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17 Occupational Therapy Interview Questions (with Expert Answers)

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

In your rewarding career as an occupational therapist (OT) , you will help people get back to doing the activities that give their lives meaning. With a wide range of occupational therapy specialties , job opportunities span a variety of work environments. Its a thriving profession, with 11% growth projected from 2023 to 2033. 1 When interviewing for your first occupational therapy (OT) position, you will describe your education, clinical experience and skills.

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Why is hospital parking so expensive? Two economics researchers explain

Nursing Review

Imagine having to pay $39 dollars a day to park your car while visiting your sick child in hospital. For families already struggling in a cost-of-living crisis, hospital parking fees are not just another expense. They can be a financial barrier to supporting loved ones in their most vulnerable moments. Hospital parking is a big revenue earner. In New South Wales, public hospitals collected almost $51.7 million in parking fees in 2024.

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A Nurse with A Disability: Reflections through the Adaptation Model

Nursology

Contributor: Meghann BuycoNursology.net Intern As nurses, we are obligated to ensure that we practice according to our local jurisdictional college standards of practice and guidelines, as well as legislation. As such, we are to take responsibility for our professional learning and development to improve our own practice.

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NMC begins search for permanent chief executive

Nursing Times

Learn more about the Nursing and Midwifery Council's recruitment campaign for a permanent chief executive and registrar.

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Fertility Benefits for Every Age: A HR Roadmap from Gen Z to Baby Boomers

Speaker: Lauri Armstrong, SHRM-SCP - Sr. Director, People Operations at Carrot Fertility

Today’s workforce includes multiple generations of employees all looking for something different from their benefits package. While meeting these disparate needs can be challenging, a comprehensive fertility benefit can support everyone from junior staffers learning about their fertility health to senior leadership managing menopause and low testosterone symptoms.

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Paramedics union claims new mental health trial a ‘safety risk’ for crucial specialists

Nursing Review

Some of NSWs most specialised paramedics have launched workplace action as the paramedics union seeks to challenge the rollout of a new mental health unit trial they claim will put staff safety at risk. Paramedics have vowed not to support the Mental Health Co-Response Team (MHRCT) trial which was due to commence yesterday, May 12, including the reallocation of resources or participating in training.

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New NCSBN Data Indicates Why Nurses Are Leaving the Workforce

Health Leaders | Nursing

There are five major reasons why nurses are departing from the workforce, according to this new study. As CNOs deal with nursing shortages, it's critical to understand why they are happening. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing ( NCSBN ) recently published the latest 2024 National Nursing Workforce Study which surveyed 800,000 nurses about the state of the nursing workforce.

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The Healer Strategist: How Karen Thomas is Redefining Nursing Power Through Innovation, Empathy, and Big-Picture Thinking

Daily Nurse

Some nurses heal with their hands. Karen Thomas heals with vision. As Vice President of Clinical Solutions at CorVel Corporation , Thomas’ superpower isn’t just treating patients it’s helping everyone see the bigger picture: body, mind, and spirit. “I blend clinical expertise and innovation to restore health and function to those who need it most,” she says.

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New Aged Care minister named in PM’s cabinet shake up

Nursing Review

Anthony Albanese has revealed the ministry for his governments second term, elevating backbenchers and moving an assistant minister into cabinet. Unveiling his new ministry picks on Monday, the Prime Minister boasted that Labor had the largest caucus in history since federation. A caucus brimming with capacity, talent and energy in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, Mr Albanese told reporters at Parliament House, adding that Labor was claiming up to 92 seats and expecting more in

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Local health system eliminates pay differential for nurses during National Nurses Week

Health Leaders | Nursing

A health systems company that operates throughout the Chicago area is eliminating a pay differential for nurses that was instituted at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the change occurring during National Nurses Week. The change was confirmed Friday by Endeavor Health, which operates several hospitals throughout Chicago's suburbs, including Edward Hospital in Naperville and Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights.

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‘It is important we celebrate you, support you and recognise the positive impact you have’

Nursing Times

The post ‘It is important we celebrate you, support you and recognise the positive impact you have’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

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Why Menopause Should Matter to Today’s Employers

Speaker: Julie B. Chavez - VP, Strategy & Alliances at Carrot

An estimated 1.1 billion women worldwide will have experienced menopause by 2025. Symptoms like hot flashes, fatigue, and anxiety can be incredibly disruptive — and last for years. But despite its massive impact, little is being done to support those going through menopause in the workplace. In a recent survey, 70% of respondents said they have considered changing their employment to better manage symptoms — perhaps because only 8% received significant support from their employer related to meno

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Celebrate Nurses: Human by Birth – Hero by Choice

Healthy Workforce Institute

Lets take a break from strategy this week and just talk about what really matters YOU. As we round out Nurses Week and dive deeper into Nurses Month, I want to take a moment to do something thats both personal and purposeful. I want to celebrate nurses really celebrate you in a way that reconnects you to your why and leaves you feeling proud (and maybe a little emotional).

