Wearables in Healthcare Worth Checking Out
When we think of wearables, we usually think of fancy Apple watches, or Reebok wristbands designed to track movement, heart rate, and other health-related statistics. While many assume that wearables are only dedicated to fitness, a new market for the devices is quickly emerging – the health care field. In a recent study, employees at 14 large employers indicated they are ready for wearables at work, according to data from...
11 Thoughtful and Useful Gifts for Travel Nurses
The winter weather and impending holiday season don’t exactly bring out the most cheerful spirit in all of us, especially travel nurses. Working hours during the holidays can cut into precious family time and many travel nurses often feel underappreciated. While others are spending time by the fireplace with a mug full of hot cocoa, some nurses are, instead, sharing the holiday spirit with an ornery patient. It’s important to...
Travel Nursing Agency: 10 Aspects to Consider When Choosing an Agency
As a travel nurse, one of the most difficult and time-consuming aspects is finding the best travel nursing agency to work with. There are literally hundreds to choose from, so how do you know which travel nursing agency will provide you with the best travel nursing jobs and meet all of your needs? To help, we’ve created a checklist of some of the most important topics that travel nurses should consider when choosing an agency. 10...
Autonomy Granted for Nurse-Run Clinics
Nursing Legislation In 2015, nurse practice laws in the state of Minnesota were changed to give advance practice nurses the autonomy to see patients without a physician oversight. The amendment to nursing regulation is being picked up by more and more states in an effort to fill the need for primary and specialized care. Thus far, 21 states and the District of Columbia have taken on this legislation, allowing nurse practitioners more...
The Discharge Issue: When a Patient is Truly Ready
The transition from a hospital stay, to at-home care can be a tricky one. Deciding the proper time to discharge the patient is crucial, so it’s important to be able to make the right call when it’s time for your patient to come home. A few recent studies have shown that patients who are discharged too early can be at risk for a variety of health complications. Discharges are so difficult simply because the patient plays a major role...
When Sunburn Goes Too Far: The Nursing Edition
Many of us strive for that perfect tan. The kind that lasts well into the winter and makes your peers jealous. Unfortunately, while some do actually achieve that perfect shade of brown, others will end up a shade between The Pink Panther and Mr. Krabs. However, Sunburn is no joke, with over 5.4 million cases of nonmelanoma skin cancer treated each year, it’s important to know when, and how to handle sunburn when it goes too far. When...