Jill Elaine Hughes is a multifaceted general affairs reporter, marketing copywriter, and creative writer. As a journalist, Ms. Hughes has specialized reporting expertise in health care (especially mental health), technology, business, personal finance, education, and general interest topics. Below you'll find links to a few of Ms. Hughes' recent features and special-interest reporting pieces online. I'll send links to additional work on request. For copies of print clips (dating back to 1996) or a list of client references, email Jill at
jill.elaine.hughes@gmail.com
Recent Clips:
5 things health care organizations can learn from Corporate America (Phoenix Forward)
Nurses must balance compassion and detachment (Phoenix Forward)
5 ways companies snoop on you to get your business (Phoenix Forward)
5 reasons using the Web to self-diagnose is risky (Phoenix Forward)
7 things you need to know about sunscreen (Phoenix Forward)
5 ways military spouses can build a support network (Phoenix Forward)
7 tips for choosing the right business conference (Phoenix Forward)
Tech guru sees bright future for online education (Phoenix Forward)
Is online dating dying? (Phoenix Forward)
5 tips for retirement planning (Phoenix Forward)
5 signs that Facebook makes you depressed (Phoenix Forward)
5 reasons Groupon might only be a passing fad (Phoenix Forward)
How to trash your online reputation (Phoenix Forward)
5 careers for military veterans (Phoenix Forward)
5 easy tips and tools for creating a budget (Phoenix Forward)
How do you walk to an online classroom? (Phoenix Forward)
5 ways law enforcement is reducing violence (Phoenix Forward)
America's Most Inspirational Moms win scholarships (Phoenix Forward)
How health care organizations can help nurses live healthier lives (Phoenix Forward)
What motivates you as a nurse? Tales from the front line (Phoenix Forward)
Shaq's mama said: Nursing scholarship program is a family affair (Phoenix Forward)
5 cool health care jobs (Phoenix Forward)
Struggling at math? This tool could be your shining knight (Phoenix Forward)
5 study tips for busy students (Phoenix Forward)
How to master an untraditional interview (Phoenix Forward)
Are you trendy? 5 ways being trendy can help your career (Phoenix Forward)
5 habits of highly successful job seekers (Phoenix Forward)
University of Phoenix brings notable leaders to speakers' series (President Mikhail Gorbachev; Phoenix Forward)
5 things you need to know about the chicken pox vaccine (Phoenix Forward)
Should public school districts put parents of truant kids in jail? (Phoenix Forward)
3 common ethical dilemmas health administrators face (Phoenix Forward)
Do electronic health records leave patients vulnerable? (Phoenix Forward)
7 things you need to know before your first mammogram (Phoenix Forward)
5 ways families can prepare for servicemembers' return home (Phoenix Forward)
5 ways women in prison behave differently than men (Phoenix Forward)
What keeps you in nursing? (Phoenix Forward)
5 reasons Facebook-haters won't join the party (Phoenix Forward)
7 ways to de-clutter your life (Phoenix Forward)
What inspired you to become a nurse? (Phoenix Forward)
5 ways for nurses to stay on the cutting edge (Phoenix Forward)
5 ways to get what you need out of a performance review (Phoenix Forward)
Pain management: an emerging specialty for nurse practitioners (Phoenix Forward)
5 times when conference calls are no substitute for face time (Phoenix Forward)
3 popular learning methods for nurses (Phoenix Forward)
Ethics in nursing puts patients first (Phoenix Forward)
Preventive care creating more nursing jobs (Phoenix Forward)
Rewarding nursing jobs: working at the VA (Phoenix Forward)
College of Nursing graduate named "Notable Nurse" by Nurse.com (Phoenix Forward)
Second chance: Thomas Lee finds a new career in the classroom (Phoenix Forward)
STARS grant recipient Todd Stengel finds creative ways to use funds (Phoenix Forward)
Education grant helps teachers bring lessons to life (Phoenix Forward)
From hairdresser to teacher: Sara Mendoza proves it's never too late to follow your dream (Phoenix Forward)
5 myths of happiness (Phoenix Forward)
5 creative ways to celebrate Valentine's Day (Phoenix Forward)
Step-by-Step Math Review relieves math anxiety (Phoenix Forward)
Security threats aren't just local anymore (Phoenix Forward)
Stigma of seeking mental health care (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Preventive care for mental illness in the US: are we asleep at the switch? (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Chronic pain management: how to treat it without overmedicating (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Want to motivate employees? Be honest. (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Got Burnout? 5 tips for recharging your batteries (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
University of Phoenix named "Military-Friendly School for fourth consecutive year (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
MBA grad makes big impact in hospice care (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
The controversy over treatment of patients at state mental hospitals (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Got conflict? 5 techniques for resolution (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Traditional male gender roles can hinder mental health (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Where are the entrepreneurs? (Yahoo! Shine)
Destigmatizing PTSD in the military (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
5 Habits of Highly Successful Students (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
5 ways to get off the office rumor mill (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
4 ways to move up without moving into---gasp---management (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Grafitti highlights social dangers of playgrounds (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
University of Phoenix instructor crusading for cleaner playgrounds (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Global citizenship: School of Business prepares students for 21st-century realities (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Highlights New Screening Options (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
U.S. Life Expectancy Rate Trailing That Of Other Industrialized Nations (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Rethinking preventive medicine (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Public schools making it easier to raise global kids (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
