Wed.Dec 04, 2024

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'Nurse anesthesiologist' title argument arises in Washington

Becker's Hospital Review

The District of Columbia's health department is considering allowing certified registered nurse anesthetists to use the title "nurse anesthesiologist." Organizations representing healthcare professionals have argued for and against the title change.

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Infographic: Why Nurses Should Lead Innovation

Health Leaders | Nursing

Nurses should lead innovation so that it happens with them, not to them, says this CNE. It’s an exciting time for innovation in the healthcare space, as new technologies pop up across the industry that can improve care delivery. Health systems everywhere are experimenting with several new innovations, all with the goal of streamlining processes and removing unnecessary burdens from nurses and physicians alike.

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Practice learning should focus on quality instead of quantity – report

Nursing Times

Read about the key findings of a review by the Nuffield Trust into the practice learning requirements for student nurses and midwives.

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Celebrating Compassionate Leadership: Jeannie Starnes Named Daily Nurse Nurse of the Week

Daily Nurse

In the heart of South Georgia Medical Center (SGMC) Health Smith Northview, Nurse Manager Jeannie Starnes emerged as a beacon of compassion and strength, earning her recognition as the Nurse of the Week. Recently honored with SGMC Health Smith Northview’s inaugural DAISY Nurse Leader Award, Starnes exemplifies the qualities that make an extraordinary nurse leader—inspiring her team and cultivating an environment where compassionate, skillful care thrives.

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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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UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Fatally Shot in Manhattan

Scrubs

In a shocking incident on December 4, 2024, Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot outside the New York Hilton Midtown hotel in Manhattan. The attack occurred around 6:45 a.m. as Thompson, 50, arrived to prepare for an investor conference scheduled for later that morning. Witnesses reported that a masked gunman, who had been loitering near the hotel entrance, approached Thompson and shot him multiple times in the chest before fleeing the scene on a bicycle.

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9 Reasons to Take a Winter Travel Assignment

The Gypsy Nurse

Trustaff provided this article. Travel nursing offers a unique blend of professional growth and personal adventure, and taking an assignment during the winter months can be particularly beneficial. While winter travel nursing comes with its own set of challenges, the advantages often outweigh the difficulties. Here’s why you should consider a winter travel assignment. 9 Reasons to Take a Winter Travel Assignment 1.

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Advanced Planning: Investigating Senior Living Options

Nurses Advocates

While we were traveling to see family and friends, over the Thanksgiving Holiday, we stopped to look at a few senior living communities that we are considering. Now that my husband and I are in our 70s, we are starting to think about our next steps and advanced planning. There are many choices, and finding the location and type of Senior Living Community that you want to live in and can afford is a job unto itself.

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Vegas Hotel Saves 20 Hours of Scheduling Time

Celayix

Organization “Vegas Six” (Company name confidential) Vegas Six, one of the world’s largest providers of hotel accommodation and entertainment, boasts over six properties in Las Vegas. Location : Las Vegas, NV Industry : Hospitality , Events/Venues Company size : 500-1000 employees Challenges Previously, Vegas Six’s banquet employees – servers, bartenders and bar apprentices – had a designated “home” work location, despite its multiple properties.

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Foot Care Nurses: Saving Limbs, One Foot at a Time

Diversity Nursing

Foot Care Nursing is a specialized area within the Nursing profession that remains relatively unknown to many practicing Nurses. Foot Care Nurses are employed in various settings, including long-term care facilities, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home health services, and may hold certifications in wound care. Foot Care Nurses primary focus is on lower extremities, conducting assessments of skin integrity, mobility, sensation, and circulation.

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Simplify Holiday Finances with Daily Money Management

Elder Care Matters

Learn how daily money management services can make holiday financial planning easier for seniors, families, and caregivers this season. The post Simplify Holiday Finances with Daily Money Management appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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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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UNC System Board of Governors approves App State's new Doctor of Nursing Practice hybrid program

Health Leaders | Nursing

Beginning in fall 2026, Appalachian State University will welcome its first cohort of students to a hybrid Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program, designed to educate family practice nurse practitioners and respond to health care provider shortages, especially in rural areas. The DNP program, which received approval from the University of North Carolina System Board of Governors on Nov. 14, is the university’s first doctoral degree program in the field of health sciences.

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The Joy of Simplicity

Diane Sieg

I received the following note after the Kick-Off for the Cone Health Well-Being Coaching Initiative with their Nursing Leadership, 20 Champions and 7 Coaches last month. This beautifully affirms the joy of simplicity that supports us to feel better about ourselves and what we do. I’m leaning into joy as I prepare dinner with my wonderful daughter.