The Cook County Health and Hospitals system in Illinois has numerous vacant positions — estimates range from 800 to 1415 — but even in this period of high unemployment, the positions remain unfilled. The New York Times examined why that is: According to Marisa Kollias, a spokeswoman for the system, decisions to fill vacancies must […]
Self-care is important for nurses.
Some doctors are concerned about nurses with Ph.D’s calling themselves “doctor,” for reasons ranging from money to worries that patients will become confused.
There are many benefits to being a travel nurse, including increased income, opportunities to grow professionally, and of course to be able to travel all over the world!
There’s no denying that the economic struggles in the U.S. have made it difficult for some professionals to find work, and that the U.S. unemployment rate remains high. Despite these trends, careers in the medical field continue to be highly regarded for their stability and long-term demand. Registered nurses are an excellent example of how […]
Nurse agencies can help in many ways, from offering insight into the profession to helping you negotiate the best possible job terms.
Nurse Licensure Compacts allow nurses who live in one participating state to practice nursing in another participating state without needing to get a new license for that state.
If the debt ceiling is not raised, there are likely to be serious consequences for health care.
There are many wonderful things that a career in travel nursing offers. However, there is a downside to travel nursing and it is important that nurses know the ups and downs before making the decision to become a travel nurse. Before discussing the pros and cons of travel nursing, let’s take a look at its […]
Despite a widely held belief that nursing is a “recession-proof” profession, new graduates in some areas of the country report difficulties finding a job. Surveys by the National Student Nurses Association of 2009 and 2010 new graduates show that more than 40% of nurses that responded had not found a job by midsummer. The American […]
