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New nurse residency program at Baptist Health System to support early career hires
Read full article: New nurse residency program at Baptist Health System to support early career hiresBaptist Health System officials say a new program will mentor and prepare incoming nurses for a field that draws in many but pushes out some people early in their careers.
We asked about the nurses who’ve touched your lives. These responses will make you feel things.
Read full article: We asked about the nurses who’ve touched your lives. These responses will make you feel things.National Nurses Day is Friday -- so first of all, if you have a nurse in your life who deserves some recognition, today is the day!
“We’re about to catch on fire”: Inside a Texas hospital battling omicron and staffing shortages
Read full article: “We’re about to catch on fire”: Inside a Texas hospital battling omicron and staffing shortagesTexas will soon surpass its previous COVID-19 hospitalization record. Doctors and nurses say they can’t keep up this pace for much longer and implore people to get vaccinated.
With COVID cases rising, Baptist Health System hosts hiring event with up to $20K in sign-on bonuses to combat pandemic
Read full article: With COVID cases rising, Baptist Health System hosts hiring event with up to $20K in sign-on bonuses to combat pandemicWith the recent surge of COVID cases in the San Antonio area, Baptist Health System hosted a hiring event Tuesday for numerous medical positions with signing bonuses up to $20,000.
Shortage of nurses will only worsen amid high labor demand, says CEO of Texas Nurses Association
Read full article: Shortage of nurses will only worsen amid high labor demand, says CEO of Texas Nurses AssociationNurses are burned out as they gear up for another spike in COVID-19 cases, which many medical experts say could have been prevented if more people had gotten vaccinated.
Time to share: Have you ever had a nurse who helped you especially?
Read full article: Time to share: Have you ever had a nurse who helped you especially?Depending on whether you’re looking to celebrate National Nurses Day, International Nurses Day, specifically RNs, or the nursing field in general, it’s all happening in early May.
San Antonio nurse featured on ‘GMA’ after working 31 days straight, surprised by ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ stars
Read full article: San Antonio nurse featured on ‘GMA’ after working 31 days straight, surprised by ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ starsSAN ANTONIO – Moments after “Good Morning America” interviewed San Antonio nurse Kristen Knott about her experience working in the ICU, she was getting ready for another day on the job. Her story about working 31 days straight in a local ICU — and her viral Facebook post about 31 things she’s learned during the COVID-19 crisis — was featured on the show’s “Make your Monday” segment. The segment also featured surprise virtual visits from actors Eric Dane and Kate Walsh of “Grey’s Anatomy,” one of Knott’s favorite shows. I need to go somewhere where I can put my skills to work, where help is needed.”Shortly after returning, “everything just hit here in San Antonio,” she said. 22-year-old nursing student dies of COVID-19 complicationsWhen comparing the two coronavirus hotspots, she said the city of San Antonio and hospitals had more time to prepare.