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Ten Trends with the Nursing Workforce

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN When I ask nurse managers about the most valuable content in my programs, they inevitably tell me they come away “very happy to know that I am not alone in some of the behaviors that I am seeing.” These nurse leaders at the frontlines are observing what […] The post Ten Trends with the Nursing Workforce appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Hospitals Are Looking for Hard ROI in Virtual Nursing

Health Leaders | Nursing

Health systems across the country are launching telemedicine programs aimed at improving the nurse's workload, but both value and sustainability are hard to pin down. Virtual nursing is all the rage these days, with health systems across the country launching telemedicine-based programs aimed at helping their beleaguered nurses. But with no clear-cut path to ROI, executives are uncertain whether the programs can be sustainable.

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Autoimmunity and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome: Implications in Diagnosis and Management

Consult QD

By Albert Aboseif, DO; J. Daniel Bireley, MD; Yuebing Li, MD, PhD; David Polston, MD ; and Justin R. Abbatemarco, MD Note: This article is reprinted from the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine ( 2023;90[7)]:439-447 ). Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a common form of orthostatic intolerance, with a prevalence of 0.2% to 1% in developed countries. 1 While no single unifying etiologic mechanism has been determined, several have been proposed, including activation of the immune

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Mikaela Thepvongsa is a Deaf ICU Nurse Pushing for Inclusivity with Viral, Educational TikTok Videos

Daily Nurse

Mikaela Thepvongsa, 26, is an ICU nurse in Seattle pushing for inclusivity with educational TikTok videos going viral. Thepvongsa is like most adults her age and enjoys life’s usual pleasures like exploring, hanging out with friends, and dating. The big difference is that she is deaf and has made it her mission to prove that hearing loss shouldn’t set her apart.

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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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A Nurse’s Ultimate Guide to the Best Stethoscopes

NurseBuff

When you buy something using the links on our posts, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Learn more. Have you ever felt naked without a reliable stethoscope hanging around your neck? You are not alone. Stethoscopes serve as a nurses’ guide when conducting physical assessments. Without a reliable stethoscope, […] The post A Nurse’s Ultimate Guide to the Best Stethoscopes appeared first on NurseBuff.

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Risk stratification of CVD in type 2 diabetes

American Nurse

Use an assessment tool to prompt discussion and increase patient engagement. Takeaways: An estimated 34 million Americans age 18 years and older have diabetes; type 2 diabetes is the most common and places patients at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease. Many ambulatory clinics that serve lower socioeconomic populations with limited health literacy miss opportunities to address the risk of severe illness and death related to unmanaged or undiagnosed atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease An

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Discovering the Clever Way that Flaviviruses Boost Their Own Replication

Consult QD

A Cleveland Clinic-led research team has identified a key protein-modifying mechanism that the Zika virus (ZIKV) and other mosquito-transmitted flaviviruses use to hijack infected host cells and promote their own replication. The discovery from the laboratory of Michaela Gack, PhD , Scientific Director of the Florida Research and Innovation Center , raises the prospect of new therapeutics for flaviviruses, a category of viruses for which few drug treatments or vaccines currently exist.

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A Community Hospital is a Destination for Advanced Cancer Care

Penn Medicine News

At The Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute in Lancaster, receiving advanced treatments closer to home has changed the battle with cancer for many patients from across central Pennsylvania.

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Phase 1 Study Supports Dose-Escalating Preoperative SRS for Large Brain Metastases

Consult QD

A research effort, led by Cleveland Clinic experts, demonstrated that preoperative stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) with dose escalation followed by surgical resection for brain metastases larger than 2 cm led to local control that is similar to standard approaches (i.e., postoperative SRS or whole-brain radiation therapy), and with potentially fewer long-term side effects.

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How to Balance Travel Nurse Duties During the Holiday Season

The Gypsy Nurse

Jogan Health provided this article. The holiday season can be an especially joyous and memorable time. But, nurse shortages aside, it can also be challenging as a travel nurse. Living a few miles or a few states away from family can be difficult when everyone around you is decking the halls. But you don’t have to settle for the holiday blues. Here are a few tips for traveling nurses to enjoy the holiday season — even if you’re on assignment.

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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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Rita And Alex Hillman Foundation Awards Innovation Dissemination Grant to TeamBirth

Minority Nurse

Affirming its commitment to scaling evidence-based, nursing-driven interventions that provide equitable, person-centered, and trustworthy care, The Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation today announced a $200,000 Hillman Innovation Dissemination (HID) grant to TeamBirth. “At a time when one in five pregnant people experience mistreatment during childbirth, and up to 40 percent of Black and multiracial patients report discrimination while receiving maternity care , it is imperative that intervent

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How to Get into Grad School for Speech Pathology

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Speech-language pathologists , or speech therapists, specialize in communication. They work with babies, children and adults to treat issues relating to articulation, language, fluency, feeding and swallowing. 1 If you’re interested in speech-language pathology (SLP) as a potential career, be aware of the requirements to get accepted into a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) program.

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10 Mistakes to Avoid When Selecting an MSN Program

Registered Nursing

Choosing a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is a significant decision that can greatly impact your nursing career and future prospects. Whether you’re an experienced nurse looking to advance your skills or a newcomer to the field, selecting the right MSN program is crucial. However, it’s easy to make mistakes during this process, leading to dissatisfaction or even hindering your career goals.

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The Impact of Military Nurses on Patient Care and Combat Support

Every Nurse

Clinical Practice The Impact of Military Nurses on Patient Care and Combat Support EveryNurse Staff Last Updated: 10/05/2023 Popular Posts 10 Highest Paying Nursing Jobs & Specialties Why Should You Earn a BSN? It May Soon Be a Requirement Why an RN-to-BSN With No Pre Reqs Can Hurt Your Career 6 Reasons Nurses Quit Develop These Nursing Skills to Maximize Patient Care 4 Elements of Time Management New Nurses Need to Know Military nurses play a pivotal role in providing essential patient car

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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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UnityPoint Health-Waterloo appoints new chief nursing officer

Health Leaders | Nursing

JoDee Knox has been appointed chief nursing officer for UnityPoint Health’s Waterloo market. Knox has been in the role on an interim basis since July and will begin the permanent appointment effective immediately.

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Moral distress and end-of-life care

American Nurse

The power of dignity-conserving care to promote nurse and patient well-being Takeaways: When providing end-of-life care, nurses face ethical dilemmas related to the dying process and the relief of suffering, which can lead to moral distress. Moral distress can have a significant negative impact on nurses, potentially hindering a their ability to provide care and leading some to leave their role or the profession entirely.