Some experts suggest finding a specialization and sticking to it while others extol the virtues of diversification in your skill set. So which should you do? The answer comes down to what you specifically want out of your nursing career, but there are many benefits to diversifying your skills. If you’re considering expanding your experience to… Read more »
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Think back to your first day on the job, whether it was yesterday or years ago. You couldn’t wait to get dressed in your scrubs and get to the unit. Your coworkers seemed friendly, helpful and generally awesome. You were nervous but excited and looking forward to all the opportunities ahead. On your way home,… Read more »
Many job seekers make the mistake of suspending their search this time of year. Some may feel that they just don’t have enough time while juggling all the tasks that go along with the holiday season. Others assume that employers put their hiring decisions on hold. As you know, the demand for quality, dedicated healthcare… Read more »
From the American Nurses Association: The world of nursing is becoming more specialized, and some practice areas are seeing some major growth. If you’re interested in focusing on a specific practice area, you may need to get some additional education or training, but after you do, you could find the nursing job you’ve been looking… Read more »
From Hospitals & Health Networks, the flagship publication of the American Hospital Association: The baby boom generation will deliver a blow to health care once its members start to retire in large numbers, but this provides an opportunity for new employment structures to take hold. Framing the Issue: The health care workforce is dominated by… Read more »
Fortus Healthcare Resources is a trusted and reliable source of knowledge on a wide range of topics related to healthcare employment markets and trends. Here are some recent examples of Fortus experts in the news. Job Market for Nurses Continues to Heat Up As WKTV NewsChannel 2 reports, due to a shortage of nurses in… Read more »
There are many reasons you may be searching for a new job while still working. You may need to move or are having trouble with the commute or hours. You may be dissatisfied with the work environment or you don’t feel challenged any more. If you’re looking for another job while still working there are… Read more »
From the American Nurses Association Career Center: You’ve probably heard a lot about the nursing shortage. But if you’re a recent graduate, you may be wondering, if there’s a shortage, why does it take so long for entry-level nurses to get hired? Hiring managers told CareerBuilder that the gap reflects the difference between the skills… Read more »
From Nephrology News & Issues – September 2014 The health care industry has always seemed to be recession-proof. People always need to be taken care of in the inpatient and outpatient environment. But the recession several years ago was tough for all job sectors, including health care. And although the country has climbed out of… Read more »
As WKTV NewsChannel 2 reports, due to a shortage of nurses in Florida, Utica College has decided to take its nursing program south to the Sunshine State. Utica College – St. Petersburg will open later this summer. According to the Florida Center for Nursing, more than 15,000 nursing jobs went unfilled in the state in… Read more »