Eid Al Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is a significant celebration in the Islamic faith. Muslims around the world observe this festival to commemorate the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. But despite its global importance, the recognition of Eid Al Adha… Read More »
After eight months of contract negotiations, nurses in Oregon decided to go on strike. The nurses’ union is negotiating for higher wages, adequate staffing, better healthcare, and reasonable paid time off. The strike impacts three healthcare centers, the biggest of which is in Portland. Approximately 1,800 nurses in Oregon went on strike this week —… Read More »
Healthcare institutions, especially hospitals, deal with massive amounts of data. This includes health records, patient information, and other information vital to both care and medical research. Nurse informaticists — also known as nursing informatics specialists or clinical informatics specialists — can have a range of responsibilities. This includes anything from implementing new systems that better… Read More »
Introduction A Nursing Informaticist, also known as Clinical Informatics Specialists, is a specialized nursing professional who combines nursing science, computer science, and information technology to improve healthcare outcomes. They are responsible for managing and analyzing complex data and transforming clinical data into useful information for healthcare providers, patients, and researchers. They work primarily in hospital… Read More »
Background After eight months of contract negotiations, nurses in Oregon have gone on strike for the first time in more than two decades. The strike is a result of a breakdown in negotiations between the nurses’ union and the healthcare centers. The union is negotiating for higher wages, better healthcare, adequate staffing, and reasonable paid… Read More »
More than 130 million people visit the emergency room (ER) annually in the United States, seeking critical care or hospital admission. ER nurses play a vital role in this fast-paced environment, employing their nursing skills to address diverse patient needs. Whitney Riley, a dedicated ER nurse from Trihealth in Cincinnati, Ohio, shares her insights into… Read More »