Résumés: the one thing that every nurse needs but very few like to write. If writing or updating your résumé has held you back from applying for a new job opportunity, you are not alone! Here are four nurse résumé myths and changes you can make today.
Patient-centered care or PCC is a term thatâs used to describe care in which the patientâs needs come first. It may sound pretty straightforward or generic, but in reality, creating a uniform definition of patient-centered care is one of the biggest obstacles to implementing these procedures.
Staff scheduling in healthcare has continued to be stuck in the dark ages. The decision to switch from pen, paper, and Excel to online doesnât have to feel like a big leap. Here are a few simple considerations for you to factor in as you look to move from scheduling on trees to scheduling on pixels.
We love engaging with our nurse community, now totaling over half a million! Weâre here to celebrate the work you do, recognize your pain points, and build solutions to make your life as a nurse better.
The countryâs demand for healthcare providers shows no signs of slowing down. But this peak demand is making it difficult for nurse managers to find the help they need on the floor. Learn how nurse managers can find and hire the best nurses around.
While interprofessional care collaboration and peer review have long been the backbone of the healthcare industry, some care providers can fall out of step with their colleagues as they get set in their ways. But doctors and nurses should remember to reach out to those around them for advice and support to make sure theyâre using the best treatment methods available.
If youâre working as the school nurse at a learning institution, youâll quickly realize that practicing medicine outside of a healthcare environment comes with its own unique challenges.
Due to the demand, more and more RN to BSN programs are springing up â including online programs which allow nurses to earn their degree while continuing to work.
This September is World Alzheimerâs Month, a global event designed to raise awareness for dementia, how it affects patients around the world, and how individuals should care for those struggling with this disease.
Nursegrid Mobile is getting an updated look! With beautiful, rich new colors for your worksites, you can pick new ways to customize the look of your favorite calendar app.
One of the many struggles that go along with managing a nursing staff is the dreaded nurse scheduling problem. As a nurse manager, you have a lot of positions to fill at any given time, all the while juggling the concerns and demands of your administrator and your staff members.
Did you know: Cord blood or the cells found in the blood of the umbilical cord can be used to treat and develop treatments for a wide range of diseases and conditions, saving the lives of patients and advancing our understanding of medicine.
Obesity is on the rise in the U.S., and it shows no sign of slowing down. While nurses arenât specifically responsible for the weight of their patients, they can help patients improve their diets and eating habits to reduce the risk of obesity.
Check out our infographic to read more about how hospitals are tackling recruiting and retention among their staff.
Because awareness about Group B Strep is so important, take the time to learn more about it and help your patients know about the dangers and signs of this bacteria.
In the face of these market conditions, numerous facilities are resorting to creative strategies to recruit and retain staff. Are the trending financial rewards and other incentives the best investment for hospitals looking to hire the right long-term fit or are they merely plugging holes for a costly, short-term fix?
When youâre a nurse, calling out of work comes with a lot of unintended consequences, including forcing your coworkers to pick up the slack, inhibiting a patientâs quality of care, and making your healthcare facility less efficient. But youâre a human being, and sometimes calling out of work is your best option.
Nurses tend to exude a lot of compassion when theyâre on the job. They have to comfort those that may be sick or injured, their family members, and deal with all kinds of difficult, emotionally complex situations.
Today, we are excited to announce a big update and new features to Nursegrid Manager. With the release of our new Reassign, Split Shift, and Convert to Open Shift features, Nursegrid customers have even easier ways to manage their schedule.
Running a hospital is never easy, but nurse managers and supervisors need to do their part when it comes to protecting their nurses and colleagues. The healthcare industry has experienced a rapid uptick in violence on the job in recent years.
Life isnât easy when youâre a nurse. But itâs not just the long hours that can be tough. Most nurses also have to deal with moral distress at some point during their careers.
What if the patient or supervisor asks a nurse to do something that would violate Board Statutes and Rules, such as falsifying medical records, performing a procedure that could harm the patient, or even assisting in criminal activity?
Being a nurse can be mentally and physically exhausting, especially if youâre right out of nursing school and you just landed your first job. If youâre just starting out as a nurse, use these lessons to make the best of your new position.
