Influenza is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Flu seasons are unpredictable and although epidemics of flu happen every year, the timing, severity, and length of the season varies from one year to another. Flu activity most commonly peaks… read more →
There are many rewarding and very lucrative non-clinical nursing positions that are becoming increasingly in demand. Here are just a few: Case Managers Case management is a collaborative process for evaluating, planning, facilitation, care coordination, and advocacy to help meet an individual’s and family’s comprehensive… read more →
Agency nursing, whether full time or part time, means nurses can be flexible with choosing what shifts they want to work and where. Agency nursing allows nurses to have control over their schedules and assignments, which in turn can allow them to focus more on… read more →
When you are looking for the perfect career opportunity, the solution is as easy as a phone call to Horizon Healthcare Staffing. Whether you are interested in full-time, part-time, per diem work or a permanent position, we can help you assess the many choices available… read more →
At Horizon Healthcare Staffing, we pride ourselves on providing our clients with only the best nurses. Our nurses must have good communication skills, emotional stability, empathy, flexibility, among others. Here is our top 10 list of attributes of a great nurse. 1. Communication Skills… read more →
Are you one of the many health care professionals that work the night shift? As a nurse or certified nursing assistant, you will likely be asked to work the night shift at some point in your career. Although there are noted advantages of working while… read more →
In a competitive job marketplace, it is important to have an edge up on the other candidates. Whether you are a nurse with a ton of experience or a new graduate looking for an entry-level job, you still have to market yourself the right way.… read more →
As a certified nursing assistant (CNA), you may diligently care for your patients, but how well do you care for your own resume? If you think your resume could use some TLC, check out this sample resume for an experienced CNA below for ideas on… read more →
2012 was a big year for news, especially for nurses! From massive hiring’s to firings, supportive laws to discriminatory laws, below are the top 5 nursing stories of 2012. 1. Hospitals Refusing To Hire Obese Employees? It was reported that a hospital in Texas (Citizen’s… read more →
On January 1st, 2013, President Barack Obama signed the American Taxpayer Relief Act, effectively averting the fiscal cliff. This will spare Medicare providers a 2% payment reduction that would have gone into effect on January 1st. Its passage was not easy, however, as Congress was… read more →
