Nurses have carried a heavy burden since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S. in March 2020. A year later, we wanted to understand the full scope of the pandemic’s impact on American nurses: what that burden has felt like, the impact of the pandemic on nurses’ physical and mental well-being, and what kind of career […]
Cybersecurity and Privacy Tips for Medical Information
In an age of increasing data breaches, keeping patients’ medical information secure becomes critical for health care providers. In 1996, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention created HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) to protect sensitive patient information from becoming compromised without the patient’s consent or knowledge. In other words, health […]
How to Protect Yourself Against Malpractice: Accident in the Hospital
One of the more dangerous accidents within the hospital setting involves dispensing medication. If a clinician provides the wrong drug or dosage to a patient, it can cause harm to a patient and potentially be considered malpractice. This is just one example of potential malpractice. Malpractice occurs when a provider’s negligent act causes an injury […]
Getting the Most Out of Telehealth Appointments
Since COVID-19, many people have had several doctor’s appointments without ever setting foot in an office. People now communicate with clinicians via electronic means whether that include phone or video. This new wave of communication is known as telemedicine. Telemedicine allows for patients and clinicians to adhere to social distancing practices. It also provides a […]
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
Some people say that artificial intelligence is the electricity of the 21st century. In the same sense that discovering electricity shaped a generation, the potential for AI is huge and could cause shockwaves throughout many industries, healthcare included. The definition of AI is the ability of a computer or computer-controlled robot to perform human tasks. […]
Guide to Patients With Dementia and Alzheimer’s for Nurses and Caregivers
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 […]
