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Georgia’s federal workers begin filing for jobless aid
The number of people receiving unemployment benefits in Georgia could nearly double if most federal workers in the state seek aid as a result of the government’s partial shutdown. But Georgia’s beleaguered trust fund for benefits will be OK, state labor officials say. About 5,000 federal employees around the state ...
Job market wide open for dental hygienists
If you want a health care career that pays well, is in demand and offers flexible scheduling, dental hygiene may give you plenty to smile about. According to the Georgia Department of Labor, dental hygienist employment is projected to grow in Georgia by 2,240 jobs (about 35 percent) from 2010 ...
Co-op students earn while they learn
A chance encounter at a career fair changed the way Amir Maymay mapped out his college experience. That was the first time the Georgia Tech senior learned about co-op programs, which allow students to leave the classroom for a summer or a semester to work full time in their chosen ...
Second act: Retired cop goes back to school
Bruce Bochicchio has set his sights on getting an education and giving himself and his children better options. The road has not been easy for the 47-year-old retired police officer and father of six. There have been more setbacks and obstacles than he cares to relate in the last eight ...
Students learn how to help others resolve differences
Conflict management, in many ways, could be described as the eternal quest to facilitate “Kumbaya” moments, when people put aside their many differences to work and live together in harmony and mutual respect. Unfortunately, life around any campfire is complicated. Conflict appears at home, in schools and in businesses. The ...
In job search, see employer as ‘you,’ not ‘you all’
A friend in the radio business once gave me a tip that still influences the way I write my column, give presentations and yes, make appearances on radio shows.She told me, “Listeners aren’t huddled together around the radio. They’re individuals listening in their cars, at home, at work … they ...
Looking for a village to raise start-up tech firms
It may take a village to help a start-up company soar. So say some entrepreneurs, asserting that young companies grow faster and better in a community of peers than they do on their own. As Atlanta struggles to pull away from hard economic times, they say, it needs to nurture ...
Too early to plan for holiday job hunt? No, no, no
For most of us, the holiday shopping season — most commonly thought of as the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas — feels far away. For retailers, however, it’s practically Christmas already. They’ve been planning their sales since early last year, and now they’re ready for the next stage: seasonal hiring. ...
Learning from dummies
A patient with a cocaine overdose lies in the emergency room. His blood pressure is sky high, his heart racing. As nurses assess his condition and try to stabilize him, he begins vomiting, which leads to pulmonary aspiration. He develops heart arrhythmia requiring emergency CPR and defibrillation measures. Despite these ...
Patient simulation is a powerful teaching tool
This month’s cover story looks at how simulation is evolving in health care. There’s something about simulation that appeals to my English major roots. It’s not the technology that fascinates me, although high-fidelity, interactive mannequins are pretty amazing; it’s the idea of imitating real life. At its heart, simulation is ...
My style : Tasha Young, RN, BSN, MBA
Name: Tasha Young, RN, BSN, MBA Age: 38 Occupation: Nurse case manager (managed care), Amerigroup; U.S. Army Reserve captain, clinical nurse ICW Signature style: “Chic, feminine, classic and sophisticated pieces.” Best finds: “Barney’s New York black riding boots from Labels Boutique. A silk dress by Trina Turk that ties in ...
Sweet music to their ears
On May 1 of last year, Georgia became the third state in the nation to require licensure for music therapists. The minimum credential to practice music therapy in the state is the MT-BC (music therapist board certified). The new law is considered a win by people who work in the ...
Kidney transplant coordinator helps patients navigate the process
A nurse since 1984, Juanita Conner practiced in pediatrics for 12 years before transitioning into case management. “I really liked helping patients coordinate their care and get the services they needed, so I became a case manager,” said Conner, RN, BSN, MPH, CNN, CCTC, CPHQ. Working in hospitals, clinics and ...
Nurse serves God and humanity at St. Joseph’s
“Do you live in a convent?” “Did you ever wear a habit?” These are common questions that Sister Margaret Mary (Peggy) Fannon hears during her rounds as a nurse educator at St. Joseph’s Hospital of Atlanta. “I never lived in a convent because Sisters of Mercy is an apostolic community,” ...
Why I Love My Job: DeaSha Hart O’Brien, RN, BSN, CRRN
Job: Rehabilitation nurse, spinal cord unit, Shepherd Center What I do: “I work with patients in order to help them to regain some form of independence after an accident. Meaning, I teach patients how to redress, properly drain their bladder and evacuate their bowels. Patients’ families are also being educated ...
On a mission to improve stroke care
In June, the Joint Commission certified Piedmont Henry Hospital as a Primary Stroke Center, meaning that the highest level of stroke care is readily available to Henry Countians and residents of the surrounding area. A team of dedicated clinicians from many departments put the necessary processes in place to earn ...
Rapid Pulse: News and notes
The Georgia Nursing Leadership Coalition has named Rebecca Wheeler, Ph.D., RN, as its program coordinator. In this new role, Wheeler will provide support to the GNLC and will oversee the development and implementation of the Georgia Nursing Workforce Center. “Rebecca is an experienced nursing leader who brings an extraordinary record ...
October Continuing Education
Oct. 4 “Bone Connection: Innovations in Orthopaedics,” will be at St. Joseph’s Hospital Education Center (5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road in Atlanta) from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sponsored by Resurgens Orthopaedics, the event will feature education sessions and a legislative update for nurses by state Rep. Sharon Cooper, R-Marietta, MSN, ...
Advice for letters, phone calls in 12-week job search
We’re on the home stretch of a three-part series for conducting a 12-week job search. In the first column in the series, I laid the groundwork by uncoupling job search from online application processes, which generally prove to be more time-consuming than they are productive.Last week, I outlined five preparation ...
Job Strategies: Twelve-week job search — Part 2 of 3
In last week’s column I risked the wrath of frustrated job seekers by stating that 12 weeks is enough time to find a job. Since a primary culprit in many extended searches is an overreliance on Internet postings, much time can be saved by eliminating these busy but unproductive processes.I ...
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