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.
Trust is the cornerstone of any successful workplace. It forms the bedrock upon which collaboration, productivity, and employee satisfaction are built. As we navigate through the current period, often referred to as the Great Resignation, trust emerges as a crucial factor driving collaboration and innovation. Its significance is heightened as retaining talent in healthcare becomes an increasingly pressing concern.
As a nurse, you're a powerful advocate for the well-being of your patients and their families, but have you ever advocated for yourself, your colleagues, or even the nursing profession? Or, for that matter, has anyone ever advocated for you?
A nursing career opens the door to a world of limitless possibilities and enriching experiences in the healthcare industry. Beyond the bedside care and compassion that defines the core of nursing, countless advanced avenues await those who dare to venture further into this dynamic field.
Imposter syndrome, a term first coined in the 1970s, describes the persistent feeling of self-doubt and fear of being exposed as a "fraud" despite evident success and competence. In the nursing profession, this psychological pattern is notably prevalent, affecting individuals across various levels of experience and roles. From new graduates to seasoned executives, nurses often grapple with the inability to internalize their achievements, attributing success to luck or external factors rather than their own skills and efforts.
Collaboration among individuals has led to some amazing feats. Consider NASA's Apollo Program from 1961 to 1972. Scientists, engineers, astronauts, researchers, and contractors all came together to achieve the goal of landing humans on the Moon. Now, think about how collaboration in healthcare impacts the level of care patients receive.
Within healthcare, the concept of on-demand workforce management is revolutionizing how staffing needs are met and managed. However, there persists a cloud of myths concerning labor shortages and challenges in employee retention. At the Workforce Innovation Summit, ShiftMed's Chief Growth Officer, Craig Allan Ahrens, and SSM Health's System Vice President of Nursing, Seth Lovell, led a joint session addressing 'myths around on demand workforce.' During this session, both experts delved into these misconceptions and advocated for activating latent workforces as a strategic response to labor shortages.
