Nursing Shortage Issues Hurt Everyone… but you can help
We hear over and over again that there is a shortage of healthcare workers across the country, and the problem is going to get worse. It’s the same story – there are more people than ever before with access to healthcare, the number of senior citizens is growing, and students aren’t graduating from nursing school fast enough to meet this demand of patients. Yet, the untold story is the way in which these nursing shortage issues...
What are “Strike Nursing Jobs?”
There’s been a whole lot of nurses going on strike lately in the news. California Kaiser’s nurses announcing their strike last month sparked the movement. Then, nurses from the University of Chicago announcing theirs just a couple days ago. It all basically comes down to nurses banding together sick and tired of certain problems. These problems include sick leave, benefits, and other labor disputes. This puts everyone in a...
Traveling to Timbuktu | Benefits of Rural Nursing
Let me guess – when you first considered becoming a travel nurse you imagined yourself in a big, fancy, city hospital in New York. Or maybe you pictured beach time in between shifts, say… somewhere along the California coast or in Florida. Travel nursing is an adventure, and there are many exotic places to practice from Hawaii to Alaska. However, this doesn’t always mean you’re going to be in the most populated area. It’s important to...
Nursing Benefits to Ask For
Unless you’ve been hibernating during the winter, you’re probably aware that there’s a nursing shortage going on. With the populating continue the grow, and get older, healthcare facilities are desperate to fill their staffs with adequate nurses. While this certainly hurts some healthcare communities, it should be great for those in the industry, right? A shortage of jobs equals a bigger demand, which in turn equals a bigger salary to...
Healthcare Jobs Without Blood
I’m sure there are many nurses that have faced this dilemma. You have a passion for helping people. You probably see healthcare professionals as the true superheroes and hope to join the ranks. Heck, maybe you’ve even conquered the NCLEX and are currently looking for a job. The only catch? The thought or sight of blood sends you reeling. While the movies might portray nurses as the people who apply pressure to the gaping wounds, this...
Nursing Trends For 2018
It’s time to look forward to the New Year. Whether you’re looking to start fresh or keep your momentum rolling into 2018, we want you to have the best year possible as a nurse. As the landscape continues to change, it’s important to keep an eye on the future. Below we’ve taken a look at some of the nursing trends for 2018 and how the healthcare landscape could change. Let’s make this year a great one! Nursing Trends For 2018 The...