The Importance of Certifications for Your Career Growth and Development
Certifications provide proof that you know what you are doing. Sounds simple, yet this external validation that you have the skills needed to succeed can provide many opportunities for career growth and increased wages. If you are a student just starting out or a medical professional transferring from another industry a certification can make the difference. There are several reasons why nursing certification matters. Achieving certifications demonstrates your seriousness in providing quality patient care. While going through the process of earning your certification you are exposed to the latest trends in the medical field. Expanding your specialized knowledge base also increases your confidence while providing patient
New Career Opportunities in 2022?
As 2022 starts off with another round of at or near capacity hospitals and clinics - we just want to say THANK YOU! Your dedication to your patients throughout the past 2 years of this pandemic has been an inspiration! Well, the new year of 2022 has arrived, and we say goodbye to 2021. At this is the time of year when inner soul searching takes place, the following questions may be crossing your mind: Am I in the right career position? The right work environment? Are there travel opportunities I may be missing? Am I addressing my own self-care? Is there
Find the Magic in the Holiday Season
Find the Magic in Your Holiday Experiences as a Nurse. Isn’t this supposed to be the most magical time of year? “Be of good cheer” should be our motto yet as a nurse, feelings of overwhelm can take precedence over our cheery disposition. Holidays can be difficult especially in the health care world. We are all aware there are several reasons why. Separation from family, financial stress, lack of time for holiday prep and difficulty dealing with schedules and family needs. Here at SOS Healthcare staffing services, we have a few tips so that you can survive the holiday season enjoying the experience.
New Innovations for Medical Staff
Have you adjusted to a new technology? As we have all experienced many transitions and changes since the shut down in March of 2020 with COVID19 we are now exposed to new technology and ways to treat our patients. Technology is assisting nurses to have their time freed up to be more efficient and informed while providing excellent patient care. From handheld mobile units and wearables to software-enabled command centers, these devices and apps offer nurses critical insights that are easy to access for the entire staff. All-in-one mobile devices have streamlined patient care to save time. The miracle of a small portable device
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Covid Brain Fog? 3 techniques to help your memory
Brain Training for Healthcare workers – 3 techniques to help your memory What was the name of the movie you watched over the weekend? Where did you put your keys? Did you complete the chart for the patient you were with an hour ago? It’s frustrating and time consuming if you must double-check yourself throughout the day. Trouble with total recall can come from many physical and mental conditions not related to aging, like dehydration, infections, and stress. We’ve all had some extra stress over the last 18 months dealing with the Pandemic. There are many ways to maintain general brain health and most
Celebrating National Nurses Week 2021!
National Nurses Week, May 6-12, 2021 Each year during the month of May we celebrate nurses during National Nurses Week. It begins on May 6th with National Nurses Day, and ends on May 12th celebrating Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Last year National Nurses Week 2020 was extended into Nurses Month, and then in conjunction with the World Health Organization, expanded into the Year of the Nurse. That recognition has been extended into 2021 with a motto of Excel, Lead, & Innovate. National Nurses Week is still celebrated in May and it includes National School Nurses Day on May 6th, National Student Nurses Day on
When is anxiety something more? Resources for Mental Health
2020 has not been an easy year! We have had a global pandemic that has caused loss of life, employment, education and connection with those things and people we love. Many of us have taken on new responsibilities such as home schooling our children or caring for sick family members in addition to the already full days of work. On top of that, we have fires, hurricanes, drought and an election! It’s easy to feel a heightened state of anxiety with everything going on. You typically might find yourself worrying about things like your health, money, family problems, but if you start
SOS Healthcare is Helping Out!
Our team at SOS Healthcare is honored to be selected to help provide nurses for the nationwide Covid-19 Sero prevalance Survey. Our nurses have stepped up to help! About this survey CDC is conducting a nationwide COVID-19 seroprevalence survey in 25 U.S. metropolitan areas to understand the percentage of people in the United States who may have been infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. This is the largest nationwide COVID-19 seroprevalence survey to date, and it will be conducted in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Vitalant Research Institute (VRI), and large blood collection organizations, including
Summer Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Workers during Covid-19
This pandemic is causing stress in every person on the planet, but especially those who are in the health care industry. The strain of this will be showing up for years to come. That’s why it is more important than ever to implement some simple ways to care for your mental health. Enjoy Nature The great outdoors is still open for business. When you have time, go outside and walk around, the fresh air and simply moving your body can keep you from feeling stuck mentally. Nature is not just the wilderness, it can also be found in our community parks or