of 2019

As 2019 winds down, we’re taking a look back at our most popular articles for PTs, OTs, and SLPs in 2019. Read them here.

As 2019 winds down, we thought it would be a good time to take a look back at our most popular articles from the year. Given they all had plenty of views, there’s a chance you’ve seen some of these before. However, take a look at the list below for our top five most popular therapy blogs, in case you missed some of these great reads the first time around.

1. How to Rehab Your Therapy Résumé


Whether or not you are actively searching for a new therapy job, keeping your résumé current is always smart. Here are some tips to get yours in top shape.
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2. PT, OT, and SLP Salaries in Every State


Using the latest data available from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, we dug up the average salaries for PTs, OTs, and SLPs across the United States.
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3. 5 Reasons to Give Travel Positions a Try


For those with a sense of adventure, travel positions need no other selling point. If you don’t have a natural love of travel, though, here are five other reasons to consider travel assignments.
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4. Your Therapy Practice’s Online Reputation Matters


Is your practice a 5-star facility according to Google, Yelp, Facebook, and so on? If not, here are some ways to help improve your online reputation.
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5. Transitioning into a Career as a Traveling Therapist


Traveling therapy roles are abundant, and they can do wonders for therapists who may be feeling as if they have stagnated in their current role or setting.
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Disclaimer: The viewpoint expressed in this article is the opinion of the author and is not necessarily the viewpoint of the owners or employees at Healthcare Staffing Innovations, LLC.

Our Top 5 Advanced Practice Articles of 2019

As the year comes to a close, we thought it would be a good time to take a look back on our most popular advanced practice articles of 2019. Read them here.

As 2019 comes to a close, we thought it would be a good time to look back at our most popular articles of 2019. Given they all racked up a good amount of views, there’s a chance you might’ve seen some of them before. However, take a look at the list below for our top five most popular blogs, in case you missed some of these great reads the first time around.

1. How Much PAs and NPs Make in Every State


How much do PAs and NPs make across the U.S.? We found out. How does your salary stack up against the average?
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2. How to Cope When You Hate Your Job


Working in healthcare is just plain hard. So, how do you cope if and when your passion for it seems gone? Here are some things to try.
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3. Yet Another Physician Speaks Out Against PAs, NPs


As the physician shortage worsens, there is no shortage of physicians speaking out against the idea of PAs and NPs being comparable substitutes.
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4. Female PAs Still Paid Less than Male PAs


Female PAs earn $.91 to every dollar male PAs earn according to the newly released findings from the AAPA’s annual salary survey.
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5. 5 Reasons to Give Travel Positions a Try


For those with a sense of adventure, travel positions need no other selling point. If you don’t have a natural love of travel, though, here are five other reasons to consider travel assignments.
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Disclaimer: The viewpoint expressed in this article is the opinion of the author and is not necessarily the viewpoint of the owners or employees at Healthcare Staffing Innovations, LLC.

Our 5 Most Popular Nursing Articles of 2019

With 2019 nearly in the rearview, we’re taking a look back at our most popular articles of the year. Read them here.

With 2020 right around the corner, we thought it would be a good time to look back at our most popular articles of 2019. Given they all had plenty of views, there’s a chance you might’ve seen some of them before. However, take a look at the list below for our top five most popular blogs, in case you missed some of these great reads the first time around.

1. The #1 Reason Nurses Leave Their Jobs


Nurse turnover remains a problem for hospitals year after year. So, what is the main factor driving nurses away from their jobs?
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2. How to Cope When You Hate Your Job


Working in healthcare is just plain hard. So, how do you cope if and when your passion for it seems gone? Here are some things to try.
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3. Suicide Risk Among Nurses Higher than Non-Nurses


Nurses are at a higher risk of suicide than the general population according to the findings of the first national investigation into nurse suicide in over twenty years.
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4. Tips for Surviving the Night Shift


Bucking your biology and working the night shift can take some getting used to. Here are some tips to make transitioning to nights a little easier.
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5. Viral Photo of Exhausted Nurse Rallies Praise for Profession


A photo posted to Facebook of an RN, clad in blue scrubs and crying her eyes out, has awakened scores of praise for nurses and all they do.
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Disclaimer: The viewpoint expressed in this article is the opinion of the author and is not necessarily the viewpoint of the owners or employees at Healthcare Staffing Innovations, LLC.

