Archive for December, 2008
My take on the 43rd ASHP in Orlando Florida
Friday, December 19th, 2008After 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, 20082009 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, 2008Healthcare 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 [...]
Almost Hired?
Thursday, December 11th, 2008A recent article in the Wall Street Journal posted by an ex executive with CitiGroup hit home as we see more and more job seekers show frustration in their search for new opportunities. Despite all the layoffs we hear about there are still companies who are hiring! Now more then ever companies can be extremely [...]
Healthcare Scouts Attends 43rd APHA Meeting and Exhibition
Thursday, December 11th, 2008Healthcare Scouts attended the 43rd ASHP American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Meeting and Exhibition conducted December 7-11, 2008 in Orlando Florida.
The 43rd ASHP American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Meeting and Exhibition theme this year was the “power of you”. Over 18,000 attendees gathered in the Orange County Convention Center with many highlights, including Elizabeth Edward’s [...]
“Elizabeth Edwards has blue eyes and likes tomato sandwiches” - ASHP 2008
Wednesday, December 10th, 2008The 2008 ASHP conference in Orlando Florida was kicked off in tremendous form by keynote speaker Elizabeth Edwards. The address was a reminder to us all, that we “are headed down the same path, just at different speeds”. Elizabeth presented a keynote that was down to earth, honest, and filled with passion for the healthcare [...]