A float pool nurse serves as a flexible resource of nurses who are ready to adapt to versatile roles in a healthcare system. This resourceful pool is often created to fill in short-staffed units and relieve other nurses during their meals and other mandatory breaks. A float pool is always filled with RNs and temporary […]
10 Non-Salary Benefits for Nurses
A competitive salary can attract qualified registered nurses (RNs) to healthcare providers, but money isn’t the only thing. Some of the best hospitals in the U.S. offer nurses top-notch employee benefits like paid volunteer days, childcare services, and free access to wellness and mental health programs. While it’s only natural for RNs to seek out […]
STUDY: 34% of Nurses Plan to Leave their Current Role by the End of 2022
Nurses and the challenges they face continue to be at the forefront of the national conversation. And for good reason: they are the backbone of our health system and critical in fighting COVID-19. We asked our population of nurses about the state of nursing to better understand and serve them. We analyzed our own proprietary […]
Should You Leave Your Healthcare Job? Signs it’s Time
You might have chosen a nursing career because of your desire to help others. Despite wanting to serve, sometimes your job may no longer be a good fit. Burnout might be a motivator in wanting to change fields. Data indicates that roughly 1 in 5 healthcare employees have quit their jobs since 2020. Yikes! Burnout, […]
How to Get Out of Debt Fast for Nurses
Did you know 70% of nurses graduate with debt? It’s very common, so if you’re struggling with debt, know that you’re not alone. Debt can be helpful in allowing us to do things that have a big upfront cost, like buying a car or home. For nurses, debt can make it possible to pay for […]
What is a Local Travel Nurse?
Local travel nursing is becoming a hot trend in the nursing profession as experienced registered nurses (RNs) look for more lucrative career options. While opportunities are plenty for nurses willing to travel longer distances, staying close to home doesn’t put you out of the travel nursing game. Choosing to work as a local travel nurse […]
Top 10 Nursing Supplies
Becoming a nurse is your dream career. You studied relentlessly, passed the NCLEX (whew, that was hard!), and landed your first nursing position. Before you rush out the door for your first day, you’re going to want to make sure you have the tools you need to get the job done right. Every nursing tool […]
Nurse’s Resource Guide To Coping with Burnout, Stress, and Mental Health Challenges
Nursing can be one of the most stressful jobs in the medical field. Nurses are responsible for looking after the physical, and sometimes even emotional, well-being of patients. Additionally, nurses often have the most facetime with patients, which intrinsically increases patient bonds. This is why it’s so important for nurses to not only have strong […]
A Comprehensive Guide of State-by-State Nursing Unions
Nursing unions represent more than 230,000 nurses across the United States. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), those figures represent 20.4% of RNs and 10% of LPNs/LVNs. Joining a nursing union is a big decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Some states have mandatory union participation requirements, while others are right-to-work states. […]
Today’s Influential Black Nurses
In celebration of Black History Month, it’s important to recognize current Black nursing leaders. The nurses we’ve highlighted stand on the shoulders of giants who overcame many obstacles. Several of these obstacles still exist today. Many African American nurses helped pave the way for these nurses to reach the heights they have. Some of the […]
Nursing Degree Levels: Career Pathways
Nursing degrees come in all sorts of flavors and sizes. And nursing schools offer many paths toward that degree, whether it be an associate’s or master’s diploma. Read on to learn about the path you can take in your nursing career: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Master of Science […]
Professional Nursing Organizations
Continuing education and professional development are crucial for nurses. Though graduating with a degree puts you in a great position to succeed, joining professional organizations helps nurses continue developing after college. There are many different types of professional nursing organizations to choose from. The best strategy for picking a nursing organization depends on your specific […]
The Nurses’ Guide to Personal Loans
Nurses, like other working professionals, sometimes find themselves needing a personal loan. Nursing can be a rewarding career, but it also can be expensive. Maybe they plan to use it to cover the cost of tuition to advance their nursing education. Maybe they have just graduated and are starting their first job and need cash […]
A Brief History of Nursing
Studying the history of nursing in the United States provides a fresh perspective on the importance of these healthcare professionals. Nursing is a fascinating field that has rapidly evolved since its formal inception in the late 1800s. Before nurses were properly trained in the administration of healthcare, they were volunteers who learned while “on the […]
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 […]
