The Importance of Nurse Staffing Ratios and How They Impact Patient Care
Nurse staffing ratio is the number of patients in the care of one nurse. Generally, the recommendation for a nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4. However, this isn’t always the case as there are no federal mandates that regulate the number of patients registered nurses can care for. The result of this is nurses caring for more […]
How to Find the Right Nurse Staffing Agency for Your Healthcare Facility
As retirements, burnout, and seasonal fluctuations remain at an all-time high, healthcare facilities are always looking for qualified nurses to fill various vacancies. Yet, finding the right candidate at the right time is no small task. So, what do they do? They turn to nurse staffing agencies to help them with their staffing needs. But […]
7 Questions to Ask a Travel Nurse Recruiter
When considering a career in travel nursing, it’s important to work with a reputable travel nurse recruiter who can help you navigate the process and find the best assignments for you. However, with so many recruiters to choose from, it can be difficult to know which one to work with. To help you find the […]
Top 5 Tips for Working Per Diem
Working as a per diem nurse can be a rewarding and flexible way to practice nursing. While you may have the freedom and flexibility to choose when and where you work, this type of work also comes with its own set of challenges. As a per diem nurse, you may work at multiple facilities and […]
Travel Nursing: What is it and How You Can Become One
With the occurrence of numerous health challenges and the shortage of nurses in different communities, the healthcare industry since the 70s has embraced travel nursing. Travel nurses are often in demand in war-torn regions, during an outbreak of an epidemic, and in communities where the number of trained and experienced medical personnel is limited. What […]