Cerner ranked top EHR by nurses in satisfaction survey
Cerner took the top spot among all electronic health record systems, according to Black Book Research’s 2018 EHR Loyalty Survey released this week. The market research company surveyed almost 15,000 registered nurses in three separate surveys across forty states and received 7,409 total respondents. Survey participants were asked to rank EHR systems on their overall usability and functionality in four areas. Those surveyed also had to have used one of these systems in the last four years. Cerner had the highest average usability and functionality rating of 93 percent, followed by Meditech and Allscripts in second and third place. Cerner is one of the top five most popular EHR systems in hospitals today, with 25,000 customers nationwide according to Capterra. eClinical Works, the largest EHR in the states by a total number of customers, received the lowest scores in all categories, earning an average rating of 39 percent. Overall average scores show an increasing level of confidence nurses have in using EHR systems. In BlackBook’s 2014 survey, the average rating across all EHR systems was 21 percent, which has jumped to 79 percent this year. Additionally, 96 percent of this year’s respondents said they would not want to back to using paper systems. Among different hospital roles, emergency room, oncology, labor and delivery, and operating room nurses reported the highest average satisfaction levels using EHR system. Medical-surgical, ambulatory and psych nurses reported the lowest average scores.
Travel Nurse Jobs: Top 10 States in Spring 2018, Summer Market Predictions
There’s been a big shakeup in state rankings for where travelers are applying for jobs, according to Staff DNA job board data. Most of the movement is a result of the annual summer “migration”, where travelers who came south from their home states for warmer weather are heading back north, but there are a few surprises among the ranks. The main takeaway is the expected March spike in job applications wasn’t as high as we thought, although there was a gradual increase in the volume of applications in March and April. Part of the slower increase can potentially be attributed to the record-breaking flu season we experienced this year, which caused a large push for swamped healthcare facilities to offer contract extensions earlier. More extensions mean a delay in job applications, so we could see an increase in job applications by the end of this month, but we expect that number of submissions will plateau going into June as travelers lock down their mid-year, vacation contracts. “We’re not seeing additional needs at facilities, but instead it’s a transferring of needs,” said Oren Lavi, a director of client advisory at LiquidAgents Healthcare. “The net number of new nurses entering the market is not as high, but the job demand is still there as hospitals look to fill backfill positions and curb seasonal turnover.” Let’s take a closer look at changes to our state rankings. Ohio, Illinois, Arizona and Michigan crack the Top 10 Four states that typically hang around the middle of the pack in job applications quickly climbed the ranks this spring. The most dramatic jump was Ohio, which moved up seven spots, almost replacing New York in the top 5 most applied for states. Nevada makes the highest jump; Virginia falls from the top Nevada moved from No. 32 to No. 19 in the rankings, showing the most dramatic increase in job applications. Part of the state’s popularity could be attributed to recent job offerings out of Reno. Facilities in the city are offering noticeably high pay packages for both medical/surgical and telemetry contracts, according to StaffDNA listings. Meanwhile, Virginia has moved from its lofty spot at No. 7 down to No. 24, dropping 17 spots to the middle of the pack. It’s not unexpected to see this change as travelers move back north, but we expect some of that demand to return as Virginia is among the top five hottest travel destinations for summer 2018. Other popular summer vacation states like Hawaii and Colorado should also move up the ranks. May’s Top Markets Texas California Florida North Carolina New York Ohio Georgia Michigan Arizona Illinois South Carolina New Jersey Tennessee Missouri Philadelphia Alabama Colorado Mississippi Nevada Indiana Arkansas Kentucky Oregon Virginia Washington Hawaii Louisiana Oklahoma West Virginia Iowa Utah Connecticut District of Columbia Maryland Maine Montana New Hampshire New Mexico Wisconsin Delaware Kansas Minnesota South Dakota Massachusetts North Dakota Rhode Island Wyoming Idaho Nebraska Vermont Alaska Editor’s note: This list is created by analyzing the number of travel nurses applying for jobs in these individual states and Washington D.C. Is not necessarily an indicator of traveler interest in these states or of job volume. Application data comes from the StaffDNA jobs database.
