New Grad RNs and COVID-19: Pandemic Impact
The healthcare world has drastically changed since the onset of COVID-19. Nurses have played a key role in response to the pandemic, providing care to those sick with COVID-19 while also juggling their other duties. As such, many nurses have been working longer, more intense shifts, raising questions about how the pandemic will impact the…
Preceptors in Nursing Are Integral to Your Health System
Will I have enough new grad RNs to make a dent in my hospital’s shortage? If not, why? This question is all too familiar to nursing management. Many hospitals find themselves unable to hire enough new graduate nurses to ease their internal shortage. Why is this? Many hospitals lack the appropriate number of qualified preceptors…
How Hospitals Have Redeployed FTE Staff Amid COVID-19
#1: Redeploying FTE Staff The redeployment of full-time staff based on the demands of the hospital has been an effective strategy throughout the COVID-19 health crisis. During the first wave, select specialty areas experienced severely decreased volume. Elective surgeries were completely suspended in an effort to reduce overnight hospital stays and the potential spread of…
10 Healthcare Staffing Solutions to Help Meet COVID-19 Demands
For notifications on new content, make sure you’re following us on LinkedIn. With health systems exploring many viable labor strategies including telehealth, upskilling/cross-training team members, utilizing part-time or per diem resources, moving patients and/or staff around within a system, we felt compelled to go deeper into the topic of how to procure and maximize…
Offering Aid During the COVID-19 Health Crisis as Per Diem Nurses
Healthcare systems and political leaders have been sounding the call for medical professionals to offer aid during the COVID-19 health crisis. Even retired nurses and physicians have been asked to provide patient care and whatever help they can. Many have responded with selfless valor — knowing full well the kind of risks they face.…
On the Frontline: Per Diem Nursing During the COVID-19 Health Crisis
As intensity continues to build with the COVID-19 health crisis, the call for doctors and nurses to assist with patient care has been significant. Many have responded with selfless valor, working per diem at the nearest healthcare facility or even travel nursing to support coronavirus hot spots. Though the threat of occupational exposure is…