Month: August 2014

Nurses … The Mothers of Invention

Nurses have learned all too well that “necessity is the mother of invention”, and some have come up with simple but ingenious tools to better care for their patients.  At the inaugural White House Maker Faire, held June 18, 2014, a nurse-innovator was among the  honorees.  Roxanna Reyna, an RNC-NIC at Driscoll Children’s Hospital in ….

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Six Ways PTs Have More Fun!

The last time we looked, Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants are not only extremely dedicated to their patients and their profession, but creative and outgoing as well!   So we decided to check out some of the more imaginative current events around the country: PT Pub Night:  The great networking event is now in 70 ….

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Your Career Spotlight: Why The “Human Touch” Matters

These days most of us are using some form of social media for everything from news and information gathering… to self-branding and networking… to finding a great restaurant or gift.  These means of interaction have allowed us to become “citizens of the world”,  challenging self-imposed boundaries and airing our innermost thoughts and ideas.  We are ….

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2014 Top Nursing and Rehab Job Openings in Colorado

“It’s Our Nature”: Colorado Welcomes Healthcare Professionals  Whether it is simply the altitude or the attitude, Colorado is breathtaking!  In the words of the Colorado Tourism Bureau, this is “a place where you feel alive.” Whether it is world class downhill skiing in Aspen, gold medal fishing in Montrose, white water rafting near Black Canyon ….

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“Local Engines for Healthier Communities”: Celebrating National Health Centers

There are nearly 9,000 Health Centers across the United States serving over 21 million patients from underserved, impoverished and uninsured communities; including over 1.2 million homeless and over 900,000 migrant workers.  Nearly 150,000 healthcare professionals are charged with providing,primary, prenatal, dental, mental health/substance abuse, vision, pharmacy, preventative care and auxiliary services to these populations.  August ….

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