14 Reasons to Fall In Love with The Medical Profession

We always hear that nursing and all things medical are "labors of love", but there's much more to it! Regardless of your Valentine status, you can fall in love with your career! Here's why we love it:

1. The challenge! 

2. Never waste time picking out your clothes - you've got scrubs for that!

3. The humor of it! 

4. The pay's not too shabby, as nurses and medical professionals are in high demand.

5. You'll always feel needed.

6. The appreciation from patients and their families!

7. You serve as the primary care provider and go-to for everyone in your family!

8. You can set your own pace - from the fast pace of the NICU to the easy pace of a long term care facility.

9. You're a lifesaver -- literally!

10. Getting paid to do something you love.

11. There is never a dull moment.

12. With medical advances so often, you're constantly learning, growing, and changing!

13. Being part of a team is the best feeling.

14. The stories and the memories are priceless. 

The Future of Nursing and How to Get There

With the passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010 came a complete transformation of America's healthcare system, from the way care is administered to the standards healthcare providers adhere to. Nursing, an integral part of any healthcare system, has been tremendously affected by the ACA and now more than ever, highly-skilled and qualified nurses are needed to answer the call. The future of nursing depends on a few factors, and educating tomorrow's nurses is at the forefront of concerns.

The need for highly educated nurses has gone largely unnoticed, but it will become a much more visible issue in the coming years. 20% of America's population will be over the age of 65 in the year 2030, and care for chronic conditions will be in high demand. Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and mental health illnesses like dementia and Alzheimer's are on the rise, and educated nurses make all the difference in providing critical care. This means a change in education is absolutely crucial, seeing as 20th century nursing education focused primarily on treating injuries and illnesses, not chronic conditions.

Improving the system that churns out future nurses seems like a no-brainer, but it hasn't been. By focusing more on community settings like those found in long term care, future nurses are better prepared for the care settings they are more likely to deal with in the near future. Teaching good decision making, quality improvement methods, a systemic way of thinking, and team leadership is crucial for proper nursing education in the 21st century. Increasing the number of nurses with BSN's (Bachelors degrees) is very feasible and very critical to the growth of the field of nursing. RN-to-BSN programs, traditional 4-year programs, educational collaborative programs, distance and online learning, and other partnerships have made a nursing degree more accessible. 

The future of the field of nursing depends so much on the education of and advocacy for future nurses. Tell someone you love or know to consider it as a career option, and help that change the world for the better. 

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17 Ways We're LUCKY to Have You!

An ode to Health Care Professionals:

1. You're there when someone else can't be.

2. You adapt to new environments quickly!

3. At the very heart of your profession is helping others.

4. You're willing to work diligently with us!

5. You trust us!

6. You build and maintain relationships with everyone on our team.

7. You help heal people just like us!

8. Remaining calm under pressure is your specialty.

9. You smile on the outside even if you're not smiling on the inside!

10. By working with us you are helping fix the critical nursing and health care shortage!

11. Traveling to cities near and far, you are everywhere at once!

12. You improve the quality of care for those who need it most.

13. You administer life-saving medications to patients.

14. You rarely take no for an answer.

15. You're there for us when we need you.

16. You simply do the things that others aren't strong enough to do.

17. You persevere.

14 for 14!

From everyone at Clinical Resources, we wish you and your loved ones a Happy New Year. Time and time again we can't seem to follow through with our resolutions, but what's more important is having an overall great year. This means getting healthy, spending more time with our families, reaching our goals, and just being happy. Everyone in the office, from our Staffing Coordinators to our CEO, came up with 14 great things to remember to help you have your best year yet! Here they are:

Focus - November is Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month

Like many other mysterious and debilitating diseases, Alzheimer's holds a lasting impact on the lives of Alzheimer's patients' caregivers, families, friends, and communities. This month is set aside to spread awareness, encourage prevention, and enrich the lives of those affected by the disease. As a company that places healthcare professionals in long term care environments, we know that many of the people our patients work with are affected by Alzheimer's, whether directly or indirectly. A little known fact, Alzheimer's is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, and yet, awareness of the disease is still fairly low. This month, we encourage our friends and families to learn more about Alzheimer's and gain some understanding on this mysterious brain disease. Learn more at Alz.org

Foods of Fall!

After a long, hot summer in Atlanta, Fall is finally upon us! We usually blog about healthcare, nursing, or events, but we wanted to change it up a little bit and talk about the lovely fall foods you can find from your nearest farmer's market or in your grocery store this season! As a healthcare staffing company, the health of our consultants and their patients is at the forefront of our concerns. Stay healthy and live well with these fall super-foods (list from health.com).

1. Apples
2. Brussels Sprouts
3. Parsnips

4. Pears
5. Rutabagas
6. Cauliflower
7. Turnips

8. Squash
9. Sweet Potatoes
10. Pumpkins

11. Pomegranates
12. Dates
13. Grapefruits
14. Kiwis

15. Tangerines

What is JCAHO, anyway?