For years, hospitals have used outdated schedule distribution processes, making it hard for nurses to effectively balance their work and life. Hereâs how the nurses, designers, and engineers behind Nursegrid modernized processes to healthcare scheduling and staffing.
Nurses aren’t numb to pain every time a patient dies on their watch, but every nurse needs to learn how to cope with death. That includes having the ability to speak to the deceasedâs relatives and next of kin to let them know that their loved one has died.
While many nurses are personable and able to have conversations, some nurses struggle. The good news is that the skill can be learned and mastered, allowing for joyful and serious communications to occur without a major event. There are a few key points to mastering the art of conversation and confrontation.
If youâre taking care of a patient in their own home, youâll quickly realize that things arenât like they used to be. The predictability of the hospital is no more, and itâs up to you to deliver the best care possible in a changing environment.
If youâre taking care of a patient in their own home, youâll quickly realize that things arenât like they used to be. The predictability of the hospital is no more, and itâs up to you to deliver the best care possible in a changing environment.
June is also an occasion to honor our male nurses, who set an example for menâs health awareness every time they come in for work. We have several male nurses on our staff here at Nursegrid, including our CEO!
If we do not address the heart, help to support the spirit and coping elements of the patient, we may âhealâ a short term medical problem but have ignored the patients emotional resolve to have long term success.
Today we are changing our logo on the Nursegrid Mobile App and across our social platforms in honor of Pride Month. Though small in terms of changes, we hope it speaks loudly to Nursegrid’s support of the LGBTQ+ community and equality for all.
Today we are announcing the expansion of our executive team with two new Vice President appointments, a Chief Technology Officer, two internal Vice President promotions, and a new board member.
As a nurse manager, you know how hard your staff works. With so many long hours, some nurses can suffer from burnout, stress, and even depression.
Nurses are the most trusted profession on the planet. But, one challenge that nurses sometimes face is the ability to acknowledge they need help or information before they can complete a task or provide care.
If you or one of your colleagues is dealing with some of these issues, learn about some of the ways you can better cope with the stress of nursing.
One growing concern in the healthcare industry is a desire to help nurses find ways to connect with their patients more. When nurses connect with their patients more, the level of care rises and patients feel as if they are truly valued.
If youâre looking for a way to pay off your student loan debt as fast as possible, you can try leveraging your healthcare experience in all sorts of ways.
Are you wanting to work in women’s health? Women’s health nurse practitioners or WHNPs perform many of the duties of a gynecologist and often provide pre and post-natal care for mothers. Here’s how to start a career as a women’s health nurse practitioner.
After reading through all of the submissions, we chose 5 that stood out. Check out the winners and what their nominators had to say about them.
Being a nurse manager isnât for everyone. Itâs a tough job that can feel like youâre being pulled in half a dozen different directions. As challenging as this role can be, some people thrive in this position. Here are five signs that your calling in life is to be a nurse manager.
If youâre looking to land your first nursing job or find a better paying position, use these tips to stand out in the job market.
For Nursesâ Week we are sharing a few stories from our team about times when we were helped and cared for by nurses.
National Nurses Week is an annual celebration of all the hard-working men and women that have devoted their lives to helping others.
Nurses care for so much more than the just the primary dx, they tend to anxiety, fears, and sometimes anger(!) of all those in the room. That is why we take a whole week to celebrate nurses. And that is why we have a few ways to enter to win some awesome prizes this week.
How can you improve the services your facility provides while working with fewer resources and a limited budget? The answer may lie in nurse engagement.
Medical technology has improved considerably over the last 100 years, and so has the relationship between a nurse and their patient. Take a look at some of the more surprising nurse rules from the early 1900s.
If youâre worried about some of your nurses, learn how to spot nurse burnout before itâs too late.
This year, we are honoring the ANAâs theme, of Inspire, Influence, and Innovate. We want to hear how you are inspiring your industry, influencing a colleague, or innovating in your field.
After holding five different positions as a nurse over the last decade, here are a few tips I typically share when asked for advice on getting a job in the nursing field.
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