Meet Our December Nurse of the Month: Katie Schindler
This month we profile a beloved face in our Great Plains facility – Katie Schindler! Katie, thanks for speaking to us. So we know you work out of Pine Ridge IHS – how long have you been there? I’ve been at Pine Ridge for two and a half years. Before that, I flew for medical […]
Healthy Habits for the Night Shift
Working the night shift may come naturally to vampires, but for us humans, it can cause problems. Our circadian rhythms urge us to sleep when it’s dark and rise during the daytime. Some providers are night owls who love working overnight shifts – maybe you’re one of them – but it can take a toll, […]
6 Tips for Choosing the Right Healthcare Staffing Agency
We’re at a turning point in healthcare. A few years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic washed over the industry like a tsunami, rearranging priorities, care delivery modes, and supply chains. As the waters of crisis receded, many physicians and nurses began to reconsider their choices. Some decided to pursue different goals in their careers – to […]
Holiday Stress and Your Mental Health
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, right? Well, according to Bing Crosby. But while many people love the festivities of the winter holidays, this time of year can evoke melancholy or stress for others. The nights are longer; many of us are desperately trying to close out end of year projects while delivering […]
Meet our November Nurse of the Month: Sheila Santana Colon
Sheila Santana Colon is not only one of our most valuable employees (MVPs), but she is also a single mother who loves sharing new cultures and experiences with her son, Jean. She currently resides in Aibonito, Puerto Rico with her mother, Zulma. Sheila, what’s the most important lesson you’ve learned as a nurse and how […]
Celebrating Native American Heritage Day
This week brings two holidays: Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day. Not only do they sit next to each other, they are entwined in history and meaning. For the most part, only Thanksgiving is enshrined in American culture. Schoolchildren grow up creating handprint turkeys each November to celebrate a feast shared between the Pilgrims and […]
