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A Career Magazine for Medical Professionals Winter 2007

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Resumes for Healthcare Career ChangersQUESTION: After working as a nurse for 12 years, I decided to let my license lapse. I have tried to explain to potential employers that I no longer carry an RN license and have no intent of reentering the nursing field. Having been a nurse for so many years, I returned to school to brush up on my business skills, such as computers, business law, communications, etc. I am now pursuing my bachelor's degree in healthcare management, because I am very interested in the administrative end of the field.

How do I convince potential employers that I do not want to work as a nurse but that the years of experi-ence are beneficial to any administrative position I apply for? I even spent 16 months teaching medical classes, such as medical terminology, anatomy, medical coding and medical transcription to broaden my knowledge and experience base.

Any advice?

WHAT THE EXPERT SAYS: A clear objective state-ment and powerful opening qualifications summary are particularly important for professionals like you who are looking to change careers.

For your objective, consider something like: "Experi-enced medical professional targeting positions in healthcare administration." Below that, you can kick off your profile with an opener such as "Upcoming honors graduate of ABC University's healthcare management program backed by more than 12 years of medical experience as a former RN and medical instructor." Finish this paragraph by highlighting other key strengths you bring to the table, such as supervi-sory experience, related degree studies, computer savvy and knowledge of healthcare industry/JCAHO regulations.

For your Professional Experience section, be sure to highlight any administrative accomplishments from your background, such as scheduling, staff mentoring/supervision, project management, partici-pation in hospital-accreditation efforts or process/cost-control improvement initiatives, etc.

In your Education section, include a list of your business-related coursework to get additional impor-tant keywords into your resume.

by Kim IsaacsMonster Resume Expert

Resumes for New Healthcare GraduatesQUESTION: I am a senior nursing student about to graduate, and I was wondering what I need to put on a resume. Do I put all past jobs even if they do not relate to healthcare, or do I put only my clinical expe-rience?

WHAT THE EXPERT SAYS: Congratulations on your upcoming graduation. As you prepare your resume, try to think like the reader. That is, highlight anything from your background that is most relevant to a potential employer's needs and downplay experience unrelated to your career goal. Devote the most space to describing your academic performance and clinical experience. Detail ways you helped support or enhance the quality, efficiency and continuity of patient care.

Mention other jobs you have held outside healthcare, but keep their descriptions brief. For example, you can concisely reference your other jobs in a bullet under your Education section:

Funded 75 percent of college studies through concur-rent part-time/seasonal employment as a waiter, sales clerk and receptionist at XYZ Restaurant, 123 Com-pany and DEF Inc. (2001-2004)

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TTUHSC Correctional Managed Health CareWe are currently accepting applications for the following positions. Positions are security sensitive and will require passing a security clearance. TTUHSC provides a com-petitive salary and excellent state benefits package.

- Correctional RN - Correctional LVN- Nursing Assistant- Correctional Medication Aide- Advanced Nurse Practitioner

For additional information and to apply,log on to http://jobs.texastech.edu

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Celebrity Medical Quiz

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Which doctor is a “General Hospital” character?

Which doctor played a role in “Melrose Place”?

Zach Braff plays a doctor on which hit television show?

Robin Williams played the role of a doctor in which movie?

On the television show “Grey’s Anatomy” the part of Dereck Shephard is played by?

Which “Grey’s Anatomy” actress is from Washington?

a) Dr. John Burns b) Dr. Alan Quartermaine c) Dr. Tony Johnson d) Dr. Sally Hardy

a) Dr. Meredith Grey b) Dr. Ann Jones c) Dr. Peter Burns d) Dr. Heather Locklear

a) “Grey’s Anatomy” b) “House” c) “Scrubs” d) “Gideon’s Crossing”

a) “Awakenings” b) “Good Will Hunting” c) “Patch Adams” d) All These Films

a) Isaiah Washington b) Robin Williams c) Justin Chambers d) Patrick Dempsey

a) Miranda Bailey b) Meredith Gray c) Izzie Stevens d) Callie Torres

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B - While Alan (played by Stuart Damon) may have a wild past, his biggest hope for the future is a happy and healthy life for his children. But how likely can that be when one daughter is in love with a mobster, another daughter in love with a Cassadine, and his son a powerful member of the mob.

