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What is the Healthgrades rating and how does it affect facilities? Is it only a reputation thing or does it impact financing or compliance?

Anyone have the details?

Hurricane Milton is currently affecting Florida. But, what can you do to help? The American Red Cross looks for volunteers, and you can sign up after completing a two week training. You can also volunteer in local volunteer programs, or with Team Rubicon. You can also spread awareness, donate money to the Red Cross, and help at community centers. What do you think are other amazing ideas for helping during a hurricane?

Hello! I am glad you joined us in this community space. We believe we can be our best when we learn from each other. This is your one-stop destination for sharing professional advice, inspiration, news, and recommendations about working local PRN shifts. We want you to feel comfortable here so I (Krishna, your Community Manager 💃) will take your on your welcoming journey through our community and show you the ropes. How to get started Become familiar with our Code of Conduct Learn how to Manage your Nursa App Account OR Community Account Understand each space and its purpose Bookmark our resource page for a rainy day Introduce yourself and tell us more about you journey 🍭 If you want to make your first week sweeter: Introduce yourself to the community RSVP to the next event Jump into discussions with other healthcare professionals like yourself We’re excited to be your partner, support and advocate. If you ever have questions, feel free to reach out to community@nursa.com. Up Next: Code of Conduct 👉

Anyone else not feeling it these days but getting to it anyhow? You’re not alone! Some days are harder than others, but we still show up and get the work done. Let’s share our experiences and how we’re getting through it—sometimes hearing others’ stories can be motivating! How are you staying focused these days?

In medical terms, PRN stands for "pro re nata," meaning "as needed." It's commonly used to describe medications taken when necessary or shifts that healthcare workers can pick up on a flexible basis. PRN jobs give nurses and healthcare professionals more control over their schedules, allowing them to work only when they choose. Learn more: https://nursa.com/blog/what-does-the-prn-medical-abbreviation-stand-for

When it comes to patient transfers, do you usually need a 2-assist, 3-assist, or just handle it alone? Safety is key in nursing, so getting the right help prevents injury for both you and the patient. Always follow your facility’s policies, but curious—what’s your go-to in tricky situations? Do you ever prefer going solo?

Mental health and healthcare professionals: Mental health is just as important for healthcare workers as anyone else. Taking medication can be a vital part of managing conditions like anxiety or depression. There's no shame in seeking help! What’s your perspective on mental health treatment in the healthcare field?

How would you explain to a person not in the industry what a nursing intervention is? What examples would you give?

Looking for good return demonstration (retdem) learning content? You can find valuable resources on platforms like YouTube for visual demonstrations. You may also research any nursing education websites to find practical videos, tutorials, and tips to help you improve your skills. What’s your go-to resource for learning new procedures?

Some of the best include Johns Hopkins University, Duke University, and the University of Pennsylvania. These schools are known for their rigorous programs, top-notch faculty, and excellent clinical opportunities. Be sure to research based on your location, specialty interests, and financial needs!

What happened to the Kentucky Nurse with kidney stones, Lucinda Mullins? I’ve heard her story mentioned in a few places, but can't find updates. Hoping she got the treatment she needed! If anyone has more info or insights, please share—wondering how things turned out for her.

Share your experiences! What agency or company did you feel the most supported by?

Hey nurses, has anyone experienced workplace bullying from coworkers or even superiors? It can be such a challenging and demoralizing situation. How do you handle it? Do you confront the bully, reach out to HR, or seek support from fellow nurses? Your insight and experiences could really help others who may be going through a similar situation. Share your thoughts and solutions below!

As experienced nurses, what is your biggest regret in your career? Was it not taking a chance on a new opportunity or not advocating for a patient enough? Share your regrets and advice for new nurses to help guide them on their journey. Your wisdom and insight could make a huge impact on someone just starting out.

The triennial theme for World Suicide Prevention Day for 2024-2026 is "Changing the Narrative on Suicide" with the call to action "Start the Conversation". The goal is to reduce the stigma around suicide and encourage open conversations, shifting from a culture of silence to one of understanding and support. What is the role of nurses in starting these conversations? Is preventing suicide part of a nurse's role?

Is there another way to check nurse license status?

Anyone been in contact with the Texas BON? Looks like everything is digital/portal on their website, but it would be nice to know if you can talk to a person...

I would like to get a Compact License

https://nurseslabs.com/10-signs-that-youre-a-nurse/ Pretty funny

If you won a lifetime supply of the last thing you drank, what would you be stuck drinking? Of course, everyone's answer should be water, but I'm willing to bet most of you would choose the same drink I would: COFFEE ☕!

Healthcare professionals understand that providing the best care means actively involving patients. Do you have a specific experience that highlights the importance of patient engagement? Perhaps a patient who benefited immensely from being involved in their own care or a challenging case where patient engagement played a crucial role? Share your personal stories and let's explore the impact of patient engagement in providing quality healthcare. Your insights could inspire and benefit others.

We all know that nursing shifts are long and tiring. Between running around answering call lights or grabbing meds for patients, we know you do it all. Having good shoes makes all the difference in your shift and we want to know your take on the best nursing shoes out there! Here are some different brands I have used on my shifts that I love! Hokas - It's like walking on clouds! Their shoes provide great arch support and cushion for your feet, giving your knees a break. They are also built to have a lot of milage before any kind of wear and tear, making them the most endurable shoe. (By far my favorite) Crocs - Not only are they a nursing fashion staple but they are extremely comfortable. They don't have any laces that restrict your feet and have the best airflow for a closed toe shoe! Toms Classic Slip on Shoe - Toms is a fantastic combination of comfort and function. It's like wearing a slipper to work! Without a lot of arch support, over time the soles of the shoe will mold to your feet giving you the same feeling of a personalized slipper. They are cute and fashionable that will spice up any kind of scrubs you are wearing.

