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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Career Change | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: I have been working in the tech. industry for almost 10 yrs. I'm currently getting a general MBA, I ... A: Sharay, I would try becoming a nurse or therapist. there are lots of Administrators and yes you ... | |
| Frustrated owner of MHA | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a great education from a major school (master in health administration). I finished with a ... A: Hang in there. Try asking you bosses what your future holds....MHA doesn't mean anything in my world ... | |
| Opportunities in the health care industry for someone with no medical background | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: I've always wanted to be a part of the medical industry. However, due to the extreme shortage of ... A: Hu Caroline, Ask if the school you attend has a health informatics class. medical Records or HID ... | |
| healthcare management | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: I am a recent MPH graduate with concentration in health management. I also have a master and a ... A: Try local hospital and or nursing homes. See if the Admin would be willing to hire you as an ... | |
| healthcare administration | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: I have recently obtained a bachelor's degree in business administration and have many years of ... A: If you have your RCFE Administrators license I would try working for Assisted living. You could "get ... | |
| Business Administration Degree | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a Bachelors in Business Administration from a four year university. I've been in the ... A: Forgive me I'm texting as I am on vacation. I think insurance/risk is a good background...there are ... | |
| Hospital Admin. Assistant | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: I recently saw a position open at a hospital for an Administrative Assistant were they required a ... A: Lori, Look at www.indeed.com type in Assistant adminsitrator and ask this question in forums-I have ... | |
| Employement | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: How do I secure a position in the OR? I have been a medical assistant/phlebotomist for 23 years, ... A: I am afraid that HR managers have a mind of their own. I try to persuade them with "reference ... | |
| Working as an RN in Italy | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: Adam Hi I am looking to move to Italy next summer. I currently live in Texas, USA with a valid RN ... A: Funny I got a resume of a nurse in Italy hoping to get to the USA today... I am not sure....if you ... | |
| lawyer wanted to do healthcare | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: I'm an attorney who has been practicing patent law for over 10 years. My undergraduate degree is in ... A: I would visit local Healthcare association trade show.Im in Ca so our's is CAHF www.cahf.org I ... | |
| career choice advice | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: i too signed up for university of phoenix and from comments on your board what are the odds of ... A: I am sure University of Phoenix is fine. I don't remember saying anything about them. They used to ... | |
| LVN/BA in Healthcare Administration | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I currently have a BA in Healthcare Administration, I am SMQT certified to survey nursing homes, ... A: You have all of the knowledge. Lack the degree. LVN Helps. I would make up some cards that say ,"I ... | |
| Entry-level Healthcare Management Jobs | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I'm a recent college graduate majored in Biological Sciences and would like to pursue either a ... A: Look for a hospital or nursing home administrator that is a preceptor and would be willing to take ... | |
| Entry level healthcare | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I am a late starter(36), who is about to complete my Associate of Arts Program this fall. I hope to ... A: Can you send me a copy of your resume adamp@providerman.com www.providerman.com We won't (I won't ... | |
| breaking into the healthcare industry | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I am looking to break into the healthcare industry. I am specifically trying to get into risk ... A: To be a Risk Manager in a Hospital you need to an Registered Nurse. Look at www.rcfe4you.com -it ... | |
| HCA License? | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: After reading much of your responses to individuals inquiring about jobs in Health Care Admin. with ... A: Steve, Military Medic. Wow -i would think you could do anything you like -look at www.rcfe4you.com ... | |
| Direction | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: I'm wanting to get back into school but I'm having a hard time choosing a program. I've worked in ... A: Look at www.rcfe4you.com also i would recommend becoming an RN and a Nursing Home Administrator. I ... | |
| Job hunt etiquette | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I moved to another province in Canada recently. I am at the point when I'm ready ... A: it never hurts to ask... try www.indeed.com as well....check off each optricians office...as you ... | |
| Healthcare Administrative job | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: I asked you a question earlier Nursing Home AIT programs. I did try everything but no luck. Now I ... A: How are you? Catch 22 -how do you "get in" to an AIT program. I would continue following ... | |
| Career path | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a BA in Psychology and and MBA in Healthcare Administration. I worked for a major health ... A: try www.indeed.com set up a search agent for waht you'd like to do-Medical records and Buisiness ... | |
| Career path | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a BA in Psychology and and MBA in Healthcare Administration. I worked for a major health ... A: where do you live? Would you consider working in a nursing home? I would call local SNF's and see if ... | |
