Fri.Nov 10, 2023

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Check Out The Nursing Beat

The Nursing Site

I was recently introduced to a new daily emailed (M-F) nursing newsletter. You should check out The Nursing Beat! To be honest, I was skeptical, and I’m not always fond of daily emails. However, I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. They have some interesting information and cover some relevant topics to keep nurses informed and up to date.

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Jet-Setting & Staying Well: 9 Meal Planning Tips for Travel Nurses

The Gypsy Nurse

Host Healthcare provided this article. Travel nurses lead a dynamic life, constantly on the move from one assignment to the next and managing fast-paced work responsibilities. Maintaining a balanced diet can often become a challenge in such a demanding routine, leading to potential issues like fatigue, lack of concentration, and even obesity. To help you prioritize your health and well-being, we’ve curated a list of 10 healthy meal-planning tips for travel nurses. #1 Identifying Nutrient-R

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A Military Nursing Career: CAPT Andrea Petrovanie-Green

Minority Nurse

Military nursing is a career path that offers professional opportunities, a sense of family, and a commitment to meaningful service. Military nurses are especially proud of their profession on Veteran’s Day. Andrea C. Petrovanie-Green, MSN, NC, RN, USN, AMB-BC, CAPT(Ret) and a member of the board of directors of the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) says nursing is a calling. “It is a gift to help in ‘shaping care where life happens,'” she says. “P

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Embrace a Primary Care Nursing Career at the VA

Daily Nurse

A career in primary care offers a lot, and when you choose a career caring for Veterans at the VA, you’re taking part in a mission that matters. A mission of service is unlike any other in health care. There’s no greater calling for physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants than working directly with Veterans and helping them heal.

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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 nurse specialties with the highest turnover

Becker's Hospital Review

Telemetry, step down and medical-surgical nurse turnover exceeded the national average in 2022, an NSI report found.

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Not Worth the [Compliance] Risk! OIG’s New Integrated Approach

Healthcare Law Insights blog

On November 6, 2023, the Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) issued its long-awaited General Compliance Program Guidance (“Guidance”) “to help advance the industry’s voluntary compliance efforts in preventing fraud, waste, and abuse in the health care system.” Although the Guidance is nonbinding, it reflects the OIG’s expectation that compliance programs become increasingly sophisticated in their approach to identifying and managing compliance risks as healthcare delivery and payment models cont

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Workforce Management Software Impact on Home Healthcare Agencies- An Infographic

Celayix

Home healthcare agencies are constantly navigating the delicate balance of delivering personalized care while optimizing their workforce. Workforce Management Software stands out as a game-changer, addressing the dual challenge of delivering top-tier care while optimizing workforce efficiency. This article explores the transformative impact of WMS on home healthcare agencies, from efficient caregiver scheduling to improved patient outcomes.

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Pediatric Military Nursing: Caring for Young Patients in Unique Circumstances

Every Nurse

CLINICAL PRACTICE Pediatric Military Nursing: Caring for Young Patients in Unique Circumstances EveryNurse Staff Last Updated: 11/10/2023 In the world of military nursing , there is a specialized field that focuses on providing care to one of the most vulnerable populations – pediatric patients. These young patients not only face the challenges of illness or injury but also the unique circumstances that come with having a parent or caregiver serving in the military.

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These 10 Tips Can Help You Get Into the Top RN to BSN Programs

Registered Nursing

If you’re a registered nurse (RN) considering advancing your career and education by enrolling in an RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing) program, you’re on the right path to success. A BSN degree can open up new opportunities and career growth in the ever-evolving healthcare industry. However, getting into the top RN to BSN programs can be competitive and requires careful planning and preparation.

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Use Caution When Treating Myopia in Children With Intermittent Exotropia

Consult QD

The prevalence of myopia, the most common refractive error, is rising quickly. Often first detected in children between ages 8 and 12, myopia is predicted to affect 50% of the global population by 2050. Ten percent of that group is anticipated to have high myopia, which increases the risk of cataracts, retinal damage and glaucoma. That risk rises as the patient ages.

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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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8 Specializations For Management-Oriented Nurses

Registered Nursing

Nursing offers a wealth of opportunities for those with leadership and management skills. For nurses who aspire to influence healthcare policies, optimize patient care, and drive organizational excellence, specialized roles in healthcare management are ideal. Here, we explore the top eight specializations for management-oriented nurses, each offering a unique pathway to leadership and impact in the healthcare industry.

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Researchers Analyze How COVID-19 Affected Z-Drug Prescribing Patterns With and Without Opioids

Consult QD

Millions of Americans rely on sleep medications to treat insomnia, a common clinical problem that is often managed pharmacologically. In 2020 alone, an estimated 18.4% of American adults reported using a sleep medication at least once in the past month. 1 In what is believed to be the first study of its kind, Cleveland Clinic investigators sought to evaluate how the COVID-19 pandemic influenced providers’ decisions to prescribe nonbenzodiazepine sedative-hypnotics or “Z-drugs” (e.g., Ambien, Lun

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5 Short-Length Online CNA Programs to Enroll in for 2023-2024

Registered Nursing

Becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is an excellent entry point for individuals interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. CNAs play a vital role in patient care, providing essential assistance to nurses and ensuring the well-being of patients. One of the appealing aspects of CNA training is the relatively short duration of programs, making it accessible for those looking to start their healthcare careers quickly.

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Nursing Fundamentals: Building a Solid Foundation for Professional Practice

Every Nurse

HIGHER EDUCATION Nursing Fundamentals: Building a Solid Foundation for Professional Practice EveryNurse Staff Last Updated: 11/11/2023 Aspiring registered nurses embark on a journey that involves acquiring essential knowledge, skills, and ethical considerations to provide quality care to patients. In this article, we will explore the fundamentals of nursing, including the necessary skills, ethical considerations, key concepts, specialized areas, and the importance of continuous learning in the n

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Maximizing Your Benefits Strategy: Reframing the Way We View Fertility

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.

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TRILUMINATE Health Status Analysis: T-TEER Patients Likelier to Be ‘Alive and Well’ at 1 Year

Consult QD

Select patients with isolated severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR) who undergo tricuspid transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (T-TEER) with the investigational TriClip Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Repair System are likelier to be enjoying better health after a year than if they had stayed on medical therapy. So concludes a special analysis of health status data from the TRILUMINATE Pivotal Trial, reported at the 2023 Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) meeting and simultaneously publish