3 Reasons to Become an Online Educator as a Medical Professional

If you’re a medical professional looking for a side gig in 2020, online education might be the right choice for you. Read about it here.

By Cristian Gallegos

In the 21st century, innovation in technology has given us, as a society, a platform to access essentially all the information in the world almost instantaneously. This immediate information, which is used in almost everything we do, can be leveraged in ways that weren’t previously available. One of the largest industries utilizing this technology in education. The shift in education to an online service has made it more accessible to those who can’t afford a traditional education and for those who operate on a schedule that isn’t conducive to a classroom, not to mention that the industry is expected to grow by approximately 11% in the next ten years.

In addition to education becoming more accessible to students, teachers, especially those working in their industry, can now work on a more flexible schedule. No longer is it necessary to commute to a school in order to give students the proper education necessary to prepare them for the workforce. Here are 3 reasons healthcare professionals should consider becoming an online educator in their field.

1. A Flexible Schedule

Having a flexible schedule is likely one of the most important things for a medical professional. As someone who is working a day (or night) job in their field, it can be incredibly difficult to make a commitment to teaching full (or part) time in a physical classroom.

2. Additional Income

One of the best reasons to become a teacher is the additional income. Although educators don’t traditionally have the highest income, as a side-gig, becoming an online educator is a great way to earn a few extra bucks.

3. Sense of Giving Back

Becoming an educator can be rewarding. For a student, having a student-teacher relationship can have a great impact on their scholarly experience. Becoming a mentor for a student can become a reality in online teaching more often than people realize. Even though there isn’t much face-to-face interaction, you’d be surprised at the relationships you build during your time as an educator.

What It Takes to Become an Online Educator

If you’re considering becoming an online educator there are a few things you should know before jumping in.

First of all, being an online educator requires a lot of experience with technology. Unlike a traditional teaching position, there typically aren’t IT resources immediately available when teaching online, therefore, being capable when working with technology is essential.

Second, having a knack for preparation is going to play a big role in the success of an online educator. Teaching requires the compliment of many resources, which is time-consuming, but essential for a class to operate.

The third, and more arbitrary trait, is the ability to work well with people. As an educator, working with students is going to be 90% of your job, and the better relationships you have with those students, the more smoothly your classes will go.

Getting into online education is not for everyone, however, if you think you’d be the right fit it could be great to get into as a way to earn a little extra money on the side. Be sure to do your research and determine if you have the right personality for the job!

Cristian Gallegos is a freelance writer living in Salt Lake City. He writes all things healthcare, technology, and IT. When he isn’t at home writing, you can find him skiing the slopes of the Wasatch mountains.

Disclaimer: The viewpoint expressed in this article is the opinion of the author and is not necessarily the viewpoint of the owners or employees at Healthcare Staffing Innovations, LLC.

5 Tips to Make the Most of Your Holiday Nursing Shift

It can be hard to work on the holidays, but if you work in a hospital setting, it can also be hard to avoid. Here are 5 tips to make the most of your holiday nursing shift.

It can be hard to work on the holidays, but if you work in a hospital setting, it can also be hard to avoid. While most private practices and clinics will be closed, hospitals don’t have holiday hours—illness and injuries don’t stop because the holidays are here. If you’re scheduled for a shift this holiday season, here are five tips for making the most of your holiday while stuck at work.

