Sleep deprived nurses cause more patient care errors according to a 2014 study published in The Journal of Nursing Administration that investigated the relationship between sleep deprivation in nurses and occupational and patient errors. As a night shift nurse, getting enough sleep can be a ...
Staying Afloat: Financial Strategies for Per Diem Nurses During Low Operational Need
Per Diem nurses seem to have it all–flexible work hours, self scheduling, higher pay compared to staff nurses, and the ability to work where you are fairly familiar with core staff and management. But if you are a per diem nurse you know that there are times when it seems impossible to get ...
Sink or Swim: How Sinking Funds Can Keep You Afloat
A rainy day is only a paycheck away according to a survey done by Lendingclub.com that revealed that 64% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck (2023). An unexpected expense could force some Americans to dip into their savings or spend on a credit card. With inflation on the rise and a looming ...
Nurse Report Sheets Explained: How to use a “Nurse Brain”
As a registered nurse, sometimes your biggest obstacle is the clock. So many tasks are required when managing a patient’s care and maintaining their vital stability. It’s easy to lose focus and end up accruing the unthinkable–incremental overtime! Not being organized and concise during your shift ...
How to Survive & Thrive During a Recession as a Nurse
According to an article posted by Bankrate.com, economists forecast that we have a 64% chance of entering a recession in 2023 (Foster, 2023). What does this mean for nurses and Americans in general? If you are like me, you have never lived through a recession and are interested in how this could ...