Nursing work is very simply “work that can be dangerous to your health,” especially your physical health.
Can we talk? (Will you listen?)
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Jul 25, 2018
Consistent communication aligns everyone’s efforts, and provides insight into how each person’s work contributes to the goals and priorities of your organization. But engaging communication...
Top resume tips in applying for senior care jobs
By
Neidy DeJesus
Jan 15, 2016
As a researcher in one of the nation’s premier executive healthcare recruiting firms, my job revolves around resumes. A prospective employer will judge it harshly and critically. A resume is the...
Leveraging technology for quality improvement for small to mid-sized organizations
By
M. Courtney Hughes
Sep 11, 2017
This spring, Relias Learning embarked on one of its most ambitious undertakings in putting together the second edition of its State of Staff Development and Training report.
Mobile technology and healthcare – Not just for Millennials
By
Ken Saitow
Jun 13, 2016
There is no argument that today’s healthcare providers operate in an extremely challenging environment.
Caregiving in the ER – Part 1
By
Bob Bua and Charlotte S. Yeh
Oct 23, 2012
America’s emergency rooms are full of families going through crisis situations. When an accident or illness requires a visit to the ER, many families are likely to enter the scene overwhelmed and...
Beware of the bubble: Are you in touch with your employees?
Nov 17, 2017
Your employees talk about you. They talk to their colleagues, friends and family about your leadership and what it’s like to work in your organization.
Fighting biological contaminants with UV light systems
By
Aaron Engel
May 18, 2016
When is the last time someone cleaned the ice dispenser at your nurses’ stations? If you can’t remember, your facility may be at risk for health-compromising mold.
‘Rosie the Riveter’ is still an inspiration
By
Janet Stephens
Jun 26, 2017
Earlier this spring, I had the honor of being named one of the National Manufacturing Institute’s 130 STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead award recipients.
Advance directives are vital documents for personal care goals
By
Terri Maxwell, Ph.D., APRN
Aug 28, 2017
When completing an AD, the patient should consider what is most important, asking such questions as “Who can make medical decisions with the physician if I am unable?