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“Patient Gossip” When Do Social Media Posts Violate HIPAA

The Gypsy Nurse

Adhering to HIPAA guidelines and rules is of the utmost importance to a healthcare professional. However, with technology and social media, this isn’t always easy. Social media platforms are great ways to interact with other travel nurses and make friends with nurses on the other side of the world. They’re also a great tool for keeping in touch with family and friends while away on an assignment.

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Attention Nurses: It’s Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace!

Daily Nurse

Mark your calendars for October 10, 2024—World Mental Health Day is here! This year’s theme, “It’s Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace,” is a call to action that resonates deeply, especially within the nursing community. As frontline caregivers, you know better than anyone how crucial mental health is—not just for patients but for yourselves, your colleagues, and the entire healthcare system.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Unpacking the Emotional Toll of Caregiving in “How Do You Feel? – One Doctor’s Search for Humanity in Medicine”

The Relentless School Nurse

Dr. Jessi Gold’s much-anticipated book, How Do You Feel?: One Doctor’s Search for Humanity in Medicine is a guide for anyone working in healthcare or navigating the complexities of mental health. Psychiatrist Dr. Jessi Gold opens up in an honest and heartfelt way, sharing not only her own experiences but also the stories of four patients who, while caring for others, are struggling with their mental health.

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Navigating the cybersecurity landscape in healthcare

NRC Health

As we step into October, it’s time to spotlight an often-overlooked yet crucial topic: cybersecurity. While Cybersecurity Awareness Month may feel like a made-up holiday, it’s actually a vital reminder of the ongoing efforts required to protect our digital world, especially in healthcare. At NRC Health, we are proud to be a champion organization with an unwavering commitment to safeguarding sensitive information.

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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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Types of Credentials You Can Earn Online

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Originally published on U.S. News & World Report Online credential options range from digital badges and industry certifications to college degrees. Key Takeaways Consider whether you want a credential offered by a higher education institution or employer. Understand your career goals before choosing a credential type. There are many online credentials out there, so look for signs of quality.

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There are no shortcuts to becoming a successful New Nurse

Empowered Nurses

You graduated from nursing school and passed the NCLEX and now you have your first job. The excitement is rampant. You want to be successful but how do you know if the unit norms are in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act or even the facilities policies and procedures? For many new nurses, entering the clinical environment can be an overwhelming experience.

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Why is Magnet Status Still Meaningful?

Minority Nurse

If you Google news items for “Magnet hospitals,” you’ll see an almost endless list of hospitals announcing that they’ve recently earned their Magnet status once again, sometimes for multiple years. Hospitals love to showcase the fact that they’ve earned their Magnet designation, and apparently for very good reasons. Given the significant emphasis placed on Magnet designation in the healthcare industry worldwide, should nurses always prioritize working at Magnet-desi