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 →
I am fortunate to have the ability to utilize my nursing experience every day to recruit nurses. Taking my many years of hospital, nursing home and home care experience and applying it to identifying which nurses would fit in which environments is my energy and… 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 →
I came across one of the best “what people think I do / what I really do” for pediatric nurses. This internet meme puts together a set of stereotypes and preconceived notions about the pediatric nurse profession. I found this meme via scrubsmag. Do you… read more →
