We trust nurses. It has consistently identified in surveys around the world that nurses are ranked as one of the most trust-worthy professions—and the most trusted in healthcare. In the USA surveys consistently point out that nurses have high or very high honesty and ethical standards. European countries ranked nurses only below firefighters based on …
Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Why We Trust Nurses"</span>
It’s concerning that even with all the medical breakthroughs and advances in surgical technology, the threat of getting a sharps injury in the healthcare setting is still a major concern amongst nurses, operating room technicians, and other healthcare professionals. These injuries are not just about getting an open cut, but also worrying are the blood …
According to the World Health Organization, the health expenditure per country has been growing steadily since the 1990s. Some countries have reported dramatic increases while the level of healthcare has remained the same. As WHO reports, here are some interesting facts in regards to spending on health around the world. (1) Total global expenditure for health …
We’re getting ready for AORN and sat down with some nurses to find out what they love and hate about their profession. LIKE: Knowing I’m making a difference Being able to help people is the best thing about being a nurse, and I know that the services I provide to people is valued. When I …
Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Straight from the Nurse’s Mouth"</span>
Burnout affects 54% of physicians and 34-38% of nurses, and the numbers are only increasing. But what is burnout, how does it affect the medical industry, and how can it be prevented? What is Burnout? Herbert Freudenberger coined the term “burnout” in the 1970’s to describe how severe work-related stress and high ideals negatively affected those …
Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Burning out the Burnout"</span>
The surgical scalpel is a tool that has seemingly transcended time– from its beginnings in the Stone Age to the shiny hospital of the modern era. Read on to discover how the surgical scalpel used today came to be. There is evidence of knives being used in medicine as far back as the Middle Stone …