University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
OCTOBER 30, 2024
No job is stress-free. Clinical nurses work in an environment that is high-stress by nature—making decisions that can impact patients’ lives— and need to take extra care to avoid the mental and physical condition known as nursing burnout. We outline what nurse burnout is, its risks, how to prevent it and how to address it if it’s happening to you. What Is Nurse Burnout?
Scrubs
OCTOBER 30, 2024
In a quaint little restaurant in Echo Park, an up and coming author is sitting in a baseball cap, black tee and lululemon joggers. He’s unassuming to say the least, but then most people who want to go unbothered in Los Angeles are the same. The location is Bacari, and it’s four p.m in the afternoon, and I’m interviewing Michael Harbron for Scrubs Magazine’s book club.
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Nursing Times
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Read about the Nursing and Midwifery Council's call for candidates to become its new chair of council after Sir David Warren leaves.
Health Leaders | Nursing
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Here are some ways nurses can take care of themselves, says this nurse educator. Nurses have a stressful job, between caring for patients, communicating with families, and being on their feet for several hours at a time. According to Maryn Moreni, associate professor of nursing faculty at the Arizona College of Nursing , prioritizing self-care is crucial for maintaining well-being and can help reduce compassion fatigue and lower stress levels, allowing nurses to approach each shift with renewed
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.
Becker's Hospital Review
OCTOBER 30, 2024
On Oct. 29, the American Nurses Credentialing Center recognized nine health systems and healthcare organizations for outstanding nursing continuing professional development interventions.
Celayix
OCTOBER 30, 2024
According to the American Hospital Association , “good communication among patients, families, and caregivers is becoming increasingly difficult to establish in today’s healthcare system.” Hospital stays are becoming shorter, medical treatment is becoming more technologically advanced, resources are few, and there is an increasing demand for patients and families to have more information about, and engage in, care choices.
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American Nurse
OCTOBER 30, 2024
In response to: Mitigating Patient Identification Threats Dear Ms. Gelinas, I am writing in response to the September 7, 2024, Volume 19, Number 9, article titled “Mitigating patient identification threats” (Fonseca et al., 2024). As a leader of a cardiovascular service line for a small rural health system, I found the article to be very thought provoking and thorough as it outlined how the implementation of high reliability principles to a unique patient situation.
Health Leaders | Nursing
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Today, the American Nurses Foundation (ANF) announced the 2024 recipients of a pioneering, scholarship program developed in partnership with Stryker, a leading global medical technology company. It’s called the Scholars for Change program and it takes effect on the first day of the ANCC National Magnet Conference® and Pathway to Excellence Conference® held this year in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 30 – November 1.
Becker's Hospital Review
OCTOBER 30, 2024
In March 2021, Megan Walsh was working full time as an endoscopy nurse and felt overwhelmed. To destress, she created floral wall decor — a hobby that is now earning her about $9,800 per month, CNBC reported Oct. 29.
Health Leaders | Nursing
OCTOBER 30, 2024
With student health needs on the rise, state officials want to make sure every school has a nurse on hand. However, tight budgets are making it a challenge. According to the Michigan Association of School Nurses, 600,000 Michigan students manage at least one chronic condition, and 25% take daily medications. Therefore, the presence of school nurses is vital for ensuring the mental and physical health and safety of students.
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
The Gypsy Nurse
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Titan Medical Group provided this article. One of the greatest advantages of travel nursing is the opportunity to develop specialized skills by working at top-tier facilities across the country. Each hospital, clinic, or specialty unit offers unique learning experiences that allow travel nurses to deepen their expertise and expand their knowledge in ways that a single permanent position might not provide.
Health Leaders | Nursing
OCTOBER 30, 2024
More than 60% of Ohio nurses who left bedside care did so because of a heavy patient load, and about 65% of bedside nurses have experienced workplace violence in the last 12 months, according to a new statewide survey conducted by the Ohio Nurses Association. The survey looked at the impact of understaffing in Ohio’s hospitals, and called on healthcare executives and policymakers to take swift action to protect patients and ensure the well-being of nurses and health professionals, the associatio
Minority Nurse
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Bedside nurses can spend hours moving and standing on their feet for hours on end. One 2023 study reported that nurses who’ve worked 12-hour shifts walk an estimated distance of four to five miles. The increase in steps can also come with severe foot pain and aches. This type of pain can even extend to the legs and ankles, leaving plenty of nurses disgruntled and leaving their workplace for an environment where they can rest more and stay on their feet less.
Daily Nurse
OCTOBER 30, 2024
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, which has devastated the lives of over half a million North Carolinians, Alabama nurse Lisa Jones, assistant district clinic director for the Alabama Department of Public Health’s East Central District, has stepped up to provide critical support to those in need. Her dedication and tireless efforts have earned her the honor of being named the Daily Nurse Nurse of the Week.
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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