This guest post is brought to you by the Infusion Nurses Society. The INS community consists of thousands of professionals who are committed to the art and science of infusion nursing. We share that commitment, and together we continue our work to enhance our specialty practice. Every year… read more →
The Long Island District of NYSOTA is offering scholarship aid to students currently enrolled in an accredited occupational therapy program or occupational therapy assistant program in New York State. The Financial Need Scholarship is offered to students requiring financial assistance while the Legislation/Promotion Scholarship is offered to students who… read more →
https://youtu.be/lLdg9FMp7f8 American Idol capped its two-night season 12 premiere with Lazaro Arbos, a 21-year-old Florida resident with a speech impediment. Arbos stuttered while introducing himself but impressed the judges with a stutter-free rendition of “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” “Just sing all the time,” new American… read more →
Author: Rosemarie Eccleston – Senior Vice President, Nursing Services Putting together a well thought out cover letter and nursing resume that is truly representative of one’s accomplishments can be a formidable task for many job seekers. Your cover letter should be polite, concise and to… read more →
Most people know that a physical therapist is somewhere between a medical doctor, a nutritionist, and a personal trainer. Utica College has come up with an infographic on some of the key points that you may not know about physical therapy and physical therapists. Physical… read more →
2012 was a big year for news, especially for nurses! From massive hiring’s to firings, supportive laws to discriminatory laws, below are the top 5 nursing stories of 2012. 1. Hospitals Refusing To Hire Obese Employees? It was reported that a hospital in Texas (Citizen’s… read more →
Occupational therapy is a growing profession that has a very low unemployment rate. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, from 2000-2012, occupational therapists had an average unemployment rate of 1%. OTs are in a great position to be able to demand when, where,… read more →
Author: Nancy Goldstein – Vice President, Sales/Marketing Excellent service is the key to success. Our in-house personnel are expected to be courteous, knowledgeable, and efficient in every situation. At Horizon, we maintain the highest quality customer service to handle all customers including but not limited to… read more →
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 →
