Nurse Practitioners in Business
JUNE 13, 2024
When thinking about business, the vast majority of nurses and nurse practitioners start with the idea of doing something that utilizes the professional skills they have developed. That makes sense, you spend years getting your education and developing your skills and talents, why not use them? And use them you can…though perhaps in different ways.
Daily Nurse
JUNE 13, 2024
Starting your career as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) offers unique rewards and challenges in the healthcare environment. CNAs provide basic care to patients under the supervision of a nurse and accomplish many complex and physical tasks that nurses can’t do on their own. Some of these CNA responsibilities include assisting with personal care tasks like bathing and toileting, helping patients eat and drink, and taking their vital signs when needed.
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American Nurse
JUNE 13, 2024
Nursing is a unique profession driven by the commitment to care for others. Within this noble profession, ongoing learning and development are essential to stay abreast of advancements and best practices. While formal education and clinical experience are crucial, volunteering within professional organizations is a powerful avenue for nurses to foster professional growth.
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
JUNE 13, 2024
Communication is key to our existence as human beings. So, who do we turn to when our body or mind creates roadblocks to successful communication? Speech-language pathologists (SLPs). These specialists can address speech disorders and improve communication techniques for patients of all ages. A speech-language pathologist assists and guides patients to improve their quality of life through better social interaction, educational growth and career opportunities.
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.
Symplr
JUNE 13, 2024
While adhering to the seven elements addressed in part one of this blog series is fundamental, your hospital must adopt a forward-looking approach to compliance that anticipates future challenges.
Health Leaders | Nursing
JUNE 13, 2024
Healthcare organizations have to look beyond the money and focus on culture and innovation to bolster the workforce, said panelists at this week’s HealthIMPACT Forum To take on workforce shortages across the enterprise, healthcare organizations have to be innovative. And that means looking past the money. “We can’t get into a bidding war,” said Kirk Larson, Aspirus Health’s Chief Technology Officer, noting the Wisconsin-based health system can’t match IT salaries offered by the likes of Microsof
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Minority Nurse
JUNE 13, 2024
Exhorting nursing staff and leadership to pay attention to the need for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is all well and good, but how do you put into practice ways and methods that make DEI a reality? “ It all starts with self-reflection,” according to Danielle McCamey, DNP, ACNP-BC, FCCP, assistant dean of strategic partnerships at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing in Baltimore. “ We have to truly take an honest inventory of where we are on our respective journeys and where our biases
American Nurse
JUNE 13, 2024
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree has gained traction in the United States over the last twenty-two years. Nurses who specialized in clinical practice and held an advanced practice license supported the development of the DNP degree as an alternative to a terminal degree specialized in research science and academia, the Ph.D. The first DNP academic program was started at the University of Kentucky under the leadership of Dean Carolyn Williams in 2001 (Melander et al., 2023).
American Medical Compliance
JUNE 13, 2024
The following After the Fall Response training will educate healthcare providers (HCP) on the common causes of falls in older adults. Tumbles are a significant concern, especially for the elderly and those with mobility challenges. Quick and effective response after a trip can drastically improve outcomes and prevent further complications. This course is designed to equip caregivers, healthcare professionals, and support staff with the essential knowledge and skills needed to respond to falls pr
American Nurse
JUNE 13, 2024
What do you think of when you consider the value of nursing? How would you describe nursing’s value to a colleague or a neighbor? Merriam Webster (n.d.) defines value as “the regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something”. This article will first focus on professional identity and values, and then will look more closely at the economic value of nursing.
