Economy
How to get a job
The current recession has made it more difficult for nurses — even experienced nurses — to find a job. But don’t give up! Industry experts say that with a little time and dedication, nursing jobs can be found.
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Nursing unions
I’ve blogged about how I felt that unions are only out for one thing, that is to increase the power of the union. Not the power of its members, the nurses, but the power of the union leaders. But…now I’m a union member.
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Times are tough
I am looking for a new job. I have submitted at least 15 applications to various hospitals and clinics, for various units, for staff, charge nurse and management positions. I have received “no” from about half of those already.
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Customer service in health care
Last week I spent four days at Disney World with my family. One of the biggest things I was amazed by was how friendly everybody was.
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Nurse overtime a hot button issue
An LA prison nurse earned over $170,000 in overtime alone last year. Was she abusing the system or simply earning a fair wage?
Read More...Wisconsin to maintain independent private duty nurse wages
The proposed cuts included cutting pay 11 percent an hour for any hours worked over an eight-hour shift and five percent pay cut for “basic cases.”
Read More...Nurses need support!
Isn’t it interesting how at work we never notice how truly invaluable our support people are until they are gone? There are tons of jobs out there that make what doctors and nurses do possible, and when those jobs are empty, we healthcare people hurt.
Read More...Reports show hospitals are rebounding from recession
According to New York-based financial information company, Thompson Reuters Corp. hospitals are showing signs of rebounding from the recession. Key findings include: •The percentage of hospital revenue left over after regular business expenses increased from zero in the third quarter of 2008 to 4 percent in the second quarter this year. In Texas, the proportion [...]
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Thinking on “thankful”
This new nurse is working on her confidence, her autonomy, and her rapport with other nurses, docs and patients. “I’m realizing that much like real love, being thankful is more of an action than an emotion.”
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How to score the best nurse benefits
Look at hospitals that provide a good salary along with a great benefits package. If you considering going back to school make sure you find an employer that provides the most tuition reimbursement you can find.
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The nursing “trade”
Is nursing considered a career or a trade? I am not just a skilled craftsman, I am an educated professional.
Sean Dent
Nursing school finals frustration
Student nurses are frazzled and panicking right now. You’ve been there. Got any advice for us?
Ani Burr
Stranger in a strange land
Male nurses are almost not existent in the clinics. Other than the MDs, I am the only guy on the floor.
Rob Cameron
A doctor in nursing uniform?
I love hearing about how the nurse practitioner is the “next best thing” in the medical profession. Is it?
Nicole Lehr
