Starting a new job is standard for any profession, and the same holds for nursing. Nurses who stay with one company for the entirety of their tenure are rare. In changing specialties, nurses must understand the various red flags to be aware of. Now, some things that appear to be red flags are not. They […]
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Watch: How HCA Healthcare Built a Nurse Hiring Engine
Steven MacDonell’s team hires a lot of nurses. This year, they’re on pace to fill over 40,000 RN positions, a feat he credits to his team’s resilience and hard work. Steven is HCA Healthcare’s AVP of Talent Acquisition. HCA Healthcare has 185 facilities and over 275,000 employees. Steven shares that one of HCA’s strengths has […]
Watch: How Design Thinking Revolutionized Nurse Retention at Vidant Health
Vidant Health’s Chief Experience Officer, Julie Kennedy Oehlert, D.N.P., R.N., shared her team’s process for creating effective nurse retention strategies with design thinking. Julie holds a Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Health Innovation and Leadership, and leads Patient Experience, Team Member Experience, and Workplace Wellbeing at Vidant Health. Vidant Health is an eight hospital system […]
What Is A Magnet Hospital?
A Magnet hospital is recognized as the benchmark for nursing innovation, practice and excellence. It’s a coveted designation a hospital receives from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) if it reaches certain criteria. Just under 1 in 10 (9.4%) healthcare systems in the U.S. received this designation. As of June 2022, there were 591 Magnet […]
What is a PRN nurse?
Nursing is an in-demand profession, with plenty of opportunities for healthcare-minded individuals to make their mark in the industry. Nurses who want to work in a hospital setting or with a specific healthcare provider can find competition for open positions fierce. Becoming a PRN nurse is one of the quickest ways to get a foot […]
Best Hospitals to Work at in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is a state home to a lot of history with a ton of stuff to do. As a result, plenty of people flock to the state to enjoy the lifestyle of living in robust cities, yet affordable living prices. So, of course Pennsylvania sounds like the perfect places for nurses and so many others. […]
Top Nurses in the Nation Turn to Incredible Health to Plan and Manage Their Careers
By: Iman Abuzeid, MD Despite the nation’s demand for qualified, permanent nurses among one of the worst labor shortages in history, nurses consistently report long timelines in their job search and difficulty finding the right role. Even worse, they often never hear back from health systems they have applied to, despite the urgent need for […]
Vaccine Mandates for Nurses: Where Major U.S. Healthcare Systems Stand
As COVID-19 continues to devastate the lives of millions of people around the world, many healthcare systems in the United States have chosen to mandate vaccines for their nurses and other staff. Hospitals opting for mandates argue that the vaccines provide the best path to keeping their employees and patients safe amid new spikes in […]
What is a BSN-to-MSN Program?
Nursing continues to grow and expand, offering more specialties to nursing professionals than ever before. There are so many paths to pursue in the field that getting bored doesn’t have to happen. From bedside care to research of groundbreaking healthcare treatments, completing a BSN-to-MSN program opens many doors for nurses. Earning a graduate degree in […]
Best Colleges for Nursing Students in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is home to a lot of historical sites and was one of the first colonies. Given that, there are many historical and prestigious schools in the state for nurses to attend. Many nurses have a hard time determining what school to choose when searching. In this post we will provide information to help a […]
Best Hospitals to Work at in Florida
Florida is a large state with a population growing at a rapid rate. As a result, a lot of top talent is also moving to Florida. These results for the best hospitals to work at in Florida are based on several factors. All hospitals listed have been recognized for excellency across multiple platforms (including Glassdoor, […]
What is a Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP)?
A Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice, or DNAP, is the highest practice degree in nurse anesthesia. It is one of two types of degrees available for nurses pursuing careers as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). The other is a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). In this article, we will explore: DNAP vs. DNP: What’s the […]
It started with a fire sale – How former CEO Barry Freedman rebuilt Einstein
In his first month as CEO of Albert Einstein, now Einstein Healthcare Network, Barry Freedman awoke to a fire alarm at 2:30 in the morning. On the way down 14 flights of stairs, Freedman bumped into a colleague who had just started with another healthcare system, who mentioned he needed to sell a few hospitals. […]
Best Hospitals to Work for in California
California is a large state with so many hospitals to consider as your employer. These results for the best hospitals to work at in California are based on several factors. All hospitals listed have been recognized for excellency across multiple platforms (including Glassdoor, Indeed, U.S News etc). These hospitals prioritize these following traits that great […]
What is an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing?
An Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) helps individuals who already possess a bachelor’s degree in another field become Registered Nurses (RNs). Deciding it is time for a career change can be scary for some professionals. But, if someone already holds a baccalaureate in another discipline, they can easily convert that knowledge into a […]
