Some Jobs are Part of Who We Are
There are some jobs that are not just jobs – they are part of who we are – police officers, firemen and nurses fall into this category. You can’t turn off being a nurse. If you are on a plane … Continued
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ATC’s Summer Reading List
If you love to read – here are a few books that should be on your summer reading list: The Shift: One Nurse, Twelve Hours, Four Patients’ Lives by Theresa Brown, RN Teresa Brown, practicing nurse and New … Continued
Every Week is Nurses Week at ATC
In celebration of Nurses Week, ATC Healthcare Services ran a company wide contest to acknowledge the nurses who always meet assignment requirements, who keep their personnel documents in compliance and who work well with their individual offices. Every nominee was … Continued
The Results of ATC Healthcare’s Employee Satisfaction Survey are In and It’s Official: ATC Healthcare Services is a Great Place to Work!
Recently ATC Healthcare sent an employee satisfaction survey to over 10,000 employees and the feedback was both positive and helpful. When asked if our employees would recommend ATC as an employer to friends and colleagues — over 3/4th said absolutely! … Continued
Spring Season Means Nursing Conference Season!
If you are on the fence about attending a nursing conference – take the leap – there are many beneficial reasons to do this. Of course, there is the obvious one – the continuing education credits. But, conferences are a … Continued
Flu Season is the Worst in Nearly a Decade
Nationally, the number of people falling ill with flu is increasing and the hospitalization rate for flu victims has just jumped. Dr. Daniel B. Jernigan, Director of the C.D.C.’s influenza division, said during a telephone news conference that it is … Continued
Is now the time to continue your education?
Making a 4-year degree a requirement for Registered Nurses has been discussed before, and there have been many organizations that are proponents of this change. The “BSN in 10” initiative has been supported and fueled by The Institute of Medicine, … Continued
New Year’s Resolution for Nurses – This year I will try to be better!
I will try to be better than the day before. I will try to be nice – even if I don’t want to be nice. I will not pass by a call light without checking in with the patient. I … Continued
Being a Nurse During the Holidays Can Be a Mixed Bag
No matter what holidays you may celebrate, being home with loved ones is generally preferred. Sadly, the healthcare system is a round-the-clock animal and nurses are needed on the front lines 365 days a year. To ensure you don’t miss … Continued
Remember HIPAA and its Meaning
Recently there were disturbing posts from a Naval Medical Facility in Jacksonville, FL. In these posts there were photos of medical personnel (not nurses) with newborn children – bad enough that the children’s identities were revealed, they were being disrespectful … Continued
