Recorded April, 2021 Dr. David Lubarsky is the Chief Executive Officer for UC Davis Health and Vice Chancellor of Human Health Sciences. UC Davis Health employs over 16,000 people, has an operating budget of $3 billion, approximately 1 million outpatient visits each year, and the UC Davis Medical Center is consistently ranked among the nation’s […]
Archives for 2021
5 Ways to Reverse the Nursing Shortage
Critical is a term often used in healthcare settings. Unfortunately, it is an adjective used to describe the nursing shortage in the U.S. and raises an alarm in the healthcare system. It is paramount that healthcare employers find ways to reverse the nursing shortage. Since the mid-1930s, the U.S. has faced a shortage of qualified […]
Benefits of Cross-Training Nurses
Many hospitals and facilities choose to cross-train nurses to increase flexibility and durability for the staff, among other things. This article will explore the various ways that cross-training nurses benefit both the individual nurses and the hospital or facility to which they belong: Increase marketability As a nurse, it’s crucial to have a wide variety […]
Hiring Bonuses on the Rise for Nurses
Nursing shortages have persisted since the 1990s. Every year, the call to urgency in inspiring enough new nurses to replace those who are aging out of the profession grows louder. Nearly two years into a global pandemic, the nursing profession continues to suffer under the strain of low staffing to meet demand. One of the […]
A Guide to Nursing in Alabama
Welcome to Alabama, the “Peanut Capital of the World.” Yes, it gets hot and muggy in the summer, but there are so many things to do in Alabama you’ll hardly notice. There is the Unclaimed Baggage Center where you can buy unclaimed luggage or the Spectre Set Ruins which is an abandoned town that was […]
How to Become an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Many nurses begin their careers with a future goal of becoming a nurse practitioner (NP). An Acute Care Nurse Practitioner is among one of the 13 types of nurse practitioner specialties. Acute care nurse practitioners (ACNP) provide care to patients in the short-term treatment of serious injuries or illnesses. They can work in hospitals, surgical […]
How to Become a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
High-risk infants are among the most vulnerable patients that nurses assist. In the United States alone, 3.7 million babies are born each year. Of those births, about 10% are preterm, which means they need specialized care by doctors and nurses to survive. Even when babies are not preterm, they may be born with conditions requiring […]
Why Houston Methodist CEO Marc Boom mandated COVID-19 vaccines for all staff
Recorded April 2021 Marc Boom, MD is CEO of Houston Methodist, a 2,300+ bed hospital network consistently ranked among the country’s best by U.S. News & World Report, and named by Fortune as one of America’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.” Houston Methodist is also the first hospital system in the country to mandate […]
Watch: How Yale and Stanford hire and retain nurses — without losing them to travel agencies
Healthcare providers struggle to hire and retain permanent nurses, especially when competing with travel agencies. However, health systems and hospitals can effectively compete with travel nurse agencies when they create financial incentives to join float pools, support nurses’ career goals, and leverage data and automation to hire the permanent nurses they need. During this discussion, […]
Watch: How Emory CNE Improves Nurse Retention and Resilience
During the pandemic, nurse burnout escalated and turnover increased to a national average of 20%. As the pandemic fades, leaders can address nurse burnout by helping nurses become more resilient, retaining more nurses, and hiring enough permanent nurses. During this discussion recorded on June 17th, 2021, Sharon Pappas, PhD RN FAAN, Chief Nurse Executive at […]
How to Become A Research Nurse
Are you organized, detailed-oriented, and a critical thinker? You might make a good research nurse. Research nurses study hard to help the medical community discover new medical treatments; medications; and vaccinations. This knowledge builds a foundation for clinical practice. If you’re wondering how to become a research nurse, you can become a research nurse by […]
Incredible Health Now Used by 60% of US News & World Report’s Best Hospitals
Since Incredible Health launched in 2018, it has been our mission to radically transform how nurses are hired. Driven by our vision of helping healthcare professionals live better lives, we constantly innovate to ensure nurses find better, more fulfilling roles, while we support healthcare employers to quickly hire the permanent talent they desperately need. We’re […]
An Overview of the Dialysis Nurse
Over 10% of the United States population has diabetes. It is a number that continues to increase over the years as a result of many factors. Accordingly, there is a growing need for dialysis nurses to help people who have kidney failure from diabetes and other health care issues. In this article, we will explore […]
The Essential Guide to Wound Care Nursing
Caring for wounds is tough work. It takes a certain kind of nurse to work in this field. You have to care about doing what it takes to help patients heal. The payoff is that there’s a potential for connection with long-term patients, and you get to play a vital role in the healing and […]
An Extensive Guide to FNP vs. DNP
There’s an ever-increasing demand for advanced practice registered nurses (APRN). The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the profession will grow by 45% between 2019 and 2029. As a result, more nurses are seeking to expand their roles. Two APRN roles that have gained popularity are the Doctor of Nursing Practice and Family Nurse Practitioner. […]
