HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which is a federal law enacted in the United States in 1996. Its main purpose is to ensure the protection and privacy of individuals' sensitive health information, known as Protected Health Information (PHI). HIPAA sets forth regulations and standards that healthcare providers, health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and their business associates must follow to safeguard PHI and maintain its confidentiality. Understanding HIPAA is essential for USRNs.

Planning for retirement is an essential aspect of securing your financial future and enjoying a comfortable and fulfilling life during your later years.

During the fall season, several illnesses and viruses tend to become more prevalent in American hospitals due to various factors such as weather changes, school and work resumption, and gatherings moving indoors. As a USRN it is important to be aware of seasonal illnesses and viruses that may impact your patient populations that you care for.

As the demand for qualified healthcare workers and resources continues to grow across the USA, the nursing shortage is a primary concern that must be addressed in order to provide safe and quality care to Americans. Here are seven reasons that the nursing shortage could be worse than predicted in the USA (and how we can fix it).

Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of July, is a national holiday in the United States that commemorates the country's declaration of independence from British rule. It is celebrated annually on July 4th each year. The holiday is marked by various festivities, including parades, fireworks displays, picnics, barbecues, family gatherings, and community events. Here are some fun ideas for how you, your family, and friends, can celebrate this years 4th of July!

Medliant is coming to the Philippines for a big USRN hiring event! The Medliant team and our US hospital representative partners will be in Manila, Philippines for our USRN hiring event between August 14-18th, 2023! Email your resume/CV to apply@medliant.com to schedule your in-person interview today!