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Choosing the Best Name for Your Nurse Practitioner Practice

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Picking a name for your business is one of the first steps to launching an independent Nurse Practitioner practice. The business name you choose will shape your brand identity, influence how patients and colleagues perceive you, and impact your ability to market and grow your practice over time. A well-chosen name can serve you for years without causing any branding, marketing, or legal challenges.

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Preventing Addition Addiction

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Peter Drucker, considered the father of modern management theory, frequently talked about the problem leaders have in making decisions to stop doing things. The default in healthcare is to keep adding more. Addition addiction is a real problem today that frontline nurse leaders frequently discuss. Professionals are […] The post Preventing Addition Addiction appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Have a Bias for Action in Your Leadership

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN When I conduct focus groups with young nurses for organizations, I repeatedly hear a theme: They don’t see any loops being closed on problems and challenges. It is one reason why many pull back from shared governance efforts. It is critical today that nurse leaders have a […] The post Have a Bias for Action in Your Leadership appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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A Conversation with Charlotte Tucker Sanders, MSW

Josephine Ensign

Charlotte Tucker Sanders, MSW Back to basics. Back to what we know works. That is my main takeaway from my interview with social worker Charlotte Tucker Sanders. I’ve had the privilege to work with her, first at Neighborcare’s 45th Street Homeless Youth Clinic and then when I led the UW’s Doorway Project. She said, “I feel like if we were to really think about this world which seems to be driven by money, and the costs and benefits.

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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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Advanced practice regulation now delayed by two years

Nursing Times

Read about the response from the profession to the news that the NMC has once again delayed the timetable for its advanced practice review.

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Healthcare Managers’ Role in Workplace Harassment Prevention

American Medical Compliance

image source: [link] Workplace harassment is a widespread issue, and healthcare is no exception. In healthcare settings, harassment not only impacts employees but also affects patient care and safety. A global survey by ILO-Lloyds Register Foundation-Gallup found that 17.9% of workers have experienced psychological harassment, 8.5% have faced physical harassment, and 6.3% reported experiencing sexual harassment, with women being particularly vulnerable.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Meet the TikTok School Nurse – Mandy Palo is on a Mission to Educate and Entertain

The Relentless School Nurse

Mrs. Palo School nurse Mandy Palo, known on TikTok as Mrs. Palo , has carved out a unique niche for herself in the digital world, blending her professional expertise with the vibrant, engaging format of social media. Her venture into social media began with an Instagram account to share school nursing tips, but it was TikTok that truly captured her attention.

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Violence against nurses: help us build full picture of the problem

Nursing Times

Nurses and midwives in the UK are urged to share their experiences of violence in the workplace, for a Nursing Times and Unison survey.

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New Nurse Checklist: Essential Items You Need on the Job

NurseBuff

Few jobs expect you to hit the ground running like nursing. Stepping inside a hospital for your first shift can feel like stepping into another dimension where chaos and noise have replaced order and process. Patients dont know its your first day and dont care. The learning curve is steep. You must be prepared to […] The post New Nurse Checklist: Essential Items You Need on the Job appeared first on NurseBuff.

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Community Nurses Are Key To A Healthier America

Daily Nurse

Community nurses registered nurses who provide healthcare to people within their homes, healthcare centers, or elsewhere in the local community will be increasingly in demand as America’s healthcare system continues to shift towards preventative care. Healthy lifestyle habits can prevent around 80% of chronic diseases , while poor lifestyle choices ultimately cause 63% of deaths associated with chronic diseases.

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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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Florida nurse suffers severe injuries after patient attack

Becker's Hospital Review

A nurse at Loxahatchee, Fla.-based HCA Florida Palms West Hospital suffered critical injuries after she was attacked by a patient Feb. 18, NBC affiliate WPTV reported.

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Unleashing the Power of Nursing Autonomy: A Journey Towards Empowerment

Nursology

Guest Contributor: Fateimah Ahmed HakamiPhD student in nursing In the vibrant and dynamic world of healthcare, nursing autonomy stands as a pillar of professional practice and patient-centered care. But what does autonomy mean for nurses, and why is it so crucial? Grab a cup of coffee, and lets unpack this together in true conversational style.

