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Each week we will introduce some new community members, join me in welcoming others and share your own story here! Share your story! Meet @KJ1512 - This weeks Healthcare Superstar! 💫 🏥 Healthcare Experience: 11 years of healthcare magic! 🌟 👩‍⚕️ Roles Played: Jack (or Jill rather) of all healthcare trades: Staff RN, Charge Nurse, Wound Care Expert, Relief Shift Supervisor, Admissions Guru, and even a New Hire Trainer! ❤️ Passion: I absolutely adore connecting with patients and their families, and I'm their #1 advocate! 🌟 Career & Lifestyle Goal: Seeking the perfect balance and flexibility in life. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Proud Moments: My wonderful children and family! 🙈 Fun Fact: Believe it or not, in a previous career, I was a pro at waxing... buttholes! 😄 💃 Life's an Adventure: Remember, folks, you can't take life too seriously! (as you can see from her picture below! 😂) Kara, you are someone I want to be friends in, WELCOME!! Each week we will introduce some new community members, join me in welcoming others and share your own story here! Share your story!

Each week we will introduce some new community members, join me in welcoming others and share your own story here! Share your story! Meet @Judy Frantzen, a remarkable nurse with a heart of gold! 🌟 Nursing Journey: Judy embarked on her nursing journey in 1974, kicking things off as a CNA. She didn't stop there! By 1976, she proudly earned her LPN, and in 1985, she reached another milestone by obtaining her associate degree in nursing. 🏥 Throughout her incredible career, Judy has worn many nursing hats. Hospitals, dialysis units, home care, and private-duty nursing are all part of her impressive repertoire. Her diverse roles include Med Surg, Dialysis, Mom/Baby, Cardiovascular, and Telemetry. For the past 9 years, she's been a dedicated advocate for residents with Alzheimer's and dementia in Long-Term Care (LTC) settings, even in roles involving Rehabilitation in nursing facilities. 👩‍⚕️ What Drives Her: Judy's passion for healthcare shines through her desire to help people maintain their independence and dignity. She finds deep fulfillment in assisting individuals during their transition from this life, as well as supporting families through this challenging process. It's all about making a positive impact. 🌼 AJudy's career and lifestyle goals revolve around flexibility and helping as many people as she can. Her love for nursing and her commitment to witnessing people's progress are her guiding lights. 🌠 Proud Moments: Among her many accomplishments, Judy is most proud of her wonderful family, her good health, and her circle of friends. The freedom to care for others is a treasure she holds close to her heart. 💖 Fun Facts: Beyond her incredible work in healthcare, Judy has some fascinating stories to tell. She's achieved an incredible feat, shedding over 100 pounds in one year! 🏋️‍♀️ Growing up on a farm in Iowa with six brothers and two sisters, Judy was the quintessential middle child, surrounded by four younger brothers. She even shared a peek into her furry family members, Skipper and Gilligan. 🐾 Judy's journey is a testament to her dedication, kindness, and resilience. Her career in healthcare and her personal achievements make her a true inspiration! 👏👏👏 Each week we will introduce some new community members, join me in welcoming others and share your own story here! Share your story!

