Posted by Kate Wardwell, Director of Business Development
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
New AHCA Study Underscores Need to Stabilize, Bolster U.S. Nursing Homes' Direct Care Workforce
The American Health Care Association (AHCA), which released an extensive new analysis of America's nursing home workforce, said that a significant national effort must be mounted to strengthen and stabilize a direct care workforce already battered by chronic Medicaid underfunding, and further threatened by state budget cuts due to the current economic downturn.
http://www.ahcancal.org/News/news_releases/Pages/19Nov2008.aspx
NY Facing Nursing Shortage
New York is projected to face a shortage of registered nurses by the year 2020, according to a new report by Center for Health Workforce Studies at the state University at Albany.
http://albany.bizjournals.com/albany/stories/2008/11/17/daily53.html
Project RN Aims to Prepare D.C. Region's Next Wave of Nurse Educators
Recognizing the critical role qualified nursing faculty play in graduating new nurses, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield created Project RN, offering nurses willing to commit to teaching for three years the funds to complete a graduate degree.
http://include.nurse.com/article/20081117/DC02/111170064
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
NAS SVP to Share Employment Branding Insights at SHRM
Posted by Laura McPeck, Director, Business Development
Ryan Estis, Senior Vice President and Chief Talent Strategist at NAS Recruitment Communications, will present a leadership workshop at the November 20-22, 2008 Society of Human Resource Managers (SHRM) conference in Arlington, VA.
Addressing a subject that is very topical in today's competitive employment marketplace, Estis will discuss "Branding to Attract A-Level Talent" and provide insights into the importance of developing a unique employment brand to draw highly qualified candidates. His seminar, an important first step for organizations seeking to create a unique identity and optimize online and offline marketing opportunities, will be held on Friday, November 21 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington.
A speaker as much in demand for his high-energy and engaging presentations as for his human capital expertise, Estis has spent the last 15 years with NAS as an HR Consultant and Master Brand Strategist supporting a diverse clientele by delivering customized solutions to a range of talent management business challenges. He is a member of the National Speakers Association, serves as a Senior Associate with the Employer Brand Institute and is a recognized speaker and writer whose work has been featured in Electronic Recruiting Exchange, Workforce Management magazine, HR Professional magazine, Staffing Management Magazine, Crain's Business, Business News Network and the books Your Employer Brand, Employer of Choice and University Means Business.
Ryan Estis, Senior Vice President and Chief Talent Strategist at NAS Recruitment Communications, will present a leadership workshop at the November 20-22, 2008 Society of Human Resource Managers (SHRM) conference in Arlington, VA.
Addressing a subject that is very topical in today's competitive employment marketplace, Estis will discuss "Branding to Attract A-Level Talent" and provide insights into the importance of developing a unique employment brand to draw highly qualified candidates. His seminar, an important first step for organizations seeking to create a unique identity and optimize online and offline marketing opportunities, will be held on Friday, November 21 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington.
A speaker as much in demand for his high-energy and engaging presentations as for his human capital expertise, Estis has spent the last 15 years with NAS as an HR Consultant and Master Brand Strategist supporting a diverse clientele by delivering customized solutions to a range of talent management business challenges. He is a member of the National Speakers Association, serves as a Senior Associate with the Employer Brand Institute and is a recognized speaker and writer whose work has been featured in Electronic Recruiting Exchange, Workforce Management magazine, HR Professional magazine, Staffing Management Magazine, Crain's Business, Business News Network and the books Your Employer Brand, Employer of Choice and University Means Business.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
NAS Insights for Health Care Recruiting
Posted by Kate Wardwell, Director, Business Development
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
Regents Blame Hurricane Ike for UTMB Layoffs; 3,800 Workers Will Lose their Jobs at Galveston's Largest Employer
One month after receiving a temporary reprieve, employees at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston learned Wednesday that 3,800 people there will lose their jobs.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6109613.html
Oklahoma is Facing a Shortage of Medical Staff
By 2012, Oklahoma will face a shortage of 3,000 nurses, or about 12 percent of the current work force, along with hundreds of lab technicians, physical therapists and other medical professionals, according to Oklahoma Healthcare Workforce Center.
