Recorded November 17th, 2021 NewYork-Presbyterian’s Vice President of Talent Acquisition, David Crawford, sat down with Incredible Health Co-Founder and CEO Iman Abuzeid to share how he hires permanent nurses, including: The nurse hiring market today Building a compelling employer brand Creating a strong talent acquisition team NYP’s hiring process and tips to improve yours While […]
Archives for 2021
How to Become a Pain Management Nurse
A pain management nurse is part of a healthcare team tasked with providing care to patients who suffer from chronic or debilitating pain. Relieving pain has become a public health challenge in the United States. More than 50 million people currently live with chronic pain that affects their daily living, according to the U.S. Centers […]
How to Care for LGBTQIA+ Patients
How to deliver culturally competent healthcare to LGBTQIA+ patients continues to evolve within the healthcare industry. Disparities that minorities and the LGBTQIA+ community experience in healthcare have a direct correlation to health risks and higher rates of psychiatric disorders, substance abuse, and suicide. It is crucial that nurses treat all patients with dignity and respect. […]
“Well, that’s different”: ChristianaCare CEO Dr. Janice Nevin on the role of love in healthcare
Iman Abuzeid, MD, CEO of Incredible Health, interviewed Janice Nevin, MD, MPH, the President and Chief Executive Officer of ChristianaCare, to discuss Dr. Nevin’s journey to becoming CEO, the role of love in healthcare, and her commitment to anti-racism. ChristianaCare is the largest health system in Delaware and is a U.S. News & World Report […]
Watch: How Baylor Scott & White Health Hires Permanent Nurses
Employment in healthcare is down by 524,000 since February 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with hospitals and nurses reporting significant losses. Despite the macro-environment, with the right strategy and tools, health systems can still effectively hire nurses. In this webinar, recorded November 3rd, 2021, Lisa Kraska, Vice President of Talent at Baylor […]
Joining a Nursing Union: Pros and Cons
Joining a nursing union can be challenging because no single union represents the nationwide healthcare industry. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 20.4 percent of RNs and 10 percent of LPNs/LVNs currently identify as union members. Like anything else in life, there are both advantages and disadvantages to joining a nursing union. […]
Best Nursing Careers for Introverts
Introverts can make excellent nurse leaders because they excel at mentoring and empowering others. There are other reasons why introverts can be amazing nurses. They have strong listening and observation skills which often translates into rewarding relationships with others. In this article, we will cover: Nurse educator It may seem odd to suggest a nurse […]
A Brief Overview of Nurse Advocacy
People trust nurses. And research backs this up. According to a 2020 Gallup poll of adults in the United States, nursing was rated as the most honest and ethical field overall. Nurses are in charge of taking care of individuals in their most vulnerable circumstances. They have a broad scope of responsibilities and must often […]
Apple Watches for Nurses: Is Getting One Worth It?
It’s not too uncommon to see your fellow nurse colleagues equipped with an Apple Watch. Having a watch that can work as a timer, alarm, and allows you to check any new notifications at just a glance is a game changer for any busy person. And as a nurse, chances are you’re one of the […]
The Best Remote Nursing Jobs
So, you have decided to become a nurse. Good for you! If you have just begun to explore your options in the nursing field, you probably wonder if all of them require you to leave the comfort of your home. The answer is a resounding no. As the healthcare industry continues to adapt to new […]
How to Become a Triage Nurse
Patients require different levels of medical care depending on their circumstances. Someone who suffered trauma in an automobile accident would need immediate medical intervention, whereas a person who cut their finger and needed stitches could be stabilized while waiting for treatment. Triage nurses must quickly assess patient needs, determining the level of emergency care to […]
Incredible Health Recognized by Forbes as a “Next Billion-Dollar Startup”
In 2021, Incredible Health’s career marketplace for healthcare workers continued to grow rapidly, as we expanded to over 20 states and 500+ top hospitals nationwide in pursuit of helping address the nursing shortage crisis. Our mission – helping healthcare professionals live better lives and find and do their best work – remains our core focus. […]
Workplace Violence in Healthcare
Workplace violence should never have to characterize anyone’s job experience. Sadly, nurses experience workplace violence to a greater degree than in other fields. According to a 2018 Bureau of Labor Statistics fact sheet on healthcare workplace violence, healthcare workers and social service industries are five times as likely to experience workplace violence than other workers. […]
Incredible Health’s New Retention Suite Helps Hospitals Attract Nurses And Reduce Turnover
By: Iman Abuzeid, MD Over the past year and a half, the nursing shortage crisis has escalated dramatically. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated nurse turnover and burnout rates, compounded by deadlier variants and the Great Resignation. Understaffing means more patients per nurse and more shifts per week, leading to lower quality of patient care. At […]
What is a Chief Nursing Officer?
Every career field has its ladder rungs. At the top of the nursing hierarchy is a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). When you want to become a CNO, you give up working bedside with patients to pursue a non-clinical, administrative position within a healthcare system. Nurses who want to make a difference in healthcare but no […]
