Career Spotlight

Becoming a Hospital CFO

Hospital chief financial officers bear the primary responsibility of ensuring that the overall fiscal operations of a medical facility runs smoothly. CFO’s are multifaceted professionals. Job Description According to INC.com, CFO’s are people who can create strong business strategies, act as administrative leaders, and provide in-depth analyses of financial policies that will keep an organization […]

Becoming a Healthcare CIO (Chief Information Officer)

The last few years have seen healthcare rise to top of the debate pile. The public consciousness has shifted dramatically, shinning a spotlight on a subject that used to be an afterthought for many. News programs, magazines and dinner tables have become arenas for the topic. This rise in interest has made the role of […]

Becoming a Legal Nurse Consultant

A legal nurse consultant can be an individual contractor, running an independent business that works with lawyers, government officials, insurance companies, medical risk management teams and forensic professionals. Typical duties include: • Conducting educational sessions for attorneys about medical facts and issues relating to claims • Authoritative review of medical records, other documents and hospital […]

Becoming a Disaster Management Specialist

In a world where earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, landslides, floods, wildfires, droughts, terrorist attacks, civil conflicts, wars and chemical spills have become prevalent, global demand is surging for emergency professionals with the leadership skills to manage complex, crisis situations, and coordinate the many agencies that address emergency situations in order to mitigate the consequences of disasters […]

Becoming a Hospital Human Resource Manager

A hospital is a microcosmic community that operates like a small city, presenting the same issues with a stronger dynamic due to the human interaction factor. With functions that cover everything from performance management to safety, Human Resources Management plays a vital role in the health care workplace in ensuring the delivery of health care […]

Becoming an Emergency Management Specialist

There is an incredible shortage of individuals who are educated and qualified to lead the response to emergencies and natural disasters. A short few decades ago, if someone even wanted to pursue a career as an emergency manager, there wasn’t a definition, let alone any education programs offering course study leading to a certificate or […]

Becoming a Human Resources Manager

A hospital pretty much functions like a small city the same issues yet with a stronger dynamic because of all human interaction. There are five shows the cover everything from safety to training where human resource management plays an important role in ensuring that the facilities delivery of services maintains the highest quality standards for […]

Becoming a Nurse Administrator

Nursing administration is another highly chosen career path for MHA graduates. Nursing administrators are responsible for managing the nursing staff, scheduling shifts, training, managing medical records, maintaining proper inventory of supplies and ensuring the highest quality of nursing care in his or her organization. Many Masters of Health Administration graduates find that nursing administration, particularly […]