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‘New legislation will protect the ‘nurse’ title’

Nursing Times

Minister of state Karin Smyth on how new legislation will protect the 'nurse' title and enchance patient care.

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From Nightclubs to Nursing CEO – A Unique Journey

The Nurse Break

Before we get into this amazing article by Dan Mabon, if you’re a nursing student or nurse in Australia, we have our very own, free, nurse-only community that I built for you (I am an RN in Victoria). It’s where you can join forums, connect, and share all things to do with nursing. Quickly join here in 30 seconds and then continue to read this article and all our other articles, webinars and resources.

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“Why Can’t they Stop Talking?”Understanding Over Talking as a Trauma Response in Black Nurses, Midwives and Support Workers

Equality 4 Black Nurses

At Equality 4 Black Nurses (E4BN), weve heard it countless times from managers, case investigators, and regulators:She talked too much.She couldnt give a straight answer.She rambled for 40 minutes and didnt make sense.What they dont hear - because they never truly listen - is this:She was trying to survive.Take Kemi, a Nigerian-trained nurse falsely accused of neglecting a resident by her racist colleagues.

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Maximizing Your Benefits Strategy: Reframing the Way We View Fertility

Speaker: Lizzie Wright - Director of Customer Success at Carrot Fertility

Employee expectations around benefits and workplace support have evolved in step with the growing need for fertility and family-forming care. As HR professionals, it is our job to ensure employees have a comprehensive understanding of the benefits our organizations offer and how they can utilize them. Before educating employees, we first need to understand the rising healthcare costs and the financial burden of fertility care.

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Juggling It All: How Keith Carlson Turns a Nontraditional Nursing Career into a Powerhouse of Impact

Minority Nurse

When you think of a nurse, you probably picture scrubs, stethoscopes, and a buzzing hospital floor. But Keith Carlson? He’s rewriting the script. “My name is Keith Carlson ,” he says, “and I have an unusual nursing career at this point in time.” Unusual might be putting it lightly. Carlson is a travel medicine specialist, nurse entrepreneur, career coach , freelance writer, popular podcast host with over 500 episodes, and occasional keynote speaker.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Finding Consensus in Conflict – Lessons from a Groundbreaking Health Conversation

The Relentless School Nurse

Why Should I Trust You? is a timely podcast exploring Americas crisis of trust in science and public health. Hosts Brinda Adhikari, Tom Johnson, Dr. Maggie Bartlett, and Dr. Mark Abdelmalek bring together skeptics, experts, and everyday people for candid conversations about why trust has eroded and what it will take to rebuild it. Inside a Rare Conversation: MAHA Grassroots Meets Public Health Leaders What happens when two groups who rarely speak but often speak about each other finally sit down

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VA says its job cuts will limit doctor, nurse resignations

Health Leaders | Nursing

Data that employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs have shared with NPR shows that 11,273 agency employees nationwide have applied for deferred resignation, which the Trump administration is offering as part of its DOGE initiative to cut the VA's workforce by 15%. The top positions across all networks that are requesting deferred resignation are nurses (about 1,300), medical support assistants (about 800) and social workers (about 300).

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Day in the life of a Forensic Nurse Practitioner

The Nurse Break

Before we get into Tracey’s 2021 article about being a Forensic Nurse, if you’re a nursing student or nurse in Australia, we have made our very own, free, nurse-only community that I built for you (I am an RN in Victoria). It’s where you can join forums, connect, and share all things to do with nursing. Quickly join here in 30 seconds and then continue to read this article and all our other articles, webinars and resources Meet Tracey Markham!

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Leveling the Playing Field: How HR Can Equitably Improve Health Outcomes Through Fertility Benefits

Speaker: Julie B. Chavez - VP, Strategy & Alliances at Carrot

As HR and total rewards professionals, we are often seeking opportunities to foster a better sense of community and belonging amongst employees - ensuring that all employees have an equitable opportunity to receive fertility treatments is one of the many ways this can be achieved. Fertility benefits make it possible for employees to access treatments like IVF.