What Does Research Show About the Impact of Work Shift Lengths on Patient & Provider Experiences?

Long shifts for nurses are standard in most hospitals. According to a 2022 study of 577 hospitals, up to 80% of nurses work 12-hour shifts. But just because it’s become the accepted schedule for nursing professionals, that doesn’t necessarily make it the best. Are 12-hour shifts really working? Here’s what the [...]

What Does Research Show About the Impact of Work Shift Lengths on Patient & Provider Experiences?2024-03-14T12:02:07+00:00

What Does Research Show About the Impact of Work Shift Lengths on Patient & Provider Experiences?

Long shifts for nurses are standard in most hospitals. According to a 2022 study of 577 hospitals, up to 80% of nurses work 12-hour shifts. But just because it’s become the accepted schedule for nursing professionals, that doesn’t necessarily make it the best. Are 12-hour or longer shifts really working? Here’s [...]

What Does Research Show About the Impact of Work Shift Lengths on Patient & Provider Experiences?2024-03-12T19:44:15+00:00

Creating a Standout Resume: Tips for Jobseekers

Whether you’re a recent graduate or a veteran nurse with years of experience, you bring unique qualities to the table that healthcare organizations value. But to win an interview with your target employer, you’ll need to impress them on paper first by crafting a detailed, organized resume that stands out [...]

Creating a Standout Resume: Tips for Jobseekers2024-02-18T10:02:09+00:00

The Future of Recruitment: Trends and Technologies

As with most areas of the workforce, technology has had a major impact on recruitment in recent years. For an industry facing staffing shortages and other workforce challenges — such as healthcare — recruiting technology is a welcome relief. These innovative tools aren’t just helpful for most healthcare organizations; they’ve [...]

The Future of Recruitment: Trends and Technologies2024-02-14T20:07:53+00:00

NICU Bed Growth in 2023 & Projections for 2024

Knowing the number of NICU beds within a community helps healthcare systems understand trends and anticipate needs for the workforce and other resources. Unfortunately, pinpointing precise NICU data can be challenging; currently, there is no updated, comprehensive registry for all NICUs across the country. Further, there are many types of [...]

NICU Bed Growth in 2023 & Projections for 20242024-01-23T04:26:54+00:00

5 Best Practices for Increasing APP Retention

Recruiting Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) can be challenging, but your organization’s work isn’t done once a position is filled. To ensure your Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs) and other healthcare professionals stick with you, you’ll also need to implement effective retention strategies. Here are some examples from other hospitals to consider [...]

5 Best Practices for Increasing APP Retention2024-01-15T18:08:45+00:00

A Summary of The Most Important Healthcare-Related Legislation of 2023

Several healthcare-related laws were passed throughout the U.S., some of which could affect your role as an NNP. As 2023 draws to a close and we look ahead to 2024, here are some recently proposed or passed legislative changes that all healthcare professionals should be aware of. Legislation Passed in [...]

A Summary of The Most Important Healthcare-Related Legislation of 20232023-11-13T08:15:49+00:00

A Summary of The Most Important Healthcare-Related Legislation of 2023

In 2023, several healthcare-related laws were passed throughout the U.S., many of which will have a direct impact on hospitals and other healthcare organizations. As we close out the year and look ahead to 2024, here are some of the most important legislation changes to consider. Legislation Passed in 2023 [...]

A Summary of The Most Important Healthcare-Related Legislation of 20232023-11-06T20:04:42+00:00

A Look into the Status of Changing Educational Requirements for Obtaining an NNP Degree

If you’re an NNP, keeping up with the field’s changing educational requirements is important to your career. Here, we take a look into how the educational landscape may change for NNPs in the coming years. Traditional Educational Requirements for NNPs Traditionally, prospective NNPs would first obtain their Bachelor’s of Science [...]

A Look into the Status of Changing Educational Requirements for Obtaining an NNP Degree2023-10-15T11:46:52+00:00

A Guide to Strengthening Your Healthcare Organization’s Elevator Pitch

An elevator pitch is a brief description of your company that explains it clearly and succinctly enough that a listener can understand in a short period of time; i.e., an elevator ride. While many jobseekers use this format to create a brief professional overview of themselves when applying and interviewing [...]

A Guide to Strengthening Your Healthcare Organization’s Elevator Pitch2023-10-11T19:01:22+00:00