Choosing a nursing specialty can be difficult, whether you’re a new nurse or an experienced nurse. There are so many specialties to choose from, and it’s hard to know which is right for you. Here are some tips to help you choose the right nursing specialty for you: What is a Nursing Specialty? Over 1.75 million registered nurses are working … Read More
Travel Nursing
Do you want to work and travel at the same time? Do you want to experience different parts of the country—or even the world—while still working as a nurse? If so, travel nursing might be the perfect career choice for you. What is Travel Nursing? In a nutshell, “travel nursing” is a job that entails working as a nurse in … Read More
Short-Staffing.
Is your healthcare facility struggling with finding the correct number of staff to maintain patient care? You’re not alone. Because of the nursing shortage, many hospitals and other medical facilities find it challenging to maintain optimal staffing levels. In this blog post, we’ll define short staffing, explore the reasons behind the shortage, discuss the impact of short-staffed shifts on patients … Read More
Working In Memory Care
Memory care facilities are designed to accommodate people who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other forms of cognitive impairment. There are many different types of memory care facilities available, from those that are short-term and temporary to long-term facilities that offer 24/7 care. Here are a few things to know about working in memory care. The goal … Read More
UV Safety Month
Summer is here and July is UV Safety Awareness Month! It’s important to take steps to protect yourself from UV radiation. The sun produces UVA and UVB rays that can cause damage to your eyes, leading to impaired vision and even blindness. What is UV Radiation? UV radiation is the invisible part of the sun’s rays that we can feel … Read More
Channeling Stress Into Growth
May is Mental Health Month, and it’s an opportunity for us to celebrate the power of resilience, and acknowledge our struggles with mental health issues—and then take steps toward making life better for ourselves and others. We are touching on a few topics this month that bring fresh perspectives around a few challenges to mental health in the healthcare industry. … Read More
Extraordinary Nurses Honored With Award from IHI and the DAISY Foundation™
BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) and the DAISY Foundation today announced the recipients of the 2022 DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses in Patient Safety. The ICU Team at Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital receives the team award. The individual award goes to Janice Campbell, MSN, RN, LCCE, IBCLC, at Mount Sinai South Nassau. Mallory Cook, BSN, RN, from Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, … Read More
Top 5 Ways to Keep Your Information Safe Online
Our lives are moving more and more online, from shopping and entertainment to banking and applying for employment. Whether you’re filling out forms, making purchases, or browsing the web, it’s important to keep your information safe online. Here are some tips to help you protect yourself from data-security threats. Watch what you share on social media. Sites like Facebook and … Read More
Healthcare Workforce and Mental Health Challenges Among Top Patient Safety Concerns
This Patient Safety Awareness Week is calling attention to some of the biggest healthcare worker concerns. The week is led by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, a non-profit organization that aims to promote safe care within the US healthcare system. In conjunction with Patient Safety Awareness Week, ECRI also recently released their annual list of patient safety concerns. While the … Read More
New Framework Released by WHO Aimed at Long-term Care Crisis
In an era when the global population is aging, and the number of people aged 80 and older is growing faster than any other age group, policymakers are facing a long term care crisis that threatens to overwhelm economies and societies. Lead author Dr Maria A van den Muijsenbergh from Radboud University Medical Center in The Netherlands said: ‘The rising … Read More