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When You Are Managing Difficult Staff

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN During almost every workshop I conduct, nurse leaders today express frustration about working with some staff who make things so difficult in the work environment. Consider the following example from a critical care manager: I am new, so maybe some of my staff are testing how far […] The post When You Are Managing Difficult Staff appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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A Conversation With Derrick Belgarde

Josephine Ensign

Although only 1% of Seattle’s population identifies as Indigenous, “hundreds of years of colonization, systemic racism, broken treaties, forced reservations, and more have resulted in native peoples making up a startling 15% of Seattle’s homeless population,” as well as 32% of people experiencing chronic homelessness (quote from the Chief Seattle website).

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Strengths Based Leadership for Nursing Science: What is Your Nursing Leadership Legacy?

Nursology

Guest Contributor: Daniel J Pesut Strengths and Contributions As a coach and educator, I encourage people to learn and know their top five signature strengths as they develop nursing science and create a nursing leadership legacy (Pesut, 2001; 2004; 2022, 2023; Allison Napolitano & Pesut, 2015). I invite you to watch the Strengths Based Leadership … Continue reading Strengths Based Leadership for Nursing Science: What is Your Nursing Leadership Legacy?

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“Patient Gossip” When Do Social Media Posts Violate HIPAA

The Gypsy Nurse

Adhering to HIPAA guidelines and rules is of the utmost importance to a healthcare professional. However, with technology and social media, this isn’t always easy. Social media platforms are great ways to interact with other travel nurses and make friends with nurses on the other side of the world. They’re also a great tool for keeping in touch with family and friends while away on an assignment.

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Fertility Benefits for Every Age: A HR Roadmap from Gen Z to Baby Boomers

Speaker: Lauri Armstrong, SHRM-SCP - Sr. Director, People Operations at Carrot Fertility

Today’s workforce includes multiple generations of employees all looking for something different from their benefits package. While meeting these disparate needs can be challenging, a comprehensive fertility benefit can support everyone from junior staffers learning about their fertility health to senior leadership managing menopause and low testosterone symptoms.

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Attention Nurses: It’s Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace!

Daily Nurse

Mark your calendars for October 10, 2024—World Mental Health Day is here! This year’s theme, “It’s Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace,” is a call to action that resonates deeply, especially within the nursing community. As frontline caregivers, you know better than anyone how crucial mental health is—not just for patients but for yourselves, your colleagues, and the entire healthcare system.

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Leader Inspired Work – Insights from Laudio

Emerging RN Leader

The following is an interview with Tim Darling, President of Laudio and author of the new book Leader Inspired Work: Insight and Tools for Healthcare Managers. This new book, which includes tools and strategies, is built on the insights, research, and experience gained from working with healthcare leaders across the United States. What led you and the […] The post Leader Inspired Work – Insights from Laudio appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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NMC recruits fitness to practise lead at GMC to help with caseload

Nursing Times

Read about the appointment of the General Medical Council's director of fitness to practice, Anthony Omo, to the UK nursing regulator.

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Reminder – Virtual Nursology Theory Week (VNTW) Call for Abstracts is Now Open!

Nursology

The annual Virtual Nursology Theory Week (VNTW) conference will be March 20-24, 2025, and the call for abstracts is now open! The theme, Honoring Our Past and Moving Forward: Decolonizing Nursing Knowledge, reflects our commitment to embracing our history while forging a path toward a progressive and inclusive future in nursing. The inspiration of the conference theme is … Continue reading Reminder – Virtual Nursology Theory Week (VNTW) Call for Abstracts is Now Open!

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American Nurses Credentialing Center Introduces New Credential: Well-Being Excellence™

Daily Nurse

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is excited to announce the forthcoming launch of its new credential, Well-Being Excellence™. This innovative credential aims to assess and enhance the well-being programs within healthcare organizations and workplaces employing nurses. Leveraging an evidence-based framework, Well-Being Excellence™ evaluates the effectiveness of well-being initiatives and their contributions to improving the health and morale of nurses and diverse teams.

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The House Negro concept is alive and kicking in the NHS

Equality 4 Black Nurses

We've all heard the stories — the whispers in the break room, the knowing glances during staff meetings. But the reality is much harsher than any of us want to admit. For too long, many of us in healthcare, especially Black nurses, midwives and carers have found ourselves trapped in a system designed to hold us back. What hurts the most is when some of us, those who've reached higher positions of power, such as the bands eight and above, don't fight for the change we desperately n

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Why Menopause Should Matter to Today’s Employers

Speaker: Julie B. Chavez - VP, Strategy & Alliances at Carrot

An estimated 1.1 billion women worldwide will have experienced menopause by 2025. Symptoms like hot flashes, fatigue, and anxiety can be incredibly disruptive — and last for years. But despite its massive impact, little is being done to support those going through menopause in the workplace. In a recent survey, 70% of respondents said they have considered changing their employment to better manage symptoms — perhaps because only 8% received significant support from their employer related to meno

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The Relentless School Nurse: Secure Storage is a School Safety Issue

The Relentless School Nurse

Source: Brady & the Ad Council Secure firearm storage is undeniably a critical school safety issue. As school nurses, we have a unique perspective on the health and safety of our students, and advocating for secure gun storage is an essential part of our role in protecting children. School nurses witness firsthand the devastating impacts of gun violence on students, families, and communities.