C - Dr.Peter Burns (Jack Wagner) In 1991, he shook the soap industry by dumping the glitzy world of GH for the role of Warren Lockridge on the critically acclaimed "Santa Barbara". When SB ended, Jack dabbled in theater, television guest shots, and movies before landing the plumb role of Dr. Peter Burns on "Melrose Place", where he remained for five seasons. C - Zach Braff stars as fresh-faced, co-chief medical resident John "J.D." Dorian, who is embarking on his career at a hospital full of unpredictable staffers and patients. D - Robin Williams plays a Doctor in all of these films.

D - Patrick Dempsey Perhaps best known for his fims in the 80's "Can't Buy Me Love" and "Loverboy". In 2001 Dempsey landed an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in "Once and Again".

C - Izzie Stevens (Katherine Heigl) Born in Washington, D.C but raised in New Canaan, Connecticut, Katherine started her career at the early age of nine as a child model. By the age 12 she made her featured debut in "That Night".

What is your diagnosis?0-1 Correct - Flatline! You need help fast...get the TV IV! 2-4 Correct - Your TV medical knowledge is slightly fractured.5-6 Correct - Congrats! Perfect Check Up!


Already the largest employment sector with more than 13.5 million Americans employed in health care, job growth in the healthcare sector is expected to outpace that of the overall economy in the next decade. Ten out of 20 of the fastest growing jobs are in the health care sector, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s almost half!

There are literally hundreds of career options to choose from. And, with an aging population, job open-ings are expected to continue their surge. While hospitals employ many health care workers, you can also work in: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities, Physicians’ Offices, Dentists’ Offices, Other Health Practitioners’ Offices, Outpatient Care Centers, Pharmacies, Ambulatory Health Care Services, and Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories.

Employment of occupational therapists is expected to increase much faster than the average for all occupa-tions through 2014. The impact of proposed Federal legislation imposing limits on reimbursement for therapy services may adversely affect the job market for occupational therapists in the short run. However, over the long run, the demand for occupational thera-pists should continue to rise as a result of growth in the number of individuals with disabilities or limited function who require therapy services. The baby-boom generation’s movement into middle age, a period when the incidence of heart attack and stroke increases, will spur demand for therapeutic services. Growth in the population 75 years and older—an age group that suffers from high incidences of disabling conditions—also will increase demand for therapeutic services. Driver rehabilitation and fall-prevention training for the elderly are emerging practice areas for occupational therapy. In addition, medical advances now enable more patients with critical problems to survive—patients who ultimately may need extensive therapy.

Hospitals will continue to employ a large number of occupational therapists to provide therapy services to acutely ill inpatients. Hospitals also will need occupa-tional therapists to staff their outpatient rehabilitation programs.

Employment growth in schools will result from the expansion of the school-age population, the extension of services for disabled students, and an increasing prevalence of sensory disorders in children. Therapists will be needed to help children with disabilities prepare to enter special education programs.

This field has several opportunities when choosing a career-environment from Hospitals to Public School. The median annual earnings of occupational therapists were $54,660 in May 2004.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition

Help Ease Patient Stressthe Day of Surgery

by Mary Andrada, R.N., B.S.N.

Provide answers to questions and expectations related to the surgery process.

Help the patient actively participate in planning.

Continuously educate both the patient andtheir family regarding surgery procedures.


The most common cause of anxiety is fear of the unknown. By clearly explaining what will take place to both patient and family, providing emotional support and facilitating the scheduled surgery as planned, you as a nurse are instrumental in helping conquer this fear.

By answering questions and through open discussions, you can also address other causes of anxiety, such as fear of death or disability, fear of pain, fear of poor prognosis and fear of rejection. For example, I once had a patient who was afraid that he would have to undergo a colostomy when none had been planned or even remotely considered by his healthcare team. He

As a nurse explain the process for surgery, you should help patient feel comfort and their security should increase, and the initial uneasiness will decrease. By maintaining open communication with healthcare providers and working as a team, a successful surgery and recovery are easier to attain.

Understanding Patient Anxiety

Understanding Your Role

had been too uncomfortable to discuss this with his doctor. However, through our frequent conversations, his anxiety was uncovered. We had a thorough discus-sion about it, and he soon understood that this was not a part of treatment.

HEALTHCARE JOBSON THE RISEHow Big is the Industry

Occupational TherapistJob Outlook


Already the largest employment sector with more than 13.5 million Americans employed in health care, job growth in the healthcare sector is expected to outpace that of the overall economy in the next decade. Ten out of 20 of the fastest growing jobs are in the health care sector, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s almost half!

