Archive for May 2023
HCA Florida Workers Voice Concerns About Staffing and Safety
Nurses play an essential role in the healthcare system, providing care and support to patients when they need it most. However, recent concerns raised by HCA Florida workers highlight the critical need for more nurses in the industry. At HCA Florida, workers have voted to refuse voluntary overtime due to concerns about staffing and safety. This issue is widespread, and it is not unique to HCA Florida. Many healthcare facilities across the United States are…
Read MoreThe Cost of Being a CRNA: A State-by-State Breakdown
The role of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) has long been considered an invaluable component of the healthcare system. With the increasing need for healthcare services around the world, international nurses can provide critical support to American hospitals, as well as increase the diversity, knowledge, and skills of healthcare teams. In order to recruit these talented individuals, it’s important to understand the factors that affect their decisions, including salaries, benefits, and cost of living. A…
Read MoreRaising the Bar: How Hospitals are Boosting Wages to Attract and Retain Nurses in the Face of Shortages
As the healthcare industry continues to face a shortage of qualified professionals, hospitals and health systems across the United States are increasing their employees’ wages to attract and retain top talent. This is particularly true for nurses, who are essential to the healthcare system. In this article, we will discuss four hospitals and health systems that have recently raised their workers’ pay and emphasize the importance of nurses in the industry. First on the list…
Read MoreOhio Nurses Association Calls for “Code Red”
Nursing shortages continue to be a major concern for healthcare providers across the United States. A recent report by Ohio Nurses Association (ONA) detailed the alarming staffing shortages in Ohio hospitals leading to nurse burnout, increased patient workload, and a decline in the quality of care provided by nurses. Understaffing has become a common problem across the entire U.S healthcare system and continues to present significant challenges for both employers and nurses. The COVID-19 pandemic…
Read More35 Healthcare Systems Named Among Top Employers for New Grads
According to the latest Forbes list of “Best Employers for New Grads,” 35 healthcare systems have been ranked among the top employers in the United States. This comes as good news for the current and future nursing graduates who are seeking to join the healthcare industry. As the US healthcare system continues to face mounting challenges amid an ongoing nursing shortage, the need for qualified nurses has never been greater. Healthcare organizations are putting in…
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