http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNdhkvrm44w Even though this video took place over a year ago, it just now seems to be getting public recognition through the Huffington Post. Watch this amazing 6th grade boy with autism give a speech at his “moving up” ceremony. His words are truly… read more →
Are you considering getting your master’s degree in nursing? A bachelor’s or certificate in nursing provides you with an excellent, general base of knowledge, but with a master’s degree in nursing, you can choose a specialization that best suits your personal interests while advancing your… read more →
According to a report by careerinfonet.org, employment for occupational therapy assistants in New York are expected to grow 25% by 2020. The report takes information for the BLS and calculates the expected change. OTA employment is expected to go from 2,120 in 2010 to 2,640… read more →
Horizon Healthcare Staffing is hosting an open house for Registered Nurses in Brooklyn. We will be holding this open house on Tuesday, June 25th from 10am – 3pm at the The Best Western Gregory Hotel in Brooklyn. There is a required school nurse orientation class… read more →
A bill to mandate minimum nurse staffing at New York’s 185 acute care hospitals has begun advancing in the New York State Assembly while gathering two-dozen bipartisan sponsors in the Senate led by the Health Committee chairman. The bill would require the staffing of one… read more →
Anthony Smith cannot hear out of his right ear and suffers from hearing loss in his other ear. Anthony decided that he no longer wanted to wear his hearing aid, citing that superheros don’t wear hearing aids. That’s when his mother decided to look to… read more →
Are you deciding between a career as a nurse practitioner or a doctor of nursing practice? It’s always good to have a side by side comparison of the two choices in your life. This infographic, made by Maryville University, outlines the differences between a nurse… read more →
A great resume can be very beneficial when applying for an occupational therapy job. Recruiters and employers like to have a resume that they can easily read and quickly scan. They don’t want to spend time figuring out if you work in pediatrics or geriatrics.… read more →
Horizon Healthcare Staffing would like to congratulate all the 2013 graduates of occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant programs. This is an exciting time for new OT and OTA grads. You’ll be embarking on a new chapter in your life, changing patient’s lives for the… read more →
According to a report by the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Bureau of Health Professions, the average salary of a full-time (36 hours per week) Registered Nurse (RN) has increased by about $20,000. An increasing average salary can reflect the influence of many factors, including inflation, an… read more →
