Daily Nurse
DECEMBER 23, 2024
For most folks, the holidays are a time of reunions and traditionloved ones coming home from out of town, kids back from college, and living rooms full of joy and laughter. However, my holidays have been far from traditional for the last six years as an ICU travel nurse. Most Thanksgivings and Christmases, I’ve traded home-cooked meals and family gatherings for hospital hallways and patient care across the country.
Empowered Nurses
DECEMBER 26, 2024
The nursing shortage is one of the most pressing challenges facing healthcare today. A recent article proposes a solution that sounds logical at first: shift tasks away from nurses and onto non-skilled workers or technology-enabled support systems. Obviously, this was not a solution promoted by nurses. This approach risks oversimplifying a complex issue and may even exacerbate the problem.
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Emerging RN Leader
DECEMBER 8, 2024
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Some of the most troubling conversations I have with leaders today concern a growing number of nurses who seem to lack empathy. Caring for patients in a way that projects concern and empathy has always been a core value in nursing. Leaders see an increasing number of […] The post Teaching Nurses to Be More Empathetic appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Nurse Practitioners in Business
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Congratulations! Youve taken the bold step of starting your own nurse practitioner (NP) practice. This is an exciting milestone, but lets face ityour first year in business is going to be a whirlwind. From attracting patients to managing administrative tasks and finances, theres a lot to juggle. In this post, Ill walk you through what you can expect during your first year and share actionable tips to help you navigate this critical phase successfully.
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.
The Nursing Site
DECEMBER 11, 2024
I have been busy the last few months putting together these new books. I hope you’ll take a look and perhaps purchase one or two for yourself or a flow nurse or healthcare professional. New books make great gifts for nurses this holiday season. I realize having a chance to eat on the job as a nurse is too often a sore subject, but it can affect your quality of care as well as your quality of life.
Post University
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Nursing and computer science may seem like two fields that are unlikely to intersect with one another very often. However, behind every nurse providing care in clinics and hospitals across the country is a wealth of technology and data and the professionals responsible for developing these technologies and analyzing this data are known as nursing informatics professionals.
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Emerging RN Leader
DECEMBER 22, 2024
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A nurse manager confesses that she is taking her first out-of-town vacation during the holidays and is worried. Her medical center is short-staffed, and her young staff often call her to help them figure out assignments or how to manage call-ins. They are so dependent on me […] The post More Yoda and Less Superman in 2025 appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Nurse Practitioners in Business
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Marketing feels daunting to many nurse practitioners. Afterall, you have your hands full with seeing patients and running your practice. And yet, it’s essential in order to have the patients that make this all worthwhile. In this episode of the NP Business Matters podcast, we discuss the first and most important things NPs want to do when marketing their practices.
Post University
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Aspiring nurses who are interested in building the core competencies required to achieve their desired career outcomes often find themselves wondering which nursing degree programs to pursue. Within the nursing profession, there is significant demand for both skilled registered nurses and intuitive nurse practitioners, inviting nursing students to explore what it means to be anurse practitionerversus an RN.
Nursing Times
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Read about the impact that an NMC probe into widespread computer-based testing fraud in Nigeria has had on nurses under investigation.
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
Emerging RN Leader
DECEMBER 20, 2024
We proudly partner with the New England ONL to present the Nuts and Bolts of Nursing Leadership. The program on January 8th is a great introduction for Nurse Managers to key competencies they need in their roles. The program on January 15th is an excellent introduction to leadership for current, new, or prospective Assistant Nurse […] The post Nuts and Bolts January 2025 – Just a Few Slots Left appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Nurses Advocates
DECEMBER 10, 2024
By now, I am sure you have heard about the killing of Brian Thompson, the CEO of United, that occurred in Mid-town Manhattan on 12/4/24. The killer has been caught, and the police investigation is ongoing. Hopefully, we will gain more insight into this heinous crime as time passes. What has been alarming is the reaction from the public that the killing was based on how healthcare insurance companies are using cost-cutting methods to deny care to people to increase profits for the C-Suite and sha
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
DECEMBER 6, 2024
To provide quality patient care over a period of time, nurses need a roadmap that guides their actions and quantifies desired outcomes. As a registered nurse, you will be responsible for creating a plan of care based on each patients needs and health goals. What is a nursing care plan ? Its a formal process that includes six components: assessment, diagnosis, expected outcomes, interventions, rationale and evaluation. 1 Documenting these steps ensures effective communication between doctors , nu
The Relentless School Nurse
DECEMBER 5, 2024
The Power of Numbers: Why 143 Matters The number 143 represents a simple yet profound message of love, first popularized by Fred Rogers, the beloved host of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. For Fred Rogers, 143 symbolized “I love you”—one letter in “I,” four in “love,” and three in “you.” Mr. Rogers even maintained a consistent weight of 143 pounds for decades, viewing it as a symbol of love, stability, and care, values that resonate deeply with our work in schools.
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.
Nursing Times
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Read about the success of a nurse-led gender clinic offering hormone therapy services to young people and adults.
