There are more than a few ways to become famous. For nurses, getting famous for professional reasons can sometimes be quite a challenge, especially since nursing is the nation’s largest healthcare profession. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), there are nearly 4 million nurses in the United States, and 84% of […]
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How To Negotiate a Nursing Salary For the Best Possible Offer
You’ve crafted a beautiful resume, written a compelling cover letter, nailed the interview, and hopefully received an offer for your dream nursing job! But before you sign on the dotted line, you’ll want to consider it carefully. Negotiating a nursing salary will ensure you’re getting paid what you’re worth as a highly-skilled healthcare professional. Why? […]
The Ongoing Nursing Shortage and Nurses’ Mental Health (Interview)
On Friday December 11, 2020, Incredible Health CEO, Iman Abuzeid, spoke with Carol Massar of Bloomberg Businessweek Radio to discuss the ongoing nursing shortage crisis, and how the COVID-19 pandemic is affected the mental health of nurses nationwide. To learn more, listen to the interview or check out the transcript below. Interview transcript Carol Massar […]
Strategies for Developing a Work-Life Balance During COVID-19
COVID-19 has created an environment where burnout isn’t an outlier that happens to only a handful of nurses. Now, most nurses experience burnout as a result of the pandemic, and striving for work-life balance as a nurse can seem impossible. Nurses can go a whole shift without being able to use the restroom or take […]
Choosing the Best Stethoscope For Nurses
In 2015, during the Miss America pageant‘s talent competition, Kelley Johnson (Miss Colorado) made nurses’ stethoscopes famous. Instead of singing or dancing, Miss Johnson, a registered nurse, stood on stage in navy blue scrubs with a stethoscope around her neck. She recited a monologue about caring for “Joe”—an elderly man with Alzheimer’s disease—and the moment […]
Establishing a Nurse Mentor Relationship
According to a 2014 study in Policy, Politics, & Nursing Practice, nearly one in five nurses leave the field within their first year. A primary way to retain nurses is through professional development and specifically finding a nurse mentor. We see examples of mentorship in popular culture from Sherlock Holmes’ relationship with Dr. Watson to […]
Snacks for Nurses to Keep You Healthy and Alert
Looking for good snack ideas for nurses on the job? If so, it’s important to consider energy and nutrition when choosing snacks in addition to convenience. It’s also smart to try and stick with snacks that don’t have to be refrigerated. Why? Because then you don’t have to worry about keeping the snacks cold at […]
Practical Solutions for Combating Nurse Stress
Nursing is an incredibly rewarding job. It also is one of the most stressful. Burnout from nurse stress is unfortunately a common occurrence. Nearly half of professional nurses indicated in a recent study that stress has caused them to re-evaluate a career choice they previously loved. Common causes of nurse stress So, what causes nurses […]
Incredible Health Announces Suite of Products for Nurses to Combat Stress and Burnout, Adds New Locations
December 8, 2020 | Iman Abuzeid, MD Nurses have faced indescribable physical and mental hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic, from higher rates of exposure and mortality to increased reports of burnout and declining mental health. Our frontline workers have placed themselves at risk and are suffering from excessive stress. Through it all, nurses have remained […]
Why Introverts Can Be Amazing Nurses
Some of the best nurses in the world have certain characteristics in common. Tops on the list are empathy and attention to detail. What does not often make the list of must-have nursing traits? Introversion. Does that mean introverted nurses are not amazing at their jobs? Quite the contrary. Introverts often are the best nurse […]
Compassion Fatigue in Nursing: What It Is and How to Deal With It
In nursing, compassion fatigue means that a nurse has gradually become less compassionate about the medical challenges his or her patients face. Compassion fatigue in healthcare settings is actually quite common with some studies reporting that 7.3% to 40% of study respondents suffered from the condition. There’s no doubt that healthcare professionals devote a significant […]
14 of the Best Nursing Podcasts
Podcasts are one of the most popular ways of consuming media. In a time where nurses are busier now more than ever, podcasts are a great way to receive information and content. With over 850,000 podcasts for people to listen to, there are many available nursing podcasts to explore. Luckily, we’ve sorted through all those […]
Hazard Pay for Nurses: A Guide to the Controversy
Around 50 million essential workers are at risk of infection and death as Americans experience a resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of these essential workers are nurses who face health hazards every day while caring for those infected. As the federal government’s response to the pandemic rolls out, hazard pay for nurses remains a critical issue. […]
The Top 5 Best Free CE Courses for Nurses
Earning your continuing education (CE) units doesn’t have to be a chore. Here are the top 5 best free CE courses for nurses.
Nurse Bullying: What it is and How to Avoid it in the Workplace
Unfortunately, nurse bullying is a real thing. Here is more information on the subject of nurse bullying and how to avoid it in the workplace.
