Medical and Nursing Jobs

Question by Lorie: Does anyone have experience doing medical transcriptions from home? I am thinking of taking a class for medical transcription so that I can work from home but I am nervous that I will not be fast enough or able to understand the doctors. I am not a very speedy typist and to be completely honest spelling was not my strong point so I can only imagine how… Continue reading

Question by Gene S: How do I get into pharmaceutical/medical sales with little sales experience? I will be completing my MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Management at the end of the this year. I am looking for my first professional job, preferably in pharmaceutical/medical sales/management, but not limited to this arena in order to create a strong foundation for my leadership skills and excitement for the industry.

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Because Americans are living longer lives and the baby boomer generation is getting older and requiring more health care, there are many medical jobs in demand. As demand for health care grows, there are more people needed to provide medical care as well as perform the administrative functions that go along with it. Whether you are looking for an entry level job or are considering what kind of… Continue reading

nursing madness Image by sashamd Like it’s our job!

Taken from a collegiate get-together in September.… Continue reading

Recent economic recession has adversely affected almost all industries across the world, especially in the US. In the process, many have lost jobs, and many are not sure when they will receive the pink slips. In this scenario, if there is a sector where there is no shortage of jobs, it is the health care sector.

Therefore, you could consider looking for jobs in this sector, if you want… Continue reading

Medical Nikkor – Carrying Case Image by ttstam They don’t make things like this anymore.

This is the carrying case to the Nikon F Medical 200mm f/5.6 Nikkor lens that I scored off craigslist. More info here: www.cameraquest.com/nf200med.htm . I have Version 2, as evident from the color coded objective lenses. This lens was produced from 1972 to 1984. It’s not a cheap lens… Continue reading

The job of a nurse is to provide direct patient care by doing medication passes, wound care, treating illnesses and making sure patients get enough nutrients. Discover why nursing can be a very rewarding career with help from a board-licensed practical nurse in this free video on nursing and becoming… Continue reading

Question by sporty: Are there any healthcare careers that don’t involve heavy science classes? I’ve never been really strong in the science department but would love to work in the healthcare field. (I’ve been in the business world for a long time and I’m burned out). Anyone have any ideas or am I looking for something that doesn’t exist?

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Answer by profsparroTry Long-term Care Administrator (or Nursing… Continue reading

When you are in the industry of health care you get a rewarding job on your own, but the most suitable is to go for medical stuffing agencies. Medical staff agency placement with the agencies become a much easier process for both the ends. The first one is obviously the saving of money and valuable time of the people of healthcare organization and the second one is time… Continue reading

With the present trend of high demand and shortage of trained nurses it is important when looking for the right opening, to choose the specific line in which your interest and aptitude lies. As a registered nurse you have to deal with patients and their needs as well as give moral support to their relatives. It also requires you to maintain medical records and conduct diagnostic tests. You… Continue reading