Working as a nurse is one of the most rewarding yet demanding and often overwhelming career paths in the professional world. In many cases, nurses rely on peers and external support systems for encouragement and advice — but some questions and challenges require more experienced insight. And that’s where a nurse mentor can be most beneficial.
For nineteen years, Americans have ranked nursing as the No. 1 most honest and ethical profession, according to an annual Gallup poll. Nurses outrank physicians, teachers, pharmacists, judges and even members of the clergy.
The integrity of nursing is also one of the few things Americans across the political spectrum agree upon, with democrat and republican respondents choosing nurses as No. 1 in near-equal measure.
The bottom line is people from all walks of life trust nurses with their lives. But what is it about nurses that foster such a deep sense of faith and confidence? In honor of nurses’ week, we’re delving into a few reasons people consistently rank nursing as the most trusted profession in the country.
The past year has been one of the bleakest, most harrowing, and emotionally exhausting periods in recent history — particularly for our nation’s frontline healthcare workers. But, despite several months of unspeakable challenges and an uncertain future, these professionals have continued showing up, often risking their own wellbeing to care for those in need.
From providing palliative care to patients with severe cases of COVID-19 to assisting women giving birth and helping treat all manner of conditions amidst the deadly pandemic, these healthcare heroes have given a new meaning to the term patient experience.
Contrary to many beliefs, children are not just mini-adults. Children of all ages are continuously developing physically, psychologically and socially. Whether they are 6 or 16, they react differently than adults when confronted with challenges and changes in their routines. This is especially true when children enter the hospital. Because they may not fully understand what is happening to them, they may become resistant to the care offered. At the same time, family members may be anxious and may unknowingly add to the child’s fears.
The news is covered with the many challenges associated with mass vaccine distribution and administration. Unfortunately, the words efficiency and comfort are not making the headlines related to this undertaking. In this blog we will breakdown how efficiency is critical to maximize patient output, and how keeping patient comfort at the forefront can help fuel efficiency goals.
