Welcome to the ShiftMed blog where we discuss everything nursing, from professional insights to healthcare holidays to helpful hints for working with us.
Nursing may be a profession taken for granted in the U.S. (just like teachers), but the numbers speak differently to their value. As a career, there’s a lot of flexibility, stability, and earning potential working as a nurse.
In an era where the population we serve is becoming increasingly diverse, the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in nursing cannot be overstated. This article delves into the critical issue of fostering an equitable workplace in healthcare. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by nurses from underrepresented groups, we offer practical strategies for healthcare facilities to nurture diversity and inclusion. This article underscores the need to address implicit bias, improve nursing staff retention, and cultivate a workplace culture of equity and inclusivity. Join us as we foster a more inclusive and equitable healthcare future.
As nurses, we're responsible for retrieving, retaining, and recording complex information from people, devices, and clinical systems. When we take in more information than our working memory can handle, our brains go into a state of cognitive overload, impacting our well-being and creating a breeding ground for errors. So, how can you protect your brain power and keep patients safe? Let's find out.
Are you rethinking your nursing career? You're not alone. According to a Reuters article published last month, almost a third of nurses in the United States are considering leaving their profession after the COVID-19 pandemic left them exhausted and overwhelmed.
Nutrition's crucial role in fostering health and preventing chronic disease is an indisputable fact in today's medical landscape. The increasing evidence links nutrition to the genesis and progression of chronic diseases, illuminating the need for healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, to stay updated on the latest research. This article will explore cutting-edge nutrition research, emphasizing its implications on nursing practice and offering strategies to better incorporate nutritional counseling in patient care.
Happy CNA Week! As the National Association of Health Care Assistants (NAHCA) celebrates the unstoppable nature of the nation's approximately one million certified nursing assistants, we want to send some love to our hard-working CNAs who are out there crushing it every day—YOU ARE AMAZING!
Overtime has become a common occurrence in the healthcare industry, especially in hospitals and health systems that struggle to meet their staffing needs. Nurses, in particular, are often asked to work overtime, sometimes even on a regular basis. While overtime may seem like a necessary solution to staffing gaps, excessive and prolonged overtime can have negative impacts on patient care, nurse well-being, and hospital finances.