Dallas Nursing and Healthcare Career Fair opens Thursday
Travel nurses and healthcare professionals in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth region have a chance to meet in person with industry insiders and hiring managers on Thursday at the Dallas Nursing and Healthcare Career Fair. The career fair, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. CST at the Crystal Banquet Hall in Plano, will feature local and national healthcare hiring managers, including companies like Dallas Regional Medical Center, NMA Academy, Guardian Home Healthcare, Steward Family Hospital, Staff DNA and several others. The event will also offer free resume reviews by Nickquolette Barrett with iRock Resumes. This event is pre-screened, so attendees must provide valid healthcare credentials to get in the door. Attendees can also pre-register by emailing resume@expoexpertsllc.com with the subject line “Attending EE”, but it’s not required for entry. Attending a screened job fair like this one will help healthcare job seekers save time by having direct interaction with hiring managers, Expo Experts marketing specialist Jamie Barker said. “There are instant, built-in interviews, which saves time and allows you to make an impression much faster and easier than the traditional filling out of an application and waiting for a phone call,” Barker said. For more information about the event, visit the Expo Experts website.
National Nurses Week 2018: Top 10 Worst Nurses Week Gifts
For healthcare facilities, National Nurses Week is the time to go above and beyond in honoring their nursing staff; the workers on the front lines of providing quality patient care. Some hospitals will provide catered lunches, wonderful gifts or fun activities for their staff to celebrate the hard work they do. And then there are these people. We asked nurses on Reddit about the worst gifts they’ve received for National Nurses Week, and the results range from bad to atrocious. Here are 10 of the worst answers we received. Disclaimer: Some comments displayed have been edited for strong language. 1. A half-eaten cookie cake (that was partially eaten by the day shift) What’s worse than coming in to work to find a half-eaten pastry waiting for you as thanks for your efforts? Finding out your coworkers on an earlier shift were the ones responsible, as user Pm_me_your_baby_pig_pics shared. Comment from discussion People, it’s time to vent. What’s your WORST Nurses Week gift ever?. 2. Partially melted, then re-frozen Hershey’s chocolates User BrooklynRN got to enjoy some nice ruined chocolates. Luckily they still had a “Happy Nurses Week” wrapper. Comment from discussion People, it’s time to vent. What’s your WORST Nurses Week gift ever?. Comment from discussion People, it’s time to vent. What’s your WORST Nurses Week gift ever?. 3. A fortune cookie Comment from discussion People, it’s time to vent. What’s your WORST Nurses Week gift ever?. 4. An arts and crafts project with no supplies “We have to make a poster for ourselves. I don’t think any supplies were provided.” –Reddit user bopeep82 5. A last-minute gift swap to something even worse Reddit user BruteeRex told a sad tale of when their hospital decided to switch the nice gift of free scrubs and a jacket with a motivational self-help book–which was written by the hospital. Comment from discussion People, it’s time to vent. What’s your WORST Nurses Week gift ever?. 6. A sad meal, followed by leftover ice cream Comment from discussion People, it’s time to vent. What’s your WORST Nurses Week gift ever?. 7. A confiscated treat Sometimes you have to put in some work to get the gift you deserve, as evidenced by Reddit user ghouliejulie’s story. “We got tiramisu from Maggianos. then it was taken away by the charge, because it “might have alcohol in it.” I went looking for it, and ate it anyway. … I’m also getting pretty tired of bagels.” 8. A tube of expired chapstick Comment from discussion People, it’s time to vent. What’s your WORST Nurses Week gift ever?. 9. A gift bag filled with top-notch items. Candy-based puns are always the best way to say thank you, as seen by Reddit user auraseer. Comment from discussion People, it’s time to vent. What’s your WORST Nurses Week gift ever?. 10. Last, and certainly the least–a memo posted in an elevator. “Working in LTC, a memo saying Happy Nurses week in the elevator. If we want they will display our pictures for everyone to see. Other than that the year-long gift of [expletive] staffing.”–Reddit user mamabear_j Got any other terrible National Nurses Week gifts you’d like to share? Tell us in the comments below!
