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A True Example of Patient Engagement

Nurses Advocates

They asked me to help coordinate care and find resources she might need post-operatively. Although she was retired, she said she would be willing to help my friends as she knew the hospitals, rehab programs, and home care organizations that would be needed. Based on her experience, the care coordinator gave us some ideas.

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The Relentless School Nurse: A Heartfelt Retirement Speech With an Advocacy Message

The Relentless School Nurse

I have seen Kathy blossom from a novice school nurse to one of New Jersey’s most valued school nurse leaders, and now to her much deserved retirement. Nurses never really retire, especially school nurses. Many school nurses monitor absenteeism to remove barriers and improve school attendance.

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The Future of Travel Nursing: Market Predictions for 2025

The Gypsy Nurse

Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 200,000 nursing positions will be needed annually to fill vacancies left by retiring nurses and to meet the growing healthcare demands. Nursing Shortage: The U.S. is facing a critical shortage of nurses, which is predicted to worsen by 2025. According to the U.S.

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CNOs Share Their Hopes (And Fears) for Virtual Nursing

Scrubs

It moves nurses into the space of holistic care coordination,” Antrum added. Diane Arosh, CNO for Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Seattle, WA, said her facility is already using virtual nursing as a way to encourage older nurses to put off retirement. “As This future helps us add tremendous value to those we serve.

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Empowering Nurses: 10 Amazing Ways to Lift Your Spirits and Unleash Your Superpowers

Empowered Nurses

Discover user-friendly electronic health record systems, telehealth platforms, and mobile applications that boost efficiency and enhance patient care coordination. Competitive salaries, paid leave, health insurance, and retirement plans are just the beginning! Let’s leverage technology together!

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Hospitals Are Looking for Hard ROI in Virtual Nursing

Health Leaders | Nursing

"It's an evolving landscape," says Mallozzi, noting the program is separate from Jefferson's 10-year-old telesitting program, which focuses solely on monitoring and safety care and has shown value in reducing patient falls. They're getting tired, and many are considering retirement," she says. "We Please join the community at [link].

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Team Up to Tackle Care Redesign

Health Leaders | Nursing

This could help Trinity and other health systems retain nurses who are considering leaving or retiring. Landstrom says the virtual nursing role is typically filled by veteran nurses, and that some nurses “can picture having a longer career” by working as a virtual nurse.