What do Radiology Nurses Do? Nurses Week Tribute to Radiology
Technology. Detailed imagery. Patient interaction. Radiology is a healthcare field that gives nurses the opportunity to test, treat and build personal relationships with their patients while not doing too much dirty work – like dealing with blood. What do radiology nurses do? They provide support for the scared woman who they’re scanning for breast cancer. And they’re also with her after her diagnosis when she’s treated with...
FAQs: The History of Nurses Week
Some national holidays are widely popular. No matter who you are or what profession you work in, you’re aware of them. For example, Earth Day or World Chocolate Day are popular amongst many different groups of people. I mean, who can’t get behind saving the earth or eating a mouthwatering candy bar? Other holidays are more industry-specific and rarely get the widespread attention they deserve. National Nurses Week, for example, is...
2018 Nurses Week Inspire, Innovate, Influence Campaign | Official Rules
To celebrate National Nurses Week 2018, TravelNurseSource is happy to announce our 2018 Nurses Week Inspire, Innovate, Influence Campaign! Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of helping nursing professionals connect with our awesome clients to fill positions with the best candidates in the industry. Now it’s time for us to give back! The ANA’s theme for this year’s Nurses Week is “Nurses: Inspire, Innovate, and Influence.” For...
Nurses Week Sweepstakes: Meet the Winner
Who is the Nurses Week winner? Tayler Y. Where does she work? Night shift RN on the medical/surgical floor at Miami County Medical Center in Kansas What does she like to do for fun when she’s not working? Sleep (haha). She also likes to garden, go to the movies and take long road trips with her husband Chris. They also have chickens “that are like pets.” After chatting with the Nurses Week winner, we learned a few things about...
3 Common Workplace Hazards for Nurses
To many patients, nurses appear like superheroes — swooping down from the sky to save the day with unparalleled skill and style! And while they pull us back from the clutches of danger many times, workplace hazards for nurses are someting they face on a daily basis. Our celebration of National Nurses Week would be remiss without acknowledging just how difficult the job can be at times. As a whole, nurses face a unique set of workplace...
6 Tips for Nurses to Balance the Mind, Body, and Spirit
If you haven’t noticed yet, it’s National Nurses Week! This year, the theme is “Nursing: The Balance of Mind, Body, and Spirit.” Sure, there’s only one week that’s officially dedicated to nurses, but working to balance the mind, body, and spirit shouldn’t end here. The ANA also declared 2017 to be the Year of the Healthy Nurse. Many different companies and agencies offer some great discounts to thank nurses, in addition to some...