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A User’s Guide to Working with You

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Nurse managers today struggle with boundary and communication issues with their staff. Team turnover is high on many units, and few expert nurses are available to explain unit norms to new staff. Why not make things easier for staff and prepare a user’s guide to working with […] The post A User’s Guide to Working with You appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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10 Ways Nurses Can Get Involved in Politics

Diversity Nursing

Nurses possess a wealth of firsthand experience that can greatly impact health policy and political decisions. By getting involved in politics, Nurses can advocate for changes that benefit both patients and the healthcare system as a whole. Here are 10 effective ways Nurses can get involved in politics and policy: Join a Professional Nursing Organization Professional organizations, such as the American Nurses Association (ANA), often have advocacy arms focused on health policy.

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10 states with largest projected CNA shortages, surpluses

Becker's Hospital Review

Mercer predicts a severe nursing assistant shortage by 2028, with only 13 states meeting demand. See which states are projected to have more supply than demand.

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Even with AI, healthcare must be in ‘the humanity business’

NRC Health

In a joint discussion, they offered their perspectives on AI’s potential, the need for ethical safeguards and building trust in AI. The post Even with AI, healthcare must be in ‘the humanity business’ appeared first on NRC Health.

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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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5 nurses honored for health equity research: AARP

Becker's Hospital Review

Discover the five nurses recognized by AARP for their efforts to promote health equity and improve healthcare for underserved communities through nursing

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From the Desk of the Historian | ANA-NY

American Nurse

Summer is a time for travel and as you read this column, I will have completed a vacation through Canada to Halifax, Nova Scotia in mid-June. This column is the paper I presented at Saint Mary’s University at the Annual Conference of the Canadian Association for the History of Nursing (CAHN) on June 23, 2024 – The Grenfell Mission, Labrador, Through the Eyes of Sophia V.

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What has germs and five fingernails, but isn’t my hand? Your hand.

American Nurse

No Kidding! When I was going through nursing school it was drilled into our heads that long polished or artificial nails were only for our days off and if we broke that rule, every patient we touched would certainly die. Ok, so maybe my professors didn’t say that directly, but I certainly thought that after taking microbiology. I then made it a habit to keep my nails short and unpolished, leaving me to spend my shift bonuses on other items like Danskos- a habit that still remains.

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After 138 years, the Visiting Nurses Association of Greater Philadelphia will shut down all health care services next month

Health Leaders | Nursing

The Visiting Nurses Association of Greater Philadelphia, a nonprofit home health care provider, is shutting its doors after a 138-year run. All services, including hospice and palliative care, will cease Oct. 28. Complete details on reasons for the closure, and the long-term effects on patients and employees, are scarce at the moment, but in a statement on its website, the organization said “unsustainable financial losses” led to the decision.

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Evidence You Can Use

American Nurse

Purpose: This EBP project was needed to improve the compliance, competence, and confidence of bedside nurses in the use of CPR using the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) program. Target audience: All nursing staff (RN, LPN, and NA), and house medical staff CPR skills are a core skill for all healthcare providers, compliance with the training can be difficult in a small community hospital with limited staff.

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How to Choose an Elder Law Attorney: Key Considerations for Protecting Senior Rights

Elder Care Matters

Learn the key considerations for selecting the right elder law attorney to navigate complex legal issues, protect senior rights, and secure estate plans. Get expert guidance from Elder Care Matters. The post How to Choose an Elder Law Attorney: Key Considerations for Protecting Senior Rights appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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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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Nurse License Protection Case Study: Neglecting an ED patient in need of nursing care; failing to maintain an accurate healthcare information record

American Nurse

Nurse License Protection Case Study with Risk Management Strategies Presented by NSO A State Board of Nursing (SBON) complaint may be filed against a nurse by a patient, a patient’s family member, colleague, employer, and/or other regulatory agency, such as the Department of Health. Complaints are subsequently investigated by the SBON to ensure that licensed nursing professionals are practicing safely, professionally, and ethically.

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What Is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse? The World of APRNs

Post University

Are you working in the nursing field but interested in taking on more of an advanced leadership role? Becoming an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) might be the right step for you. These nursing professionals not only tend to enjoy a greater sense of autonomy in their work and often have the responsibility for overseeing groups of nurses or entire nursing departments.

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Bring It to the Table

American Nurse

[Pictured Above: Mark Longshore, Mavis Mesi, Carol O’Meara and Margaret Bishop (photo credit: Mary Satre)] In June, six members of CNA attended the 2024 ANA Annual Membership Assembly in Washington DC. In addition to our Executive Director, Mark Longshore, and Deputy Executive Director, Margaret Bishop, I – as CNA President – was joined by voting delegate and alternate Mavis Mesi and Carol O’Meara.

