On January 1st, 2013, President Barack Obama signed the American Taxpayer Relief Act, effectively averting the fiscal cliff. This will spare Medicare providers a 2% payment reduction that would have gone into effect on January 1st. Its passage was not easy, however, as Congress was… read more →
Is nursing still a good profession to get into? Where will the jobs be located? Here’s what nurses stand to gain in the near distant future… We’ve pulled together the numbers to help you plan your next steps (and determine where your competition lies). These… read more →
Author: Rosemarie Eccleston – Senior Vice President, Nursing Services In the old days, there were standard questions asked during an interview. The classic question, “Where do you want to be in five years?”, though not usually blatantly asked, is still around in some form or… read more →
Author: Gigi Nicolas – Home Health Aide Coordinator A home health aide isn’t just a babysitter anymore. Families are depending more and more on HHAs to take care of their family members. Years ago HHAs were considered glorified babysitters, but in my opinion home health… read more →
According to a report by the US News, occupational therapists rank 7th among the best healthcare jobs of 2013. Occupational therapists can work in a number of different environments, such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, and home care. Occupational therapists help patients with physical, mental,… read more →
According to the US News and Money, being a Registered Nurse ranks as the 2nd best healthcare job for 2013. Nursing is an indispensable profession in healthcare; one where workers are almost always needed. 2013 is no different, as the BLS anticipates 26% employment growth in… read more →
Author: Cheryl Storch – Executive Vice President Any nurse worth their weight in gold knows, understand, values and appreciates the function and role every CNA plays in the delivery of patient care. And yet, we still hear about RN’s treating their CNA team member horribly.… read more →
It seems like almost everyone is on social media today. Healthcare has been slow to adopt social media due to HIPPA and other regulations when it comes to privacy. Healthcare organizations should have a presence on social media. Social media is a great tool to… read more →
Author: Rosemarie Eccleston – Senior Vice President, Nursing Services Though I’ve seen a lot in this position, the occasional nurse comes dressed for their interview at Horizon Healthcare Staffing in ways that continue to amaze me. If they’re not in scrubs, then they’re in sweat… read more →
Date: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 Time: 10 am through 3 pm Mandatory School Nursing Orientation Class at 11 am Location: Best Western Gregory Hotel 8315 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 View Larger Map Horizon Healthcare Staffing is seeking RNs with at least 2 years… read more →