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Royal Free equips nurses with bodycams to tackle violence

Nursing Times

Read about a move made by Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust to introduce body-worn cameras for senior nurses to curb abuse.

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The 5 Love Languages of Nurses: How Compassion Translates in Healthcare

Empowered Nurses

Nurses are the heart of healthcare, giving their time, energy, and emotions to care for others. But have you ever thought about how nurses express and receive loveboth in their personal and professional lives? If you know another persons love language, it make communication much easier. Inspired by Dr. Gary Chapmans book, The 5 Love Languages, lets explore how these languages apply to the nursing profession and how they shape the way nurses care for patients, colleagues, and even themselves. 1.

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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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Solving the Nursing Shortage Starts with Investing in Educators

Daily Nurse

In recent years, nursing schools have cited faculty shortages as one of the top reasons for not accepting all qualified applicants into their programs. But when this means that nearly 66,000 qualified nursing school applicants are turned away each year amid a national nursing workforce crisis, no less its time to reframe our approach. This limitation, in combination with a lack of clinical sites and budgets, directly impacts the healthcare pipeline, leaving many hospitals and clinics chronical

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Study Pinpoints Factors Driving COVID Vaccine Hesitancy Among Black Women

Minority Nurse

Nurses, have you ever wondered why vaccine hesitancy lingers among certain groups? Understanding the why is key to addressing their concerns, especially for Black women, whose experiences often include layers of mistrust and lived realities. A study published in JAMA Network Open led by Brittany C. Slatton , PhD, from Texas Southern University, has delved into these concerns, uncovering critical insights.

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Nurses’ Choice: The 8 Best Nursing Schools in Washington State

NurseBuff

Establishing a good foundation is essential to your success as a nurse. This means that if you want to succeed in your chosen career, you need to do a deep dive into researching which nursing school is right for you. Pursuing a nursing career in Washington can be a fruitful endeavor provided youre equipped with […] The post Nurses Choice: The 8 Best Nursing Schools in Washington State appeared first on NurseBuff.

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AMC President Mark Gutweiler Expands into UAE & Middle East at Arab Health 2025

American Medical Compliance

AMC (American Medical Compliance) has achieved a major milestone by expanding into the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the broader Middle East, reinforcing its position as a key player in global healthcare compliance. At the forefront of this initiative, AMC President Mark Gutweiler led the companys participation in Arab Health 2025 , one of the worlds most prestigious healthcare exhibitions , held in Dubai.

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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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Travel Nurse Red Flags: Protecting Yourself from Scammers

The Gypsy Nurse

Triage Healthcare Staffing provided this article. Recently, weve heard reports of scammers pretending to be travel nurse recruiters and targeting allied and nursing travelers. To help keep you safe, were sharing a few red flags that you can watch out for. Red Flag: A Free Email Address Theres a fast and simple way to determine if youre talking with a legitimate recruitertheir email address.

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Better Nurse Staffing Linked to Fewer C-Sections

Daily Nurse

New research published in the Journal Nursing Outlook shows that labor and delivery units that are adequately staffed by nurses have lower cesarean birth rates. “Our findings highlight how crucial nurse staffing is for optimal maternal outcomes,” said Audrey Lyndon , the Vernice D. Ferguson Professor in Health Equity and executive vice dean at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing.

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Who Were the Black Angels? 

Minority Nurse

Tuberculosis has been a scourge to humankind for millennia. While it was misunderstood in ancient times, we have known for decades that it is caused by an organism called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB primarily affects the lungs but can also lodge in bone, kidneys, the spine, the larynx, and many other sites throughout the body. Much science has contributed to the relative control of TB around the world, although it is still prevalent in many locations, including the U.S.

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Hospitals will get $1.7 billion more federal funding. Will this reduce waiting times?

Nursing Review

This week, the federal government announced it will pay states and territories an extra, one-off, A$1.7 billion for public hospitals. This has been billed as a way to fix some ailing hospitals, and shorten waits for care in emergency departments and for elective surgery. But will it really make a difference? Labor created Medicare and we will protect it.