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Travel Nursing Etiquette: Tips and Tricks for All Travelers

The Gypsy Nurse

Travel Nurses Inc. provided this article. Professionalism is an essential aspect of being a successful and respected traveler in the healthcare industry. Whether you are a seasoned travel nurse or just starting out in the field, understanding the unspoken rules of travel nursing can make a significant impact on your experience at each facility you work at.

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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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ANA-NY – President’s Message | September 2024

American Nurse

ANA-NY’s seven-member delegation attended the ANA Membership Assembly in Washington D.C. June 27-29. Each year members of state associations from across the country meet to discuss current issues that guide ANA’s advocacy and program initiatives. ANA-NY member delegate candidates submit self-nominations during the annual ANA-NY elections. You might want to consider this—it is a wonderful opportunity to enrich your understanding of national nursing and health care issues.

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Nursing Leader Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk Honored with President’s Award by American Academy of Nursing

Daily Nurse

Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, PhD, APRN-CNP, EBP-C, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN, is being honored with the prestigious President’s Award by the American Academy of Nursing at the 2024 Health Policy Conference in Washington, DC from October 31 to November 2, 2024. This award is the highest individual achievement recognition given by the Academy, celebrating Dr.

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ANA-NY – From the Desk of the Executive Director | September 2024

American Nurse

Just like Taylor, ANA-NY has eras! The leader of our Advocacy Era has been our out-going President, Dr. Marilyn Dollinger. Under President Dollinger’s leadership ANA-NY has held in-person and grassroots advocacy days with our state legislators leading to the passing of the Safe Staffing, Ban on Flavored Tobacco, and Simulation in Nursing Education laws; additionally, we now have our very first ANA-NY initiated two-house bill.

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$100 Million Funding to Help Nursing Shortages

Scrubs

The Biden-Harris Administration has taken a significant step to address healthcare workforce shortages by announcing nearly $100 million in funding aimed at expanding and strengthening the health workforce in the United States. This initiative, launched by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), targets several critical areas, including the growth of the nursing workforce, the expansion of primary care in underserved areas,

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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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Legislative Update

American Nurse

Thursday, June 6, was the last scheduled day of New York’s 2024 legislative session, but we went into overtime. The Senate completed their business on Friday, June 7 around 8:30 p.m. while the Assembly worked through the night and completed their work just after 7:00 a.m. Saturday, June 8. The legislative session in Albany is normally measured in two phases: budget time, which runs until sometime around the April 1 budget deadline, and post-budget, which runs from then until the end of the sessi

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Infographic: Suicide in Nursing, Facts & Figures

Health Leaders | Nursing

Nurses are at high risk for death by suicide, according to these studies. September is Suicide Prevention Month , and CNOs need to be aware of the risks and warning signs among their workforce and provide mental health resources and programs. According to the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses ( AACN ), the suicide risks are higher for nurses because of several different reasons , including high levels of stress, hectic schedules, exposure to trauma, workplace violence, and a lack of h

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FNA Northeast Region

American Nurse

We are excited to share the latest updates and achievements from our vibrant nursing community in the Northeast Region. Here is a recap of recent highlights: Nurses Day Proclamations: We are proud to announce that our efforts have resulted in the successful proclamation of Nurses Day in both Duval and Putnam counties this year. Under the theme “Nurses Make the Difference,” we celebrate the exceptional contributions of nurses who embody compassion and excellence across all healthcare settings.

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FNA Southwest Region

American Nurse

Hello from the Southwest Region! We are starting to engage more as a group, but more is needed. As we all know it is election season and that means we are seeing more adversity and sometimes chaos within the political realm, yet what remains constant is that we must continue to reach out to our legislators and ask for their help with the many important challenges faced in nursing.

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FNPAC Makes Candidate Endorsements in the 2024 Florida Primary Election

American Nurse

FLORIDA NURSES ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE The Florida Nurses Political Action Committee (FNPAC) recently held interviews to endorse candidates for the 2024 election, focusing on their alignment with the Florida Nurses Association (FNA) Legislative Agenda. This agenda emphasizes issues such as allowing RNs and APRNs to practice fully, ensuring safe work environments, and protecting the rights and benefits of healthcare professionals.

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14th Annual Florida Nurses Association South Region Symposium & Awards Ceremony Recap

American Nurse

The 14th Annual FNA South Region Symposium and Awards Ceremony was held on May 11, 2024, at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida. The event, hosted by the FNA South Region Volunteer Leadership Council, featured keynote speakers, poster sessions, and an awards ceremony. The event celebrated the nursing community’s achievements and provided opportunities for professional development.