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Health Careers Blog March 2008 Archive

By Andrea Santiago, About.com Guide to Health Careers

Love to Travel? Cruise Into a Sea-Worthy Medical Job

Sunday March 30, 2008
Over the years, in my recruiting role, a number of candidates, including doctors and nurses, have asked me about jobs on a cruise ship. I’ve never represented any medical ... Read More

Medical Interpreters Aid Practice Growth, Decrease Liability

Tuesday March 25, 2008
Medical interpreters and translators can be valuable assets to physicians and medical facilities, particularly in more diverse communities. Medical interpreters enable physicians to grow their practice by increasing their ... Read More

"Do I Need a College Degree to Work in Health Care?"

Saturday March 22, 2008
If you are interested in a medical career, but you have not earned a bachelor's degree, there are a number of options for you to consider. For example, you ... Read More

Will Concierge Medicine Survive Backlash from Insurers?

Tuesday March 18, 2008
Concierge medicine is a relatively small but growing trend among physicians in America. Concierge care, also known as boutique medicine, or executive health care, offers patients personal access to ... Read More

Got Steady Hands, a Sharp Mind, and Video Games? Be a Surgeon!

Sunday March 16, 2008
Do you have excellent hand-eye coordination? Do you have steady hands and a sharp mind? Was your favorite part of biology class the day you dissected the frog, ... Read More

Earn Over $100K as a CRNA!

Thursday March 13, 2008
Yes it's true! Nurses can, and do, earn six figures too! CRNAs, or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, are advanced practice nurses who administer anesthesia to patients during surgery. ... Read More

Medical Transcriptionist: Is This Your "Type" of Job?

Monday March 10, 2008
Are you seeking a medical job which... Does not require a college degree Often provides work-from-home positions Offers some flexibility of schedule, or non-standard work hours such as nights or weekends? Is currently in ... Read More

Healthcare Jobs Up by 36,000 Last Month, According to BLS

Friday March 7, 2008
It is truly amazing how the healthcare industry continues to grow and add jobs, even as other industries lose tens of thousands of jobs. The data for February 2008 ... Read More

Explore Health Careers in Pediatrics

Wednesday March 5, 2008
Are you passionate about helping kids? Working with young children is a calling for very special professionals who possess a great deal of patience, and who know how to ... Read More

Shave Thousands of Dollars Off of Your Tuition Bill

Sunday March 2, 2008
Many health careers require a minimum of two years of college, up to eight total years of college and medical school for future physicians. These educational requirements can create ... Read More
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