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Resilience & Internationally Educated Nurses: A Phenomenological Qualitative Research Study

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Resilience & Internationally Educated Nurses: A Phenomenological Qualitative Research Study

Avant Healthcare Professionals was honored to attend the International Council of Nurses 2023 Nursing Congress, where we presented our latest research study on the relationship between resilience and culture in internationally educated nurses. Roughly 6,000 nurses assembled from around the world in Montreal, Quebec. In this article, I'll describe the key takeaways of our research study.

February 26, 2024

2023: A Year in Review

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2023: A Year in Review

As we step into the future, reflecting on the past becomes not just a tradition but a source of inspiration. Avant Healthcare Professionals has completed yet another remarkable chapter in its 20-year journey. In this blog, we dive into Avant's impactful initiatives, recognizing their profound influence on individuals, communities, and the healthcare sector.

February 13, 2024

Everything You Need to Know About Retrogression

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Everything You Need to Know About Retrogression

In the May 2023 Visa Bulletin, the Department of State announced that visa retrogression is in effect. As a result of visa retrogression, the immigration timeline for international healthcare professionals is impacted and may cause potential delays.

August 10, 2023

Bridging the Generation Gap: Strategies for Improving Nurse Retention

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Bridging the Generation Gap: Strategies for Improving Nurse Retention

In the ever-evolving healthcare field, nurse retention has become a significant challenge for healthcare staffing agencies worldwide. One of the key factors contributing to this issue is the generation gap among nurses, as different age groups bring unique perspectives, work styles, and priorities to the workplace. At Avant Healthcare Professionals, we recognize the importance of bridging this gap to foster a supportive and inclusive work environment that promotes positive mental health, patient safety, and job satisfaction, resulting in improved nurse retention. This blog will explore practical strategies that nurse leaders and chief nursing officers can use to overcome generational differences to improve nurse retention rates.

July 31, 2023

Nurse Staffing Reimagined: New Strategies and Approaches for the Future of Nursing

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Nurse Staffing Reimagined: New Strategies and Approaches for the Future of Nursing

Healthcare professionals must invest in opportunities that will transform and change the future of their nursing programs. By creating a diverse and dynamic workforce, it will only bring the nursing profession to the future. This article introduces new strategies and approaches healthcare executives can explore to reimagine the future of nursing.

July 17, 2023

How Does an Aging Population Affect the Nursing Shortage?

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How Does an Aging Population Affect the Nursing Shortage?

The nursing shortage is a multifaceted problem that extends beyond the impact of an aging population. Factors such as insufficient nursing schools, limited faculty, and inadequate resources for training new nurses all contribute to the scarcity of qualified healthcare professionals. This blog post will explore the intricate relationship between an aging population and the nursing shortage, highlighting the factors contributing to this issue and staffing alternatives that can assist hospitals overloaded with older patients.

July 12, 2023

How to Improve International Nurse Retention

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How to Improve International Nurse Retention

As the demand for healthcare professionals continues to rise due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many healthcare systems are turning to international recruitment to supplement their depleting workforce. The introduction of globally educated nurses brings diversity and expertise to healthcare staff, but successful integration and retention of international nurses are critical for long-term benefits.

June 11, 2023

Creative Strategies for Addressing Today's Nurse Staffing Challenges

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Creative Strategies for Addressing Today's Nurse Staffing Challenges

Hospitals around the country have been dealing with significant nurse staffing challenges, making it a public health crisis. Nurse staffing shortages affect hospital executives and lead to poor patient outcomes, which can cause consequences for hospital staff.

June 06, 2023

Opinion: How to Improve the Orientation Program for Newly Hired Nurses

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Opinion: How to Improve the Orientation Program for Newly Hired Nurses

When you offer a position to a nurse, and they accept, it is a time of celebration and hope. As a leader, you celebrate filling an open position and shoring up your staffing. You also hope they will succeed and want to stay long-term. The new nurse is celebrating a new job and hoping to find a place where they can practice the art of nursing, a place where they make an impact on people's lives, and an opportunity to learn and grow.

May 15, 2023

Opinion: How Hospital Leaders Can Be The Best Nursing Advocates

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Opinion: How Hospital Leaders Can Be The Best Nursing Advocates

Being a nurse advocate has been a lifelong journey for me. I started my nursing career 47 years ago and have worked in orthopedics, ICU, and cardiac catheterization lab, and then went into management in cardiology, home health, and staffing.

May 08, 2023

How Nurse Executives Can Lead in a Time of Change

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How Nurse Executives Can Lead in a Time of Change

During COVID-19, many nurse executives were looked to by their staff on how they would manage high number of patients and a lack of resources. Nurse executives are responsible for enhancing their organization's culture and ensuring their team feels supported. During this time of immense change in healthcare, nurse executives must know the best way to lead and advocate for their team. 

March 23, 2023

Avant Healthcare Professionals Names Cynthia Martinez-Patin Vice President of Human Resources

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Avant Healthcare Professionals Names Cynthia Martinez-Patin Vice President of Human Resources

Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals, today announced the appointment of Cynthia Martinez-Patin to vice president of human resources.

March 17, 2023

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