Do Some Decorating

Be it the lounge or yourself, decorate for the holidays. From holiday scrubs to an adorable nursing themed garland, there are plenty of ways to spruce up your surroundings and yourself to be more festive than on an average shift. Getting in the spirit just might be the thing to boost your spirits.

Host a Potluck

Just because you can’t have a holiday dinner with your family, that doesn’t mean you can’t have one with your “work family.” Rather than a dull meal from the cafeteria, rally your coworkers to participate in a holiday potluck, featuring main dishes or sides from everyone’s religious and cultural backgrounds to ensure no one is left out.

Coordinate a Cookie Swap

If a potluck seems like too much of a commitment, try to organize a cookie swap. Invite your coworkers to bring in their favorite cookies to leave in the nurses’ lounge. If the holiday has you running from room to room and you don’t have time for a full meal, potluck style, this is a nice way to ensure everyone at least gets a treat. Homemade or store-bought, something sweet might do the trick to get you through your shift.

Make the Most of Your Breaks

Use your breaks to call or FaceTime family or friends you might be missing. Connecting with them over the phone, however briefly, might cheer you up, if you cannot be physically present. Or, spend your break commiserating with coworkers. A little venting might do you some good.

Focus on the Positive

Be it helping your patients and their families, who are also stuck in the hospital over the holiday, the hefty paycheck you’ll likely receive after your holiday shift, or knowing you’ll probably get the next holiday off, there is plenty to be thankful for. Fixate on the good, instead of the bad, and you’ll surely be a lot jollier.

Disclaimer: The viewpoint expressed in this article is the opinion of the author and is not necessarily the viewpoint of the owners or employees at Healthcare Staffing Innovations, LLC.

Holiday Injuries You’ll Likely See in Therapy Practice

It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but the holiday season comes with plenty of hazards, many of which will require therapy to recover from.

It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but the holiday season comes with plenty of hazards, many of which will require emergency treatment, and oftentimes therapy, as well. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission about 18,100 people were treated in emergency rooms due to holiday decorating-related injuries in 2017, and in 2018, there were approximately 166,200 toy-related ER-treated injuries. When you look at those numbers alone, it becomes pretty safe to assume your therapy practice will be bustling over the next few weeks. Here are the most common injuries you will likely see.

Slips

With winter weather comes ice, and the injuries that come with slipping on it. From broken ankles to muscle strains, it is very likely you’ll see patients who have taken a dive on a patch of ice.

Falls

Whether it is off a ladder while trying to hang decorations or at holiday party after drinking a little bit too much, falls are another big holiday hazard that’ll bring patients your way.

Cuts and Burns

There is no shortage of ways to hurt oneself in the kitchen, whether it’s while slicing a holiday ham or grabbing a too-hot tray of cookies barehanded, and if you work in hand therapy, these folks are likely headed your way.

Back Strains

From carting around heavy luggage on holiday travels, to failing to abide by “team lift” recommendations on that brand new TV, back injuries will be abundant this holiday season.

Sports Injuries

Whether it’s sledding, skiing, or just tossing the football around in the yard with the kids, there is high potential for injuries, including fractures, sprains, and strains.

Disclaimer: The viewpoint expressed in this article is the opinion of the author and is not necessarily the viewpoint of the owners or employees at Healthcare Staffing Innovations, LLC.

On Call on Christmas? Here’s How to Cope.

If you celebrate Christmas and find yourself on the schedule, here are four ways to cope with being on call during the holiday.

If you work in the medical field, particularly in a hospital setting, having to work on Christmas is not out of the question. While a lot of private practices and clinics will close their doors for the holiday, hospitals do not have holiday hours. After all, illnesses and injuries strike indiscriminately, and they do not have a habit of checking the calendar before they do.

Though many who work during the Christmas holiday may be of a religion that does not celebrate it, or those who haven’t a family to celebrate with, if you do celebrate and find yourself on the schedule, here are four ways to cope with being on call for Christmas.

