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Happy Health Care Recruiter Recognition Day!

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

Health Care Recruiters from hospitals and health systems across the country will celebrate the 15th annual National Health Care Recruiter Recognition Day, Tuesday, June 1.
In 1991, Congress declared the first Tuesday in June each year to be National Health Care Recruiter Recognition Day.
Have a great day!

ASHP Survey Reveals Impact of Economy on Hospital Pharmacy Services

Friday, April 24th, 2009

A recent survey by the ASHP on of the Impact of the Current Economy on Pharmacy Services in Hospitals and Health Systems reports that “Pharmacy departments are being asked to do more with less while they still have to meet critical patient care needs to ensure safe and effective medication use,” said ASHP President [...]

Fortune Magazine 2009 Most Admired Companies

Friday, April 10th, 2009

The March 16th edition of Fortune Magazine lists the most admired companies. We salute those clients of Healthcare Scouts and recognize the hard work and effort of the professionals in these organizations. The current national healthcare shortage makes it harder to find, recruit, and retain high-caliber licensed professionals. Healthcare Scouts, www.healthcarescouts.com, understands the increased workload [...]

The State of Nursing Salaries

Friday, March 13th, 2009

The most recent issue of Advance for Nurses, Sandy Keefe, MSN, RN and Karin Lillis dissect the State of Nursing Salaries with some very important points that both clients and candidates should be aware of.
1. As demand continues to remain high, nurses can expect higher salaries – especially those with specialty skills.
2. Education and experience pays – [...]

Leveraging Return on Investment to Attract Top Talent and Reduce Fees

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009

Although the economic slowdown has affected overall FTE’s in many Healthcare organizations, you can rest assured that this is only temporary and demand will soon outstrip supply for qualified licensed professionals. The latest survey by the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) sees personnel shortages as a top 5 concern for 2009. Many progressive and [...]

More Lab Professionals Seeking Permanent Positions

Thursday, February 5th, 2009

Tired of jumping from position to position and not knowing where or even if you will have another assignment? Over the past few months I have noticed firsthand an increase candidate request for permanent full time positions. Due to the economy and tightening of facilities budgets, contract and travel assignments are becoming few and [...]

Cancer to be top killer by 2010

Monday, January 26th, 2009

According to a report by the World Health Organization, cancer is expected to overtake heart disease as the world’s top killer by 2010. The number of global cancer deaths is projected to increase 45% by 2030. The aging population is one reason for the dramatic increase. At Healthcare Scouts, aging population diseases such as cancer [...]

My take on the 43rd ASHP in Orlando Florida

Friday, December 19th, 2008

After attending the 43rd Annual ASHP conference in Orlando, it became apparent to me that what once was good enough, in the future will not be. To be competitive and position you for long term career growth and advancement, you need a specialized concentration and be willing to invest in your education. The value [...]

Upgrading Talent in a Downturn Economy

Friday, December 19th, 2008

2009 is forecast to be a challenging year for Healthcare organizations as pressures from the economy ripple through the industry. The amount of free hospital care provided to needy patients continues to skyrocket, illuminating further, the need for improvements in efficiencies and progressive ideas from the professionals within the industry. The need for talent upgrades, [...]

HEALTHCARE SCOUTS partners with www.AAACEUS.com to offer DISCOUNTED Online Continuing Education (CEUs) to Certified Healthcare Professionals.

Friday, December 12th, 2008

Healthcare Scouts, a national leader in recruiting and permanent placement of licensed healthcare professionals, based in Maitland, FL, has recently partnered with the continuing education provider, AAACEUS.com, of Denver, CO. AAACEUS.com is one of the first national online educational services to offer continuing ed for multiple certifications to the nursing, social work, case management [...]