The demand for nurses is at an all-time high, and there is a need for more qualified professionals in this field. In 2024, expect this demand and other trends to continue. Here are some nursing trends to watch in 2024. The Nursing Shortage Is the Top Priority We are experiencing the most significant nursing shortage…
Navigating new healthcare environments is expected when you are a travel nurse and success in travel nursing depends on your ability to adapt quickly. Success encompasses a growth mindset, interpersonal skills, flexibility and adaptability, continuous learning, self-care, and proper support. These tools can help you adapt to new and exciting healthcare environments. Establish a Growth…
Emergency Nurses Day is the second Wednesday in Oct. It is a day to honor these nurses’ dedication to patient care. This year, Oct. 11 is the day, and it is about recognizing the emergency nurse community’s strength, resilience, intelligence and compassion. ER nurses often see people at the worst time of their lives and…
As a nurse, you should make your uniform a priority. Your uniform is more than a colorful, comfortable garment. It directly affects your professional image and patient comfort. It keeps you safe and has a design with you, the health care professional, in mind. Ultimately, it enhances the overall quality of care you provide. Nursing…
What makes travel nursing unique? Undoubtedly the first thing you probably think about and the main draw of travel nursing is the chance to travel! And this does differentiate travel nursing from other nursing. The option to travel and experience different locations and adventures is undoubtedly a unique opportunity. But travel nursing can change your…
Transitioning from nursing school to nursing practice can be an overwhelming experience. The transition is so challenging that many new nurses leave a position within their first year of practice. New nurses often need help developing their skills to improve patient safety and efficiency, and they need to take care of themselves in the process….
Travel nursing is a demanding profession that leaves you little time to manage personal finances and long-term financial goals. However, managing your money is crucial. Travel nurses must take time to focus on financial concerns or suffer the consequences. There are budgeting and financial considerations for travel nurses. Here are a few of them. Establish…
All new nurses must pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to obtain a state nursing license. This test determines if a nursing graduate has the skills and knowledge to practice nursing. Ongoing assessments of the test keep pace with rapidly changing health care. These assessments have led to the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN), effective…
Servant leadership is the idea that authority is more important than power. Empowering and uplifting others instead of personal gain is crucial to everyone’s success. Servant leadership is leadership that seeks the well-being of others. This leadership style embodies the core values targeted by healthcare, and it is the perfect industry for servant leadership. Caring…
As a front-line clinician, your shifts as a nurse certainly include interaction with patients’ families. Visits from family and friends are beneficial for the patient and welcomed in health care facilities most of the time. However, a hospital can be a highly emotional environment, and it can make handling some of the visitors a challenge….