The effects of mob mentality on crowd control (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
21st-century skills: critical thinking (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Volunteering in schools: should it be mandatory? (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
How can nurse practitioners help improve access to health care for the uninsured? (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
When flash mobs stop being fun (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Education and military experiences foster entrepreneurship (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
College of Nursing incorporates global citizenship as a 21st-century skill (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
The effectiveness of mind-mapping (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
After-school programs help parents and kids alike (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Rethinking preventive medicine (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Everything old is new again: the re-emergence of "eradicated" diseases (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Advice for a mid-career transition (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
21st-century skills: critical thinking (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Private prisons: a good idea or a dangerous one? (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Developing good study habits (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
How yoga and meditation can help improve your focus (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
You graduated, now what? Tips for continuous self-improvement (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Shared governance in health care: how are nurses shaping and managing their own workplaces? (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
21st-century skills: Global Citizenship (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Apartment communities band together to support Japan relief efforts
(Washington Post READY TO RENT section)
- Part One, Part Two, Part Three (available on request; file to large to upload)
Is universal health care really anti-capitalist? (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Tech overload: are your digital toys ruining your focus? (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Does the public really have the right to know about politicians' private lives? (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Does where you study matter? (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Shared governance in health care: what is it? (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
The impact of sharing information in public/private partnerships (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Military spouses strive for balance while finishing their degrees (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Balancing schoolwork with military responsibilities (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Rise of the superbugs (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Clinical certification programs: which are right for you? (ClinicalAdvisor.com)
Exploring physician assistant specialties: primary care (ClinicalAdvisor.com)
New health care model emphasizes team work (ClinicalAdvisor.com)
The psychology of saving for retirement (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Is crowdsourcing the future of college education? (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Developing good study habits (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Where are the entrepreneurs? (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
The BSN-trained nurse: the new RN? (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Pushing for better technology in our schools (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
The end of nuclear energy? Or a new beginning? (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Performance measurement and nursing: how performance measures are raising nurses' competency and prestige (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Performance measurement and teaching: how is it changing the profession? (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
21st-Century Skills: Ethics (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Physician assistant collaboration the future of surgery (ClinicalAdvisor.com)
Exploring physician assistant specialties: primary care (ClinicalAdvisor.com)
Navigating the current nursing job market (ClinicalAdvisor.com)
Conducting long-distance job searches (ClinicalAdvisor.com)
Journalism schools adapting to new media (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Outcomes-based education: what is it? (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
The impact of outcomes-based education on workforce preparedness (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Medical schools adapting to reality and accounting for alternative medicine (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
Article on the future of healthcare in the United States (University of Phoenix FOCUS Magazine)
Nursing and the World of Informatics (University of Phoenix Knowledge Network)
New Trends in "Green" Health (University of Phoenix Knowledge Network)
Conflicting measures creating problems for doctors, hospitals (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
Vital Signs: Educating Tomorrow's Nurses (monograph; contributing writer)
New technology plan released for nation's schools (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
The interdisciplinary health care team in the 21st century (University of Phoenix Writer Network)
"Green" job interviews: the next step in telecommuting?
Solving one of history’s greatest mysteries via online collaboration: Amelia Earhart meets Web 2.0
Healthcare quality improvement metrics (UOPX Writer Network)
Perioperative patient care and nursing (UOPX Writer Network)
Performance measurement and nursing: how is it changing the profession? (UOPX Writer Network)
Climate change and public health (UOPX Writer Network)
The value of teaching 21st-century skills (UOPX Writer Network)
Archive Clips (More than 4 years old):
Caress of Steel (Chicago Reader)
Mythical Motherland (Chicago Reader)
She's So Unusual (Chicago Reader)
Additional clips available on request.
