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Characteristics of a Desirable Healthcare Worker During your job search, you will be busy preparing your resume, researching potential employers, and practicing your interview skills. Preparing for your healthcare job interview will help you appear more confident and knowledgeable during your interview. Going into your first job interview might be intimidating because you’re not sure what to expect. You might wonder how you can stand out from the other job candidates and impress potential employers. What qualities are healthcare employers looking for in their employees? Below, Salter Nursing offers job seekers six qualities that healthcare employers frequently look for in their future staff. These characteristics may help you build the confidence to get a job in your field: 1. Communication skills Communication skills are crucial to participate in any nursing or healthcare…

Strategies for staying focused and getting things done If you are currently enrolled in school, chances are you are always looking for more time to prepare for class, to study for an exam, to pay your bills and balance your check book, and these are probably just a few of the many responsibilities you handle in your daily life. Or maybe you are juggling a busy work life with a hectic home life. Do you frequently feel overwhelmed by your to-do list? Do you often wonder why there aren't more hours in the day? Do you have coursework or projects piling up? Whether you are a student or out in the work world, you can benefit from developing solid time management skills. They can help you be more productive, less…

Put your best professional foot forward from the start Whether you are just starting your training program or finishing up, now is the time to start thinking about the materials you'll need for a job application. If you work on them ahead of time, then you will be ready to go when you're ready to start your job search. Drafting the cover letter is a great place to begin. When hiring for positions, companies will most likely ask you to send your resume with a cover letter (hard copy or email). It is an opportunity for them to start to get to know you. It is also an opportunity for you to explain why you think you're a good fit for the position to help you rise to the surface…

10 ways you can help others We know you're probably busy with life – family obligations, work, and school. Sometimes, it's hard to slow down and appreciate the small things like a good meal with your parents or watching a movie with a friend. Thanksgiving is the perfect time to hit the pause button to reflect on those small things. It might also be a time when you are thinking about how you can help out in your community, to lend a hand to a neighbor, or volunteer at a local non-profit organization. Wherever you are in life right now, there are many different ways to give back to a community, especially at this time of year with the holidays approaching. Here is list of 10 ideas to get you…

Take steps to declutter your home now Is clutter filling up the corners of your life? Even if you are not a packrat or a hoarder, you may find that too much clutter in your home is starting to interfere with your time, space, and happiness. If you are tired of every single centimeter of space being filled up with odd and ends, then maybe it’s time to take steps to declutter your life. If the task feels overwhelming, then try these simple strategies to make the job easier. Tip 1: Buy one, get rid of two If your home is at the tipping point, then buying new items is adding to the problem. Try setting a rule for yourself: every time you bring a new item into your home,…

Tips for making a job search easier If you are in the final stretch of your training program or you have recently completed school, now is the time to begin your job search. You're excited to step onto your career path, and you feel ready to put the knowledge and experience you've gained to good use. But, if you simply open a browser and do a Google search on “nursing jobs,” you may find yourself quickly lost in an over-whelming and time-consuming vortex of clicking through the various links.  That's why we decided to compile this list. While we don't endorse one particular job search engine, job board or method, we offer these tips as suggestions for you to jump start your search. Search engines, boards, and company web sites…

Find out ways to minimize your risk factors Do you know anyone with diabetes? Diabetes is a serious disease, in which your pancreas produces little or no insulin, a substance which is needed to process the sugars that we consume. Without treatment, diabetes can eventually lead to vision loss, kidney failure, neuropathy, and other serious complications. What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes? Type 1 diabetes is typically diagnosed in children and young adults. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas no longer produces insulin, so the person requires insulin therapy to manage the disease throughout their entire lives. This type of diabetes accounts for about 5% of people with diabetes, and is not preventable. It is believed to be caused by genetics. Type 2 diabetes is…

Being a great nurse takes more than just knowing the facts Practical nursing students learn how the human body works, and how it doesn't when something breaks. Some of what they learn is amazing while some of it's gross. Some of it's fun, and some of it is not-so-fun. They study medical procedures and facts. They learn through practice as student nurses by watching and listening to more experienced nurses. They then take all that they've learned in school into the workplace to monitor patient progress, administer medications and first aid, assist physicians with medical procedures, and provide comfort, care, and support to patients in settings such as hospitals, doctor's offices, clinics, and long-term care facilities. If you are studying to become a practical nurse or thinking about returning to…

For healthcare workers, it’s super important to protect yourself and your patients People in the field of nursing and healthcare are everyday heroes who are committed to helping others. In helping sick people day in and day out, one of the risks they face is being exposed to germs. Every day they see patients who may have viruses or bacteria that can cause illness. If you are working in this field, you know the importance of protecting yourself, your patients, and your family members. What are some steps you can take at home and at work to keep your immune system strong, especially during cold season? Here are some useful suggestions to follow. Follow handwashing guidelines while at work The most important key to avoiding the spread of infection is…

Put your best professional foot forward during your job search Prior to your job interview, you did your research. You dressed for success and headed to the interview. You used your experience and knowledge gained in the classroom to answer questions confidently. You left the interview feeling good, so now all you need to do is wait to hear back from the interviewer, right? Actually, no. You should always follow up with a thank-you letter. Whether you have never had to write a job-interview thank you, or you've penned several, here are some helpful hints to writing one that a potential employer will really appreciate. Snail mail vs. email According to this Forbes article, it really depends on the industry in which you are interviewing. For example, anyone who is…