8 Ways Healthcare Can Support the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Movement
Two years ago, we interviewed Debbie Nez-Manuel, a leader in the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW), also known as Missing and Murdered People (MMIP.) This week, in honor of the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls on May 5, we’re sharing some ways front-line staff can help at-risk patients. […]
The Call of the Wild: Providing Care in Rural and Remote Communities
If you’re a travel nurse, or simply willing to work away from home, you’re probably a natural adventurer. And just possibly you have a taste for variety and diverse experiences – which could make rural travel nursing or working in a remote community the perfect opportunity for you. Working in a rural community or on […]
Code Lavender: Supporting Physicians and Nurses at Work
There was a phrase you’d hear all the time during the pandemic: “healthcare heroes.” And it was pretty easy to see why, given all the unending sacrifices our providers made. And yet – “hero” can seem too tidy a label for what our front-line teams go through every day. Giving a patient a serious diagnosis […]
Meet our March Nurse of the Month: Nancy Wade
Our March Nurse of the Month is Nancy Wade, whose teammates call her one of the most compassionate and most fun nurses to work with. “Nancy’s kindness is evident as soon as you work with her,” says a fellow nurse. “She knows how to build that bridge of trust with patients. I always love working […]
The Future of Indigenous Health: Meet Alyson Shirley
Alyson Shirley is a former Miss Navajo Nation who is a rising star in Indigenous health. She recently earned a master’s degree in global health from Arizona State University’s School of Human Evolution and Social Change. Today she works as an HIV Program Specialist for CAN Community Health, a non-profit that empowers patients affected by infectious […]
7 Practices for Overcoming Compassion Fatigue
Christina is ready to quit. She feels tired, numb, and cynical during every nursing shift; her coworkers and the high patient ratios at her hospital annoy her. At home, she’s overwhelmed by even small tasks on her To Do list, such as taking her car for an oil change or scheduling her dog’s vet appointment. […]