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
Relias
JUNE 13, 2024
Workplace violence is a widespread problem in the healthcare industry, affecting the safety and well-being of nurses. A new survey conducted by Nurse.com for the 2024 Nurse Salary and Job Satisfaction Report revealed a concerning trend in workplace violence in post-acute care settings. Nurses shared information about experiencing workplace violence that included verbal abuse, intimidation, physical assaults or abuse, and sexual assault or abuse not only by their patients or the patient’s family
American Nurse
JUNE 13, 2024
THERE IS AN AGE-OLD PROBLEM when it comes to finding the cost of nursing services in a hospital bill, because nursing is buried in the room charge. We talked about this issue in the 1970’s when I became a nurse, and we are talking about it today. This is not a subject that a few of us are talking about. This is a subject nurses at every level are talking about.
The Gypsy Nurse
JUNE 13, 2024
Lark Medical Staffing provided this article. Hey there, amazing Nurse Assistants! It’s that special time of the year when we shine the spotlight on you—our incredible Nurse Assistants. At Lark Medical Staffing, we’re thrilled to celebrate Nurse Assistant Week and all the hard work, dedication, and compassion you bring to your assignments. As a token of our appreciation, we want to share some valuable tips and tricks to help you make the most of your travel assignments and manage your money like
American Nurse
JUNE 13, 2024
Sometimes an experience is so monumental that it brings clarity and purpose to life. Supporting her stepfather as he chose to research and then consciously plan his death in his waning days because of his terminal illness, brought together many professional and personal experiences for Lisa Vigil Schattinger, MSN, RN. She realized his peaceful death would be unique and beautiful because it perfectly reflected his values and goals.
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.
Becker's Hospital Review
JUNE 13, 2024
Why nearly 1 in 5 staff nurses are seeking travel nursing positions, according to a survey of 7,117 RNs.
American Nurse
JUNE 13, 2024
Jason R. Thrift, Ph.D., RN, CHSE, De Anna L. Cox, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC It’s summertime! This time of year, schools and colleges of nursing press on with many accelerated programs across the state to help replenish the nursing workforce. Summer is also when many student nurses do externships, and graduate-level nurses work dili-gently on summer classes to prepare themselves for the fall clinicals.
NRC Health
JUNE 13, 2024
Join us August in San Diego, California, where the best and brightest minds in healthcare will come together to find solutions that takes healthcare to new heights—beyond scores, beyond encounters, and beyond expectations. The post HUB24: Revolutionizing healthcare with a human-centered approach appeared first on NRC Health.
American Nurse
JUNE 13, 2024
As we work to foster better work environments for South Carolina nurses and to ensure superior care for patients, the South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA) has been actively engaged in advocating for several key pieces of legislation during the 2024 legislative session. Each bill reflects SCNA’s commitment to advancing the profession and promoting the well-being of both healthcare providers and the communities they serve.
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.
Becker's Hospital Review
JUNE 13, 2024
Discover how Bon Secours Hampton Roads prioritizes flexibility in nursing through autonomous scheduling and float shifts, resulting in reduced need
American Nurse
JUNE 13, 2024
Congratulations Nebraska Nurses! NNA is proud to sponsor nursing recognition events across the state to honor nurses in their varying roles and the positive impacts they have on patients, families, and peers. for 22 consecutive years, the American public has ranked nurses the professionals with the highest honesty and ethical standards. These results underscore the deep trust the public has in nurses.
American Medical Compliance
JUNE 13, 2024
The following Understanding HIV/AIDS in the Elderly Training will educate healthcare providers (HCP) on the basics of HIV and AIDS. As the prevalence of HIV?AIDS continues to impact diverse age groups, it is crucial for healthcare professionals to be well-informed about the unique challenges and considerations associated with the elderly population.
American Nurse
JUNE 13, 2024
VOLUNTEERING IS A GREAT WAY for nursing professionals, including registered nurses (RNs) and advanced practice nurses (APRNs), to get involved in their communities and to support causes that are important to them. However, there are some operational and legal considerations that nurses should investigate before agreeing to take on a volunteer position.
Empowered Nurses
JUNE 13, 2024
Some hospitals have come up with a creative idea to offer nurses a sabbatical to decrease burnout. Can a sabbatical really transform your professional and personal and professional life? The way some hospitals do sabbaticals is by transferring the nurse to a lower acuity unit for a couple of months. No nurse likes to float so I am not sure how nurses feel about this change but it does give them a break from the stressful environment.