Watch last weeks video Hosted by Krishna Floisand, Community Manager Check out this week's Q&A session, addressing questions and concerns from users, mainly related to accessing healthcare shifts and expanding their service to various regions while encouraging user referrals to facilitate growth. Browse through the questions and transcript below. Have feedback on this session? Want to suggest future group coaching topics? Let us know! Questions Answered Q1: It's not easy to search when you only put in city and state Q2: Thank you so much for creating this Nursa app. I did not see a lot of facilities in the Seattle area please if it possible we need to work in this area. Q3: I’m still having a hard time using the app I’m not sure how to find shifts in my region/city? Q4: Can I get help with logging in to complete my background check? Q5: Are there plans to expand the NJ facility portfolio? Q6: Is pay changing? Q7: Do you have a headquarters here in Tucson? If so, where is it located and what's the phone number? Q8: Facilities in San Antonio? Transcript Krishna: Hello, everyone! Good morning or afternoon, and happy Friday. I apologize if I sound a bit under the weather, so please bear with any coughs or sneezes. I'll start by introducing myself briefly and then address some of the questions we received this week. We'll also send out a recording later to cover any unanswered questions. Feel free to ask follow-up questions in the community, and we'll provide the link. My name is Krishna, and I oversee this community site. I've been with Nursa for about a year and a half. We're a relatively young company, just over three years old. Our primary goal is to ensure patients receive the care they need. We all have loved ones who may require medical attention, and we want to ensure they receive quality care, even when life throws curveballs. So, Nursa operates as a technology-driven marketplace, somewhat like Uber or Match.com, to quickly match healthcare professionals with open shifts. Enough about us for now. Let's dive into the questions. If I don't fully address your question, feel free to comment below, and we'll provide more information. I appreciate these questions as we're still growing and establishing our presence. Growing in the healthcare industry can be slow, especially when competing with well-established companies. We understand the need for more shifts, and we're here to help. Our aim is aligned with yours—to connect healthcare professionals with the shifts they desire. Now, let's move on to specific questions. 1️⃣ Someone raised a concern about the ease of searching for shifts using only city and state filters. We understand this concern and are actively working on improving the search experience. Our algorithm often recommends jobs based on your previous preferences, which may not be very helpful if you're new to the platform. I recommend starting with minimal filters and adding more as you become more familiar with what you want. Additionally, we've introduced the ability to save your filters for future use, making it easier to find shifts that match your preferences. If you encounter issues with the types of shifts displayed or have ideas for additional search options, please share your suggestions. We're eager to enhance the search functionality. 2️⃣ Someone mentioned a lack of facilities in the Seattle area. We're aware of this and are actively expanding our presence in various regions. Mark is leading efforts in your area, and we're working diligently to onboard more facilities. If you have connections or insights into specific facilities, please use our referral form to recommend them. The more facilities we have, the better we can serve you. Referral Form 3️⃣ If you're having trouble using the app or finding shifts in your region, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We want to ensure that everyone gets the shifts they need for their PRN work. Your location and the demand for healthcare professionals can vary, so it's crucial to communicate any issues so we can address them. 4️⃣ Regarding background checks, our process typically initiates when you request your first shift. If you're eager to get started, but there are no shifts available yet, reach out to us. Depending on your location, we may be able to assist in starting the background check process without requesting a shift. 5️⃣ Expanding in New Jersey is indeed in our plans. We're a relatively new presence in some regions, so it takes time to establish ourselves. Your referrals and recommendations for facilities are invaluable in helping us expand. If you know of facilities or have contacts in your area, please use our referral form to introduce them to us. Referral Form 6️⃣ We understand your concern about pay rates. Competitive compensation is essential, and we aim to provide competitive pay in most markets. If you feel pay rates are decreasing, we'd like to know more about where this is happening so we can address it. Pay rates can vary based on location and facility contracts, but we strive to ensure that you're fairly compensated. Give Feedback 7️⃣ Regarding headquarters, we currently have our main office in Utah. While we're expanding across the nation, we don't have additional headquarters in other locations. You can reach our support team through our usual contact channels for assistance. If you have specific needs or requests for in-person meetings, please let us know, and we'll do our best to accommodate. Contact Support 8️⃣ We are constantly working on expanding our facility network, including in San Antonio. The process can be slow, especially when dealing with large corporate facilities. If you have suggestions or connections to facilities in your area, please use the referral form to provide us with valuable insights and recommendations. Referral Form Thank you for your questions, and if you have more, please feel free to ask. Have a wonderful weekend, everyone! We'll be here to assist you. Goodbye!

A common question is asking about badges as a PRN or an "agency" caregiver. As Nursa is a 1099 staffing platform, we currently are not offering badges to clinicians. In full transparency, there can be some red tape around not providing a uniform for clinicians contracted through Nursa, BUT we do have a fellow clinician Faith Harvey who has an Etsy store and makes customized badges. Go check her store out! You can also read her story here: https://nursa.com/blog/spotlight-on-faith-harvey

Have you gone official with your gig-work? Do you use LLC's/Corporations as a PRN caregiver? Let us know your experience below!

Make the most of your experience by diving into all our resources and conversations. Unsure where to start? Each space states its purpose at the top but we also have a full directory below! General Start here → Gain foundational knowledge of what Nursa is and how it runs Get Support → Browse user guides or reach out to our support team for help New to Nursa → Join a group of new users to ask your questions and get oriented Events → RSVP to upcoming events at Teachable and teachable:hq Feedback and Ideas → Give feedback on your experience and share ideas Forums Community Insider → Learn how to make the most of community, stay in the know of updates happening, polls and event replays. Replays → Events shall be recorded to access at anytime Polls → Designed to help learn more about you, participate and make your vote count Introduce yourself → Make your first impression and post your intro Conversations → Partake in threads to teach, learn, or inspire others First Shift Support → Provide your feedback on your first shifts work and what went well and what could be improved 💻 Research Program (NEW) At times, Nursa’s product team hosts focus groups, interviews, or surveys to get feedback around a Nursa product. If you're hoping to be a product tester for a future project, join the Research Group to get insider access to new features. 🧙 Community Leaders Program (NEW) This program will represent the voices of Nursa users across the nation. Leaders across the world volunteer to bring users together in local groups to collaborate, share, and collectively grow with Nursa in many different ways. Stay Tuned 👀 Up Next: Community How-Tos 👉

