Tue.Oct 29, 2024

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New care model lowers length of stay, boosts retention at Providence

Becker's Hospital Review

Amid an influx of patients and extreme occupational burnout, Providence's Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas, piloted a virtual nursing model in 2021. Years later, the system has proven the model's value as it garners retention, length-of-stay and safety achievements.

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The Urgent Need for Equity Over Hollow Equality Initiatives for Black Nurses and Healthcare Staff

Equality 4 Black Nurses

The UK’s healthcare system faces a deep-rooted racism issue, particularly impacting Black nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants. Despite “equality initiatives,” these workers still face subtle yet systematic tactics like gaslighting, tone policing, racial stereotyping, disproportionate discipline, and punitive NMC referrals, all of which serve to discredit and silence them.

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A journey of healing and growth: one CNA’s path to Providence after battling cancer

Providence

For many, life’s most challenging moments become the catalyst for change and growth. This was the case for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Ekaterina, who made a major life change after surviving cancer. Read on to learn how this magnetic CNA from Moscow, Russia, found her way to the healthcare industry and Providence in Polson, Montana.

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Press Ganey unveils AI tool to support nurse leaders with Magnet designation

Becker's Hospital Review

A new AI-powered tool from Press Ganey can save hospitals hours of time spent preparing data while pursuing Magnet recognition, the organization said Oct. 28.

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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 Power of Five Wishes: Nurse Knowing During End-of-Life Care

Nursology

Contributor: Judith Pare The universality of death is a widely accepted phenomenon that many nurses deal with on an almost daily basis. The World Health Organization (2005) has stressed the importance of expert palliative and hospice care as a critical caring global need for people with heart failure, cancer, and other progressive terminal illnesses.

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Alaska hospital launches virtual nursing, home health programs

Becker's Hospital Review

Providence Alaska Medical Center launches virtual nursing program and home-based care services to address projected nurse shortage in Alaska by 2030.

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UPMC boosts nurse compensation to $52.17 an hour by 2027

Health Leaders | Nursing

UPMC is boosting compensation for entry level registered nurses to $52.17 an hour by 2027, a 20% increase and nearly $9 more an hour than local competitors pay, the Downtown-based hospital and health insurance giant announced Monday. New nurses with a bachelor’s degree will get $41.75 an hour and $40 an hour without a bachelor’s degree for an 18% increase.

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The Power of Downtime: How Nurses Can Recharge and Thrive

Daily Nurse

While rewarding, being a nurse is an endlessly busy career path. It can often feel like you’re constantly on the go, which may well impact your physical and mental energy levels. Combatting this — and the potential for burnout — effectively requires a little focus on your downtime. Finding ways to recharge during your downtime, whether during your days off or break periods, is critical to helping you thrive at work and home.

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HL Shorts: Recruiting Nurses Locally and Internationally

Health Leaders | Nursing

Health systems should partner with their local and international communities to build their workforce, says this CNO. On this episode of HL Shorts, we hear from Dr. Rachel Miles chief nursing officer of AdventHealth , Rocky Mountain Region, about strategies for recruiting nurses both locally and internationally. Tune in to hear her insights.

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American Nurses Foundation Awards $339,000 Grant to HBCU Nursing Program to Support Education for Male Nurses of Color

Minority Nurse

The American Nurses Foundation has made a significant stride in promoting diversity in nursing education by awarding one of its prestigious nursing research grants, Diversify Nursing Research through Support of Minority Institutions. This initiative aims to boost the number of ethnic minority nurse researchers while broadening the diversity of research topics and perspectives.

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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