| Healthcare job | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I am a recent graduate 2008 in Bachelors in Health sciences. My undergraduate focused on health ... A: I can help you-also www.indeed.com look for AIT jobs (administrator in training) if you don't see ... | |
| SLP Starting Private contracts | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: I've been practicing as a SLP for approx. 4 years in the SNF and school setting. I would love to ... A: I don't know. My Sister is an SLP. I work with SNF's...I imagine a private duty -special need person ... | |
| re-entry into field. | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: Adam. I'm wanting to get back into nursing, but I'm burnt out on the 12 hr. shift, floor work. I'm ... A: Sorry it took so long for me to get back to you-I get these on my phone and it was so small I ... | |
| Career Advice | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: I am about to start my bachelor's degree program in communication with emphasis in public relations ... A: I don't know Ashley-I Imagine (San Diego State might) there are Colleges that teach this: try the ... | |
| Career Advice | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: I am about to start my bachelor's degree program in communication with emphasis in public relations ... A: If you like PR that is good. All you really need is a BA in Health Care or related field. I will ... | |
| switching careers | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I would like to get into the "Elderly Home Healthcare industry. I'm 40 and have always been in ... A: Is there a nursing home near where you live? I would ask the Administrator if he could "make you" ... | |
| Associate's degree in Nursing Admin. | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I will be graduating from University of Phoenix with my Associate's Degree in Nursing Administration ... A: Well you could get a job as an Administrative assistant-in a Nursing Home. When/if you do make it ... | |
| Im really confused and don't know what to major in! | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I absolutley love talking with people and making their days brighter. I am always told that i have ... A: Can you ask your administrator at the masonic Home if he could help you become an AIT (admin in ... | |
| MBA in Health Management or Health Administration | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: I am currently finishing my bachelors degree at Hofstra University in Community Health and I will ... A: Christina what do you want to do ? if you want to help older people try becoming a AIT is a nursing ... | |
| From a Radiologic Technologist to a Physician's Assistant? | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: First I'd like to thank you for your site. It has been very helpful. A question is still on my ... A: Jeff that is a good idea. also look into nursing homes..they need all kinds of creative people. the ... | |
| career advice | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: I am a 52 year old women who just completed a MBA. I have an undergraduate degree in Health ... A: why not ask the administrator at the local nursing home? they use community liasons and markting ... | |
| Masters in medical infomatics | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: Mr.Paige I have a Masters in Computer Science and have an overwhelming desire to work in the medical ... A: it is true the nursing shortage is very real and you could cash in on it..informatics is great and ... | |
| MHA aspirations | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I am about to finish up my degree in Exercise Physiology this semester. You really can't do much ... A: I would become a pt if I were you. I imagine the degree you have would give you a good ... | |
| Jobs for Helath care professionals | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: I have completed Bachelors of pharmacy from India and worked as a QA inspector in a pharmaceutical ... A: sir try and start now by visiting a local hopital or nursing home and see if you can 'help out' ... | |
| MHA degree after undergrad | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I am a junior getting ready to finish my undergrad (majors in economics and business administration) ... A: Any is good. I would visit a nursing home or hospital and see if they can use some help-front office ... | |
| BS in Health Administration/Health Information Systems | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: I am currently working as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician in CA. I just enrolled in UoP online BS ... A: I would look onto hospital administration. why not become a psychiatrist ? dr's and nurse are in ... | |
| Need help deciding what to do next in education | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: I am a 23 year old single mom of 2 with one one the way. A student in the Allied Health Nurse ... A: Keep after you RN degree-you can be an administrator after you start nursing-if you work in a ... | |
| BSN work wanted | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: I have 8 yrs RN experience in Icu, home health, nursing suprvisor and cardiac step-down. I haven't ... A: Sorry -ya you don't need a license to be Admission Marketing-yoiu do need to make a few friends in ... | |
| BSN work wanted | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: I have 8 yrs RN experience in Icu, home health, nursing suprvisor and cardiac step-down. I haven't ... A: I had an idea for you last night while I was sleeping. How about Admissions Marketing? Your clinical ... | |
| Physical Therapy and MBA in health practice track | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: ! I am physical therapist, I am thinking of getting in to an MBA in Health practice management @ ... A: Ikram, If you are already a PT you don't really need any more education-you should be able to get a ... | |
| BSN work wanted | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I have 8 yrs RN experience in Icu, home health, nursing suprvisor and cardiac step-down. I haven't ... A: OK you let your licence expire or did you get in trouble? (means a lot) You could do you ... | |