What is Getting Started Fridays? Every Friday we will highlight a Nursa feature and it will include a description, relevant support pages, videos, blogs, and related community content. The goal of this weekly series is to help users find resources related to the topic. Important note: for urgent questions please contact our Support Team. Getting Started Fridays | June 30, 2023 Before you are able to view shifts, you will need to enter a valid license. RN and LPN/LVN license will be auto-verified by Nursys.com and CNA license are state regulated. This means, that depending on your state, they could be verified automatically or take 3-4 business days. Nursa current has shifts for CNA, RN, LPN/LVN! Also locally Nursa accepts Certified Caregivers in AZ and QMAP in Colorado. Got that license uploaded now? You are able to start those requests! Make sure to fill up your profile with more credentials. More tips coming next week 👋 If you are looking for other license types or types of shifts, let us know below! More on uploading your license:

Drop a little about yourself! Name, state, why you love nursing, favorite hobby, favorite dad joke, etc!

Come join our virtual Q&A to learn all things related to Denver hospital shifts happening now!

Let us know the best day and time to join us live to meet other PRN professionals and ask questions 🙂

Nurses week May 6 - 12 at Orange Theory! We've partnered with a local Orange Theory franchise owner to get Nursa clinicians (any nursing license) a FREE week of fitness! Book online and show your license/badge at the door. Participating locations: Cottonwood Heights Draper Holladay Herriman Sandy South Jordan Wanna come? Which one are you going to? Meet some Nursa reps at your workout next week!

Don't forget we are having our live Q&A tomorrow at 12pm. Join us on zoom: https://nursa.zoom.us/j/86983051272?pwd=cXQ0TCtxcHhrZWpCV3YzT0UzZnJ3UT09!

How about we have a site were people can order some Nursa swag items? (Shirts, hats, pens etc.)😎

Like this post and we will send you a little something to celebrate 😉

Let us know what you would like to see more of in the new year! If it's not on the list, comment below!

In our "What do you want to see more of on the Nursa Community in 2023?" Poll you wanted to see more app features and new release knowledge. Let's dig more into it! Select what you are wanting to see and/or explain below what you'd like to see from our newest features?

Heyo Tampa and Lakeland! We have big plans for Florida and are planning on coming to the Tampa/Lakeland area first! We want to answer any questions you have and get to know you. We will use this topic to invite you to ask questions and see if we can meet some of you as we head over there!

Working on an event for early-mid February! We want this to be a 100% community event, where we can come and socialize and relax. Even if just for a little. P.s. (I am sorry for those outside of UT, I am 8 months pregnant and wish I could have an event everywhere but apparently traveling is frowned upon this late 😅) There are a few ideas, but we want you to have a voice. Complete the poll below asap so we can see what we can do! 🙂

Comment below if there's a topic you want to hear about not listed as an option!

It's beginning to look a lot like... December! Happy December to you all! As this month begins, we want to take a moment to say "hello" to all the new members that have joined us recently! (we tagged the newcomers this week below!) New and "old" members, please introduce yourself and answer this question: What is your favorite winter activity? Excited to meet you! @Andy @Cslamb @Sephora Abui @Serenity @Eboni Morgan @Amanda Omonubi @Kaia @Clzepeda94 @Krystal Luna @Theresa Lopez @Diane H. @Rachel Frye @Meaghan @Kelley Pacelli @Megan @Courtney Titone @Florence CHIMUANYA Adenaik @Ash @Tigi @Toshianna @Stacia Simmons @Latonia @Lena B Freeman @Ryan @Areonna Wilson @Shauna Lee @Stefanie B @Shameka Dixon @Rayvn W. @Crystal G @Syd @Gwen @Jalaya @Tye @Nurse Ronnie @Eunice Loitamon @Viky @Devanee M @Justin Pour @Ivanna Ruvera @Joy Plunkett @Laggie

We have had this question asked by multiple nurses and want to throw it to the group. When you are working at a facility and feel it is unsafe (for any reason) and are concerned about your license, what do you do?

Let us know how long you have been working in healthcare and per diem! We have so much experience from all our users 🙂

Hi Everyone! First of all, thank you so much for joining this community! We really want to make this a space that is meaningful for everyone. On that note - we really want to know what resources the Nursa Team can provide and things we can do that is truly helpful to you. What topics, what articles, what workshops are the most interesting and needed? Anything goes here!

Hi, we've been hearing a lot of per diem clinicians want to know about Continuing Education Units or CEU's/CE's and how to navigate them. Here at Nursa we care about you and want to cater our efforts to be hitting what YOU as one of our clinicians want and need What are the main concerns and questions that you would like to know more about so we can help!

HELLO FELLOW HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS!! I am creating this space for people to share information on TRAVEL CNA POSITIONS that support NEW GRADUATES! THANK YOU FOR SHARING WHAT YOU KNOW & PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR FELLOW HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS! WE NEWBIES APPRECIATE YOU!! 🥰🙏