There are literally hundreds of career options to choose from. And, with an aging population, job open-ings are expected to continue their surge. While hospitals employ many health care workers, you can also work in: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities, Physicians’ Offices, Dentists’ Offices, Other Health Practitioners’ Offices, Outpatient Care Centers, Pharmacies, Ambulatory Health Care Services, and Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories.

Employment of occupational therapists is expected to increase much faster than the average for all occupa-tions through 2014. The impact of proposed Federal legislation imposing limits on reimbursement for therapy services may adversely affect the job market for occupational therapists in the short run. However, over the long run, the demand for occupational thera-pists should continue to rise as a result of growth in the number of individuals with disabilities or limited function who require therapy services. The baby-boom generation’s movement into middle age, a period when the incidence of heart attack and stroke increases, will spur demand for therapeutic services. Growth in the population 75 years and older—an age group that suffers from high incidences of disabling conditions—also will increase demand for therapeutic services. Driver rehabilitation and fall-prevention training for the elderly are emerging practice areas for occupational therapy. In addition, medical advances now enable more patients with critical problems to survive—patients who ultimately may need extensive therapy.

Hospitals will continue to employ a large number of occupational therapists to provide therapy services to acutely ill inpatients. Hospitals also will need occupa-tional therapists to staff their outpatient rehabilitation programs.

Employment growth in schools will result from the expansion of the school-age population, the extension of services for disabled students, and an increasing prevalence of sensory disorders in children. Therapists will be needed to help children with disabilities prepare to enter special education programs.

This field has several opportunities when choosing a career-environment from Hospitals to Public School. The median annual earnings of occupational therapists were $54,660 in May 2004.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition


by Mary Andrada, R.N., B.S.N.

Provide answers to questions and expectations related to the surgery process.

Help the patient actively participate in planning.

Continuously educate both the patient andtheir family regarding surgery procedures.


The most common cause of anxiety is fear of the unknown. By clearly explaining what will take place to both patient and family, providing emotional support and facilitating the scheduled surgery as planned, you as a nurse are instrumental in helping conquer this fear.

By answering questions and through open discussions, you can also address other causes of anxiety, such as fear of death or disability, fear of pain, fear of poor prognosis and fear of rejection. For example, I once had a patient who was afraid that he would have to undergo a colostomy when none had been planned or even remotely considered by his healthcare team. He

As a nurse explain the process for surgery, you should help patient feel comfort and their security should increase, and the initial uneasiness will decrease. By maintaining open communication with healthcare providers and working as a team, a successful surgery and recovery are easier to attain.

Understanding Patient Anxiety

Understanding Your Role

had been too uncomfortable to discuss this with his doctor. However, through our frequent conversations, his anxiety was uncovered. We had a thorough discus-sion about it, and he soon understood that this was not a part of treatment.

HEALTHCARE JOBSON THE RISEHow Big is the Industry

Occupational TherapistJob Outlook


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Effective Habits for Effective StudyYou can prepare yourself to succeed in your studies.Try to develop and appreciate the following habits.

Take Responsibility for YourselfRecognize that in order to succeed you need to make decisions about your priorities, your time, and your resources.

Center Yourself Around Your Values and PrinciplesDon't let friends and acquaintances dictate what you consider important.

Put First Things FirstFollow up on the priorities you have set for yourself, and don't let others, or other interests, distract you from your goals.

Discover Your Key Productivity Periods and PlacesMorning, afternoon, or evening?Find spaces where you can be the most focused and productive. Prioritize these for your most difficult study challenges.

Consider Yourself in a Win-Win SituationWhen you contribute your best to a class, you, your fellow students, and even your teacher will benefit. Your grade can then be one additional check on your performance.

First Understand Others, then Attempt to be UnderstoodWhen you have an issue with an instructor (a questionable grade, an assignment deadline, etc.) put yourself in the instructor's place. Now ask yourself how you can best make your argument given his/her situation.

Look for Better Solutions to ProblemsFor example, if you don't understand the course material, don't just re-read it. Try something else! Consult with the professor, a tutor, an academic advisor, a classmate, a study group, or your school's study skills center.

Look to Continually Challenge Yourself

Partially adapted from the audio cassette by Steven Covey, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.

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