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Get published.
Contribute columns or articles to the journals or
trade publications that interest you. Chances are, important
decision-makers in other facilities are reading the same pages. If
you're not confident in your writing skills, partner with someone who
already contributes and submit a joint article. Let editorial staffs know
that you're willing to comment if writers need insights from an expert.
Taking these steps will increase your name recognition within the
field, which will serve you well down the line in ways you might not
realize.
Participate in associations.
Having an active role in state or nation-
al organizations will increase your name recognition and let you
network with talented and dedicated professionals who will help you
advance your career now and in the future. Serve on committees to
establish yourself and run for office when you're ready.
Ready for anything
Where does all this lead? You may never make a change in your cur-
rent job, but if you ever do, leaders in health care or other fields will
know who you are, and will be willing to step up and help you make
valuable professional connections. The bottom line: You never know
where you'll end up. Take an active role in all you do and you may
find yourself in a dream job that you never could have thought possi-
ble. OSM
Ms. Geier (
ann.g eier@sourcemed.net
) is vice president of
clinical informatics in the surgery division of Source Medical.
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Ms. Geier will share her most valuable management do's
and don'ts at ORX, Oct. 14-17 at the New Orleans Marriott.
See Ann Geier Live at OR Excellence
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