Josephine Ensign
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Although only 1% of Seattle’s population identifies as Indigenous, “hundreds of years of colonization, systemic racism, broken treaties, forced reservations, and more have resulted in native peoples making up a startling 15% of Seattle’s homeless population,” as well as 32% of people experiencing chronic homelessness (quote from the Chief Seattle website).
Nurses Advocates
OCTOBER 14, 2024
It’s Case Management Week, and I want to share a story about my first encounter with a patient, which led me to a career in case management. I first learned about case management in 1984 when I worked in Philadelphia in the Respiratory ICU. I was caring for a young woman who was diagnosed with advanced ALS. She was sent to the Respiratory ICU to have a planned tracheostomy so she could be put on a vent because her lungs were failing her.
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Becker's Hospital Review
OCTOBER 14, 2024
A group of nursing leaders is calling for a significant shift in the way nursing is measured in acute and critical care hospitals to better capture the full scope of nurses' work and its effect on patient outcomes.
American Medical Compliance
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Assisted living facilities are a lifeline for elderly and vulnerable individuals who need care and support in a safe, nurturing environment. Yet, even in these compassionate settings, caregivers often face the challenge of managing aggressive behaviors among residents. Imagine the case of Mrs. Stevens, a once gentle and kind woman who, after the onset of dementia, began exhibiting sudden outbursts of anger.
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.
Nursing Review
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Since Covid was first reported in December 2019, there have been more than 775 million recorded infections and more than seven million deaths from the disease. This makes Covid the seventh-deadliest pandemic in recorded history. Factors including climate change , disruption of animal habitats, poverty and global travel mean we’re only likely to see more pandemics in the future.
Health Leaders | Nursing
OCTOBER 14, 2024
A new study from Penn’s School of Nursing links the quality of the nurse work environment and COVID-19 mortality rates among socially vulnerable Medicare patients. A new Penn Nursing Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research (CHOPR) study, published in INQUIRY, finds a strong association between the quality of the nurse work environment and COVID-19 mortality rates among socially vulnerable Medicare beneficiaries.
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NurseBuff
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Life is a one-way one-way street from birth to old age. For most of us, we have a good number of years to enjoy life, study, work, raise a family, and have some fun along the way. We can share laughter, good times, food, and drink with those that we love and make some lasting […] The post Aging, Joint Pain, and Arthritis: Understanding Your Pain appeared first on NurseBuff.
Nursing Review
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Concerning figures have been released regarding the mental, physical and financial wellbeing of the nation's carers. The Palliative Care Australia (PCA) national workforce survey has analysed the impact of the growing demand and resource challenges associated with palliative care on both health professionals and volunteers who are providing end of life support.
Post University
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Aspiring nurses may find themselves looking at the various degree programs available within the field of nursing and wondering, “What is an MSN in nursing, exactly?” A master of science in nursing (MSN) is a graduate degree designed for nurses with professional experience who want to develop the skills needed for advanced practice nursing positions or leadership positions.
Advances in Nursing Science
OCTOBER 14, 2024
The annual Virtual Nursology Theory Week (VNTW) conference will be March 20-24, 2025, and the call for abstracts is open! The deadline for submission is December 1, 2024. The theme, Honoring Our Past and Moving Forward: Decolonizing Nursing Knowledge, reflects our commitment to embracing our history while forging a path toward a progressive and inclusive future in 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
Ensearch
OCTOBER 14, 2024
In neonatal care, technical skills and medical knowledge are essential. Yet, soft skills are critically important as well. As frontline healthcare providers, neonatal nursing professionals interact with some of the most vulnerable patients and their families, making their ability to communicate, empathize, and collaborate nearly just as critical as their clinical expertise.
Daily Nurse
OCTOBER 14, 2024
In the heart of a bustling children’s hospital, where the walls resonate with the sounds of hope, laughter, and sometimes tears, lies the intensive care unit (ICU)—a realm where the stakes are extraordinarily high, and each moment is imbued with profound significance. Being a staff nurse in this challenging environment is not for the faint of heart.
Minority Nurse
OCTOBER 14, 2024
In Arizona, the rich tapestry of Native American land and culture is a cornerstone of life. Yet many tribal members face significant challenges in accessing comprehensive medical care on their own reservations. Recognizing this urgent need, the University of Arizona has launched a transformative program to inspire more Native Americans to pursue nursing careers and serve their communities directly.
Scrubs
OCTOBER 14, 2024
A nurse recalled the moment serial killer Lucy Letby told her she “just wanted to get her first death out of the way”. The woman, granted anonymity and referred to as Nurse ZC, told the Thirlwall Inquiry into Letby’s crimes that she started as a newly qualified nurse at the Countess of Chester Hospital in 2012 on the same day as Letby. Nurse ZC left the Countess of Chester to work elsewhere but returned in 2015, when Letby’s killing spree began, the inquiry at Liverpool Town Hall heard.
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.
The Leadership Development Group
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Learn how empathy, active listening, and self-awareness transform leadership effectiveness, fostering compassionate care and resilient teams.
Penn Medicine News
OCTOBER 14, 2024
When should you consider getting updated shots, how, why and even which arm? Penn Medicine experts weigh in.
Health Leaders | Nursing
OCTOBER 14, 2024
The NCSBN ID can be used in a central database to keep track of nurses and build the workforce, according to the NCSBN. Amid the nursing shortage, health systems are struggling to recruit and retain qualified nurses who want to continue being a part of the industry. Part of this equation is ensuring that nurses have career opportunities available to them and options to advance their education.
Scrubs
OCTOBER 14, 2024
A Florida man who received a commutation of a 20-year fraud sentence from President Donald J. Trump in 2020 — only to plead guilty this year to a related crime — was arrested on Sunday on domestic violence-related charges in South Florida. The man, Philip Esformes, was charged with two felony counts that could result in jail time and fines if he were convicted, according to a public records database maintained by Miami-Dade County.
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.
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