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Reduce Friction in Nursing in 2025

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Few nurse leaders would disagree with the need for disruptive innovation in our healthcare systems. Yet, not all innovation works and it can have unintended consequences and high costs. A more immediate return on investment and improvement in productivity for most organizations can be achieved by reducing […] The post Reduce Friction in Nursing in 2025 appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Trailblazers in Scrubs: Celebrating Black Nurses Who Changed History and Inspire the Future

Daily Nurse

Nurses are not just caregiversthey’re advocates, educators, and changemakers. This Black History Month, let’s take a moment to reflect on the incredible contributions of Black nurses who broke barriers, faced adversity head-on, and paved the way for a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system. These stories are not just history but a call to action for every nurse to honor their legacy by fostering equity and empowermen t in our profession.

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Why Practice Cash Flow Is More Important Than You Think

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Youve probably heard the phrase Cash is King. What does that mean for your Nurse Practitioner (NP) practice? If youre bringing in plenty of revenue, that should mean your practice is financially healthy, right? Well, not necessarily. Many business owners falsely assume their business is doing well if they bring in lots of money. And so do NPs in their own practices.

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Anything You Say Can and Will Be Used Against You: A Nurse’s Perspective

Empowered Nurses

Its an unsettling thought, isnt it? To consider that in the act of simply doing our jobcommunicating with patients, families, and colleagueswe might unintentionally put ourselves at risk. A casual comment can be perceived as a definitive medical opinion. A shared moment of empathy can be construed as overstepping professional boundaries. And when things go wrong, the words we spoke in the spirit of care can be dissected in courtrooms, disciplinary hearings, or even by our employers and board inv

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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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Lawmakers debut Precept Nurses Act

Becker's Hospital Review

A group of bipartisan lawmakers have introduced a bill that would create a $2,000 tax credit for nurses who take on preceptor roles to train nursing students.

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Restorative clinical supervision via professional nurse advocates

Nursing Times

Learn how an integrated model of restorative clinical supervision was developed, delivered by in-house trainers and professional nurse advocates.

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The Power of Teamwork in Combating Nursing Home Neglect 

American Medical Compliance

According to the World Health Organization , 1 in 6 adults aged 60 and older has experienced some form of abuse in community settings. This alarming statistic underscores the urgent need for stronger safeguards in long-term care facilities, where vulnerable elderly residents rely on healthcare providers for their well-being. Unfortunately, despite regulations and oversight, nursing home neglect remains a critical issue, often leading to devastating consequences such as malnutrition, infections,

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Leading the Charge: Black Nursing Leaders Shaping the Future of Healthcare

Minority Nurse

Nurses are no strangers to leadership in action whether at the bedside, in the classroom, or within boardrooms. But leadership doesn’t look the same for everyone. For Black nursing leaders, advancing the profession means tackling systemic challenges head-on, amplifying voices that have historically been silenced, and creating pathways for the next generation.

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Quick and Healthy Meal Prep Tips for Busy Nurses

Daily Nurse

Nurses are the backbone of healthcare, often working long hours under high-stress conditions. However, maintaining a healthy diet can be challenging with such demanding schedules. Meal prepping offers a practical solution, making prioritizing nutrition easier and avoiding the pitfalls of vending machines and fast food. By preparing meals ahead of time, nurses can enjoy balanced, nutrient-packed options that fuel them through even the most arduous shifts.

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NMC pledges to keep improving FtP panel diversity

Nursing Times

Read about work by the NMC to address criticism about a lack of diversity on its fitness-to-practise panels.

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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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Hospitals with adequate nurse staffing see fewer C-sections: Study

Becker's Hospital Review

Ensuring sufficient staffing levels in birthing units could help hospitals lower cesarean section rates, according to a study published Jan. 28 in Nursing Outlook.