http://www.enidnews.com/business/local_story_320231957.html
Hands-on Training
Germanna Community College students are applying their emerging nursing skills hands-on at Culpeper Regional Hospital. In addition to lightening the load on the regular full-time staff, the new nurses will help to reverse a nationwide shortage of nurses.
http://www.starexponent.com/cse/news/local/article/hands_on_training1/24591/
NAS Insights is pleased to present the following breaking news of interest to those professionals engaged in the field of health care recruitment:
Regents Blame Hurricane Ike for UTMB Layoffs; 3,800 Workers Will Lose their Jobs at Galveston's Largest Employer
One month after receiving a temporary reprieve, employees at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston learned Wednesday that 3,800 people there will lose their jobs.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6109613.html
Oklahoma is Facing a Shortage of Medical Staff
By 2012, Oklahoma will face a shortage of 3,000 nurses, or about 12 percent of the current work force, along with hundreds of lab technicians, physical therapists and other medical professionals, according to Oklahoma Healthcare Workforce Center.
http://www.enidnews.com/business/local_story_320231957.html
Hands-on Training
Germanna Community College students are applying their emerging nursing skills hands-on at Culpeper Regional Hospital. In addition to lightening the load on the regular full-time staff, the new nurses will help to reverse a nationwide shortage of nurses.
http://www.starexponent.com/cse/news/local/article/hands_on_training1/24591/
Monday, November 17, 2008
NAS Intuition: Increase your success through knowledge based metrics.
Posted by Laura McPeck, Director, Business Development
Need to know the factors that set you apart as an employer? Ready for a reality check from your current employees?
It's time for NAS Intuition, our web-based survey tool. Intuition generates online surveys, then accumulates, aggregates and analyzes the results. Any function that can be improved through analysis can benefit from Intuition.
Intuition can be used to solicit employee opinions on a variety of subjects, from your compensation and benefits packages to perceptions of your company as an employer of choice. It can assist in retention as a tool for exit interviews. Intuition can serve as a virtual focus group with representative candidates, allowing you to survey them and discover where you stand among your competitors, and in the marketplace in general. Or, it can exist on your hosted employment site for quick response from your unique visitors.
To learn more about NAS Intuition, reach out to your local NAS Representative today!
Need to know the factors that set you apart as an employer? Ready for a reality check from your current employees?
It's time for NAS Intuition, our web-based survey tool. Intuition generates online surveys, then accumulates, aggregates and analyzes the results. Any function that can be improved through analysis can benefit from Intuition.
Intuition can be used to solicit employee opinions on a variety of subjects, from your compensation and benefits packages to perceptions of your company as an employer of choice. It can assist in retention as a tool for exit interviews. Intuition can serve as a virtual focus group with representative candidates, allowing you to survey them and discover where you stand among your competitors, and in the marketplace in general. Or, it can exist on your hosted employment site for quick response from your unique visitors.
To learn more about NAS Intuition, reach out to your local NAS Representative today!
Friday, November 14, 2008
NAS Insights: Health Care Recruiting
Posted by Kate Wardwell, Director of Business Development
Beyond.com Reports Healthcare Jobs on the Rise Despite Economy
Beyond.com, Inc., the world's largest network of niche career communities, released its Third Quarter 2008 Career Trend Analysis and Industry Outlook Reports, which analyze and report employment trends across more than 25 industries. Despite the failing economy, Healthcare & Medical jobs are on the rise and experienced a 2.66 percent increase over the past 12 months.
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Beyondcom-Reports-Healthcare-Jobs-Rise/story.aspx?guid=%7BA4F698CA-B226-45BB-A0A4-31FE83C89C9E%7D
AMA Works to Reverse Primary Care Physician Shortage; New AMA Policy Addresses Barriers to Primary Care Physician RecruitmentThe nation is experiencing the beginning of a physician shortage - with primary care being especially hard hit. As the U.S. population grows and millions of baby boomers age, this shortage promises to get worse with major repercussions for the health of the nation.
