If you’ve thought about a career in nursing, you’ve probably considered a number of options. There are many types of nurses, including a registered nurse. So why should you choose to be an RN over any other type of nurse? Here are just 5 reasons why you should train to become an RN to advance… Read more »
Improving skills is always a lifelong pursuit. If you want to become a better nurse manager, some tips can help you be more effective. These are things you can put into practice immediately before your next shift. Here are some of the ways you can become a better nurse manager for your staff tomotivate them,… Read more »
No one wants to think about it, but when you work in the healthcare industry, especially as a nurse, you will come face to face with the specter of death more times than you’d want. Some nurses work specifically in hospice to help make the transition easier for those facing the end of life. But… Read more »
There’s a big problem in today’s working culture, especially in healthcare environments. No employees feel like they can take days off. They are either worried they’ll be viewed as replaceable and let go by their employers or they have concerns about leaving the control of their work in someone else’s hands. But neither of these… Read more »
Nurses have a really hard job. They’re exposed to a lot of things, experience a lot of stress, and are expected to remain professional at all times. While it’s completely okay to have feelings about what you do day-to-day, there may be occasions where developing a thick skin is essential to maintaining your sanity. Here… Read more »
Interviewing is a complex process, and as a manager, you need to be sure that you’re properly vetting and hiring the best candidates every time. Management does have some responsibilities when meeting new candidates, and one of those is clear and effective communication. To hire top healthcare talent, you should consider how transparency during the… Read more »
The job market can shift dramatically in just a few years. During the recovery from the recession, people felt lucky to find a new job, but that’s no longer the case. Now the tables have turned and it’s a candidate market again, especially for nurses. So, how do employers find and hire top candidates? Here… Read more »
The medical profession is a high-stress job, so it’s no wonder that burnout can be a factor for nurses and other medical staff. Demands on time, including long hours, and challenges with work/life balance can easily produce feelings of stress and frustration. Battling burnout in medical professionals is the job of both the employee and… Read more »
If you’re a trained nurse, you’ve probably considered all the possibilities for your career. Has travel nursing been on your radar? There are all kinds of opportunities for nurses to travel all around the county, and even the world, to provide medical care on a short-term basis. These roles can be general or specialized and… Read more »
Do you know the difference between an emergency medical technician and a paramedic? If you’re thinking about becoming one of these kinds of first responders, it’s important to know the difference and what it takes. While both EMTs and paramedics are dispatched to an emergency situation, such as a 911 call, there are a few… Read more »
