Blake Burke is a recent graduate of Shelby Valley High School whose love of sports inspired him to pursue a career in Physical Therapy. Blake is one of the 11 students throughout the 12 ARH communities named a 2018 Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) Scholar…
Elizabeth Jones is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at the Mary Breckinridge ARH hospital and one of the most recent ARH Scholars. After previously applying for the program, Elizabeth was ecstatic to learn she had been named a Spring 2018 ARH Scholar. Among 72 applicants throughout the 12 ARH communities, Elizabeth was one of the 11 scholarship recipients for this round…
McKinnlee Hatton – football player, musician and most importantly, future nurse – has been named a 2018 Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) Scholar. He grew up in Clay County and is a recent graduate of Clay County High School, where he played football as a left tackle on the offensive line. He says he loves spending his free time playing any instrument with strings and volunteers playing music at the local nursing home with his church, Turkey Foot Pentecostal…
Skyler Richmond has an innate ability to help people and loves to volunteer her time making others’ lives better. As a student and recent graduate of Summers County High School, Skyler volunteered with her school’s chapter of the National Honor Society and Beta club as well as an organization called the Yummy Bags Ministry, where she packed bags of food for children in need…
When you’re job-hunting, you want to make sure that you’re taking advantage of every possible situation that could lead to a potential professional connection. This means that there is no real down time when looking for a job. Whether you’re at a coffee shop, at a cookout with friends or even a night out on…
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In today’s job market everyone needs a resume, and those in healthcare are no exception. More and more healthcare related careers are requiring resumes as a part of the hiring process and in order to be competitive, you need to make sure your resume is well written and sets you apart from the crowd. Does…
Whether you’re a young student looking to major in nursing or someone who’s looking to change their career, the thought of becoming a nurse can easily become daunting. It’s common to not know what to expect and most are nervous at the thought of stepping into this fast paced world where every step can at…
No one can say that nursing is an easy career. Nurses sacrifice a lot when it comes to their career. We often hear about the negative aspects of nursing, but what about the positive aspects? These positive aspects of the career often get ignored, but they are no doubt present and motivate nurses around the…
Do nurses need a professional resume? This question has probably crossed every nurses’ mind while searching for a new career and is still commonly asked in today’s medical industry. While some may say it isn’t necessary, most HR professionals who work in the medical field would say otherwise. Even though the medical industry operates a…
