UIC Nursing Professor Named Red Cross 'Hero'
Geraldine Gorman, assistant professor of health systems science at the University of Illinois at Chicago, was named the first-ever Nurse Hero by the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago.
Recession Crimps Job Availability for New Nursing Graduates
As recently as the summer of 2008 new nursing graduates were reveling in the perks of a hot job market, easily finding work in a favorite specialty on a preferred shift rotation. In a matter of months, due to the country’s dramatic economic downturn, the job climate has cooled considerably.
What Makes New RNs Stay on the Job?
Nursing turnover is costly for hospitals and newly licensed nurses tend to leave their employers more frequently than any others. Can anything be done? Fortunately, yes. A new national study has shed some light on why these RNs may choose to leave and what hospitals can do to keep them on the job.
A Look at New Nursing Technologies and Trends
Nursing technology has transformed the way nurses work and continues to evolve, along with the roles that nurses play in today’s health care arena. According to various studies and surveys, technology in the nursing world has increased patient satisfaction and overall outcomes, reduced clinical errors and decreased the amount of paperwork that nurses were once required to perform.
Success Strategies for New Nurses
Graduating from nursing school is an accomplishment in itself. You now have a sturdy foundation to make your mark in the nursing world and implementing some strategies for success will help you navigate your way to a prosperous and fulfilling nursing career.
What are Hiring Managers Looking for in New Nurse Graduates?
Although the nursing shortage has created openings at facilities across the country, securing a nursing job is still competitive. As a new nurse graduate it is important to prime yourself to be the best candidate possible, as positions at the best hospitals and programs always fill quickly.