Board Vitals - Nursing

OCTOBER 22, 2019

The medical field is always growing and changing. Over time, many of the most popular medical techniques are eliminated. While you may think that ending certain practices is done to the detriment of patient care, the truth is that healthcare, nurses, and patients are better off as outdated nursing skills and old practices are left behind. In a world where we focus more on infection control and pain management supported by automation and medical devices, healthcare is far better, and safer, than

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Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

OCTOBER 25, 2019

ammentorp/123RF.com Anyone who has ever had to look for a job is very familiar with the phrase “applicant must have good communication skills.” In fact, most organizations would likely list effective communication as one of the biggest challenges they face. The healthcare field is no different, except in one key aspect: poor communication in healthcare could kill somebody.

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Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

OCTOBER 23, 2019

yarruta/123RF.com When it comes to downtime, healthcare practitioners typically worry more about their patients than themselves. Suggesting a patient take some time to recover and recharge may be standard; but healthcare workers rarely take their own advice. A recent survey showed 6% of physicians take less than 1 week of vacation every year: 27% take only 1 to 2 weeks.

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