Doug Craig

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1. "may we contact this employer?"

   Doug Craig replied to montinurse's topic in Career Support

   It is always best to answer no. IN most cases, you do not want your present employer to know you are seeking another job. Should the potential employer be interested in you, you will be able to provide references of your choosing. It is rare for your...

2. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted: Resume + Interview hints!

   Doug Craig replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Career Support

   Many resumes that I see are finctional in format. They state the job and job resonsibilities but do not include accomplishments. Always include your achievements in the workplace. Include the metrics to support them. Numbers, percentages, timing redu...

3. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted? Resume + Interview hints!

   Doug Craig replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Hunt

   Many resumes that I see are finctional in format. They state the job and job resonsibilities but do not include accomplishments. Always include your achievements in the workplace. Include the metrics to support them. Numbers, percentages, timing redu...

4. Boy, disgrutled nurses should find another job

   Doug Craig replied to motivated2nurse's topic in New Nurse

   This is a management problem! This problem is alive and well in all workplaces insifde and outside of healthcare. Sooner or later, if you keep to the task, stay away from the politics and perform in a manner that results in a promotion, you may have ...

5. So, what happened to all the nursing jobs?

   Doug Craig replied to RaycerX's topic in General Nursing

   I am an executive recruiter, working with acute care hospitals. I have found that a number of hospitals are already working to reduce costs, assuming that the new Medicare reimbursement schedules, detailed in the pending healthcare legislation, will ...

6. cath lab credentials

   Doug Craig replied to sircathalot's topic in Cardiac

   Thanks. I appreciate the information.

7. cath lab credentials

   Doug Craig replied to sircathalot's topic in Cardiac

   Just learning here. What does RCIS stand for? I have looked everywhere and can not find the definition.

8. New Nurse relocating to McKinney Texas, need advice!

   Doug Craig replied to moliuchick's topic in Texas

   Yes, they are both HCA. I am not sure on the internship arrangement.

9. Group One background checks in Texas

   Doug Craig replied to edgreen's topic in Texas

   If that is the case, then it is a shame that hospital corporations would not take the time to determine facts from fiction. With the shortage for qualified Nurses, one would think that adequate time would be taken to get the straight scoop. Sounds l...

10. New Nurse relocating to McKinney Texas, need advice!

    Doug Craig replied to moliuchick's topic in Texas

    I presently work with HCA, which is Lonestar Health. They seem to have good financial support and a good reputation in the area. I have assisted Nurses from many area hospitals and have found that there is an exodus from several due to extremely long...

11. Group One background checks in Texas

    Doug Craig replied to edgreen's topic in Texas

    Most employers do background checks in one way or another to make sure that prospective healthcare employees have the backgrounds that they advertise. I would not worry too much about this unless you have something to hide.

12. New Nurse relocating to McKinney Texas, need advice!

    Doug Craig replied to moliuchick's topic in Texas

    You have picked the best part of Texas for Nursing opportunities. There are jobs galore at competitive income levels in and around the metroplex area. Good luck in Texas. It is a great state.

13. anyone at harris meth southwest (by Hulen) in ft worth?

    Doug Craig replied to tsu_girl82's topic in Texas

    Harris SW and NW seem to have low turnover, but the location prohibits your movement into better opportunities as your tenure increases. That is unless you live closer to the city. There are great opportunities at the Lonestar Health Hospitals (HCA)....