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Nurses could perform women’s health checks to prevent ED visits, says APNA

Nursing Review

Following the release of new hospital data , the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) has called upon the federal government to remove the policy barriers preventing some nurses from delivering preventative healthcare for women. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare's report, Australias hospitals at a glance , lists 'diseases of the genitourinary system' (such as urinary tract infections) as the third most common reason for women aged 15 to 44 to present to an emerge

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Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges: The Legacy of Army Nurse Corps Pioneer Nancy Leftenant-Colon

Minority Nurse

Nancy Leftenant-Colon, the first Black woman to join the U.S. Army Nurse Corps after its desegregation in the 1940s, passed away on January 8 at the age of 104. Her remarkable life, shaped by resilience, service, and humility, has left an indelible mark on nursing, military history, and the fight for racial equality. Known affectionately as “Lefty,” Nancy Leftenant-Colon quietly shattered barriers during her trailblazing career. “She never created waves when she was doing all t

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Why Legal Nurse Consulting Is the Easiest Business to Start

Empowered Nurses

Starting a business may sound intimidating, but as a nurse, you already have the perfect foundation to succeed in legal nurse consulting (LNC). In fact, among the many business opportunities available to nurses, legal nurse consulting stands out as one of the easiest and most lucrative to start. Heres why: 1. You Already Have the Expertise As a nurse, you bring years of clinical experience, critical thinking, and knowledge of medical terminology to the table.

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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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High fitness to practise referrals ‘masking’ progress with backlog

Nursing Times

Read about the NMC's latest FtP caseload numbers and claims by the regulator that high numbers of new referrals are 'masking' progress made.

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Why Should CNOs Have a Seat at the Table?

Health Leaders | Nursing

Aspiring CNOs should take these steps to gain perspective as future leaders, says this CNO. CNOs play an integral role in nursing. They act as the voice for nurses in the executive space, advocating for investment in new programs that can better the patient care environment. CNOs carry the entire weight of the nursing workforce, and it's not without challenges.

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Nurses need care too – how curbing self-sacrifice can prevent burnouts

Nursing Review

Reflecting on my mothers decade-long nursing career, I often wonder why so many nurses leave the profession after just a few years. In the UK, the shortage of nurses has reached alarming levels. Fewer students are enrolling in nursing programmes, and nearly half of newly registered nurses leave within five to ten years. Meanwhile, the demand for healthcare continues to grow, as outlined in Englands NHS Long-Term Workforce Plan , which sets out how the NHS will ensure there are enough nurses and

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Breaking the Silence: Mental Health, Suicide, and the Untold Stories of African Immigrant Youth in the U.S

Nursology

Contributor: Thelma Ogochukwu Ejimofor Mental health is a critical topic in America, yet the conversation often overlooks a key demographic: young African immigrants. Whether they came to the U.S. early in life or were born to African parents in the United States, these individuals face unique mental health challenges that are rarely acknowledged. I know … Continue reading Breaking the Silence: Mental Health, Suicide, and the Untold Stories of African Immigrant Youth in the U.

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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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Sentara embarks on systemwide virtual nursing rollout

Becker's Hospital Review

"Sentara Health implements virtual nursing system at all 12 hospitals by October 2025, freeing up bedside nurses to focus on hands-on care and improving patient

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Next phase of NMC’s practice learning review to go ahead

Nursing Times

Read about why members of the Nursing and Midwifey Council voted to press ahead with the next phase of a review into practice learning.

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How CNOs are Tackling Nurse Recruitment in 2025

Health Leaders | Nursing

As Gen Z and new technologies arrive simultaneously in the nursing industry, CNOs need to take a hard look at their recruitment strategies. Nurse recruitment remains a priority for CNOs and healthcare executives everywhere in 2025 as the workforce shortage continues. In the United States, the Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the number of registered nurses to grow by 6% before 2033.

