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 [...]
Johnson & Johnson Helps Recruit and Retain Nurses
Written by LeAnn Thieman, CSP, November 16th, 2011The Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future – launched by Johnson & Johnson in February 2002, is designed to enhance the image of the nursing profession, recruit new nurses and nurse faculty, as well as help retain nurses currently in the profession.The Campaign will mark its 10th anniversary in 2012 and has invited nurses [...]
How to Recruit the Best Nurses
Written by LeAnn Thieman, CSP, November 7th, 2011Instead of posting job openings on numerous online job boards, engage your staff in finding the right nurses. Ask them for recommendations.
Often the best nurses are already employed and are not looking at want ads in the newspapers or online. They may be satisfied with their jobs and wouldn’t hear about the position unless somebody tells [...]
