California was the first state to initiate required nurse-to-patient ratios for hospitals in 2004, and so far, it has been incredibly beneficial for both hospitals and patients. However, hospitals do not need to operate in a state with mandated ratios to take advantage of these benefits. Adjusting nurse staffing to meet patient needs can be…
Archive for April, 2016
How to Combat Compassion Fatigue in Nursing
Compassion fatigue, especially in stressful positions such as nursing, is such a growing concern that there are organizations dedicated to spreading awareness about it. Healthcare positions put a large emotional toll on its employees, who are faced with challenges on a daily basis that can be devastating and exhausting on an emotional, mental, and physical…
Finals are Coming – Now is a Great Time for Tutoring Jobs
For tutors, there are a few times each year where their services are in demand more than others. Tutoring is definitely a service that is needed year round, but when finals, mid-terms and other tests come into play, there is certainly an increase in demand. It’s about that time of year again, which means it’s…