Read the below 📄 Nurse Community How-Tos 📄 to learn how to use the Nursa Community, ordered from simplest to complex. Important note: Your community account has the same login information, but is separate from your Nursa app account. If you are looking for information around shift specifics please open the Nursa App on your phone or go to app.nursa.com or contact our support team. How-to create your Nursa Community Account To have a Nursa Community account, you must have a Nursa App Login You can create your account by signing into community.nursa.com and following the prompts to create an account or login using your Nursa credentials Add a Display name Click “Create My Account” How-To Login to Your Nursa Community Account Login into Community account by going to Community.nursa.com Click “Community” Tab within the Nursa App Platform How-To Change Your Community Username Click here to message the Community Admin Click “Message” Provide the username you would like to change How-To Add or Change your Profile Pictures Click your profile icon in the top right Your profile will automatically be the first letters in your Display Name. To edit, click the purple image button Upload your desired profile photo making sure to follow community Code of Conduct How-To Search Search on Mobile Click the magnifying glass Begin your search by typing your key words / terms in search box You can scroll down for a more refined search result by content type, specific discussion forums, date specific and more. Search on Desktop Click “Search” in the top right Begin your search by typing your key words / terms in search box If you are looking in a specific area (Events, Clinician Articles, etc.), you can use the “Everywhere” Dropdown to specify Advanced Search Click the magnifying glass Below the search you can scroll down for a more refined search result by tags, author, content type, specific discussion forums, date specific, member search and more. How-To Attend an Event RSVP to Future Event Go to the Menu Icon in the top right corner or see “Events” at the top of the homepage Click “Events” Scroll down to see upcoming Events Select the event and click “Register Today!” Previous Events Go to Topics Drop down Select “Replays” Scroll through topics How-To React to a Post or Comment Navigate to post or comment you would like to react to Hover over or click the bottom right corner of the post or comment and choose a relevant reaction How-To Comment Navigate to the post you would like to comment on Scroll to bottom where you see “Reply to this Topic” Type response in comment box Click “Submit Reply” If you see private information posted, please report the post to the moderator How-To Ask a New Question On the Homepage, select or on mobile. Select to create new “Topic” Under “Community” Select “General Questions” Click “Continue” Add your question in the first text entry box, make sure to use a “?” Add more context to your question in the second, larger text entry box Optionally select “Add Tags” to add relevant tags making your post more discoverable Enable “Follow Topic” to be alerted of responses to your question Click “Submit Question” If you see private information posted, please report the post to the moderator How-To Start a Group Discussion On the Homepage, select or on mobile. Select to create new “Topic” Under “Groups” Select group you would like to create the discussion in (note: you must be a member of the group to ask a question) Click “Continue” Add your discussion title in the first text entry box Add the body of the content in the second, larger text entry box Optionally select “Add Tags” to add relevant tags making your post more discoverable Enable “Follow Topic” to be alerted of responses to your discussion Click “Submit Topic” If you see private information posted, please report the post to the moderator How-To Upvote an Answer Navigate to post you which to upvote answers There will be an up arrow icon that you can click for the answer you feel is most helpful To remove vote, click on the arrow again How-To Add Media to Post When creating a post or a comment, on the bottom of the box you will be able to attach files or add other media like an existing attachment or image from an URL You can also add a youtube link and the video will pop up automatically If you see private or inappropriate media, please click the three dots on the top right corner and report the post How-To Update and Edit Your Posts Go to the post you would like to change. Hover over the three dots on the right top corner and click edit How-To Mention a User In the post or comment, type “@” and the first letter, (at the minimum) of the username of the user you would like to mention Select the username you would like in the corresponding dropdown list of usernames Once properly mentioned, it will turn blue to notify the mentioned user How-To Quote a User To quote the whole post Select on the bottom of the post or reply Then this notification will pop up You can select additional posts to quote Click “Quote 1 Post” (the number will match the number of quotes you clicked to quote) The quote will auto populate in the text box below. Type your response in the comment box beneath the quoted post Click “Submit Reply” Quote only a part of a post or reply Or to select a small part of the post, highlight and a will pop-up for you to select Click “Quote Selection” The quoted selection will auto populate in the text box below Type your response in the comment box beneath the quoted post Click “Submit Reply” How-To Private Message Click on the icon Click “Compose New” Type the username of the recipient in the “To” field Add a subject line in the second “Subject” Field Type in the body of your message in the text entry box under “Message” Click “Send” How-To Follow a User If you see a user you would like to follow in the discussions, click on their name and it will take you to their profile Click to follow their content and be notified when they post new content If you are searching for specific users, you can click the icon Select member search Enter name or refine search criteria A list of clinicians will show up, click “Follow Member” How-To Report Inappropriate Behavior Should you come across a topic or comment which you think needs to be reported, then please click on the three dots on the top right of the post, and click “Report”: Cases in which a topic or comment should be reported: Spam Advertisement Soliciting Harassment Private information (Email address, phone number, etc.) Any other content that is in conflict with our Code of Conduct If you are unsure, please report it anyways. How-To Set up Notifications Navigate to your profile and click the icon Select “Notification Settings” You can go through different notification settings and check if you you want to receive notifications through email and or the notification list in the community Settings will automatically save when selected or deselected How-To Follow (subscribe) Specific Content See above how to follow content by a specific author To follow content anywhere, you can locate the icon Select how you would like to receive notifications on followed content To unfollow, simply click the follow icon again and select “unfollow” You can adjust notifications by click on the icon and scrolling to “Followed Content” Up Next: Resource Overview 👉

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 👉