National Nurses Week: 2018 Freebies and Discounts
National Nursing Week is here, and it’s time to bask in the appreciation of restaurants, businesses and corporations nationwide by cashing in on great discounts and free stuff. We’ve put together a huge list of free items and discounts travelers and staff nurses can enjoy, but we’re sure to be missing some from this list, so check back regularly as it gets updated. Got a great deal or free giveaway your fellow nurses need to know about? Share it with us in the comments, use our Share Your Story form, or send us an email at news@hcttoday.com. Free Stuff DrFirst You can snag a free pair of Dansko shoes if you win DrFirst’s Nurses Week giveaway contest. Entries will be accepted until 12 a.m. EST on May 12. Cinnabon A classic deal that returns every year, nurses get one free Cinnabon Classic Roll, MiniBon Roll or four-count BonBites when they show their badge at participating locations. The free bun deal lasts through May 12. Dunkin’ Donuts End the day with some java (or kick the night shift off right) by picking up a free16-ounce Dunkin’ Dark Roast iced coffee all this week between 4-10 p.m. Remember to bring a valid health care ID and check if your location is participating. Jimboy’s Tacos Nurses with a valid employee ID can enjoy a BOGO deal on the chain’s original ground beef tacos Sunday through May 12. Check to see if it’s at a participating location, and remember that there’s a limit of three free tacos per nurse, so no taco hogging. PDQ On May 8, Nurses take 50 percent off their entire meal with a valid ID at PDQ. The discount is limited to one per customer. Hey, Teachers and Nurses! We’re showing some well-deserved appreciation to you on Tuesday, May 8th at all locations. Enjoy 50% off your entire order with a valid ID all day long. pic.twitter.com/4vFMPpIvUn — PDQ Restaurant (@PDQFreshFood) April 30, 2018 Johnson & Johnson The company has partnered with Nurse.com to offer a free CE course, titled “Substance Abuse and Women”, which you can register for and download here. CNA Plus Academy Need to brush up on what you know or get prepped for your exam? CNA Plus Academy is offering free practice tests this week. American Nurses Association Free Webinar All nurses who pre-register and watch this year’s free webinar, titled “Emerging Technology and Its Impact on Nursing Practice”, will earn one CE credit. Allnurses Giveaways Love making and sharing memes? Want to win $250 Amazon gift cards for doing just that? Well you’re in luck–allnurses is holding a National Nurses Week Celebration where you can do just that. Click here to learn more. They’re also giving away 50 pairs of scrubs and 50 stethoscopes for visitors who fill out an entry form. Click here to learn more about that contest. Einstein Bro’s Bagels Nurses wearing scrubs or an ID badge can grab a free Espresso Buzz Bagel and Shmear from any participating Einstein locations on May 11. Discounts SocksLane More compression socks are always a good thing, and SocksLane is offering 25 percent off on all orders through May 30 with the promo code 25NURSESWEEK. Sleep Number Maybe you want to add some next-level comfort to your travel RV, or you need an exceedingly comfortable bed when returning home for a break between travel assignments. Regardless, Sleep Number is offering 35 percent off any purchases with a valid license. GIANT Microbe Who doesn’t love these adorable, stuffed infectious diseases? You can save 20 percent on any order with the offer code NURSE20FP
May the Fourth (Deals) Be With You
The most hallowed of days for Star Wars fans, May 4, is upon us. It’s a great day for fans across the world to geek out and celebrate their favorite mystical sci-fi mega-franchise by watching the movies, cosplaying their favorite characters, and generally freaking out on social media. #MayTheFourth Tweets It’s also a day when pretty much every company that sells any Star Wars-branded products offer huge discounts, so now may be a good time to head to Tosche Station and pick up a set of newly discounted power converters. For our travelers, we’ve narrowed down few great deals on Star Wars merch to bring along for your next shift (or just to enjoy off the clock in a galaxy far away). 1. Millenium Falcon Pool Float, $29.93 – Box Lunch We know lots of travelers are planning to soak up the sun over the summer, so what better way to enjoy the water than on your own personal Millenium Falcon. Just remember to hold on tight before jumping to lightspeed. Box Lunch has this float and plenty of Star Wars-themed bags, watches, apparel and other items to browse at 30 percent off all day today. Plus, every $10 you spend on the site means the company provides a meal secured by Feeding America on behalf of local member food banks, according to their site. 2. Cross Townsend Star Wars Pens, 20% Off until May 5 Your pen collection from working at various hospitals around the country is probably pretty extensive, but nothing beats a great gel or fountain pen when frantically taking notes, especially if it’s powered by the Dark Side. Remember to enter the code MAYSTAR18 at checkout to get the discount, and order before 11:59 p.m. EST on May 5. 3. Loungefly, 20% off all Star Wars bags on May 4 Okay, so a bag shaped like a Porg may not be totally practical to store your gear in, but there are plenty of other fantastic bags to choose from on Loungefly. The offer code to enter at checkout for this one is LFFORCE. If you still desperately need to spend money on Star Wars stuff, you can find even more May 4 deals listed here on Disney’s official Star Wars website.
