Celebrating 30 Years of Soliant

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On Monday, May 4, 1992, Elite Medical Search began as a small company with big dreams. In the ensuing three decades, Elite Medical Search was rechristened Soliant, expanded into education and life sciences, pioneered teletherapy solutions, grew to over 1,000 colleagues and now stands as one of the nation’s largest specialized staff outsourcing companies in the healthcare and education spaces, serving countless communities in 48 states. We serve patients and students across this great country by placing proven allied health, nursing, special education and therapy personnel in the hospitals and schools where they are most needed. At Soliant, we’re proud to be a leading provider of specialized healthcare and education staffing. And this year, we’re equally proud to be celebrating 30 years of service.

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Gaming as a Physical and Occupational Therapy Tool

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a young teacher listens as her young pupil explains what she is reading on a digital tablet . The little girl is excited as she explains to her teacher .

One of the biggest challenges of physical and occupational therapists is keeping their patients motivated and stimulated by their therapy exercises and tasks. It can be difficult to help patients, especially younger ones, stay on track and give everything that they can in order to make progress toward their therapy goals. In recent years, many therapists have discovered that video games can hold the key to therapy progress in some patients.

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Elementary vs. High School Nurse: What is Right for You?

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School nurses are a critical part of many settings. They work in a wide variety of educational environments, including public and private preschools, K-12 schools, colleges, universities, public health agencies, hospitals, and overseas military bases. These specialists are dynamic and integral members of the student support team. Continue reading “Elementary vs. High School Nurse: What is Right for You?”

New Grad Interview Tips

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You did it! You graduated college, applied to a couple jobs and got your first call back for a job you would love to accept. You have made it to the interview process! This is the moment you’ve been waiting for, but how do you prepare for this interview to knock it out of the park? Here are some tips on how to complete an interview successfully.

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The Nursing Shortage in the United States: Why It’s Happening and Solutions

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We call them “angels of mercy.” We call them the “glue that holds the medical system together.” We call them “front lines” of American healthcare; “unsung heroes” of the medical profession.

Yet, our so-called angels of mercy are in a bad situation: they’re facing a dire nursing shortage that shows no sign of improving. If we have such glorified opinions of nurses, why are they dropping like flies? If nursing is one of the most secure and well-paid job markets in the country, why are we struggling to fill and keep nursing positions?

To start digging our way out of the shortage, we’ve got to first understand what’s currently causing the American nursing shortage—and what’s at stake.

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