Nursing Degrees Increasing, but Not on Track to Meet Goal for Acute Care
Based on current trends, it’s estimated that 64% of nurses in acute care hospital units will have a degree by 2020—falling short of the 80% goal.
Giving Physicians What They Need to Thrive
Doctors who do not meet the technical criteria of capability often feel that excess paperwork, weak staff, and inefficient operations make it more difficult for them to provide optimal care.
Hospitals, Third Parties, and Physicians: Opposing Roles in Containing Healthcare Costs
A patient’s insurance dictates which hospitals they must use, which specialists they’re allowed to see, and so on, yet physicians are expected to contain costs.
Physicians Look to Disrupt Longtime Regulatory Tradition for APRNs
APRNs are regulated across the U.S. predominantly by boards of nursing, but physicians are pushing for state medical board and regulatory control.
Physician Assistant–Friendly Legislation Boosts Pay
PAs practicing in states with a practice barrier reported lower salaries than their peers in states without that barrier.
Treating Pain: It is Much More Than “This” vs. “That”
Persistent pain is complex and it is very unlikely that one magic bullet treatment is going to be the sole key to successful outcomes.
Use Built-in Apps to Support Life Skills
Encourage clients to use apps already available on their mobile devices for assistance with job and vocational demands.
Unhealthy in Healthcare? Risks of Working in Clinical Settings
However admirable a career in healthcare may be, taking care of others certainly comes with some risks.
Patient & Professional Perceptions of Electronic Health Records
A new survey reveals that 32% of patients perceive having access to their EHRs is ‘very important’ to them.
Where Did the Sexy Nurse Stereotype Come From?
Despite nursing being a noble profession, the sexy nurse stereotype refuses to die. With Halloween (and scores of women dressed as such) rapidly approaching, we take a look at why, and what you can do to stop it.