Did you know that the state of South Carolina has become the number one place in the nation for Americans to relocate to? There are plenty of good reasons, including the fact that South Carolina is a wonderful place to live and work. In addition to being family friendly and home to some of the […]
2024 State of US Nursing Report
The Best Nursing Resume Guide for 2025 With Templates
Reviewed by: Kiley Griffin, R.N. Imagine a registered nurse going into a patient’s room without a stethoscope or wearing sandals with their scrubs. The patient would feel confused and uneasy. This example is extreme, but it would relay to the patient their nurse isn’t prepared. The same holds true regarding your nursing resume. You don’t […]
Beyond Aesthetics: How Modern Medical Treatments Are Transforming Confidence and Well-Being
Medical advancements have long played a crucial role in improving lives, but today, their impact goes beyond merely treating diseases. The intersection of aesthetics and wellness is reshaping self-confidence, mental health, and overall well-being. From acne scar treatments to safe and effective vaginal tightening solutions, modern procedures now cater to physical and emotional transformation. This […]
10 health care industries with the largest share of retirement-age workers
Written by: Halle Young With each passing year, the United States is getting older—and not just on July 4. The U.S. is considered a rapidly aging nation, according to USAging, an organization that supports and advocates for older adults’ quality of life. By 2030, 1 in 5 Americans will be 65 or older. This demographic […]
How nurses’ pay changed over the past 20 years—and what it means for the health care worker shortage
Written by: Natalie P. McNeal Nurses might think they are experiencing healthy pay increases, but those new salaries are weaker than in the past due to record inflation. Courtesy of a consistent industry labor shortage and an unprecedented global pandemic, nursing wages jumped 7% from 2021 to 2022—the largest one-year jump in more than 20 […]
Hospital workers are working longer hours—here’s how their time compares to other health care workers
Written by: Ali Hickerson, Data Work By Paxtyn Merten 2023 was a year of historic labor action for U.S. health care workers. A three-day strike involving more than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente employees became the largest-ever documented health care strike in the U.S. The workers said their wages did not adjust for mounting rates of inflation […]
Medical care costs are up 30% in the past decade—here’s what it means for Americans
Written by: Jill Jaracz, Data Work By Paxtyn Merten, Data Work By Emma Rubin Inflation is cooling off, but prices are still high—especially for medical care. Medical inflation is far outpacing increased costs for other goods, and that’s having a direct effect on Americans’ health. According to Gallup, about 2 in 5 Americans (38%) delayed […]
How health care spending varies by occupation
Written by: Natalie P. McNeal, Data Work By Emma Rubin The American health care story is essentially a tale of the “haves” and “have-mores.” Managers and professionals, as well as all wage and salary workers, pay 6.8% of their income toward health expenses, including prescription drugs, health insurance, medical services, and medical supplies. Construction workers […]
Need Extra Cash? Consider These Side Hustles for Nurses.
Nursing positions often pay well, but there are times when unexpected expenses arise, and you might need quick access to extra cash. Solutions like receiving an early paycheck, tapping into savings, or using financial tools designed for short-term needs can help cover immediate costs, giving you peace of mind to focus on other goals. Once […]
Top Tips for Filing Taxes as a Nurse
Despite the joys that the arrival of spring heralds, it also evokes thoughts of tax season, with all of its negative associations. Adding tax filing to nurses’ already stressful schedules virtually guarantees stress and headaches. The good news is that we’re here to help! We’ve created a guide to help you navigate the tax filing […]
The Best Home Buying Programs for Nurses
Nursing is a highly respected profession, and the demand for qualified, experienced registered nurses is so high that they can get a good-paying job just about anywhere they want. Still, some banks view nurses as a credit risk when it comes to extending them loans. Though this may feel discriminatory or counter-intuitive when a nurse […]
The Education Requirements For The Fastest-Growing Health Care Jobs
Written by: Martha Sandoval, Data Work By Paxtyn Merten Health care professionals are already some of the most sought-after workers in the job market, and their prospects are only increasing. Bureau of Labor Statistics data indicates health care job opportunities will grow faster in the next decade than in other career fields. Every year, the […]
6 of the Hardest Nursing Jobs and What Makes Them So Stressful
Vocation is defined as “a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation”, and that’s certainly true of nursing. Still, it is possible to love your job and find it stressful at the same time. That’s particularly true for nurses who work in high-stress positions. Nurses who are under significant stress at work are at high risk […]
Can Nurse Practitioners Prescribe Medication?
Nurse practitioners (NPs) are Advanced Practice Registered Nurses. They have invested years into their education, and as a result, they have many privileges that registered nurses don’t, including being able to see and diagnose patients and create treatment plans. Though nurse practitioners often work in private practices alongside physicians, their ability to write prescriptions for […]