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Empathy’s Role in Managing Aggression in Assisted Living 

American Medical Compliance

Assisted living facilities are a lifeline for elderly and vulnerable individuals who need care and support in a safe, nurturing environment. Yet, even in these compassionate settings, caregivers often face the challenge of managing aggressive behaviors among residents. Imagine the case of Mrs. Stevens, a once gentle and kind woman who, after the onset of dementia, began exhibiting sudden outbursts of anger.

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Leaders call for major change in how nursing is measured: 4 notes

Becker's Hospital Review

A group of nursing leaders is calling for a significant shift in the way nursing is measured in acute and critical care hospitals to better capture the full scope of nurses' work and its effect on patient outcomes.

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Understand Your Priorities For a Meaningful Job Search

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

Whether you’re fresh out of your residency or training program or are an experienced practitioner seeking a change, you must prepare for a meaningful job search. We will walk through the essential steps to make your journey more successful. Have a Conversation with Yourself What matters to you? What matters to your family? What type of practice are you seeking?

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Maximizing Your Benefits Strategy: Reframing the Way We View Fertility

Speaker: Lizzie Wright - Director of Customer Success at Carrot Fertility

Employee expectations around benefits and workplace support have evolved in step with the growing need for fertility and family-forming care. As HR professionals, it is our job to ensure employees have a comprehensive understanding of the benefits our organizations offer and how they can utilize them. Before educating employees, we first need to understand the rising healthcare costs and the financial burden of fertility care.

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Our diagnostic imaging teams put the rad in radiology

Providence

August 28, 2023 With Halloween just around the corner, there’s no better time to illuminate the Providence caregivers who work in the dark and look at skeletons (and more) all year-round. We spoke recently with some members of our stellar diagnostic imaging team about why they love working with us during spooky season and beyond.

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A link between nurse work environment quality and COVID-19 mortality disparities

Health Leaders | Nursing

A new study from Penn’s School of Nursing links the quality of the nurse work environment and COVID-19 mortality rates among socially vulnerable Medicare patients. A new Penn Nursing Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research (CHOPR) study, published in INQUIRY, finds a strong association between the quality of the nurse work environment and COVID-19 mortality rates among socially vulnerable Medicare beneficiaries.

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Aging, Joint Pain, and Arthritis: Understanding Your Pain

NurseBuff

Life is a one-way one-way street from birth to old age. For most of us, we have a good number of years to enjoy life, study, work, raise a family, and have some fun along the way. We can share laughter, good times, food, and drink with those that we love and make some lasting […] The post Aging, Joint Pain, and Arthritis: Understanding Your Pain appeared first on NurseBuff.

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Mastering Nursing Excellence: What Is an MSN Degree?

Post University

Aspiring nurses may find themselves looking at the various degree programs available within the field of nursing and wondering, “What is an MSN in nursing, exactly?” A master of science in nursing (MSN) is a graduate degree designed for nurses with professional experience who want to develop the skills needed for advanced practice nursing positions or leadership positions.

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Leveling the Playing Field: How HR Can Equitably Improve Health Outcomes Through Fertility Benefits

Speaker: Julie B. Chavez - VP, Strategy & Alliances at Carrot

As HR and total rewards professionals, we are often seeking opportunities to foster a better sense of community and belonging amongst employees - ensuring that all employees have an equitable opportunity to receive fertility treatments is one of the many ways this can be achieved. Fertility benefits make it possible for employees to access treatments like IVF.

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Call for Abstracts Open for Virtual Nursology Theory Week 2025

Advances in Nursing Science

The annual Virtual Nursology Theory Week (VNTW) conference will be March 20-24, 2025, and the call for abstracts is open! The deadline for submission is December 1, 2024. The theme, Honoring Our Past and Moving Forward: Decolonizing Nursing Knowledge, reflects our commitment to embracing our history while forging a path toward a progressive and inclusive future in nursing.

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The Importance of Soft Skills in the Hiring Process

Ensearch

In neonatal care, technical skills and medical knowledge are essential. Yet, soft skills are critically important as well. As frontline healthcare providers, neonatal nursing professionals interact with some of the most vulnerable patients and their families, making their ability to communicate, empathize, and collaborate nearly just as critical as their clinical expertise.

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A Day in the Life: Staff Nurse in the Critical Care Float Pool of a Children’s Hospital

Daily Nurse

In the heart of a bustling children’s hospital, where the walls resonate with the sounds of hope, laughter, and sometimes tears, lies the intensive care unit (ICU)—a realm where the stakes are extraordinarily high, and each moment is imbued with profound significance. Being a staff nurse in this challenging environment is not for the faint of heart.

