Women’s History Month: Women at VitaWerks
Cindy Before I share my story, I would like to give my answer to the most famous question for women: “What is the essence of being a woman?” For me, being a woman means being strong. We never give up, no matter what tough trials come our way, we will always choose to see the […]
Top Tax Season Tips For 1099 Nurses
Top Tax Season Tips For 1099 Nurses Full disclaimer: This article only provides information. This should not be seen as a substitute for professional financial advice from a tax preparer or certified public accountant. Tax season is slowly approaching. For per-diem nurses especially, this could be a time of massive headaches.1099 contract employees (or independent […]
HCP of the Month February 2023 – Maria
Since October 2022, Maria has done nothing but impress several of our partner facilities. “She has done incredible work over here,” one staffing manager recalled. “I could not think of a more worthy nominee.” Co-workers and patients alike have praised her for her kind, approachable demeanor. “Whenever I talk to her, I feel like I […]
Nurse-to-Patient Staffing Ratio Laws and Regulations by State
Hello • February 8, 2023 Nurse-to-Patient Staffing Ratio Laws and Regulations by State Healthy nurse-to-patient staffing ratios are key for any successful hospital operation. Too many patients lead to overworked and stretched-thin nurses, while too many nurses result in redundancies and needless labor costs. This is why a number of states have their staffing ratio […]
Why There Are More Per Diem Employees In Healthcare: Perks and Advantages
Vitawerks • February 8, 2023 Why There Are More Per Diem Employees In Healthcare: Perks and Advantages What is Per diem? Per diem nursing has skyrocketed into prominence in recent years. For the uninitiated, “per diem” entails on-boarding employees for single assignments or a limited time, as opposed to a long-term full time contract. The […]
Why On Demand Nurses Have Changed the Healthcare Industry
Hello • February 8, 2023 Why On Demand Nurses Have Changed the Healthcare Industry In recent years, on-demand staffing has risen to great promises with healthcare in particular. Even before the gig-economy boom, hospitals and other facilities leaned on per-diem nursing agencies to account for labor shortages and vacancies that must be filled at short […]
Techniques for Nurses to De-escalate Situations at Work
Hello • February 8, 2023 Techniques for Nurses to De-escalate Situations at Work Establish communications When the tensions are high, communication is easily muddled. It is more than possible that your patient does not want to talk with anyone. Before you proceed at all, it is important to make it so that they are willing […]
Tips for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals to Stay Organized
Hello • February 8, 2023 Tips for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals to Stay Organized By its nature, nursing can be a chaotic affair. Emotional patient outbursts, emergency cases, and other factors beyond your control can suddenly disrupt your workflow. You cannot account for everything, but nurses must control what they can. One way to do […]
Making The Perfect Nursing Portfolio: A Comprehensive Guide
Hello • February 8, 2023 Making The Perfect Nursing Portfolio: A Comprehensive Guide You only have one chance to make the first impression that lasts a lifetime. Before even your initial interview, your nursing portfolio will be the first impression that hiring managers have of you. Whether you are a fresh graduate hunting your first […]
All You Need To Know About the Monkeypox and Vaccine Rollout
Hello • February 8, 2023 All You Need To Know About the Monkeypox and Vaccine Rollout Monkeypox first arrived in the US on May 18, 2022, when it was detected in a US citizen returning from Canada. The disease has spread at a rapid rate, globally. Early in June, the World Health Organization reported 550 monkeypox cases outside […]
