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Nurse Retention Strategies That Actually Work

Healthy Workforce Institute

Navigating the healthcare staffing landscape these days feels like solving a complex puzzle, especially with RN turnover grabbing the spotlight recently. This issue of nurse retention is more than just an operational headache; it hits organizations right in the budget and, frankly, in the heart of teams’ morale. million to $5.8

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What to Look for in a Staffing Agency, and How to Hire Reliable Employees

The Nursing Site

That’s where an educational staffing agency can be a lifesaver. In this article, we’ll delve into the world of educational staffing agencies, exploring what they offer, what to look for when choosing one, and how to hire the best employees through these agencies. What Makes a Reliable Educational Staffing Agency?

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Re-imagining nursing’s social contract with the public

American Nurse

The current state of nursing requires change. Takeaways: Nursing’s collective experience with the pandemic requires a re-evaluation of the profession’s relationship with the public. Nurses should act as full partners in the re-design of an equitable healthcare system. Now this is not the end.

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NCLEX to Be Changed as Fail Rates Climb

Scrubs

Just ask any licensed registered nurse. But more and more students are having trouble passing the exam, which is only compounding the ongoing nurse shortage. The health crisis forced nursing schools to conduct their operations online, depriving thousands of aspiring nurses the chance to learn and practice their skills in person.

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7 Strategies for Mitigating the Healthcare Staffing Crisis

Relias

have grappled with healthcare staffing shortages since well before the COVID-19 pandemic. Contributing factors are an older workforce, limited capacity of nursing schools to meet growing demand, and an aging population experiencing more chronic diseases. Healthcare organizations across the U.S. More flexible work schedules.

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National Assessment Highlights COVID-19 Impact on ED Pediatric Capabilities

Daily Nurse

To treat children accurately in the ED takes not only specialized equipment but appropriate knowledge and policies,” says ENA President Terry Foster, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, CCRN, TCRN, FAEN. EDs reporting physician and nurse PECCs decreased to 28.5% The assessment evaluates EDs on a 100-point scale. The median score was 69.5,

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Native Americans and Opioid Addiction: Understanding the Problem

Relias

Factors influencing opioid misuse in Native American communities Social determinants of health (SDOH) are a primary contributor to the Native American opioid crisis. Opioid misuse has been an increasing concern in the U.S. over the past two decades, and it is particularly prevalent in American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) communities.