Corporate Wellness Programs Increase Retention
Written by LeAnn Thieman, CSP, December 29th, 2011Corporate wellness programs that encourage people to take steps to prevent the onset or worsening of a health condition and to adopt healthier lifestyles, have steadily grown in the past few years, according to the latest MetLife Annual Employee Benefits Trends Study.
Nearly half of employers offer such programs, almost double from 2005. In companies with [...]
Empower Nurses with Shared Governance
Written by LeAnn Thieman, CSP, December 20th, 2011Developing a shared governance structure empowers nurses to make decisions about their practice and take more responsibility. It has been shown to increase retention and employee satisfaction, improve safety and patient satisfaction, reduce lengths of stay, and result in a higher bottom line.
Every nurse wants to work in an organization that has a healthy work [...]
121,000 New Job Ads Posted for Registered Nurses
Written by LeAnn Thieman, CSP, December 13th, 2011121,000 new job ads for Registered Nurses were posted by employers and staffing agencies in May, up 46% from May last year, according to Wanted Analytics. About 10% were ads placed for positions at hospitals, where turnover rates for RNs average 14%. Last April the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that “the health care industry [...]
283,000 Jobs Added in Healthcare Within the Last Year
Written by LeAnn Thieman, CSP, December 5th, 2011Despite significant job losses in nearly all major industries, in April, 2011, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the healthcare sector of the economy is continuing to grow. Hospitals, long-term care facilities, and ambulatory care settings added 37,000 new jobs in March, the biggest monthly increase recorded by any employment sector. RNs, the largest [...]
Nurses May Need More Education and Technology
Written by LeAnn Thieman, CSP, November 30th, 2011According to current statistics, nursing still remains a highly desirable career choice with plenty of future growth potential.
So why can’t I find a job? some ask. Many of today’s nursing positions are calling for higher education and knowledge of technology. The nursing shortage is projected to continue for many years to come. With more candidates in [...]
