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 →
Are you deciding between a career as a nurse practitioner or a doctor of nursing practice? It’s always good to have a side by side comparison of the two choices in your life. This infographic, made by Maryville University, outlines the differences between a nurse… read more →
Everyday new graduate nurses call and ask us to help them. “How am I ever going to have a chance unless someone gives me a job?” Is what I hear during each call, during each interview, every day! What can one say to that? These nurses are… read more →
According to a report by the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Bureau of Health Professions, the average salary of a full-time (36 hours per week) Registered Nurse (RN) has increased by about $20,000. An increasing average salary can reflect the influence of many factors, including inflation, an… read more →
Today, May 6th 2013, kicks off the start of National Nurses Week. National Nurses Week runs from May 6th – May 12th. May 12th marks the end of nurses week and is the birthday of the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale. National Nurses Week… read more →
As with any job, you should be well versed in every aspect of the profession. In this case, if you are considering a career in nursing, you should definitely know these 5 things. Nursing Acronyms: The nursing profession is filled with acronyms for nursing titles… 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 →
Nursing is one of the oldest and most desirable professions throughout the world. There are many different specialties for nurses; you can be a school nurse, ER nurse, LPN, RN, infusion nurse, nursing aid, the list goes on. In order for you to work in… read more →
The nursing profession and nursing industry wasn’t always what it is today. There were struggles of sexism, racism, bad working conditions, and deplorable healthcare systems, along with many others. Many people and nurses have contributed to the history of nursing, and have made a tremendous… read more →
It’s 10:00pm !!! Do you know where all the Nurses are??? Recruiters who limit themselves to the general work hours will risk missing the great ones. They are “GREAT” ones..! The nurses ARE out there. We just need to find them. We will not rest… read more →