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CPD made easy – The experts’ guide to continuing professional development

Nursing Review

Nursing is one Australias most in-demand professions, despite nurses and midwives already representing over half of the nations health workforce. With the roles of nurses and midwives continuing to evolve, long gone are the days when on-the-job training was the benchmark for learning. These days, as the roles have become increasingly professionalised, nurses and midwives need to meet the stringent registration standards of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), and an important par

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Healthcare Community Honors the Legacy of Dr. Loretta Ford

Daily Nurse

The nursing and healthcare community deeply mourns the loss of Dr. Loretta C. Ford, EdD, RN, PNP, FAAN, FAANP, a trailblazing innovator and visionary in nursing. Dr. Ford, renowned worldwide for her pivotal role in co-founding the nurse practitioner (NP) profession, passed away peacefully at her home in Florida on Jan. 22 at 104. Her extraordinary contributions have revolutionized healthcare delivery and globally expanded patient access to quality care. “Dr.

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ANA updates ethics code

Becker's Hospital Review

The American Nurses Association's new code of ethics highlights the profession's commitment to improving global health and confronting structural oppression.

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From Aspiration to Action: A Student’s Experience with the Miami Dolphins’ PT Team 

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Driven to learn from every experience, Doctor of Physical Therapy alum Anton Asknder discovered during his clinical rotation with the Miami Dolphins that excelling as a sports physical therapist requires much more than technical expertise. Anton Asknder (DPT 24) embarked on his USAHS journey with a focused goal: to pursue a career in sports physical therapy (PT).

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Study finds better nurse staffing lowers C-section rates

Health Leaders | Nursing

Labor and delivery units that are adequately staffed by nurses have lower cesarean birth rates, according to new research published in the journal Nursing Outlook. "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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Featured Article for VNTW 2025 Conference – Available for Free Download

Nursology

We are delighted to announce that the publisher of Nursing Outlook has made the featured article for our 2025 Virtual Nursology Theory Week available for free download through the months of February and March! Use the DOI link below, then click on “Download PDF” that appears along the bottom of the page!

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The Relentless School Nurse: Silent Scars – Understanding the Hidden Impact of ICE Raids on Children

The Relentless School Nurse

In the shadows of America’s immigration enforcement policies, a silent crisis is unfolding, affecting the most vulnerable members of our society – children. The devastating impact of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids on our students’ physical and mental health is happening in real-time. An article from Visa Verge sheds light on this pressing issue, revealing the deep, lasting scars left on children caught in the crossfire of immigration enforcement actions.

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NCLEX pass rates slightly improve

Becker's Hospital Review

In 2024, 73.26% of registered nurses who took the National Council Licensure Examination passed the test a slight increase from 2023's average of 69.66%.

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NRC Health ranked #1 Best in KLAS for Healthcare Experience Management

NRC Health

NRC Health is honored to receive the Best in KLAS 2025 Award for Healthcare Experience Management, highlighting our commitment to excellence and innovation. The post NRC Health ranked #1 Best in KLAS for Healthcare Experience Management appeared first on NRC Health.

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Providence and Oregon Nurse's Association enter mediation at Governor's request

Health Leaders | Nursing

Both sides of the Providence healthcare strike have issued a joint statement in regards to mediation. The statement reads in part."At the request of Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, the Oregon Nurses Association and Providence Oregon have agreed to have representatives from both side re-engage.in mediation beginning today." Healthcare workers have been on the picket lines since Friday, January 10.

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Advice for the New Nurse from an Experienced Travel Nurse

The Gypsy Nurse

Congratulations, new nurse! On graduating nursing school and passing the NCLEX! That is such a big accomplishment, and you should be so proud of yourself. Now, Im sure that you are full of multiple emotions as you go into this next step in your nursing career. Youre probably excited, scared, nervous, relieved that you’re done with nursing school, etc.

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Shamika Ossey Champions Resilience and Compassion During LA County Fires

Daily Nurse

When the wildfires swept through Los Angeles County, wreaking havoc on communities and uprooting lives, one nurse stood out for her unwavering dedication and skill: Shamika Ossey. As an emergency preparedness public health nurse for LA County since 2012, Ossey’s experience, leadership, and compassion shone brightly in the darkest times. We are proud to honor Shamika Ossey as our Nurse of the Week for her extraordinary contributions.