What Do Nurses Want for Nurses Week? 6 Gift Ideas for Nurses Week
The past year has been… well, to say the least, difficult, for travel nurses and staff nurses. And while Nurses Week should always be celebrated to honor, thank, and appreciate all that travel nurses and staff nurses do for us, this year nurses deserve a little more…no, correction… A LOT more appreciation for taking care of us and keeping us safe in 2020 and 2021. But what can you do to thank travel nurses and staff nurses this year?...
The Future of the Compact License and COVID-19
Right now, there is a huge demand for nurses in certain parts of the country due to the onset of COVID-19 Travel nurses and even nurses who have never traveled before are flocking to the frontlines, braving this pandemic, to help sick patients in what are designated as “crisis areas.” As many travel nurses know, a tricky part in getting to assignments quickly is getting the state licensing required. Because this red tape often slows...
Infatuation & the ICU: 7 Benefits of Dating a Nurse
Dating or marrying a nurse has its ups and downs. On one hand, you’ve got yourself a partner with a great career and natural caregiving abilities that your friends are totally jealous of. But, sometimes you might realize that being with a nurse means you’re going to have to get accustomed to their hectic schedule, too. But generally speaking, when you’re lucky enough to be able to “play doctor” with your...
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...
Nursing Handoff: Ensuring Easy Transitions for Patients
In the healthcare industry, it is not uncommon for different healthcare professionals to treat a patient. This can happen because of shift changes or other circumstances. This switch is known as a “handoff” and it is actually very common. During this transition, it is important that not only the patients but also the staff feel at ease. So, in this blog, we will go into more detail about what a nursing handoff is...
Holiday Shifts for Nurses
Nursing during the holidays can be pretty tough, even for experienced nurses. Not only do nurses see a surge of patients during this time of year, but it can also be hard to stay at work instead of spending time with your family. This being said, dedicating your time and care to your patients is one of the greatest gifts you can give during the holiday season. So, we’ve put together a list of strategies of how to handle holiday shifts...