You’ve seen the “Gold Seal of Approval” on our website, our flyers, and even our business cards, and it may leave you wondering… what does JCAHO mean? The Joint Commission (TJC), formerly the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations was founded in 1951 to improve the quality and value or health care for the public by evaluating health care organizations. Every year it evaluates and accredits over 20,000 health care organizations in the United States, independently and not for profit. While The Joint Commission was founded to raise the standards of patient care, it also sets the standard for healthcare staffing services firms, like us.

We proudly display our Health Care Staffing Services Certification because it ensures quality, organization, and dedication in everything we do. To earn the JC’s Gold Seal of Approval an organization undergoes an onsite survey by a team at least every three years.

Being JCAHO certified means we have made a serious commitment to a certain standard. It also establishes the framework for our organization’s structure and management. It enhances our recruitment and development process, and it gives you a reason to trust us with your needs. We reduce risk, attract only the best professionals, and demonstrate a commitment to our consultants and our clients. We maintain organized and accurate personnel records, too (organization can make or break a staffing firm).

We wanted to give you some insight into the JCAHO-HSS certification process, instead of just talking about the benefits. Let us walk you through it:

1. There is an announced initial review, in addition to re-certification reviews that are random. All are conducted on site.

2. The review focuses on: our ability to provide competent staffing services, evaluating performance, continuing education and training, and placement criteria.

3. The standards of the certification are divided into 4 sections

· Leadership

· Human Resources Management

· Performance Measurement and Improvement

· Information Management

4. We must adopt 3 performance measures:

·         Do not return rate for clinical reasons

·         Do not return rate for professional reasons

·         Completeness of personnel file

Who is eligible? Firms that:

-Place temporary clinical staff in other organizations that direct or provide direct patient care

- Place temporary clinical staff under the direct supervision of another organization's personnel

-Collect and present four months of data for each of the three standardized performance measures by the time of the initial (on-site) review

Although all this information may be a handful, we want to let you in on the approval process and what it means to us. The Joint Commission ensures that we are providing you with organized and high quality service, and we aim to do that every day. This process, among other regulatory processes, allows us to be the best firm we can be, and to offer outstanding services. We sincerely hope that when you do make the decision to search for a new experience as a job-seeker or search for qualified candidates (as a recruiter), you consider a firm with integrity, like us.

If you would like to learn more about what we do and who we place, visit our site: www.clinicalresources.com.

If you are ready to take the next step, call 888-800-3377

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#MeetTheTeam Part 4!

Giving all of you the opportunity to learn about our team is important to us, and we hope it's giving you some more insight into what we do at Clinical Resources. We call ourselves a team, not a group, or anything else, because each one of us does something that contributes to the growth of our organization. We all have our strengths and our weaknesses and that's what makes us human. We don't pretend to be perfect, but we strive to provide a tailored experience to every person we come in contact with because that is our top priority. We truly hope you have been enjoying learning more about our us, so here's our next installment of #MeetTheTeam!

Meet Susan Wernsman, our Recruitment Assistant Wonderwoman! 

Susan wears many hats in our organization, she's good at many things, and she walks so quickly that it's possible for her to get all of these things done. Most days, Susan is working hard at candidate sourcing, managing our recruitment database, and assisting Jennifer or anyone else in just getting the job done, whatever it may be. She treats each candidate within our database as her own, and pays attention to every last detail in all that she does. She assists in keeping everyone's tech (gadgets, systems) updated, and always goes the extra mile.

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#MeetTheTeam Part 3!

Friday has finally rolled around and we are so excited to introduce you to another member of our outstanding team! If you’ve been keeping up with #MeetTheTeam, keep doing so, as you will learn how all of our talented teammates fit together in the office. Here’s Part 3!

Meet Arlen Crawford, Recruitment Specialist and problem-solving extraordinaire! Arlen brings a lot to the table here.  With decades of staffing and candidate sourcing experience, Arlen knows the staffing industry inside and out. He understands that no matter the industry, diligence in finding world-class candidates is important. He knows exactly what to look for in a potential candidate, and makes sure that everyone is happy with placements. If you’ve ever spoken with Arlen over the phone, you’d know it because of his friendly voice and pleasant demeanor. And in case you were wondering, he knows his Southern rock music. 

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We Wear Purple

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Every year, millions of elderly and disabled vulnerable adults are exploited, abused, and neglected whether by physical, financial, or mental means. Often times, the elderly are dependent on others, such as caregivers in the long term care facilities we work with. Many of the elderly that live independently are targets for abuse, often by people whom they trust. We make it our mission to place consultants that are compassionate toward the elderly and work with healthcare organizations that work for the empowerment of seniors. 

Today, we wear purple.