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5 Questions Nurse Leaders Must Ask About AI

Health Leaders | Nursing

The 5 Rights of AI in Healthcare© framework can help guide nurse leaders with program implementation, says this CNIO. AI is now one of the biggest disruptors in healthcare as it works its way into all corners of the industry. Many nurses have ethical concerns about generative AI, along with worries about job displacement and the potential loss of human touch and connection with patients.

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How Nurses Use Humor at Work: And Other Recommended Reading from AJN’s September Issue

Amercan Journal of Nursing

On this month’s cover is ephemeral snow , a painting by Pennsylvania medical–surgical nurse Ren Hernandez. See our “On the Cover” column to learn more about his work. The September issue of AJN is now live. “Through both happy and tragic moments, humor can change one’s perceptions of a situation, making it easier to face workplace challenges and demands,” write Edessa Cadiz and colleagues in this month’s Original Research article, “Exploring Nurses’ Us

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All health students should have paid prac, sector says

Nursing Review

Placement poverty experienced by students studying clinical allied health sciences is being ignored, Australia's council of allied health deans has said in its response to teaching, nursing, social work and midwifery students gaining paid work placements. Announced in May, eligible students are to receive $319 a week to cover the costs associated with completing mandatory and historically unpaid work placements as a requirement to completing their degrees.

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The Dangerous Defence of Lucy Letby. We Call For an End to Racial Privilege in the NHS

Equality 4 Black Nurses

We are compelled to respond to a recent open letter questioning the conviction of Lucy Letby. This letter, signed by an anonymous group of nurses, is nothing short of an attempt to undermine justice fueled by racial privilege that Black nurses in the NHS can only dream of. The refusal of these individuals to publicly stand by their claims speaks volumes about the lack of substance behind their arguments.

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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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UnitingCare Qld considers cutting ties with health insurer

Nursing Review

After months of negotiations UnitingCare Queensland has given notice to health insurance conglomerate Australian Health Service Alliance (AHSA) that its contract will be terminated, should they not reach a reasonable funding agreement within three months. UnitingCare owns and operates four not-for-profit hospitals in Queensland, as well as a range of other allied health services such as aged and disability care.

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In-Demand Regions Open New Paths for Nurses’ Growth

Daily Nurse

Nursing is undoubtedly a noble profession, but it comes with its own challenges – and sometimes, staying in the same place might not cut it anymore. This is when nurses might start entertaining the idea of a relocation. There’s something special about the thrill of moving to a new place that can add a spark back into your nursing career.

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Device effective in reducing opioid delivery delays: Study

Becker's Hospital Review

A patient-controlled liquid oral opioid device could address delays in pain medication delivery, according to a study published July 26 in the Journal of Pain Research.

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The road to recovery begins at home

Penn Medicine News

Penn Medicine at Home’s SNF at Home pilot program offers a seamless transition from the hospital to home, and the extra support patients may need to recover in familiar surroundings.

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Ringo Announces Release of Ringo Vitals

Ringo

Ringo Vitals is an intuitive dashboard that delivers on-demand reporting and real-time metrics delivering visibility into your total healthcare workforce.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Under the Gun – Healing America’s Gun Violence Crisis

The Relentless School Nurse

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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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Speaking My Truth - A Black Nurse's Song

Equality 4 Black Nurses

I'm not a victim, but I must say, As a Black nurse, in white-dominated spaces each day, No matter how kind or polite I might be, If they're filled with hate, they'll still target me. In nursing school and every place, I've seen the looks, the cold embrace. I try to be the best I can, But still, they'll judge, they'll find a plan.

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Mpox cases in Australia are less severe than in Africa. Here’s what to know about the strain spreading here

Nursing Review

Adrian Esterman , University of South Australia Western Australia and Victoria both issued health alerts this week over cases of mpox. WA has seen two cases, while Victoria has recorded 125 cases so far this year. New South Wales, which has had 135 cases, also published a public health notice on mpox this month. Around the country, 306 cases have been recorded so far in 2024 – 198 of those since the beginning of July.