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What’s the ideal New grad pay after training? They are offering me $20 right now for training, and then hopefully they will increase it. I live in Dallas, TX.

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January 19, 2025
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Why do you think securing first job as a new grad is so challenging?

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January 17, 2025
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If you could start over, would you still choose the same path in healthcare? Why or why not?

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January 16, 2025
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In the spirit of the ongoing holiday season, what are some of your favorite holiday traditions or memories?

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December 27, 2024
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With ongoing staffing shortages, what’s the biggest challenge you face in your daily work, and how can hospitals better support you?

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December 27, 2024
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How is AI impacting your practice? Do you see it as a helpful tool or something that complicates patient care?

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December 5, 2024
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What apps or tools do you use daily to stay organized and streamline your professional life and work?

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November 29, 2024
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What factors do you think should influence pay rates the most—experience, location, specialty, or something else?

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November 20, 2024
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What are some of the green flags when it comes to employers?

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November 4, 2024
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Can you share a memorable patient success story and what you learned from it?

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October 31, 2024
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How do you stay current with advancements and best practices in your specialty?

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October 31, 2024
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How can I effectively balance my patient care responsibilities with administrative tasks, such as documentation and paperwork, to improve time management?

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October 31, 2024
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Do you have any side gigs/interests and how do you manage it with your full-time job?

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October 23, 2024
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At the beginning of my career, should I focus on repaying my student debt or work-life balance and learning?

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August 28, 2024
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What advice would you give to someone starting their career in healthcare?

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August 8, 2024
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