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Why Nurses Need an Elevator Speech

Donna Cardillo

How many times have you been out in public when someone asks you what you do and you respond, “I’m a nurse.” Bland. Generic. Nondescript. That type of response promotes the false notion that all nurses are alike, do the same thing, and are basically interchangeable. But this couldn’t be further from the truth. Case […] The post Why Nurses Need an Elevator Speech first appeared on Donna Cardillo, RN.

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Nurses Writing Patient Education Materials

The Nursing Site

Writing patient educational materials can be a great niche for nurses who love to write and a natural means to grow a freelance career as a nurse writer. The following article, Nutrition in Pregnancy , by Melissa Murphy RN, is a great example of solid patient education. Patient Education Patient education is a huge part of nursing. Education can begin with the physician or other practitioner, but the major portion of the education falls to the nurses.

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Male vs. female nurses by the numbers 

Becker's Hospital Review

"Discover the latest federal data on the growing number of male nurses and their higher earnings compared to female nurses.

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ENA Survey: 56% of Emergency Nurses Assaulted in the Past Month

Daily Nurse

A recent “pulse check” survey of Emergency Nurses Association members revealed more than half of the responding emergency nurses had been either physically or verbally assaulted or threatened with violence in the previous 30 days. In the survey conducted Feb. 11 – March 11, ED nurses described being head-butted, kicked, slapped, punched, stabbed with a pencil or hit with thrown objects, among other types of aggression.

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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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Median Annual Wages For Registered Nurses In The U.S.

Diversity Nursing

Nurses play a crucial role in the healthcare system, providing essential care and support to patients across the United States. Their dedication and expertise are reflected in the wide range of median annual wages in different states. Despite the variations in wages, one thing remains constant – the unwavering commitment of Nurses to their patients' well-being.

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Florence S. Downs, EdD, RN, FAAN (August 20, 1925-September 8, 2005)

Nursology

Guardian of the Discipline The Nursing Research journal, In Memoriam of the journal’s former Editor from 1979-1997, stated: Florence Downs – a well-recognized nursing leader, educator, editor, and scholar helped shape nursing as an intellectual discipline and wrote extensively about the importance of links between research and practice. Florence Downs. (2005).

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How Do I Choose an FNP Program?

Minority Nurse

So, you ’ ve decided it ’ s time to further your education? Or maybe you haven ’ t decided yet because you are unsure what to do. So many questions are swimming through your mind: Are all FNP programs the same? How much will it cost? Can I still work as an RN while I’m in school ? How will I know which program is right for me? Well, never fear; you may find the answers you need here.

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Employee Incentives to Reduce Your Turnover Rate

Celayix

Employee incentives are a big player in retaining your employees. Looking back at 2023 , the average rate of voluntary turnover due to employee resignation (17.3%) was much higher than the rate of involuntary turnover (4.8%), where the company terminated the employee. The numbers are decreasing from 2022 and previous years, but employers want to see them go down even more.

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Florida Biomedical Waste Management Training

American Medical Compliance

The following Florida Biomedical Waste Management Training educates healthcare providers on Florida’s biomedical waste regulations. There are various healthcare staff and organizations that manage waste products for the safety of all individuals within the healthcare organization. Additionally, the Department of Health shall regulate the packaging, transport, storage, and treatment of this waste.

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Time Management Tips for Students

Joyce

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the responsibilities of juggling work, family, and the demands of school. The busier we are, the more chances there are to forget about homework or an important appointment. But never fear: Our top three tips to manage time will have you back on track and organized in no time. Tip 1: Plan Ahead The first step in developing your time-management skills is to make a plan for what needs to be accomplished and when.

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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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Managing Heart Failure Training

American Medical Compliance

The following Managing Heart Failure Training educates healthcare providers (HCP) on the underlying mechanisms that lead to heart failure. Heart failure occurs when the heart is unable to pump enough blood throughout the body. Also, this occurs typically when the cardiac muscle is either too weak or not elastic enough. Other regions of the heart may also be impacted.

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5 Best Physical Therapy Programs & Degrees in 2024

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Do you want to help people move better and regulate pain as a licensed physical therapist? If so, you’ll want to set yourself up for success as early as possible. You will need to complete a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from a program). But prior to gaining admission at any schools good for physical therapy, you must first complete a bachelor’s degree.

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Dementia Diagnosis Training for Healthcare Providers

American Medical Compliance

The following Dementia Diagnosis Training for Healthcare Providers educates healthcare providers (HCP) on the early detection of dementia and other cognitive impairments. Therefore, with the rising prevalence of dementia globally, medical professionals must have the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and diagnose this complex condition accurately.

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Do Georgia nurses make enough to live comfortably? Not quite

Health Leaders | Nursing

In Georgia, nurses made roughly 46% more than the average local last year. And still the Peach State’s health care pros did not make enough to have “comfortable” incomes, according to a recent report.

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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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Mastering ICH Good Clinical Practice E6 (R2)

American Medical Compliance

The following Mastering ICH Good Clinical Practice E6 (R2) educates healthcare providers on the ICH guidelines for good clinical practice (GCP). The three major milestones associated with ICH good clinical practice include the Nuremburg Code, Declaration of Helsinki, and the Kefauver-Harris Amendments. Additionally, there are other guidelines that are important to this practice that are further outlined within this course.