There have been a lot of articles lately about how people have adjusted their life priorities as a result of the pandemic—slowing down, going deeper into various pursuits, asking themselves what they really value in the face of life’s brevity. Many have faced terrible losses. Many others have made big changes. photo by Meagan/via Flickr […]

By Donna Cardillo, RN, MA, CSP, FAAN Numerous studies have shown that Americans get much of their information about health care from the media. Likewise, what they see and hear in the media, whether a TV drama or a print news story, influences how they perceive nurses and the work we do. And yet, nurses

Dear Donna,  I am a LPN student with a bleak view of the job market. I’m graduating soon. What can an LPN expect when looking for jobs? What can we do to make ourselves more attractive to potential employers? Dear Soon-to-Be LPN,  Opportunities for LPNs vary from state to state, depending on the scope of

Ah, happiness. Even simply thinking about being truly happy can bring a smile to a person’s face and the feeling of pure joy. Some say happiness is learned, while others believe happiness is innate. I venture to think happiness is a fundamental part of who we are — consider an infant squealing with delight while

By Donna Cardillo, RN, MA, CSP, FAAN Treat others as you wish to be treated. Be courteous to everyone whether or not they reciprocate. Offer sincere compliments, thank people for even the small things they do and show appreciation for every member of your department and team. Greet people by name at the beginning and

Share This:     Avant Healthcare January 11, 2021 Nurse vacancies remain high in the U.S. as more hospitals weigh their staffing options to address seasonal fluctuations, nurse retirements, and burnout. According to a 2019 study of trends in nurse staffing, a higher number of healthcare executives are open to staffing agencies than in the past. Depending on the

by Liana Pasqual Healthcare staffing best practices, Healthcare workforce trendsShare Post: Many nurses prefer to work in a hospital rather than other types of healthcare facilities, but new graduates are still having a hard time acquiring jobs in hospital settings. A previous survey by the National Student Nurses found more than one-third of recent nursing graduates are unable