Travel nursing became a common solution during the nurse shortage due to the pandemic but increased criticism has arisen regarding pay equity issues. Temporary, external staff often experience pay and workload disadvantages, destroying morale and team cohesion. With 610,388 RNs expected to leave the sector by 2027, nursing employers are required to creatively retain, support and improve the flexibility of their workforce. Suggestions for change include higher float shift incentives and prioritising the assignment of shifts for optimal nurse satisfaction and career longevity.
Researchers spot cryptojacking attack that disables endpoint protections
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a sophisticated malware known as GhostEngine that disables antivirus protections, destroys evidence of infection and permanently infects machines with cryptocurrency-mining software.