5 Best Nursing Associations to Join Right Now!
Picture it. You just spent the last couple of years spending countless hours fueled by coffee and studying to pass your classes. After all that stressful time you waltzed into your classroom and absolutely crushed your NCLEX. After that, you put those scrubs on and officially became a licensed nurse. The only thing left to do (besides celebrating of course) is to consider joining some of the amazing nursing organizations out there....
Healthcare Industry Magazines: Your Industry Insiders
There are plenty of resources for travel nurses to peruse in their free time to stay up-to-date on topics within their industry. From online blogs to forums to digital magazines and finally physical magazines. With the internet, the possibilities are endless! But sometimes, nurses may not want to go searching for this information with their busy schedules and hectic lives. This is where subscribing to a few healthcare industry...
Nursing Conferences to Attend in 2019
We may be halfway through 2019, but there are still a lot of great nursing conferences to go to this year! As a nurse, you never stop learning. This is especially true for travel nurses. Each travel assignment will show you how to handle new patients, practices, and facilities. Moreover, travel nursing can teach you a lot about yourself and how you handle change. Attending some of these nursing conferences and seminars can help you...
Nursing Technology: How Technology Has Changed Healthcare
Could you imagine what nursing was like before the invention of the computer? What about pagers? The implementation of nursing technology has changed the way nurses perform their duties and will continue to alter how they work in the future. The use of efficient electronics in healthcare has reduced errors, cut down on paperwork, and significantly improved patient satisfaction. Nursing Technology Advancements Here are four examples of...
Nursing Trends For 2019
With 2018 receding into the rearview mirror, it’s time to take a look towards 2019. While you might wish that you could take a moment to relax and kick your shoes off, unfortunately, the nursing industry has no time to wait. It’s no secret that the nursing industry is constantly changing and that it’s a dynamic career that forces nurses to adapt constantly. As the healthcare landscape shifts, it’s important to take a look at the...
Celebrate Patient Experience Week 2018
When I first saw that Patient Experience Week 2018 is April 23-27, I was a bit confused. I wasn’t really sure what “patient experience” meant. To me, it didn’t really sound like the most interesting thing in the world, so I decided to do a bit of digging. Turns out, it’s a pretty awesome celebration! Below, I’ll outline what I learned about Patient Experience Week, and provide a few...