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.
As the International Day of Friendship (July 30) approaches, let's all take a moment to celebrate the incredible bonds between nurses. Nurse besties bring the knowledge, support, motivation, and fun that make nursing not just a profession but a lifelong adventure.
Did you know that mentorship and success are linked? Steve Jobs mentored Mark Zuckerberg, the mastermind behind Facebook. Michelle Robinson (Obama) mentored Barack Obama at a summer job in a law firm. Florence Nightingale mentored Rachel Williams, who founded a nursing school in 1877.
Before you blow over this post thinking it’s not for you—think again. While you might not live or work in Hurricane Alley, are you sure you have nothing to worry about? Never say never because the only hurricane I’ve experienced came farther inland than anyone ever thought possible.
I've experienced heat-related illnesses with patients on opposite ends of the spectrum. I worked as a critical care nurse in an intensive care unit (ICU) for 14 years. During the summer, we often admitted one or more heat stroke victims. Usually, these were young military men doing intensive training exercises during the heat of the day.
I remember the day I decided to transition to a new specialty. I was working on a pediatric unit when we received a diabetic patient in ketoacidosis with a blood pH of 6.9. Any lower and the patient could die.
Recognized by the federal government in 1999, Pride Month is celebrated in June to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall riots and advocate for equal justice and opportunities for the LGBTQ+ community. But in the world of nursing, caring with pride has been going on every day for decades, with the first formal code of ethics for nurses adopted in 1950.
