The Truth About The Magnet Program
Some see it as a guide to creating the optimal nursing staff and hospitals, while others see it as simply a marketing ploy to enforce more and more regulations to simplify hospital management. Either way, the program created by the American Nurses Credentialing Center has stirred up a debate between nurses and doctors alike. Although initially created to recognize excellent nurses and measure the strength and quality of their nursing,...
Get to Know ANF’s Nurse of the Year Jackie Collavo
This past weekend we highlighted the presentation of the American Nurses Foundation, which honored the work of Jacqueline Collavo, MA, BSN, RN, NE-BC, of Allegheny Health Network’s West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa., as the Honor A Nurse 2015 Nurse of the Year. Collavo took the time to chat with us about receiving the honor, and what it’s like working in her profession. TravelNurseSource: What’s it like to receive an...
ANF Announces 2015 Nurse of the Year
This past weekend the American Nurses Foundation honored the work of Jacqueline Collavo, MA, BSN, RN, NE-BC, of Allegheny Health Network’s West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa., as the Honor A Nurse 2015 Nurse of the Year. Whether it be traveling abroad or maintaining a practice at home, Collavo represents one of the millions of nurses that impact our lives for the better everyday. ANF honors nurses throughout the country that...
5 Patients You Can Expect This Summer
You’re probably saying to yourself, “finally, some warm weather and sunshine.” Sadly, an increase in temperature will also mean an increase in injuries this summer. Suddenly, summer, the sunshine and swimming will be replaced with stings, scrapes, and, of course, sunburn. These cast of characters below will surely make an appearance at some point this summer, so we’ve chosen a few as a forewarning of some unique visitors. The Lobster...
The American Nurses Association Honored 11 Nurses
Each year, the American Nurses Association (ANA) honors nurses that are making an impact and providing great contributions to the nursing field. This year, nine nurses’ accomplishments were recognized and they will be receiving honorary awards, while two others will be inducted into the Nursing Hall of Fame. “It is important to honor the unwavering commitment of nurses who are transforming healthcare,” said Dr....
Language Barriers: Travel Nurse Edition
Language barriers are a problem in any industry because they prevent effective communication. With nursing, and travel nursing more specifically, language barriers, and the methods to overcome them, can substantially impact the quality of care you can provide. A Barrier to More than Just Language When you think about a language barrier, you usually think about a spoken communication block, but it is more than that. It also includes...