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Why Nurse Leader Engagement Matters

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC A nurse leader recently told me how nurse engagement in her units had plummeted. She needed to put together an action plan, but she was wise enough to see the link between what was happening with her units and her behavior. She shared the following story: I feel […] The post Why Nurse Leader Engagement Matters appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Nurse hopes to ‘turn claps into cash’ for colleagues with long Covid

Nursing Times

Read about a nurse's plan to walk the Camino de Santiago to raise 20,000 for healthcare workers impacted by long Covid.

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Late Arrivals, No-Shows? Effective Strategies for NPs

Nurse Practitioners in Business

If youve been in practice for any length of time, whether as a practice owner or employee, you know firsthand how disruptive and annoying missed and late appointments can be. Your schedule is turned upside down, patient flow and workflow are disrupted, and the practice revenue goes down. While unpleasant and annoying, missed and late appointments will continue if you deal with people.

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Nursing: Leading the Charge for Healthcare Diversity

Diversity Nursing

Diversity in healthcare is essential for ensuring fair treatment and enhancing patient outcomes. Among healthcare professionals, Nurses have emerged as champions for diversity, leveraging their unique positions as caregivers, educators, and advocates to lead the charge. Let's take a look at how Nursing is transforming healthcare by embracing and promoting diversity.

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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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The Silent Threat -The Dangers Faced by Black Nursing and Midwifery Staff in Healthcare including the NHS

Equality 4 Black Nurses

Racism within healthcare settings not only affects morale and career progression but can also pose real risks to the well-being and professional lives of Black nurses and midwives. Black nurses often find themselves isolated or excluded from professional networks and peer groups, which are crucial for career development and emotional support in high-stress environments like healthcare.

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22 Non-Clinical Occupational Therapy Jobs to Consider

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

If youre an aspiring or practicing occupational therapist (OT), you may wonder what non-clinical occupational therapy jobs are available rather than traditional occupational therapy specializations. You might be surprised to learn that there are many careers in occupational therapy for professionals who seek a role beyond a school or clinic. Beyond the traditional roles and responsibilities associated with the question What does an OT do , non-clinical jobs for occupational therapists include p

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Get To Know: Joe McLaughlin - Senior Recruiter Permanent Placement

Core Medical Group

Meet senior recruiter from our permanent placement division, Joe McLaughlin. Joe will help you find your dream healthcare job today.

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NHS ‘must learn lessons’ from past skill mix changes

Nursing Times

Read about a report by the Nuffield Trust into the implementation of new and emerging clinical roles, such as nursing associates, in the NHS.

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Rethinking Nursing: Moving Beyond Heroic Narratives

Nursology

Guest Contributor: Hyeyoung HwangDNP/PhD student at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing I still remember the excitement and nervousness I felt on the day of the Nightingale Pledge ceremony. Almost all nursing schools in South Korea, where I was born and raised, hold this ceremony to prepare nursing students for patient care.

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What Is a Doctor of Nursing Practice? (And What You Should Know)

Post University

If you are a nurse who loves hands-on patient care and is curious about integrating the latest research into your work, you might be asking, “What is a DNP degree?” A doctor of nursing practice (DNP) is an advanced degree designed to help you expand your clinical skills and explore new leadership opportunities, all while staying connected to the practical side of nursing.

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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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Moving from a Transformational to a Servant Leader

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Sometimes, you must change your leadership to meet the workforce’s needs. That is the conclusion a quality manager recently reached after failing to connect with staff. Here is his story: I have always aspired to be a transformational leader, a critical ingredient in the ANCC Magnet Model. […] The post Moving from a Transformational to a Servant Leader appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Addressing Health Inequities: Diversity and Inclusion Matter

Diversity Nursing

Underserved communities often face significant barriers to accessing equitable healthcare. To make meaningful progress, these communities need to see themselves reflected in the systems designed to improve their health. This requires a commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across all aspects of healthcare. The Role of Representation in Healthcare Healthcare systems must prioritize the lived experiences, preferences, and concerns of individuals, considering factors such as gender, geography, and

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Florida nurses rally for improved staffing, health insurance and AI safety

Health News Florida | Nurses

As contract negotiatinos approach, nurses at Palmetto General Hospital in Hialeah joined thousands across the state and country to highlight broad support for solutions that prioritize patient care.

