Is Your Sickness Becoming a Burden to Your Boss?

It's official: the sick leave epidemic is taking over the workplace. With more and more employees calling in sick, the staffing shortage crisis is only worsening. Companies across the board are feeling the negative repercussions of this trend, needing more resources to meet the day's demands. From endless phone calls to back-breaking overtime hours, the burden on those at work becomes increasingly...

400 Brave Nurses March to Capitol Hill, Calling on Congress to Address Hazardous Working Conditions

Nurses from every state in America call for changes in federal legislation to address the current nurse staffing crisis. Almost 400 nurses traveled to Capitol Hill on June 15th to ensure the message was heard, but U.S. legislators have not taken action so far. The American Nurses Association (ANA) group seeks to enforce minimum nurse-to-patient ratios that balance nurse workloads, resulting in...

HCA Florida Workers Stand Up for Staffing and Safety

Healthcare workers in HCA Florida hospitals recently made a bold move, refusing to work voluntary overtime shifts to draw attention to staffing shortages and concerns about patient safety. These workers aren't just demanding higher pay or better benefits - they're asking for something much more fundamental: the ability to provide patients with quality care without extreme stress and exhaustion. In...

Zero Candidates Interviewing for ER Positions Where Nurse Called 911 (Video)

The above video shows the disturbing story of one hospital having zero candidates interviewing for ER positions. What could be causing this problem? The current job market is tight, and many qualified candidates are vying for a limited number of jobs. This is especially true in the medical field, where the demand for skilled professionals is high. One possible cause is the nurse who called...

The Consequences of Healthcare Staffing Shortages (Video)

America is facing a healthcare staffing crisis. The demand for healthcare professionals will only grow with an aging population and an increase in chronic conditions.This video takes a look at the consequences of this staffing shortage. One significant impact is that patients will not promptly receive the necessary care. In addition, the quality of care will suffer as overworked staff members make...

Reasons Why Staff Are Quitting The Medical Field (Video)

I watched a cable news program, and they talked about how doctors and nurses were quitting because of the Coronavirus. However, the coronavirus exposed what hospital staff have been feeling for years. In this video, I breakdown what I think these feelings are. Not enough staffBullying by coworkersAbusive patients and family membersNot enough PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)Coronavirus VaccineOne...

Staffing Issues and the Unit Secretary (Video)

There are three reasons why there is a staffing issue in hospitals.  There is a large segment of secretaries who are nearing retirement age. A large segment of secretaries work as secretaries while they are in nursing school, etc. Hospital administration feels that all we do is answer the telephone.  In the video above, I will discuss all of this. ...