Remember the Reason for the Season

To many, the reason for the season is found in the importance of giving. From the presents tucked under the tree to the time spent with loved ones, giving is woven throughout the Christmas holiday. By working on Christmas, you are giving, as well. Not only to the patients you are treating, but also to your coworkers who you are “taking one for the team” for by allowing them to spend the holiday outside of the hospital. That surely makes you feel just a little merry.

Reschedule the Holiday

No one says you absolutely, without question, have to celebrate Christmas when everyone else does. Make your own traditions for the years you end up on call—celebrate Christmas Eve on the Eve of the Eve, open presents the day after Christmas. Your family is already likely used to being flexible, given your career, and they will be just as thrilled to celebrate with you a day early, or a day late, as they would be to celebrate with you right on time.

Give Yourself Something To Look Forward To

If you are on the schedule for Christmas, there is a fairly high probability that you will not have to work on other big holidays, such as New Year’s Eve or Valentine’s Day. Give yourself (and/or your likely very understanding spouse, if you have one) something to look forward to and make plans for the days you won’t have to work. The gratification may not be instantaneous, but it may boost your spirits just enough to get you through your shift.

Celebrate with Your Work “Family”

It takes a lot of people to staff a hospital, even on a holiday. Those people are in the same position as you, and all of you can find some comfort in that. Spread a little cheer by celebrating together with a potluck, catered meal, or Secret Santa type of gift exchange. Even if Christmas isn’t your holiday, a good meal or a fun gift can go a long way to get you through a shift.

Disclaimer: The viewpoint expressed in this article is the opinion of the author and is not necessarily the viewpoint of the owners or employees at Healthcare Staffing Innovations, LLC.

25 Holiday Wish List Must-Haves for Nurses

Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Yule—no matter what you’re celebrating this holiday season, here are 25 things nurses should add to their holiday wish lists.

Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Yule, Solstice—no matter what you will be celebrating this holiday season, here are 25 things nurses should add to their holiday wish lists. Or snag for themselves, because everyone deserves a treat every now and then. From an ultra-practical cell phone sanitizer to adorable bandage badge reels, there is something for everyone to love.

1. This Fancy Thing That Makes Nurse Fuel, $157.99

2. A Trusty Stethoscope, $94.78

3. A Phone Sanitizer, Because Germs, $79.95

4. Super Cozy Scrub Pants, $32.98+

5. Truthful Drinkware To Bookend Your Hardest Days, $29.95

6. These Adorable Bandage Badge Reels, $10.99

7. The Ultimate Self-Care Gift Box (Bonus: It’s Made By A Nurse), $60.00

8. This Beautiful (& Engravable) Necklace, $48.60+

9. An Efficient (But Effective) Gratitude Journal, $22.90

10. A Neck/Back/Shoulder/Everywhere Deep Tissue Massager, $43.99

11. A Ridiculously Cute Personalized Nurse Ornament, $14.95

12. A Cup to Keep Your Nurse Fuel Piping Hot, $34.99

13. A Personalized Stethoscope ID Charm, $13.00+

14. This Light Blocking Sleep Mask For You Night Shift Nurses, $14.44

15. This Extra Soft “Coffee, Scrubs, and Rubber Gloves” T-Shirt, $16.96

16. A Sweary Coloring Book For Nurses, $8.99

17. This Insanely Useful Thing That Makes Cooking After Your Shift A Breeze, $64.99

18. Some Stress Relief In A Jar, $15.18

19. These Colorful Therapeutic Compression Socks, $13.99

20. A Pair Of Seriously Supportive Shoes, $124.95+

21. This Hilariously Honest T-Shirt, $18.99+

22. A High-Quality Downloadable Art Print, $5.37

23. A Box of Blessings, $4.47

24. Some Luxurious Bath Bombs To Help You Unwind, $26.80

And Lastly…

25. A Foot Massager, Because What Nurse Doesn’t Have Aching Feet, $18.95

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