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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.
Understaffing in long-term care facilities has reached a critical crossroads as skilled nursing facilities, nursing homes, and assisted living communities across the country must address minimum staffing standards as nurses leave the profession in droves.
Amidst the tumultuous landscape of the pandemic, the healthcare industry has faced an unprecedented challenge: a mass exodus of nearly 100,000 dedicated nurses from the workforce, with an additional 800,000 projected to follow suit by 2027, according to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
Valentine's Day is the perfect time to show that special someone some love—and by someone, we mean YOU!
Black History Month provides a poignant opportunity to honor and amplify the remarkable legacy of Black pioneers in nursing, whose strength and courage have confronted historical racial injustices and continue to serve as an enduring beacon for the ongoing pursuit of nursing and racial equality.
In today's healthcare landscape, effective nurse scheduling is critical to maintain staff morale and ensure optimal patient care, especially with the added challenges posed by the staffing shortage and growing demand for job flexibility—not to mention many other factors that make proper staffing an intricate task.
Healthcare staffing challenges have become increasingly pronounced in recent years. Healthcare providers continually grapple with the need to maintain a delicate balance between patient care quality, operational efficiency, and cost management. As the demand for healthcare services surges and the industry confronts unprecedented workforce shortages, it has become abundantly clear that innovative healthcare staffing solutions and collaborative staffing models are imperative to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.
