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New NMC chief to present ‘plan for change’ by March 2025

Nursing Times

Read about the work that the new interim chief executive and registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council will complete during his tenure.

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Government rolls out free vaccine program for pregnant Australians

Nursing Review

Expectant mothers will have access to free vaccines against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) from next month under a major expansion of the National Immunisation Program (NIP). RSV commonly causes respiratory infections in people all of ages, but is especially dangerous for infants, particularly when they have heart, lung or immune system problems.

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Nurse Lifeline charity announces closure after funding battle

Nursing Times

Read about the closure of Nurse Lifeline, a charity that has supported the mental wellbeing of nurses and midwives over the last five years.

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Looming mental health crisis – 200 psychiatrists due to walk off the job in NSW

Nursing Review

The New South Wales mental health system is teetering on the verge of collapse as hundreds of psychiatrists are due to leave their job today amid ongoing pay disputes. The mass resignation comes after psychiatrists raised the alarm about the states mental health system earlier this month and negotiations with NSW Health over a 25 per cent pay rise broke down.

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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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Should Nurse Practitioners Read X-Rays?

Health Leaders | Nursing

Nurse practitioners may soon be able to classify chest radiographs, according to the CDC. Nurse practitioners' (NPs) scope of practice will potentially be expanded once again as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) considers allowing NPs to try their hand at reading a specific type of X-ray. The CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) submitted a request for information regarding the B Reader Program from interested parties to determine whether or not

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Nursing Students, You Need to Meet Some Nurses

Minority Nurse

If you’re preparing for nursing school, there’s no argument that the more professional nurses you meet, the better. In other words, to kickstart your new career before it officially begins, finding nurses to talk to and get to know should be on your radar and at the top of your to-do list. For nursing students and aspiring nurses, those individuals already working in the profession are a treasure trove of information and experience.

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8 Best Nursing Schools in Massachusetts

NurseBuff

The employment trend happening in the nursing workforce continues with more people in need of healthcare now more than ever. Millions of nurses are also closely approaching the age for retirement, which means hospitals across the country need more trained nurses. In Massachusetts, there’s a 12% projected growth in the demand for a new nursing […] The post 8 Best Nursing Schools in Massachusetts appeared first on NurseBuff.

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Embrace Game Day Excitement While Travel Nursing

The Gypsy Nurse

Travel Nurse Across America provided this article. Calling all travel nurse sports fans on assignments! Get ready to don your favorite players jersey, stock up on face paint, and grab your fan pennant. Travel nursing offers sports-loving nurses an abundance of opportunities to catch their favorite sports live. Whether youre cheering on a lifelong favorite team or discovering a new team to root for, attending live events at local stadiums and arenas lets you experience the energy and sports cultu

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Partnering with TLD Group to Amplify and Elevate Your Talent Development Impact

The Leadership Development Group

In the complex and ever-changing world of healthcare, HR leaders face immense pressure to cultivate leadership that can navigate uncertainty, drive innovation, and foster resilience. Balancing these demands while managing day-to-day responsibilities can be overwhelming. Thats why many forward-thinking healthcare systems are turning to trusted partners like TLD Group to outsource their leadership development needs.

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Responding to the Obesity Epidemic

Daily Nurse

Obesity is a long-standing medical condition with enormous and pervasive health implications for millions around the world. As nurses, it’s essential to have a solid grounding in the science of obesity and to advocate for our patients who are struggling with the condition and pursuing effective treatment. Why is Obesity at Such Epidemic Levels at This Time?

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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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Almost 1 million Australians are LGBTQIA+ – and for the first time, there’s a new national health plan for them

Nursing Review

Jennifer Power , La Trobe University ; Joel Anderson , La Trobe University ; Natalie Amos , La Trobe University , and Ruby Grant , La Trobe University New data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) this week shows one in 20 (4.5 per cent) Australians over 16 are LGBTQIA+. For perspective: at around 900,000 people, thats similar to the population of Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory combined.