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Empowering Native American Nurses: Transforming Healthcare on Reservations

Minority Nurse

In Arizona, the rich tapestry of Native American land and culture is a cornerstone of life. Yet many tribal members face significant challenges in accessing comprehensive medical care on their own reservations. Recognizing this urgent need, the University of Arizona has launched a transformative program to inspire more Native Americans to pursue nursing careers and serve their communities directly.

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American Nurses Foundation launches well-being program

Becker's Hospital Review

The American Nurses Foundation has partnered with the United Health Foundation to launch the Nurse Well-Being: Building Peer and Leadership Support program, which is designed to transform organizational culture surrounding mental health.

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Patient-Centered Care: Putting the Patient at the Forefront of Nursing Practice

Nursology

Contributor: Saddam Hussain Nursing is distinguished from other disciplines based on strong theoretical knowledge, and practice is based on evidence-based research. Nurses are often called angels as they not only provide physical care but also offer emotional, spiritual, and psychological support to patients during difficult times.

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Navigating the cybersecurity landscape in healthcare

NRC Health

As we step into October, it’s time to spotlight an often-overlooked yet crucial topic: cybersecurity. While Cybersecurity Awareness Month may feel like a made-up holiday, it’s actually a vital reminder of the ongoing efforts required to protect our digital world, especially in healthcare. At NRC Health, we are proud to be a champion organization with an unwavering commitment to safeguarding sensitive information.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Unpacking the Emotional Toll of Caregiving in “How Do You Feel? – One Doctor’s Search for Humanity in Medicine”

The Relentless School Nurse

Dr. Jessi Gold’s much-anticipated book, How Do You Feel?: One Doctor’s Search for Humanity in Medicine is a guide for anyone working in healthcare or navigating the complexities of mental health. Psychiatrist Dr. Jessi Gold opens up in an honest and heartfelt way, sharing not only her own experiences but also the stories of four patients who, while caring for others, are struggling with their mental health.

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Exciting Nursing Career Paths for the Aging Nurse

Minority Nurse

Nurses age like everyone else, and you may be a nurse who finds yourself getting older, with decreasing levels of physical stamina and less willingness to push your body to its limits. Slogging away at those 12-hour shifts makes for significant wear and tear, and maybe you feel it’s time for a change because that kind of strain is no longer compatible with your evolving health.

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3 Nurses Struck By Vehicle Dropping Off Gunshot Victim, 1 More Critically Injured

Scrubs

Nurses assisting a gunshot patient came into harm’s way as a driver struck them and then drove off, leaving one nurse in critical condition. The nurses were helping a gunshot victim who was dropped off by someone in a private vehicle at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, in West Philadelphia, early Saturday morning, just after 4:15, officials said. The gunshot victim was hit on the 1300 block of Belmont Avenue.

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4 Phases of Emergency Management for Hospitals and Health Systems

Relias

When a natural disaster happens, there may be little or no time to prepare. Areas across the U.S. know this all too well. With only a few days’ notice of an incoming hurricane, a few minutes for a deadly tornado — or no notice at all for a fire, earthquake, active shooter, or other sudden calamity — advance planning is the only way to mitigate potentially deadly impacts.

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Nurses’ Choice: The Best Nursing Schools in Las Vegas, Nevada

NurseBuff

Registered nurses are in high demand across many states, including Las Vegas, Nevada. Thanks to rising opportunities, pursuing a nursing career in the state can be a thriving undertaking for those who have the will, patience, and dedication to embark on a nursing journey. It also helps to know that Nevada is one of the […] The post Nurses’ Choice: The Best Nursing Schools in Las Vegas, Nevada appeared first on NurseBuff.

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences: A Pathway to Success in Healthcare Education

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Originally published on South Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report Located in the vibrant city of Coral Gables in Miami , the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is carving out a reputation as one of the premier institutions for healthcare education. With a broad range of programs emphasizing hands-on experience and innovative learning models, USAHS is preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals to excel in their fields.

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Finding My Why to the Practice of Case Management

Nurses Advocates

It’s Case Management Week, and I want to share a story about my first encounter with a patient, which led me to a career in case management. I first learned about case management in 1984 when I worked in Philadelphia in the Respiratory ICU. I was caring for a young woman who was diagnosed with advanced ALS. She was sent to the Respiratory ICU to have a planned tracheostomy so she could be put on a vent because her lungs were failing her.

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Faculty Highlight Series: Greg Carlson

The Leadership Development Group

In this edition of the Faculty Highlight Series, we feature Greg Carlson , an expert action learning facilitator, OD consultant, and executive coach. In this blog, Greg explores how to leverage Action Learning to help leaders execute strategies while navigating the complexities of today's rapidly changing business environment. His work focuses on empowering teams to thrive amid ambiguity while fostering a culture of continuous learning.