Nursing shortages have been a known challenge in the industry for decades. Despite having a significant staffing shortage in the early 2000’s, the Great Recession produced an influx of registered nurses provided the largest increase in 40 years[1]. Despite an improving economy, the intensive demand and acuity of care required for nursing staff continue to be a deterrent, as well as additional opportunities for increased wages and employment elsewhere outside of the “floor st

Whether you believe in the debate of whether climate change is real, there is no denying that winter weather these past couple of years have come earlier than some would prefer. The results are wild swings in temperatures and an increase in winter-related precipitation. The results are an increase of road related headaches and traffic accidents, significant weather travel delays, and an unrelenting complaint of those wishing that spring will come again, soon. Workplace accide