What Nurses Wish Patients Realized About Hospice
Hospice nurses possess an especially strong sense of empathy, making them a vital part of the nursing world. Of course, they want to provide exceptional end-of-life support to those under their care and their families. However, they also want these patients to understand hospice provides an opportunity to live their final days with joy. […]
It’s Time For National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) 2022!
It’s time for National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW)! This annual observance was established to highlight the importance of continuing influenza vaccination, even after the holiday season has ended. From December 5-9, 2022, we will be reminding everyone 6 months and older that it’s not too late to get a flu vaccine. CDC’s NIVW resources, vaccination […]
Home Care VS. Hospice Care Healthcare Careers
Home care, hospice and healthcare jobs are all very similar in providing care for the elderly or sick. They have many similarities as well as a lot of differences. This article will explain how they’re similar and different so that you can better decide which type of career is right for you. Home Care Healthcare […]
Grieving As A Healthcare Worker
I have been a nurse for over thirty years and am still learning to deal with grief. When I graduated from nursing school, we were taught that death was not part of our job description. Healing was what we should aspire towards, not death — an ending that often seems so final and so wrong…so […]
Details To Consider When Writing Healthcare Job Descriptions
Medical professionals are in high demand, meaning that candidates have many options when choosing their next career move. The first thing they’ll do is read a job description, so it’s important to have an effective one that will attract qualified candidates. Here are some tips for creating an effective job ad that will help you […]
The Symptoms & Signs of a Short-Staffed Healthcare Facility
A lack of staff is a common problem in today’s healthcare industry, especially given the increased demand for healthcare services. It can have many negative effects on your staff, patients and facility’s overall operations as a whole. High turnover rate A high turnover rate can signify that the healthcare facility is not a good place […]