Trinity Health Selects Epic For New EHR Enterprise Platform
Trinity Health, one of the largest non-profit hospital systems in the U.S., announced today it will use Epic to implement an integrated electronic health record (EHR) and revenue cycle management platform. The company plans to roll out the new EHR platform to all of the system’s hospitals, ambulatory care centers, physician offices and continuing care programs in the coming years, according to their official press release. The Catholic healthcare system, based out of Livonia, Michigan, operates 94 hospitals and 109 continuing care locations across 21 states. Trinity’s goal is to create a single, comprehensive EHR for patients, consumers and employees. Patients and consumers will have access to online scheduling, e-visit, and simplified online bill pay tools, while physicians and clinicians will have a shared patient record which should improve patient safety and outcomes, according to the release. “People deserve customized and convenient healthcare experiences, including simple access to a complete health and billing record. At the same time, physicians and clinicians need tools that make it easier to practice medicine. We look forward to implementing a single, enterprise solution enabling us to deliver excellent, people-centered care,” said Mike Slubowski, president and chief operating officer of Trinity Health, in the press release. The company plans to train more than 100,000 employees on the new EHR platform, which could provide opportunities for Epic EMR conversion travel nursing jobs within the next four years.
Travel Nurse Market: High facility turnover expected as heavy flu season winds down
This year’s brutal flu season in the U.S. has lost its edge in recent weeks, according to the most recent Center for Disease Control data, but not without leaving a heavy impact on patients and facilities during the peak mid-winter months. An estimated 160 children died from the flu between fall 2017 and spring 2018, marking the deadliest flu season since 2012-2013 with 171 deaths, according to CDC data. That number is expected to rise once the data is finalized, according to a report on USA Today. <a href=’#’><img alt=’Laboratory-Confirmed Influenza HospitalizationsPreliminary cumulative rates as of 04-21-2018 * ** ‘ src=’https://public.tableau.com/static/images/CD/CDCFluData2017-2018/Sheet1/1_rss.png’ style=’border: none’ /></a> The season also saw cumulative hospitalizations across all age ranges of 105 out of every 100,000 people as a result of the virus. People age 65 and older were affected the most, with 454 hospitalizations out of 100,000 people at the peak of the season in mid-April. Facilities were swamped trying to meet patient care needs around the country, meaning travelers who locked down their contracts at the start of the year were offered extensions much earlier than expected, LiquidAgents Healthcare director of client advisory Oren Lavi said. “There was a major push for extensions early this year,” Lavi said. “On a typical 13-week contract, hospitals will wait 30 days or longer to offer extensions to travelers, but we were getting extension offers within two weeks of them starting at a facility.” During the seasonal transition in the next few weeks, travelers who impressed their facilities could potentially see additional extension offers as hospitals plan their summer staffing needs, Lavi said. The number of back-fill opportunities should also increase as hospital evaluate their staffing needs after the difficult flu season, Lavi said. “This is the time when hospitals will cut staff that didn’t perform as well as they hoped, but they still had to hire to meet patient care demands at the facility,” Lavi said. “Once those positions are cut, hospitals will have to back-fill to keep things running smoothly.”
Monthly Poll: Ideal Summer Vacation Spot
We’ve got plenty of questions we want to ask travelers, so make sure to vote in our monthly poll so that we can get to the heart of the most important issues facing travelers today, like “What is your favorite flavor of bean dip?”, or “How long is too long to binge-watch TV shows on Netflix?” We’ll post the final results at the end of each month. This month, we’ve got summer on the brain. When you’re planning a summer vacation, do you like to feel the heat on a beach, or fly north to find adventure in cooler temperatures? Let your vote be heard!