Jodi Helmer

News

Where Are All the Nurses? Data Show That Some States Have a Far Higher Number of Nurses Per Capita Than Others

Author:: Jodi Helmer

Publish date: March 11, 2025

Nursing shortages vary significantly by state with some as low as 7 nurses per 1000 residents.

News

The Emotional Cost of Nursing School: Depression

Author:: Jodi Helmer

Publish date: November 20, 2024

In 2024, 38% of nursing students experienced depression — a 9.3% increase over 2019.

News

On the Road to Care: Travel Nurses Still in Demand

Author:: Jodi Helmer

Publish date: November 7, 2024

Increased competition and declining wages — pay for travel nurses declined more than 9% from January 2023 to January 2024 — have made travel nursin...

News

Men Wanted: New Efforts to Attract Male Nurses

Author:: Jodi Helmer

Publish date: November 5, 2024

Male nurses number just 12% of the profession working in clinics and hospitals, up from less than 3% in 1970.

News

Creative Strategies Hospitals Use to Attract Nursing Talent

Author:: Jodi Helmer

Publish date: September 5, 2024

Nursing vacancies are as high as 17% — more than double prepandemic levels.

News

Time Is Money: Should Physicians Be Compensated for EHR Engagement?

Author:: Jodi Helmer

Publish date: April 1, 2024

“I think it’s reasonable to consider it being reimbursed because we’re taking our time and effort and making decisions to help the patient.”

News

Time Is Money: Should Physicians Be Compensated for EHR Engagement?

Author:: Jodi Helmer

Publish date: March 28, 2024

Doctors manage EHRs and communicate with patients daily, efforts which increase efficiency and patient satisfaction, yet are often unpaid.

Opinion

Not all white coats are doctors: Why titles are important at the doctor’s office

Author:: Jodi Helmer

Publish date: January 20, 2023

“Patients need great quality care, and there are many different types of providers that can provide that care as part of the team.”