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The Importance of Transcultural Nursing in Pediatric Care: Applying Madeleine Leininger’s Sunrise Model

Nursology

Ctia Alexandra Aguilar MartinsMasters in Nursing Student Catholic University of Portugal (Lisbon) Madeleine Leininger was the first nurse with a PhD in Cultural and Social Anthropology who addressed how to deal with patients from different cultural backgrounds and cultures.

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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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Preventing Resident-to-Resident Aggression Through Staff Training 

American Medical Compliance

A study published in BMC Geriatrics found that out of 3,693 nursing staff surveyed (with a response rate of 60.1%), 88.8% reported witnessing at least one incident of resident-to-resident aggression in the past year. Resident-to-resident aggression (RRA) is a growing concern in healthcare facilities, particularly in assisted living and long-term care settings.

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Should I Stay or Should I Go? A Guide for Nurses Deciding Whether to Leave Their Jobs

Empowered Nurses

Nurses across the nation are grappling with burnout, dissatisfaction, and a healthcare system that often feels unresponsive to their needs. If you’re a nurse wondering, Should I stay or should I go?, youre not alone. The decision to leave a job is never easy, but taking a structured approach can help you assess your situation and make the best choice for your career and well-being. 1.

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From Housekeeping to Healing: Meet Anthony Levesque, The Nurse of the Week

Daily Nurse

In the bustling halls of Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia, California, a heartwarming story of resilience and compassion unfolds. Meet Anthony Levesque, this week’s honored Nurse of the Week , whose journey from housekeeping to nursing is nothing short of inspiring. Not long ago, one patient lay in his hospital bed, feeling lonely and despondent.

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New NMC chief to present ‘plan for change’ by March 2025

Nursing Times

Read about the work that the new interim chief executive and registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council will complete during his tenure.

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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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Government rolls out free vaccine program for pregnant Australians

Nursing Review

Expectant mothers will have access to free vaccines against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) from next month under a major expansion of the National Immunisation Program (NIP). RSV commonly causes respiratory infections in people all of ages, but is especially dangerous for infants, particularly when they have heart, lung or immune system problems.

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Fuel Your Day: Quick and Delicious Ways for Nurses to Boost Protein Intake on the Go!

Minority Nurse

If you’re busy on your lunch break and lack time, you might decide not to eat a full meal or rely on microwave meals to get through the day. However, fast-minute meals and vending machine snacks may not be the best way to stay full in the long run because of their high salt content. So, how can you feel energized throughout the day if you don’t have enough time to make healthy meals?

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Should Nurse Practitioners Read X-Rays?

Health Leaders | Nursing

Nurse practitioners may soon be able to classify chest radiographs, according to the CDC. Nurse practitioners' (NPs) scope of practice will potentially be expanded once again as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) considers allowing NPs to try their hand at reading a specific type of X-ray. The CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) submitted a request for information regarding the B Reader Program from interested parties to determine whether or not

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A Summary of the Most Important Healthcare-Related Legislation Passed in 2024

Ensearch

In 2024, several significant healthcare-related legislative measures were passed in the U.S. aimed at addressing key challenges in the sector. As a member of the healthcare community, being aware of these changes can help you stay informed and confident in your role. Here, we take a look at some of the most noteworthy legal developments [.] The post A Summary of the Most Important Healthcare-Related Legislation Passed in 2024 appeared first on ENSEARCH.

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Nurse Lifeline charity announces closure after funding battle

Nursing Times

Read about the closure of Nurse Lifeline, a charity that has supported the mental wellbeing of nurses and midwives over the last five years.

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Looming mental health crisis – 200 psychiatrists due to walk off the job in NSW

Nursing Review

The New South Wales mental health system is teetering on the verge of collapse as hundreds of psychiatrists are due to leave their job today amid ongoing pay disputes. The mass resignation comes after psychiatrists raised the alarm about the states mental health system earlier this month and negotiations with NSW Health over a 25 per cent pay rise broke down.

