Blog

Here are 3 ways AI will change healthcare by 2030

Jan 18, 2020

By 2030, AI will access multiple sources of data to reveal patterns in disease and aid treatment and care. Healthcare systems will be able to predict an individual's risk of certain diseases and suggest preventative measures. AI will help reduce waiting times for patients and improve efficiency in hospitals and health systems. It’s a typically cold day in January 2030 and the peak of flu season. At this time of...

This is why women now hold more jobs than men

Jan 13, 2020

New York (CNN Business) Women held slightly more jobs than men in December — the first time that's happened in nearly a decade. The numbers are super close, with women holding 50.04% of American jobs, but economists note it's a data point worth watching because it could mark a turning point in the US labor market. Sectors that have traditionally been dominated by men, like manufacturing and construction, have slowed...

It’s the Year of the Nurse and Midwife: Why does it matter?

Jan 10, 2020

When the World Health Organization designated 2020 — the 200 th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth — as the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife, we were thrilled. Of course, we at The DAISY Foundation are among the nursing profession’s most ardent cheerleaders , so we think every year is the Year of the Nurse. But the focus the WHO is putting on nursing is important, not only to nurses...

Stress Management For Nurses

Jan 10, 2020

Nursing is a rewarding profession, but it can also be a stressful one. There are several factors that contribute to stress in the nursing profession, such as long shifts, maintaining a work-life balance and being called to help with unexpected medical emergencies. Each of these unique facets of a nurse’s job has the potential to contribute towards stress and nurse burnout. What is Nurse Burnout? Nurse burnout is...

Study: More Walk-In Clinics, Fewer ER Visits

Jan 07, 2020

AFTER A RETAIL CLINIC opens, people who live nearby are less likely to visit the emergency room for minor health issues like the flu, a new research letter suggests. Retail clinics – health clinics located in stores such as Walgreens, CVS and Walmart – began offering basic primary care services like flu shots and diabetes monitoring on a walk-in basis in the early 2000s. The clinics usually have fixed prices and...

50 Cities Where Nurse Practitioners Earn The Most Money

Dec 23, 2019

How Much Do Nurse Practitioners Make a Year in the Top-Paying Cities As with many other occupations, California cities make up much of the list of the top-paying cities for nurse practitioners. However, there is great geographical variety. Cities like Yuma, Arizona and Springfield, Ohio are a bit unexpected. Check out the list below of the 50 cities where nurse practitioner salaries are the highest: New Bedford, Massachusetts :...

BIG TRENDS IN THE FIELD OF HEALTH CARE!

Dec 09, 2019

Since 2010, the Affordable Care Act and financial crisis have impacted the healthcare industry at every level. Calls for transparency in healthcare billing as well as inter-professional collaboration among doctors, nurses, hospital staff and insurance providers for the purpose of higher quality care have made healthcare organizations more accountable for their costs. Nurses especially have felt the enduring sting of the financial crisis, and...

Blog Categories

Modal Window