Nurse Practitioners in Business

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

How do you find new patients for your practice? And how do you stay in touch with established patients? With email, social media, or a combination of the two? Whatever your choice, the objective of marketing your practice comes down to: letting people know about your practice and what you can do for them, how you can help them. Through your marketing, you’re attracting people interested in your services , “converting” them to become your patients, and finally establishing trust and building rela

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Daily Nurse

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Your nursing career has a unique narrative that propels it, and your resume is one place where it’s essential to get the story right if you want prospective employers to notice you or other opportunities to come to fruition. In a complex, evolving, and often competitive job market, having an up-to-date resume ready to go at all times is simply smart.

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Consult QD

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Preoperative, ultra-hypofractionated radiotherapy (RT) for soft tissue sarcoma (STS) offers patients excellent two-year local control and complication rates similar to the current standard of care, according to a new meta-analysis from Cleveland Clinic researchers. They presented their findings at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 65 th annual meeting.

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Empowered Nurses

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

On August 7 , 2023, in Dayton, Ohio, Tristin Kate Smith committed suicide! The worst part of this story is that Tristin, a 28-year-old ER nurse, accused her abuser, healthcare, as the reason for taking her own life. She confided in detail in a note found on her computer by her father after her death about how she gave her heart, body, and mind to nursing because she wanted to help others and be a nurse forever.

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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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Elder Care Matters

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Caring for an older adult with dementia can be an emotionally challenging journey for families. There may come a point when the needs of your loved one surpass what can be provided at home, even with the best of intentions and efforts. Transitioning to a memory care facility can be the best option for both… The post NAVIGATING THE TRANSITION TO MEMORY CARE appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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Diversity Nursing

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Nursing is a multifaceted profession that requires strong clinical skills, excellent problem-solving, top-notch communication skills, and a deep understanding of the legal obligations and implications of Nursing practice. The legal aspects of Nursing are just as important as the clinical aspects to ensure you are providing safe patient care. Here are some of the legal aspects of Nursing to know and understand.

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Nurse.com

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

An RN says another nurse accused her of having dementia and spread this falsehood to other nurses and administrators. The state Board of Nursing (BON) also received an anonymous complaint against the RN. The BON held a hearing with the RN, clinic administration, and others, but the board has yet to make its determination. The RN has denied this allegation and wonders if she has any legal recourse.

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Providence

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

As a values-based organization with a legacy of purpose, we recognize the unique skills veterans bring in delivering world-class care to our communities. This Veterans Day and always, we celebrate these caregivers, as well as the families that support them.

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The Relentless School Nurse

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Gorp’s Gift by Sherri Chessen – Download the open-access book here! Considering the importance of sharing the concept of gun safety, utilizing the children’s book, “Gorp’s Gift” as an educational tool seems promising. This book effectively communicates responsible behavior around guns, using the character Gorp to engage students and emphasize the need for caution and safety first.

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Scrubs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Medical assistants are crucial in healthcare settings, serving as the backbone of clinical operations. They’re skilled professionals who support physicians, nurses , and other healthcare providers in delivering quality patient care. However, there are several myths and misconceptions surrounding the role of medical assistants. In this article, we aim to debunk these myths and shed light on the real responsibilities, qualifications, and contributions of medical assistants in today’s healthc

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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

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA) has spent the past year embarking on a multipronged initiative of self-reflection, intentional listening, and planning a more inclusive version of Nursing Forward. The methodical process culminated in a Racial Reckoning Statement approved by NCNA’s Board of Directors in September. The statement acknowledges NCNA’s history, apologizes for its past actions, and commits to relentlessly holding itself accountable as a more inclusive association in th

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Celayix

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Effective employee management is the cornerstone of a thriving organization. To grow and continue growing, it’s important to have dedicated employees, not just good products or services. Your employees are the heart and soul of your company, and how well you manage and nurture them can make all the difference. This blog is helpful for those who work in HR, manage a team, or own a business.

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Consult QD

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has become the most commonly performed surgical treatment for Parkinson’s disease (PD) since its approval by the FDA for use in patients with movement disorders in the late 1990s and early 2000s. According to an analysis of the National Inpatient Sample database published earlier this year, PD is also the most frequent indication for DBS, accounting for 67% cases in the United States.

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Collaboration is the hallmark of creative problem-solving, shared expertise and deeper understanding. In healthcare, interprofessional teams can improve patient outcomes and enhance patient care. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) , interprofessional education (IPE) is an experience that “occurs when students from two or more professions learn about, from, and with each other.

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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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Consult QD

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

While stroke may get the lion’s share of public awareness and research funding among cerebrovascular diseases, diagnostic and treatment advancements are providing physicians better options for helping patients avoid the devastating consequences of many chronic conditions that affect blood flow and the blood vessels in the brain. “It’s gratifying to see the progress we’ve made in caring for patients with chronic cerebrovascular conditions, even in just the past decade since completing my endovasc

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Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In the realm of addressing health disparities and fostering health equity, the intricacies of socioeconomic factors and their profound influence cannot be understated. In this podcast episode, we welcome Dr. Laura Samuel, an Assistant Professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, whose expertise in addressing socioeconomic disparities offers profound insights that contribute to the… The post Shaping a Fair Health Landscape appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.

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Consult QD

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Device neuromodulation therapy is creating a new level of treatment personalization for patients with drug-resistant epilepsy who are not candidates for surgical resection. Specialists with the Epilepsy Center at Cleveland Clinic in Florida use vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), responsive neurostimulation (RNS), and deep brain stimulation (DBS) separately or in combination to offer seizure relief for patients with generalized seizures, multifocal seizures, or seizures originating near the eloquent

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Health Leaders | Nursing

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Bargaining will continue on Friday. Nurses say they're prepared to strike if an agreement isn't reached.

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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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Consult QD

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Researchers at Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital are hoping to avoid the potential for unnecessary reoperations and potential morbidities in cases of delayed pain relief following treatment for trigeminal neuralgia (TN), one of the most prevalent facial pain syndromes. Led by Hamid Borghei-Razavi, MD , a board-certified neurosurgeon with the Headache & Facial Pain Center at Weston Hospital and Director of Cleveland Clinic’s Minimally Invasive Cranial and Pituitary Surgery Program in Florida,

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American Medical Compliance

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Affirmative action, as defined by OFCCP regulations, is the contractor’s responsibility to take steps to guarantee that applicants are hired and that workers are treated fairly during employment. This fair treatment is regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Consult QD

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Although Huntington’s disease is commonly characterized as a movement disorder, this inherited condition is clinically defined by a triad of motor, cognitive and behavioral symptoms. The neuropsychiatric features often precede motor dysfunction. “Dr. George Huntington himself noticed that people with Huntington’s chorea tend to be impulsive and compulsive and present with a lot of self-harming behavior,” says Kasia Rothenberg, MD, PhD , a geriatric neuropsychiatrist in Cleveland Clinic’s Lou R

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