The idea of work-life balance has become increasingly popular over the last decade, with employees looking for organizations that can accommodate this desire. It is the idea that work, and life can coexist in a balanced way. Now that 2023 is near, it is time for us all to leave this concept behind. Why? The idea that there should be a balance between these two factors and that the balance should be equal is antiquated.
We are pleased to feature Latrice Markison, working with DirectShifts as a Nurse Practitioner with experience in healthcare under her belt. She is an expert in working with different types of staff members and patients, including those with chronic illnesses. We asked her to share some of her achievements, experiences, and challenges faced as a nurse practitioner with our readers.
We are pleased to feature Dr. Dierich Kaiser, working with DirectShifts as a psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience in healthcare under his belt. He is an expert in child and staff psychiatry. He also mentors psychiatric residents and medical students. We asked him to share some of his achievements, experiences, and challenges faced as a psychiatrist with our readers.
While the current debate over employer vaccination mandates in the United States centers around the COVID-19 requirements, the mandates and the debate about them are as old as the country itself. Regardless of the status of the COVID-19 vaccination regulations, many employers are required by law for certain employees to be vaccinated against other diseases.
Burnout is a widespread problem reaching concerning levels among health care professionals, with more than 50% of physicians and one-third as many as 80% of nurses reporting burnout symptoms. With the nonstop influx of patients and the emotional toll of the pandemic, clinicians seem to be burning out earlier in their careers than ever before.
We are pleased to feature Donarie Ricketts, working with DirectShifts as a Registered Nurse with 20 years of experience in healthcare under her belt. A compassionate nurse, always eager to contribute her best to her team's success. Donarie has expertise in observing and recording patient behavior, establishing treatment plans, medication administration, and primary care.
