While most U.S. nursing homes have adequate written plans for managing natural disasters, many have significant gaps in preparedness and response, a government report finds.
Flexible work, pressure ulcer rates linked
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 01, 2014
Nursing homes where staff had more control over scheduling registered lower rates of pressure ulcers among residents, according to a study published in the Journal of Applied Gerontology.
Working sick, at night rachets up staff distress
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 09, 2023
Workers without paid sick leave (3.9%) were more likely to experience serious psychological distress than those with paid sick leave, the CDC found.
Excessive social media use harms work
By
Amy Novotney
Nov 11, 2019
Too much social media use during work hours often leads to task distraction and a reduction in a nurse’s performance, finds a study of more than 460 nurses worldwide. Researchers at Hazara University...
Study: RNs’ long hours hampering safety
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 04, 2019
Nearly half of newly licensed nurses work overtime, while more than 1 in 10 have a side job, and these long hours and moonlighting factors may jeopardize patient safety and a nurse’s own well-being,...
Clinical staff more critical of safety inside nursing homes
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 06, 2017
Nursing home administrators perceive a better safety culture in their facility than clinical staff, according to a new report.
RN retirement wave is on its way: analysis
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Jan 04, 2016
Close to two-thirds of registered nurses over age 54 are currently considering retirement, a November report by AMN Healthcare found.
Lighter work is little help for retention
By
Tim Mullaney
May 01, 2014
Engaging late-career nurses in special projects while reducing their load of physically or psychologically demanding tasks can improve their perception of managers, but it doesn’t improve retention....
Nurses like 12-hour shifts, if done right
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 08, 2018
Working 12-hour shifts may have a positive effect on job satisfaction and allow nurses more flexibility to further their education, according to a study conducted in Pennsylvania.
Nurses with a say are more likely to stay
By
Phil Brahm
Sep 05, 2016
Maintaining a low turnover rate among nursing staff during a time of high demand for positions may relate to autonomy of the job.