Emerging RN Leader
DECEMBER 9, 2024
We proudly partner with the New England ONL to present the Nuts and Bolts of Nursing Leadership. The program on January 8th is a great introduction for Nurse Managers to key competencies they need in their roles. The program on January 15th is an excellent introduction to leadership for current, new, or prospective Assistant Nurse […] The post Upskill Your Leaders in 2025 with the Nuts and Bolts Program appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Becker's Hospital Review
DECEMBER 13, 2024
"American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology fights back against discriminatory anesthesia reimbursement changes by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan in Washington
Nursology
DECEMBER 21, 2024
In MemoriamGuardian of the Discipline It is with great sadness that we note the death of Thelma Schorr on December 20, 2024. She had just celebrated her 100th birthday the previous Sunday, December 15th.Thelma was among the greatest of nursing journal editors, serving as Editor of theAmerican Journal of Nursing(AJN) for forty years from 1950-1990.
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.
The Relentless School Nurse
DECEMBER 16, 2024
This blog post is a follow-up to the November ask by Judy Doran , the 2023 Maine School Nurse of the Year, because time is of the essence! The Relentless School Nurse: Asking For a FriendWill You Help End Social InSecurity? Repeal Windfall Elimination Provision ( WEP), and Government Pension Offset ( GPO). The clock is ticking and we need the Senate vote this week.
Nursing Times
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Find out why the NMC is being threatened with legal action over its handling of fraud that took place at a test centre in Nigeria.
Emerging RN Leader
DECEMBER 5, 2024
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN As we approach the end of 2024, the trending topics that nurse leaders are talking about right now include the following: The work of nurses, especially in acute care environments, is increasingly complex due to higher patient acuity, sustained patient volumes, and documentation requirements to achieve full […] The post What’s Trending Now for Nurse Leaders appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Diversity Nursing
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Historically, Nursing has been viewed as a female-dominated profession, but a noticeable shift is occurring. The number of men entering the Nursing field has significantly increased in recent years. This trend reflects a broader recognition of Nursing as a versatile and rewarding career for individuals of all genders. The Rise of Male Nurses Over the past few decades, the percentage of male Nurses in the U.S. has steadily risen.
Nursology
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Wishing all of our visitors a holiday season of joy, peace and good health! From the Nursology.net Team!
The Relentless School Nurse
DECEMBER 8, 2024
Are you a school nurse with a story to tell? Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics has extended the deadline for school nurses to share personal experiences navigating the ethical dilemmas that arise in our vital role. Our insights can illuminate our unique challenges and impact on student health and well-being. Our practice is unique, often misunderstood, and minimized.
Nursing Times
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Read about new research into the causes of, and interventions against, psychological ill-health among nursing staff.
Emerging RN Leader
DECEMBER 15, 2024
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD. RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I was reminded again last week in talking with managers about how important leadership boundaries are today. I asked how many of you have a hard stop to your days. The answer was very few – most don’t have hard boundaries about when they leave at the […] The post Setting a Hard Stop to Your Day in Leadership appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Minority Nurse
DECEMBER 5, 2024
There comes a time in every nurse’s career when it may be time to quit a nursing job. It’s rarely a fun decision, but we all must go through it, even when it’s uncomfortable or scary. Uncertainty can throw us off balance, personally or professionally, and life can feel a little less safe when we lose that sense of security. It’s often said that the devil you know is better than the devil you don’t, but then again, there are times when you know it’s time to go,
The Relentless School Nurse
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The arguments against routine vaccination are escalating. Just last week, a prominent lawyer associated with the RFK Jr. transition team publicly questioned the safety of the polio vaccine. Simultaneously, the long-debunked myth linking the measles vaccine to autism is resurging online due to high-profile interviews with known conspiracy theorists and leaders in the anti-vax movement.
Nursing Times
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Read about the Department of Health and Social Care's submission to the NHS Pay Review Body and proposals to reform nurse education.
Emerging RN Leader
DECEMBER 18, 2024
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I recently had a discussion with a group of nurse managers about their dilemmas with holiday scheduling. This manager’s story is a good illustration of what many leaders find themselves confronting over the next two weeks: I don’t know what has changed, but staff are now much […] The post The Holiday Leave Dilemma appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Daily Nurse
DECEMBER 24, 2024
As we all know, nurses continue to be identified by most Americans as the most trusted and honest professionals in the country. For this reason, the high ethical standards set by the profession pay extraordinary dividends for everyone involved. Speaking of ethics, what are the ethical standards of nursing, and what do they mean? Ethical Standards Hold Meaning Anyone can pay lip service to ethical principles, but when it comes to delivering patient care within a complex healthcare system, the eth
Empowered Nurses
DECEMBER 19, 2024
What happens when a contract limits your ability to work elsewhere? Covenants not to compete (non-compete agreements) have long been a controversial aspect of healthcare employment. These clauses, often tucked into contracts, restrict nurses and/or nurse practitoners from working for competing employers or starting similar businesses within a certain geographic area and timeframe after leaving a job.
The Relentless School Nurse
DECEMBER 21, 2024
“The Senate finally corrects a 50-year mistake,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer It happened, the Social Security Fairness Act was finally passed in a nail-biting, 11th-hour vote in the Senate late last night! It is a huge win for millions of public service workersand its especially meaningful for school nurses who have been fighting for this change for fifty years.
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