Daily Nurse
APRIL 29, 2024
As a new nurse setting off on your professional path, handling medications might feel overwhelming. Nonetheless, armed with the correct understanding, abilities, and commitment to recognized standards, you can boldly maneuver through this vital component of patient attention. This article will provide critical insights and techniques for secure and efficient medication handling.
Health Leaders | Nursing
APRIL 29, 2024
CNOs have complex intersecting issues to overcome in the modern landscape of nursing. Modern problems require modern solutions, and in nursing it's no different. Current pain points for nurse leaders surpass the realm of just caring for patients. From the rise of AI to the surge of negative perceptions on social media, CNOs have a lot to address. The 2024 HealthLeaders CNO Exchange wrapped up last week in Florida after three days of enthusiastic idea-sharing and elevated discussion about the big
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Amercan Journal of Nursing
APRIL 29, 2024
The May issue of AJN is now live. “If nurses are expected to have a strong sense of duty to care and to report to work even in disaster situations, then it’s essential to understand what factors influence that sense, in order to foster and sustain a workforce ready to do so,” write the authors of this month’s Original Research article, “Exploring U.S.
Nurses Advocates
APRIL 29, 2024
I recently came across an interesting post on LinkedIn. The post announced that this was “Stress Less Week.” I had never heard of this week, so I dug deeper and found that ‘Stress Less Week’ is a biannual event hosted by Active Minds at colleges and universities across the United States. The event aims to create a supportive and healthy campus environment for young adults by normalizing conversations about mental health.
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.
Penn Medicine News
APRIL 29, 2024
Researchers have new tools to engage important voices who might be missing from research, like underrepresented minorities or those with literacy limitations.
Becker's Hospital Review
APRIL 29, 2024
Companies offer a range of freebies and discounts to honor National Nurses Week, which begins May 6.
Nursing Leadership Today brings together the best content for nurse leaders from the widest variety of industry thought leaders
Minority Nurse
APRIL 29, 2024
We nurses know lots of things. Our heads are filled with innumerable ideas, thoughts, concepts, theories, observations, and facts. We know so much about pathophysiology , anatomy, chemistry, pharmacology, communication, informatics , psychology, sociology, and countless other topics that we’re almost bursting at the proverbial seams. But have you ever wondered if we sometimes know so much that our knowing can get in the way?
Health Leaders | Nursing
APRIL 29, 2024
What is $99,840? It’s 63% more than the average Georgia salary, $3,000 more than locals need to live comfortably, and it’s what nurses can make if they work for the government.
American Medical Compliance
APRIL 29, 2024
The following Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation in Nursing Homes Training educates healthcare personnel (HCP) on how to properly recognize and prevent elderly abuse from occurring in nursing homes. The safety and dignity of residents in nursing homes are paramount concerns that require vigilant oversight and dedicated training. Unfortunately, instances of abuse are all too common in these settings, necessitating a robust response to protect some of our most vulnerable citizens.
Symplr
APRIL 29, 2024
How do you gauge where your staff should spend most of their time when credentialing providers? Could their time be better spent on tasks other than provider applications, primary source verification (PSV), and payer enrollment? This is a dilemma that credentialing leaders face as volume increases, but staff size does not.
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
American Medical Compliance
APRIL 29, 2024
The following Climate-Resistant and Environmentally Sustainable Practices in Healthcare Training is designed to educate healthcare providers (HCP) on the risks to health systems and facilities associated with climate change. The impacts of global warming and environmental degradation are increasingly influencing public health. Healthcare providers are on the front lines in treating health effects and mitigating the environmental footprint of their practices.
Nursing Review
APRIL 29, 2024
Tens of thousands of patients have avoided the need to go to the emergency department as the NSW government expands access to urgent care services across the state. Health Minister Ryan Park released the data as he celebrated ahead of the official opening of the South Western Sydney Local Health District geriatric urgent care service last week. Nurses and physiotherapists will be easier to access for those over 65 as part of the outreach service to provide treatment for people who are assessed a
American Medical Compliance
APRIL 29, 2024
The following Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations is designed to educate employers and staff with knowledge on the prevention of coronavirus exposure (SARS-CoV-2), a virus that causes COVID-19. The landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic is always evolving, which makes maintaining a safe and healthy workplace a paramount concern. California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has issues regulations to address this concern.
Nursing Review
APRIL 29, 2024
Leaving home after telling her partner she would buy their daughters McDonald’s, a Melbourne nurse did the unthinkable in a horror act of family violence. This week, a Victorian coroner found Jasmine Sara Thomas , 36, killed herself and her daughters, Evelyn and Carolyn, in a car fire on March 24, two years ago. Handing down his findings, Judge John Cain said he was unable to determine what led up to the deaths other than Ms Thomas suffering a psychotic episode.
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.
Health Leaders | Nursing
APRIL 29, 2024
Time and time again, we're reminded about the need for more nurses. One way UNMC is responding to that is by upping admissions to twice a year on their Lincoln and Kearney College of Nursing campuses.
Nursing Review
APRIL 29, 2024
A $25.2m government program for nurses and midwives is being funded in hopes of combatting burnout, stress, and abuse that leads them to leave the industry. The Nurse Midwife Health Program Australia is in its first phase with a support service through telehealth (1800 001 060) and a website where nurses and midwives can seek advice and referrals when needed.
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
APRIL 29, 2024
Searching for a satisfying career that helps people enhance their health and quality of life? I f so, speech and occupational therapy may be promising career paths for you. As two popular professions in the healthcare industry, SLPs and OTs enjoy rewarding, well-paid careers—while making a lasting difference in the lives of their patients. 1 ,2 Both speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and occupational therapists (OTs) aim to improve the well-being of their patients.
Registered Nursing
APRIL 29, 2024
Nursing students are expected to follow a code of ethics set by the ANA , which includes providing appropriate care to LGBTQ+ patients (ANA Ethics Advisory Board, 2018). However, issues like implicit bias, religious beliefs, and discrimination can interfere despite these guidelines. A study by Carabez et al. (2015) revealed that 80% of nursing students reported they received no specific LGBTQ+ training during their college education.
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.
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
APRIL 29, 2024
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) 1 is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by impaired social communication skills, restricted and repetitive behaviors and isolated areas of interest. Approximately one in 36 children in the United States are diagnosed with ASD, which can be recognized as early as age two but is typically detected after age five. 2 Early diagnosis and intervention can greatly improve outcomes for people with autism. 3 One primary mode of intervention is occupational therapy
The Gypsy Nurse
APRIL 29, 2024
Travel Nurses Inc. provided this article. Diving into the world of travel nursing can be an exciting but daunting transition. You get to explore new places, meet new people, and gain experience across various healthcare settings. However, to make the most of this career path and navigate its challenges, there are several things to know before you start traveling.
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
APRIL 29, 2024
Occupational therapists (OTs) are a vital part of healthcare. From helping an elderly patient relearn skills after a stroke to aiding a professional recover their strength after a workplace injury, OTs provide invaluable support to people of all ages—and can enjoy a rewarding career. If you’re considering a career as an occupational therapist , you’re likely wondering where your services will be needed—and where your education, training and hard work will pay off the most.
Nursing Times
APRIL 29, 2024
Find out more about a new bereavement support group for people who have lost a nurse colleague or family member to suicide.
Health Leaders | Nursing
APRIL 29, 2024
As a new nurse setting off on your professional path, handling medications might feel overwhelming.
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