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Nursing Students, You Need to Meet Some Nurses

Minority Nurse

If you’re preparing for nursing school, there’s no argument that the more professional nurses you meet, the better. In other words, to kickstart your new career before it officially begins, finding nurses to talk to and get to know should be on your radar and at the top of your to-do list. For nursing students and aspiring nurses, those individuals already working in the profession are a treasure trove of information and experience.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Standing Together – Protecting Our Students in Uncertain Times

The Relentless School Nurse

I was struggling this morning friends, feeling so depleted and concerned about what is about to happen today, January 20, 2025, as the new administration takes hold with unparalleled power. The painful irony of this Inauguration Day coinciding with MLK Day 2025 serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle for racial and social justice. The landscape of education and community support is changing rapidly, and my school district, along with many others, finds itself at a critical intersectio

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UnityPoint Health nurses accuse health system of trying to bust up bid to form union

Health Leaders | Nursing

UnityPoint Health nurses in Des Moines have filed complaints with federal labor officials against the health system, accusing hospital administrators of trying to illegally discourage their union efforts. Nurses at the four UnityPoint Health hospitals in Des Moines have announced their intention to organize a union through Teamsters Local 90 because of their discontent over nurses' compensation and working conditions.

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Ballad nurse leaders lean into 'getting rid of stupid stuff'

Becker's Hospital Review

At Johnson City, Tenn.-based Ballad Health, creating a better nursing work environment is top of mind. To that end, creating a more efficient workspace is a high priority. That's why nurse executives and IT leaders came together to create its "Getting Rid of Stupid Stuff" initiative.

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Peds Collab Preview | The power of integrating child life and creative arts in healthcare

NRC Health

Join us in Los Angeles, March 1920, for the 2025 Pediatric Collaborative with Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. Engage with your peers in pediatrics, embrace best practices, and collaborate on strategies to prioritize human-centered care. This years lineup includes many great presentations, including a session that will focus on the benefits of blending child life and creative arts with the clinical environment to build a comprehensive, patient-centered care model.

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The Nurse Keith Show and Springer Publishing Podcast Launches with a Must-Listen Episode: Navigating Psychiatric Mental Health

Minority Nurse

Nurses, there’s a new podcast in town, and it’s designed just for you! Keith Carlson, widely known as Nurse Keith, has teamed up with Springer Publishing , the parent company of Daily Nurse and Minority Nurse , to bring you The Nurse Keith Show a podcast dedicated to nursing and healthcare careers. The highly anticipated podcast launches today, and the first episode is already a can’t-miss event for nurses everywhere.

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Meet Carlee Minyard: The ER Nurse Who Set a Stroke Care Record and Transformed a Life in Just 17 Minutes

Daily Nurse

When every second counts, ER nurse Carlee Minyard steps up to the challenge. Her remarkable achievement of a 17-minute door-to-treatment time for stroke care at Saint Mary’s Regional Health System in Russellville, Arkansas, not only set a new record for the hospital but also showcased her exceptional skill, quick thinking, and unwavering commitment to saving lives.

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Nurses strike continues at Wilcox Medical Center with staffing ratios as sticking point

Health Leaders | Nursing

The 159 nurses now on strike at Wilcox Medical Center, the largest medical center on Kauai, say five minutes of delayed care can be a matter of life and death. That is why they are striking, after the latest round of negotiations between the HawaiI Nurses Association and Wilcox management failed to reach an agreement regarding better staffing ratios of nurses to patients.

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Taking a Break From Travel Nursing

The Gypsy Nurse

While travel nursing can provide adventure and reward, it can also be taxing. You may find taking a break seems like a good idea. Though the day-to-day in each assignment may be similar to a traditional nursing job, hopping from one assignment to the next is anything but normal. Over time, you may become exhausted from all the packing , moving, and readjusting that each contract might bring, especially if you leave little downtime between each new job.