Tue.Feb 18, 2025

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Advanced practice regulation now delayed by two years

Nursing Times

Read about the response from the profession to the news that the NMC has once again delayed the timetable for its advanced practice review.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Meet the TikTok School Nurse – Mandy Palo is on a Mission to Educate and Entertain

The Relentless School Nurse

Mrs. Palo School nurse Mandy Palo, known on TikTok as Mrs. Palo , has carved out a unique niche for herself in the digital world, blending her professional expertise with the vibrant, engaging format of social media. Her venture into social media began with an Instagram account to share school nursing tips, but it was TikTok that truly captured her attention.

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Better Nurse Staffing Linked to Fewer C-Sections

Daily Nurse

New research published in the Journal Nursing Outlook shows that labor and delivery units that are adequately staffed by nurses have lower cesarean birth rates. “Our findings highlight how crucial nurse staffing is for optimal maternal outcomes,” said Audrey Lyndon , the Vernice D. Ferguson Professor in Health Equity and executive vice dean at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing.

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Better nurse staffing linked to fewer c-sections

Health Leaders | Nursing

New research published in the Journal Nursing Outlook shows that labor and delivery units that are adequately staffed by nurses have lower cesarean birth rates. Our findings highlight how crucial nurse staffing is for optimal maternal outcomes, said Audrey Lyndon, the Vernice D. Ferguson Professor in Health Equity and executive vice dean at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing.

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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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The case for a 4-day workweek for nurse managers

Becker's Hospital Review

Four-day workweeks lead to an improved work-life balance for nurse managers, nurse leaders at Philadelphia-based Fox Chase Cancer Center argue in a new paper shared with Becker's.

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Sentara implements new virtual nurse system

Health Leaders | Nursing

Emergency rooms are becoming increasingly crowded, leading Sentara Health to implement a new tool designed to expedite patient care. Before admitting new patients from the emergency room, nurses must first discharge those they have already seen. When we have more than one patient being discharged, two or three, it gets kind of hectic trying to get everyone out the door in a timely manner, registered nurse Kierra Maddox said.

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Over 800 Twin Tiers nurses walk out, strike for better pay and safety

Health Leaders | Nursing

In an unprecedented move, more than 800 nurses have launched a strike in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The nurses work for Geisinger and have launched the strike because they are worried about not having enough staff, not being paid fairly, and over the safety of both the staff and the patients. The nurses are standing outside three different Geisinger locations to show how important they believe it to be that changes are made in the healthcare system.

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Understanding the Sunshine Act Compliance

American Medical Compliance

The Sunshine Act promotes transparency in the relationship between healthcare providers and the pharmaceutical industry. Therefore, healthcare professionals and organizations must understand Sunshine Act compliance to meet reporting requirements for financial relationships. This course guides you through the essential aspects of the Sunshine Act, including what needs to be reported and how to stay compliant.

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Why scholars turned to Barnes-Jewish College to help train nurses in China

Becker's Hospital Review

Two scholars from Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University in China recently set out to learn from Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing's expertise and adapt it to their country's practices.

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HL Shorts: Tips for Streamlining Change Management

Health Leaders | Nursing

Clear and frequent communication is key to change management, says this CNE. On this episode of HL Shorts, we hear from Stefanie Beavers , DNP, RN, NEA-BC, chief nurse executive at OU Health , and HealthLeaders Exchange member, about how CNOs can streamline their change management processes. Tune in to hear her insights. The HealthLeaders Exchange is an executive community for sharing ideas, solutions, and insights.

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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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How to Create a code of conduct for security guards

Celayix

Codes of Conduct are a set of rules and suggestions. They can be used by businesses, national and international groups, private organizations, and others. Codes of Conduct work to guide their members’ behavior by setting clear principles and beliefs. They explain what is moral, ethical, and honorable. They give advice and help in difficult situations and provide ways to report abuse.

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Choosing Temperance 

Minority Nurse

At the heart of Capitol Hill, amid a gathering of dedicated healthcare leaders, Dr. Katie Boston-Leary took the stage at the 37th annual NBNA Black Nurses Day event on February 6, 2025. With passion and purpose, she delivered a powerful address titled Choosing Temperance , a call to reimagine health equity and confront the ongoing threats to Americas well-being.