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Nurses Report on Job Satisfaction and Engagement
August, 26, 2010 - Nurses are known as dedicated professionals who work tirelessly for their patients. But nurses appear to be far less connected to their employers and colleagues. In fact, nearly half of the nurses and other hospital employees in a recent survey reported that they feel disconnected or distanced from their work. While there were some improvements over survey results from past years, the data showed that there is still plenty of room for hospitals to improve in the area of employee relations.
Nurses Working Overtime: Check-up on Progress
August 26, 2010 - The evidence is in about the risks of nurses working overtime, but many hospitals continue to rely on nurses who have already worked a full week to fill in gaps in the schedule. However, some innovative nursing leaders have decreased their reliance on overtime.
Top Destinations for Travelers
August 4, 2010 - The freedom and endless choices that come along with travel nursing are what drive many RNs to take their nursing careers on the road. With so many choices out there, it helps to have some guidance, especially when making the decision about which location to select. From major metropolises to small, country towns, TravelNursing.com looks at the top destinations for travel nurses.
No Bad Days: Improving Patient Outcomes During Weekends and Off-Hours
August 4, 2010 - Hospitals operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, but outcomes may vary depending on which day of the week the patient was admitted. The risk of death is higher for intensive care patients on weekends, perhaps due to lower levels of staffing and intensity of care on those days, according to a recent study in the journal CHEST.