| MBA in HM | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: I will be graduating with an MBA in health management from a small, private University in South ... A: I glad you wrote to me now. If you have a local hospital or Nursing home/assisted living-call and ... | |
| Career Transition | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: I am currently working for a national bank in an affluent area. I work with individual clients as ... A: if i were you i would go to my local nursing home and trll them you like to be an administrator . ... | |
| Looking for job on Indian Degree | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I completed my Masters in Hospital Management in India..I have also worked for 3 corporate Hospitals ... A: yes that is good. i would try internet search for nursing homes and call each one. ask for the ... | |
| billing | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: I have done Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding course .I am working ... A: You can make a small fortune doing Nursing home medicare and medical billing but it takes "on the ... | |
| ELIGIBILITY | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: Sir, i hav done M.SC in PHYSIOLOGY.Now i m doing MBA, n i want to take specialization in two areas ... A: The best way to get into the US is as a healthcare professional. Go ahead with you MBA -but you'll ... | |
| ELIGIBILITY | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: Sir, i hav done M.SC in PHYSIOLOGY.Now i m doing MBA, n i want to take specialization in two areas ... A: Have you taken any nursing classes? That would be your ticket into the US. We are very short on ... | |
| Career Change | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: The last 3 have been in Quality Improvement. I'm considering switching to our outpatient oncology ... A: It isn't the usual kinda question I get. You can explain that you are "taking a break" from QA and ... | |
| CNA | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: what are the pros and cons of becoming an CNA? A: Pro-it is relatively easy to be a CNA and it is rewarding career Con- pay tops out around $20/hr ... | |
| healthcare administration | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: well i am going to take a business degree with concentraion in healthcare administration through AIU ... A: Why do Hospital administration if your desire is to be a SSD? Are you trying to get your "foot in ... | |
| Advancing/career change | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: As a podiatrist who specializes in limb salvage and reconstruction, I have taken a significant ... A: Wow ! I have a teaching position (work from home) and visit SNF's with an owner/operator who are ... | |
| nursing in italy | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: where can i find web sites and information on nursing in Italy. I will be able to speak Italian ... A: I was hoping you'd have a specific location in mind- Lisa..I am a US health care recruiter-I really ... | |
| nursing in italy | 12/7/2007 |
| Q: where can i find web sites and information on nursing in Italy. I will be able to speak Italian A: Here is a partial list of Hospitals in Italy : ) San Raffaele Hospital - Milan Gaslini Pediatric ... | |
| Career change | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: I am desperately trying to find a way out of respiratory therapy. I have a MBA and Hospital ... A: Why don't you contact Bird Corp or one of the respirator manufacturers and sell durable respiratory ... | |
| Helathcare Career | 6/8/2007 |
| Q: I want to go into the healthcare field because that is one of the most fast growing fields to get ... A: Nursing home administration. Pharmaceuticals. A regional nursing home administrator makes around ... | |
| Job Prospects for PT with MBA degree | 5/12/2007 |
| Q: I am a physical therapist. I have done my master's in physical therapy and currently working as a PT ... A: I don't know where you live or what you are interested in -How could/why would I , make suggestions ... | |
| How do different hospital settings impact the salary/benefits package of a registered nurse? | 4/28/2007 |
| Q: In terms of non-profit,government owned,or for profit hospitals; Which workplace would likely offer ... A: So your wife is an LVN in an ER and when she becomes an RN -are you doing a salary survey? She ... | |
| Medical Transcriptionist | 12/7/2006 |
| Q: My fiance was a Certified Veterinary Technition. Due to ongoing medical problems (endometriosis), ... A: have her send me a resume. I'll start putting "feelers out". fax 760-365-6854 adamp@providerman.com ... | |
| Internship/career question | 4/12/2006 |
| Q: Mr. Paige, Hello, I am interested in a career in corportate wellnes and I am seeking an ... A: Do you have a degree? What in? can I ask? Also If you want to send a resume (where do you live?) I ... | |
| Nursing | 10/31/2005 |
| Q: I am currently studing to become a nurse, I am wondering what the benefits are for getting a four ... A: who knows! it is up to you....mds coordinators make 35/hr starting wage, they are the nurses who ... | |
| Nursing | 10/29/2005 |
| Q: I am currently studing to become a nurse, I am wondering what the benefits are for getting a four ... A: New answer, I am sorry Jammie, The answer is not a (of $) lot unless you want to be a Director of ... | |
| Average Salary | 1/31/2005 |
| Q: I am currently working as a driver for Federal Express. In a few short months I will be starting a ... A: After spending about an hour making calls to friends they tell me that a EMT starts at around 17/hr ... | |
| RN jobs | 9/21/2004 |
| Q: I am interested to find out if it is possible to work as an RN in Mexico. Wondering about ... A: I do not know the answer to this question. Try the INS and your the Nurses in an Association. For ... | |
Adam Paige
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Expertise
I am a healthcare recruiter. I specialize in helping people stay closer to home, make more money, and advance their careers. I can give advice to anyone seeking help in their job search. I also have expertise in resumes, cover letters and following up after the initial interview. If you are the owner of a Hospital or Nursing facility. I can help you obtain staff.
Experience
Ph.D. in chemistry.
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