American Nurse
JUNE 13, 2024
Davina Gosnell, RN, PhD, FAAN, has earned various wonderful awards and honors throughout her lifetime. These are recounted in numerous tributes as well as her obituary. ( [link] ). Her life is also beautifully chronicled in a YouTube video at [link] that was created for her induction into the Distinguished Fairless Falcons in 2022 at her high school.
American Medical Compliance
JUNE 13, 2024
This training educates healthcare providers on how to recognize, respond, and remove sexual harassment from the workplace. Sexual harassment in the workplace remains a pervasive issue, impacting not only individual employees but also the overall work environment and organizational effectiveness. For healthcare providers, addressing this issue is particularly critical, given the unique challenges and sensitivities inherent in healthcare settings.
American Nurse
JUNE 13, 2024
Angela E. Dykes, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC LAST YEAR AT OUR convention we were able to have a speaker share information about AI in nursing. I think the thing that stood out to me is that this is happening whether we like it or not. So, in turn I believe that we need to take the time to ask questions and understand so that we can be part of the solution to using new technologies.
American Nurse
JUNE 13, 2024
I have been a registered nurse for 31 years. My path to determining that I wanted to be a nurse was more crooked than straight, and I am grateful. I never had any role models in nursing or people who were sick, which made me see this profession as a calling. I found nursing at a time when I needed to do something better with my life. As a young adult, I was floundering, and someone threw me a lifeline at a critical point in my life.
American Nurse
JUNE 13, 2024
Coretta Jenerette YEAR AFTER YEAR , nursing ranks as the most trusted profession. Many people trust nurses to care for them in ways that improve their condition. Unfortunately, many factors often dampen the experience of individuals with nurses. Individuals may not perceive the caring that characterizes nursing. Several factors influence the ability of nursing to be a caring profession and contribute to equitable care for everyone — especially minoritized populations.
American Nurse
JUNE 13, 2024
Having the right resources and support network in place can mean the difference between a patient’s cancer treatment out-comes being optimal or subpar. Oncology nurse navigation is widely used in the United States to direct the treatment of cancer patients and increase the probability of adherence to the prescribed regimen (Gentry, 2021). The benefits of navigation in avoiding treatment delays, improving patient adherence to treatment, enabling early diagnosis and early stage of the disease, and
American Nurse
JUNE 13, 2024
GREETINGS TO ALL NEBRASKA NURSES! Linda Hardy, PhD, RN, CNE, CTNA BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP. As I worked on a presentation that I will be giving during Nurses Week, I was once again amazed at all of the resources that membership in ANA and NNA provides. According to Cline et al. and Kao (2019; 2022), the following are excellent reasons to belong to a professional organization: Member discounts Connections/networking with other professionals Keep up to date on research & EBP changes Education &#
American Nurse
JUNE 13, 2024
In this issue we celebrate nurses in different roles and highlight the impact that nurses make by influencing each other and the community. Brene Brown said “To be heard is to be honored and to be recognized is to be valued” (Brown, 2012). We need to celebrate nurses and share their contributions to a healthier community. We need to honor all voices.
American Nurse
JUNE 13, 2024
Coaching and mentoring play a vital role in all nurses’ professional development and growth. Whether you are a seasoned nurse with years of experience or a newly graduated nurse just starting your career, the benefits of coaching and mentoring are undeniable. Coaching and mentoring are two closely related practices that work together to support personal and professional growth.
American Nurse
JUNE 13, 2024
Human First, Nurse Second: Nurse’s Professional Identity We are at a critical inflection point in nursing. A point that implores us to recognize and embrace our identities. We are human first, nurse second. Beyond that, we are also employees, students, and more. Why is this relevant to the Delaware Nurses Association? We support and advocate for nurses and our profession.
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