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/20276.html
University of St. Thomas Houston to Reopen Nursing School; University Cites Nursing Shortage and High Demand for Nursing School Graduates with Bachelor's Degrees
The Board of Directors at the University of St. Thomas in Houston recently voted to reopen the Nursing School to help ease the shortage of nurses.
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1586994.htm
Beyond.com Reports Healthcare Jobs on the Rise Despite Economy
Beyond.com, Inc., the world's largest network of niche career communities, released its Third Quarter 2008 Career Trend Analysis and Industry Outlook Reports, which analyze and report employment trends across more than 25 industries. Despite the failing economy, Healthcare & Medical jobs are on the rise and experienced a 2.66 percent increase over the past 12 months.
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Beyondcom-Reports-Healthcare-Jobs-Rise/story.aspx?guid=%7BA4F698CA-B226-45BB-A0A4-31FE83C89C9E%7D
AMA Works to Reverse Primary Care Physician Shortage; New AMA Policy Addresses Barriers to Primary Care Physician RecruitmentThe nation is experiencing the beginning of a physician shortage - with primary care being especially hard hit. As the U.S. population grows and millions of baby boomers age, this shortage promises to get worse with major repercussions for the health of the nation.
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/20276.html
University of St. Thomas Houston to Reopen Nursing School; University Cites Nursing Shortage and High Demand for Nursing School Graduates with Bachelor's Degrees
The Board of Directors at the University of St. Thomas in Houston recently voted to reopen the Nursing School to help ease the shortage of nurses.
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1586994.htm
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Upcoming NAS/HCI Webcast Dec 15th: Understanding Media Choices in Recruitment Advertising
Posted by Laura McPeck, Director, Business Development
Not yet on the web 2.0 wagon? Having difficulty deciding where to focus your brand efforts in the world of social media? Perhaps you're still struggling to understand what Web 2.0 is or how it relates to your talent acquisition process. You're not alone. Employers globally are wrestling with the dynamic advances in what candidates do online, where they do it, and how to leverage those activities and destinations into improved candidate flow.
In our year-end webcast with HCI, you will hear from nationally recognized Internet Strategist, Kevin Hawkins on understanding these new media choices, and the role they can play in your employment brand activities. We'll also discuss how to align your choices with your overall talent brand strategies.
This webcast will take place on December 15th from 1 - 2 pm EST.
If you are interested in attending, please log on and register at -
http://www.humancapitalinstitute.org/hci/tracks_recruitment_advertising_communications.guid
Not yet on the web 2.0 wagon? Having difficulty deciding where to focus your brand efforts in the world of social media? Perhaps you're still struggling to understand what Web 2.0 is or how it relates to your talent acquisition process. You're not alone. Employers globally are wrestling with the dynamic advances in what candidates do online, where they do it, and how to leverage those activities and destinations into improved candidate flow.
In our year-end webcast with HCI, you will hear from nationally recognized Internet Strategist, Kevin Hawkins on understanding these new media choices, and the role they can play in your employment brand activities. We'll also discuss how to align your choices with your overall talent brand strategies.
This webcast will take place on December 15th from 1 - 2 pm EST.
If you are interested in attending, please log on and register at -
http://www.humancapitalinstitute.org/hci/tracks_recruitment_advertising_communications.guid
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
NAS Creative New Media Update
Posted by Laura McPeck, Director, Business Development
The following link highlights some of the latest & greatest new media work developed by the NAS creative department. Look for “New” under each piece for the most current artwork. Check out our work by simply visiting:
http://www.studio-server.com/demosite/NAS/NASinteractiveupdate/index.html
The following link highlights some of the latest & greatest new media work developed by the NAS creative department. Look for “New” under each piece for the most current artwork. Check out our work by simply visiting:
http://www.studio-server.com/demosite/NAS/NASinteractiveupdate/index.html
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