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Better nurse staffing linked to fewer c-sections

Health Leaders | Nursing

New research published in the Journal Nursing Outlook shows that labor and delivery units that are adequately staffed by nurses have lower cesarean birth rates. Our findings highlight how crucial nurse staffing is for optimal maternal outcomes, said Audrey Lyndon, the Vernice D. Ferguson Professor in Health Equity and executive vice dean at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing.

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Mastering ADLs Training for Healthcare Providers

American Medical Compliance

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) are essential tasks that individuals perform every day to maintain their independence. For healthcare providers, understanding and supporting patients’ ability to perform these tasks is a critical aspect of providing compassionate care. This course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, support, and optimize patients’ ADLs.

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ECU Health Nurses Leading the Way: Laura Respess & Dawn Tetterton Recognized for Advancing Nursing Leadership

Daily Nurse

In a profession that demands resilience, expertise, and unwavering commitment, nursing leaders don’t just rise to the occasionthey redefine it. At ECU Health, two remarkable nurse leaders, Laura Respess and Dawn Tetterton, are doing just that. Their dedication to advancing the nursing profession and shaping the future of healthcare leadership has earned them well-deserved recognition as the Nurses of the Week.

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The case for a 4-day workweek for nurse managers

Becker's Hospital Review

Four-day workweeks lead to an improved work-life balance for nurse managers, nurse leaders at Philadelphia-based Fox Chase Cancer Center argue in a new paper shared with Becker's.

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Embracing Artificial Intelligence in the NICU: Benefits and Challenges

Ensearch

Throughout its history, the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) has been consistently enhanced by advances in technology. With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), the field is poised to be revolutionized even further. By leveraging machine learning, predictive analytics, and automation, AI offers transformative benefits in the NICU, but there are also unique challenges to [.

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Sentara implements new virtual nurse system

Health Leaders | Nursing

Emergency rooms are becoming increasingly crowded, leading Sentara Health to implement a new tool designed to expedite patient care. Before admitting new patients from the emergency room, nurses must first discharge those they have already seen. When we have more than one patient being discharged, two or three, it gets kind of hectic trying to get everyone out the door in a timely manner, registered nurse Kierra Maddox said.

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Mastering Care Coordination in Healthcare Training

American Medical Compliance

Effective care coordination is vital in today’s fast-paced healthcare environment. As the complexity of patient needs grows, ensuring seamless communication among medical teams is more important than ever. In this context, the Mastering Care Coordination in Healthcare Training course provides healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge to navigate the intricacies of treatment services and foster a collaborative team approach.

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Your Guide to Obtaining a California Nursing License as a Travel Nurse

The Gypsy Nurse

AMN Healthcare provided this article. With its stunning landscapes and diverse culture, California is a dream destination for many. For travel nurses, the state offers breathtaking scenery, competitive salaries, abundant job opportunities, and a dynamic healthcare environment. However, securing a California nursing license is a necessary first step before you can take advantage of these opportunities.

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How 6 systems are tackling virtual nursing's growing pains

Becker's Hospital Review

Discover the challenges and complexities of scaling virtual nursing programs as five nursing leaders share their experiences and insights.

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Board-Certified ER & Trauma Nurses Share Inspiring Journeys in BCEN’s ‘Invest in Yourself’ Campaign

Daily Nurse

The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) has launched “ Invest in Yourself ,” a multi-year campaign featuring nationally board-certified registered nurses (RNs) working in emergency, trauma, and critical care transport settings. The campaign features RNs discussing the intersections between nursing professional development, high-level patient care, and their own health and well-being. “The priority was to give nurses a platform to say in their own words how inves

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Nurses reject offer, extend strike at Providence hospitals

Health Leaders | Nursing

Nearly 5,000 nurses are continuing to strike at eight Providence Health & Services hospitals across Oregon after rejecting a tentative agreement in votes counted Feb. 7 and 8. More than 90% of strikers voted, and those voting rejected the Providence proposal by more than 80%. Oregon Nurses Association said the agreement failed because it did too little to ensure safe staffing levels or make wages competitive to help recruit and retain staff.

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