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Nurses to stage protest over NMC treatment of minority staff

Nursing Times

Read more about a protest that has been organised over the discrimination that minority ethnic nurses have faced by the NMC.

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94 top emergency departments, per nurses

Becker's Hospital Review

The Emergency Nurses Association has recognized 94 emergency departments across the U.S. for their commitment to quality, safety and a healthy work environment.

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Simulation Helps Clinicians Prepare for High-Risk Procedures

Daily Nurse

Simulation sessions can help maintain clinician proficiency and prepare staff members to be part of the multidisciplinary team during high-risk procedures that happen suddenly and infrequently. One such situation is an emergency resternotomy in the intensive care unit (ICU) for patients recovering from cardiac surgery who experience cardiac arrest. The surgery involves reopening the patient’s chest after defibrillation did not resuscitate them.

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12 projects in 9 states elevating equity in the nurse workforce

Becker's Hospital Review

Several hospitals and health systems across the country were awarded $275,000 each for projects designed to elevate and tackle equity issues affecting the nurse workforce.

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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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Gaining Physician Buy-in for Implementing New Clinical Communications Technology | symplr

Symplr

The hardest part of implementing new technology into an organization isn’t always determining the budget or operational logistics. It’s often getting physicians on board with the new systems and workflows.

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Women dominate the nursing field. Why does pay not always reflect that?

Becker's Hospital Review

Male nurses make on average around $6,000 more per year compared to their female counterparts despite accounting for only around 10% of registered nurses, according to a recent report from Nurse.com.

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32% of US hospitals hired international nurses in 2022: KFF

Becker's Hospital Review

Data indicates a growing share of U.S. hospitals rely on international nurses at a time when the federal government is limiting the number of visa applications from foreign-educated nurses being processed.

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The Pros and Cons of Practicing Nursing Before Taking the NCLEX

Empowered Nurses

Introduction The journey to becoming a registered nurse is rigorous, requiring dedication, education, and successful completion of the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination). However, there’s a growing debate about allowing nursing graduates to practice before passing the NCLEX Recently, Rhode Island passed a law allowing nurses to begin practice prior to taking the NCLEX.

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Texas system unveils 2nd nurse apprenticeship program

Becker's Hospital Review

DHR Health expands nurse apprenticeship program in partnership with Rio Grande Valley College, offering on-the-job training and associate's degree.

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CHI St. Joseph Health cuts ribbon on nursing school site in Lexington

Health Leaders | Nursing

The business of saving lives will never go away. However, the number of nurses in the Commonwealth is decreasing.

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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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The Mental Health of Nurses: Are We Using the Correct Lens?

Joy Parchment

Most nurse leaders understand that nurses are experiencing increased amounts of stress,depression, burnout, suicide, and other mental health concerns exacerbated by the Covid-19pandemic.

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The power of human connection in healthcare: A pediatric physician’s reflection

NRC Health

By Jon Roberts, MD, Pulmonology, Cystic Fibrosis Center, Driscoll Children’s Hospital shares his reflections on importance of listening to patients and families to improve the patient experience. The post The power of human connection in healthcare: A pediatric physician’s reflection appeared first on NRC Health.

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Applying mHealth for Assessment of Complex Wounds: Insights from a Focus Group

Nursing Forum

Background. It is a reality of care praxis that it is difficult for healthcare professionals to assess and monitor the local status of wounds objectively and regularly. This study aims to identify the minimum data required to evaluate patients with complex wounds to be incorporated into mHealth. Methods. Descriptive qualitative study, based on thematic analysis, using the online focus group technique.