Career Coach : Patient Care

Physicians and Us

Renee Dahring — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:07:00 GMT

I'm not a doctor basher. In fact I'm actually quite the contrary. Over the course of my career I have worked with some great docs. They have been encouraging, helpful and generally treated me as a peer. During my education I had physician preceptors and...(read more)

Advice for the Mature Job Seeker

Renee Dahring — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:17:00 GMT

Dear Career Coach : I am wondering if you have any thoughts or advice about finding a job after age 60. I have been in practice for about 18 years. I am finding it rather scary to quit my job because I am worried about whether I will really be able to...(read more)

Feedback Gone Wild?

Renee Dahring — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:57:00 GMT

Last week I read an article and now I find that I just can't get it off my mind. It announced a new government "project" initiated by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. The agency is seeking approval from the White House to begin setting...(read more)

NP Population Boom

Renee Dahring — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 17:21:00 GMT

A report published this week in a public health journal predicts that by 2025, twice as many nurse practitioners will be in practice in the United States. This brings our numbers from 128,000 in 2008 up to a staggering 244,000 over the course of the next...(read more)

Should Pharmacists Prescribe?

Renee Dahring — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:34:00 GMT

The FDA recently announced a proposal to allow pharmacists to prescribe some medications. Much to the surprise of no one, a well-known physician organization has issued a statement opposing any such changes. Many reasons are given, ranging from "only...(read more)

How to Know Whether an ATS is Reviewing Your Resume

Renee Dahring — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:30:00 GMT

Dear Career Coach : I found your article on applicant tracking systems very interesting. I was wondering, how would I know if an organization is using such a system? Do you think solo practices are using these systems? Dear Job Seeker : A couple of clues...(read more)

Middle of What?

Renee Dahring — Thu, 31 May 2012 11:43:00 GMT

Every so often I feel like I need to go on a good rant. Most of the time I can contain myself, but about once a year I feel the need to get certain pet peeves out of my system. Not a week goes by that I don't get a call from either a recruiter or a healthcare...(read more)

How Do You Know When a Salary Offer Is Good?

Renee Dahring — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:07:00 GMT

Dear Career Coach : I am a new graduate and will be starting my job search soon. I am wondering how to know what salary I can expect? How can I evaluate whether or not the offer is fair? I don't want to be taken advantage of because I am new. I don't...(read more)

When More Is Less

Renee Dahring — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:13:00 GMT

When it comes to resumes, more is less -- less effectiveness that is. I have noticed that when it comes to creating a resume, most people just can't seem to say enough about themselves. They continue to add more and more content. The vast majority of...(read more)

An Unorthodox Approach to Getting an Interview

Renee Dahring — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:31:00 GMT

Are you applying for out-of-state jobs and finding it difficult to get an interview or even a call back? It's no secret that jobs are still competitive. Tight market conditions have led to more and more clinicians broadening their searches to include...(read more)

Employers Take Note

Renee Dahring — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:52:00 GMT

By Renee Dahring, MSN, NP If you read my blog regularly, you know that I often write about the importance of a clear, concise resume that contains all the critical elements employers want to see. That is your responsibility as a job seeker. If employers...(read more)