Welcome to the ShiftMed blog where we discuss everything nursing, from professional insights to healthcare holidays to helpful hints for working with us.
When you claim shifts with ShiftMed, you're part of a team working as a W-2 employee—not a 1099 lone wolf. Unsure of the differences between W-2 employees and 1099 contractors? Don't worry; we'll break it down in the simplest, most entertaining way possible and discuss how these employment classifications influence your payroll taxes.
In the field of healthcare, a facility's heartbeat is its staff. Reliable staffing isn't just a logistical necessity; it's the linchpin that ensures patients receive consistent, high-quality care every single day. Any disruption in this rhythm can have cascading effects, from patient dissatisfaction to operational inefficiencies.
In an age where technology permeates every facet of our lives, its profound impact on the healthcare industry is nothing short of revolutionary. From remote patient monitoring to AI-driven diagnostics, healthcare technology is not just enhancing medical procedures but reshaping the very fabric of patient care and facility management.
Nurses encounter a unique cast of characters every day, from the excessively grumpy to the delightfully clueless to the surprisingly sweet, all of whom set the stage for humorous patient anecdotes and bizarre patient care stories. Check out these 15 real-world nurse funnies pulled from the Internet that help explain why nurses have such a weird sense of humor.
When my children were small, I worked nights to be present for after-school pick-ups and read bedtime stories before heading out the door. Nursing and shift work functioned well with family life, and it saved paying excessive daycare costs. However, it also meant learning to stay awake and alert during night shifts and left me struggling to sleep during the day.
The healthcare landscape keeps changing, but one principle must always remain unchanged: the patient comes first. As medical advancements surge forward, the essence of care remains rooted in understanding and addressing the unique needs of each individual. Patient-centered care isn't just a buzzword; it's the bedrock upon which quality healthcare is built, ensuring that every patient feels heard, understood, and valued.
Is it just me, or do you get riled up about the inaccurate portrayal of nurses in movies and TV? From giving CPR to patients with heartbeats to nasal cannulas hooked up incorrectly, Hollywood deserves a ˈGaffe Awardˈ for its misrepresentation of the profession. And don't even get me started on the steamy nurse-doctor shenanigans between medical procedures and tacky Halloween costumes.
