A Breakdown of HIPAA Guidelines for Nurses Who Travel
You just finished with your patient and are back at the nurse’s station. You are chatting to a coworker about the unique symptoms your patient has. You’re animated as the two of you chat about the possibilities of what it could be. Plus, you’re essentially testing each other’s working knowledge of medicine. It doesn’t even cross your mind that maybe someone is overhearing this conversation who shouldn’t. This simple and all too common...
Why You Need to Pay Attention to a Hospital Safety Grade
Have you ever walked into a healthcare facility and immediately noticed red flags when it comes to patient safety? Maybe someone isn’t wearing gloves when they should be. Or perhaps they’re not sterilizing tools properly. When you see things that make you quiver like this, you have to wonder, how safe is this hospital? Some hospitals do a better job than others in following safety protocols. There are many reasons why hospitals may...
Is Travel Nursing Right For Me?
While there are many benefits to travel nursing, it remains a highly competitive field. Professionals who truly possess a passion for their jobs often find a way to reach their goals, but what really makes the top travel nurses successful? Though there are many perks, travel nursing requires a lot of flexibility and stamina. One of the most important questions you’ll have to ask yourself is, “Is travel nursing right for...
How To Be Successful at Pain Assessment Nursing
Pain assessment nursing is challenging, especially for travel nurses! You’re popping into different healthcare facilities who may treat pain differently, and you are caring for patients who you don’t necessarily know as well as you would if you were their nurse full time. However, it’s easier if you understand the background challenges of assessing pain, why it is so important, and what tools are available to you so that you can...
How Recognizing Biases in Nursing Can Make You a Better Nurse
Though many of us would not care to admit it, we all have implicit biases. These are unconscious feelings we have towards the people we interact with. And while nurses dedicate their lives to providing outstanding care and promoting health equity, they are still prone to having biases, just like everyone else. But, we do have some goods new. Learning how to recognize and handle these preconceived notions is an important step you can...