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On-Demand Nurse Staffing: Meeting Fluctuating Healthcare Needs
Healthcare workforce management has always been complex, especially given the fluctuating nature of patient volumes. Traditional staffing models often struggle to keep up, leading to burnout among nurses and compromised patient care. Nursing shortages contribute to errors, higher morbidity, and mortality rates.
Creating an Efficient Nurse Float Pool in Hospitals
Balancing efficiency, care quality, nurse satisfaction, cost containment, and the inherently fluctuating nature of nurse staffing needs is challenging. Since the 1980s, nurse float pools have helped hospital staffing leaders strike that balance.
NursesNOW Roundup February 2025
Looking to keep your finger on the pulse of the nursing industry? Check out this month’s top nursing news stories from around the globe.
Inspiring and Empowering Nurses at HIMSS25
By Whende Carroll MSN RN NI-BC FHIMSS – At the 2025 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas, nurses will have immense opportunities for learning and networking that span several essential and timely nursing informatics specialty topics, addressing technology, data, health equity, education, innovation and leadership.
NursesNOW Roundup January 2025
Looking to keep your finger on the pulse of the nursing industry? Check out this month’s top nursing news stories from around the globe.
Why Nurses Should Attend HIMSS25
As the healthcare landscape rapidly evolves, nurses play a crucial role in integrating new technologies and improving patient care. HIMSS25 provides nurses with access to cutting-edge insights, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities with industry leaders.
NursesNOW Roundup December 2024
Looking to keep your finger on the pulse of the nursing industry? Check out this month’s top nursing news stories from around the globe.
Holidays In The Hospital
By Paige Schryver RN – It can be tough spending the holidays working 12 hours when many of your loved ones are enjoying some time off cozied up indulging in delicious food + cocktails, watching floating cartoons traipse down New York City streets knowing that their biggest concern is which football game to put on the big screen during post-meal naps.
NursesNOW Roundup November 2024
Looking to keep your finger on the pulse of the nursing industry? Check out this month’s top nursing news stories from around the globe.
Nursing News
Nursing continues to evolve with groundbreaking developments aimed at improving patient care, boosting workforce morale, and advancing healthcare technology. Here’s a closer look at some of the latest news in nursing and what it means for the future of healthcare.
Education and Careers
Looking for the top schools to get your RN, MSN or DNP? Already have your degree but looking for CE hours? Searching for a job? Check out our recommended schools, continuing education providers and job banks.
Organizations
Looking for places that will put YOU at the top of their orders? Check out our recommended medical organizations and journals. These companies continue to support, advocate, and inspire the nursing community.
Events
Looking for a way to hone your craft or be inspired? Check out our recommended upcoming conferences. Gather for a few days with fellow nurses to network, earn CME credits, and gain something to take with you.
Podcasts
Looking for something to put the lifeline back in your nursing career? Check out our recommended nursing podcasts. These shows will educate, inform, entertain and inspire you to take nursing school or your next shift to the next level.