Hiring challenges the organization faced A four-hospital health system, part of a large national organization, located in San Jose, California needed a better solution for recruiting and onboarding registered nurses and nurse practitioners. Like many other hospitals, they were exceeding 70 days to fill open positions. The situation was especially difficult in Northern California where […]
Nurse Salaries in 2021: Everything You Need to Know
The average registered nurse salary in the United States is $75,330, according to the latest survey from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, there is a very wide range of salaries. In fact, the wage differential between the highest paid nurses and the lowest paid nurses in the United states is quite large. The 90th […]
Our Favorite Nurse Coronavirus Memes
Registered nurses are on the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak. In response, we’ve seen friends and families of nurses sew masks for nurses, companies provide freebies for nurses, and people from all around the world come together to thank and support their healthcare providers. It’s no secret that registered nurses love memes. Even in […]
How Nurses Are Using Social Media in the Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Social media has been key in keeping people connected in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. To stay in touch while practicing social distancing, people are putting social media to use in many creative ways. Nurses have taken advantage of this communication tool in an especially essential way. From advocating for the needs of healthcare […]
5 Creative Ways People Have Connected in Light of COVID-19
With COVID-19 confining many to their homes, people have had to get creative with their celebrations, announcements, and expressions of love. As elderly populations are especially vulnerable to the virus, nursing homes have been hit hardest with orders to quarantine. Many have made the decision to ban visits as they work to protect their residents. […]
