Perspectives

When crisis struck one of the largest health systems in the US, their electronic medical records (EMR) system went offline for a period of several weeks. Once the system was restored, hundreds of...

Updated July 24, 2024 Travel nursing has grown in popularity recently because of the many benefits it offers. From flexibility in scheduling to the opportunity to travel, it’s a choice that can be...

If you’re thinking about going into nursing, good news—they’re needed now more than ever. The total supply of RNs dropped by more than 100,000 from 2020 to 2021, the largest decrease observed in...

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data shows that nurse practitioner positions will grow by 38% from 2022 to 2032. In contrast, BLS data shows that employment for pharmacists is projected...

By 2027, almost 900,000 of the 4.5 million registered nurses in the United States intend to leave the workforce. This exodus began in 2020, with as many as 100,000 nurses leaving at the time, and...

Per diem nurses are vital to the healthcare system. They are ready to take on shifts that need last-minute coverage. As a per diem nurse, you may be called on to fill in for someone who is sick, or...

Updated July 3, 2024 Overnight shifts are common for healthcare workers. Physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals might be scheduled for the night shift while working in hospitals and...

Updated July 1, 2024 Ask the average person how to get a job in healthcare, and most will mention the importance of obtaining a formal degree. A Bachelor of Science in nursing or a Doctor of...

Updated June 28, 2024 With a significant portion of the U.S. population turning 65 or older in the next few years and the shortages in nursing care continuing to worsen, nurses are in higher...

Updated June 26, 2024 Healthcare jobs make up 9.3% of total employment in the United States, with as many as 14.7 million people working in the sector. The healthcare industry doesn’t seem to be...