Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are debilitating and devastating conditions for the individuals experiencing them, as well as their caregivers. They are both highly prevalent conditions that are becoming increasingly common in Americans over the age of 65. By 2025, as many as 7 million seniors could have Alzheimer’s disease. Barring any significant medical discoveries, this […]
An Update on COVID-19 and Nurse Workload (Interview)
On Monday February 8, 2021, Incredible Health CEO, Iman Abuzeid, spoke with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec of Bloomberg Businessweek Radio to discuss updates on the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccinations, and the daunting workload that nurses across the country are still facing. To learn more, listen to the interview here: Full episode available here Photo by […]
Thank You Gifts for Nurses
Nurses perform a vital role in our society, and many people have a nurse that they’ll remember forever. If you’ve had a nurse who went out of their way to provide you or a loved one with excellent care, you may wish to thank them. Some people prefer words over buying gifts. If that’s you, writing a thank you note might be your best option. However, many people enjoy buying gifts for others, and we’ve got you […]
Steps to Writing a Thank You Note for Nurses
Do you remember that nurse who brought you chocolate pudding to take your medication with every night? Or the nurse who read “Where the Wild Things Are?” to help your daughter fall asleep? Are you unsure of how you could thank the nurse for their kind service and commitment? Writing a thank you letter to […]
11 Alternatives to Bedside Nursing
Not all nurses wear scrubs. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 60 percent of nurses work in hospitals. However, the nursing field offers alternatives to bedside or hospital work. Some people don’t enjoy bedside work. That’s okay! Also, many new nurses struggle to find traditional work within the field. Not everyone wants […]
How To Negotiate a Nursing Salary For the Best Possible Offer
You’ve crafted a beautiful resume, written a compelling cover letter, nailed the interview, and hopefully received an offer for your dream nursing job! But before you sign on the dotted line, you’ll want to consider it carefully. Negotiating a nursing salary will ensure you’re getting paid what you’re worth as a highly-skilled healthcare professional. Why? […]
The Ongoing Nursing Shortage and Nurses’ Mental Health (Interview)
On Friday December 11, 2020, Incredible Health CEO, Iman Abuzeid, spoke with Carol Massar of Bloomberg Businessweek Radio to discuss the ongoing nursing shortage crisis, and how the COVID-19 pandemic is affected the mental health of nurses nationwide. To learn more, listen to the interview or check out the transcript below. Interview transcript Carol Massar […]
Strategies for Developing a Work-Life Balance During COVID-19
COVID-19 has created an environment where burnout isn’t an outlier that happens to only a handful of nurses. Now, most nurses experience burnout as a result of the pandemic, and striving for work-life balance as a nurse can seem impossible. Nurses can go a whole shift without being able to use the restroom or take […]
Establishing a Nurse Mentor Relationship
According to a 2014 study in Policy, Politics, & Nursing Practice, nearly one in five nurses leave the field within their first year. A primary way to retain nurses is through professional development and specifically finding a nurse mentor. We see examples of mentorship in popular culture from Sherlock Holmes’ relationship with Dr. Watson to […]
Practical Solutions for Combating Nurse Stress
Nursing is an incredibly rewarding job. It also is one of the most stressful. Burnout from nurse stress is unfortunately a common occurrence. Nearly half of professional nurses indicated in a recent study that stress has caused them to re-evaluate a career choice they previously loved. Common causes of nurse stress So, what causes nurses […]
Why Introverts Can Be Amazing Nurses
Some of the best nurses in the world have certain characteristics in common. Tops on the list are empathy and attention to detail. What does not often make the list of must-have nursing traits? Introversion. Does that mean introverted nurses are not amazing at their jobs? Quite the contrary. Introverts often are the best nurse […]
Hazard Pay for Nurses: A Guide to the Controversy
Around 50 million essential workers are at risk of infection and death as Americans experience a resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of these essential workers are nurses who face health hazards every day while caring for those infected. As the federal government’s response to the pandemic rolls out, hazard pay for nurses remains a critical issue. […]
Tips for Finding a Job After Nursing School
Finding nursing jobs for new graduates is no easy task. Graduates have to contend with a crowded field of applicants, outdated hiring practices along with a lack of acute experience. But the nursing job search isn’t just about your years of experience or the letters after your name. There’s a lot more to do before searching for […]
Nurse Retirement and Savings: 3 Tips to Help Nurses Reach Their Financial goals
There’s no time like the present to get the most out of your savings, but it can be hard to know where to start. Cash savings, retirement, investments – what’s the most important thing to know? There are often unknowns that can make it feel hard to plan ahead, from how the market may change […]
How One Nurse Landed His Dream Job
Most of us know how demoralizing the job search can be – how it feels to put yourself out there, imagine yourself creating a new future, and then…crickets. I remember reaching out to Arinze because it was my first week at Incredible Health. He told me about how tough his job search had been, how the […]
