Stressful work environments and neglecting self-care can swiftly lead to nurse burnout and other mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, and compassion fatigue. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, fueled by the Delta variant and vaccine hesitancy, has exacerbated nurse burnout rates and put nurses at higher risk for acute stress disorder, PTSD, and other mental…
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Moira K. McGhee has been a professional writer since 1999. She’s written 1,000s of print or digital feature articles, blogs, advertorials, how-to guides, and landing pages throughout her career. Her work has been featured in several nationally distributed magazines, on numerous websites, and in two super-fun cozy crime anthologies. Moira especially enjoys writing about nurses and the amazing jobs they do!
Top 5 Highest Paying Staff RN Locations
Nurses make up the largest group of healthcare professionals nationwide, but there’s still not enough of them to go around. This is good news for staff nurses looking for a change of scenery because they’ll have numerous job location options. While some states pay higher salaries than others, it’s important to consider whether it’s a…
Delta Variant and How It’s Impacting ICU Nurse Demands
COVID-19 numbers are on the rise again, largely fueled by the Delta variant and vaccine hesitancy, and ICUs across the nation are filling up fast. Many healthcare systems are still recovering from previous surges, but ICU nurses are bracing themselves for yet another spike in COVID-19 patients and wondering whether the pandemic will ever end….
Top 10 Highest Paying APRN Specialties
Registered nurses who’ve become comfortable in their healthcare roles often continue their education and specialize in specific nursing fields. There are currently over 100 RN specialties and some of the most lucrative options require a Master of Science in Nursing or higher. RNs with advanced education and experience are collectively called advanced practice registered nurses….
Top 10 Highest Paying Allied Health Specialties
Healthcare is one of the largest and fastest-growing industries in the country and allied health professionals make up as much as 60% of the workforce. The Bureau of Health Workforce projects that by 2030 the demand for allied health professionals will increase between 7% and 30%, depending on the specialty. Allied health professionals work directly…
Top 10 Highest Paying RN Specialties
Registered nurses with an associate degree in nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing can explore new career paths with potentially higher salaries by specializing in a niche. The nursing field is constantly evolving, so more than 100 RN specialties are currently available, and many only require an ADN or BSN. Every specialty has…