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Newlywed Nurse Melissa Jubane Found Dead, Neighbor Arrested for Murder

Scrubs

The tragic story of Melissa Jubane, a 32-year-old nurse from Beaverton, Oregon, took a heartbreaking turn when she was found dead on September 7, 2024, just days after returning from her wedding in Hawaii. Jubane, a nurse at St. Vincent Hospital, had gone missing on September 4 when she failed to show up for her morning shift. Concerned coworkers and family immediately contacted the police, who initiated a welfare check at her apartment.

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The Importance of Safe Storage Practices: A Guide for Healthcare Workers

Daily Nurse

No matter where you work—whether it’s a private practice, a hospital, a clinic, or a patient’s home—it’s important to ensure that your medical supplies are stored safely, securely, and well-organized. Proper storage is essential for preventing harm from hazardous supplies to you and your patients and for efficient and effective patient care, as you need to know exactly where every tool and medicine is located.

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Empowering Staff to Address Skin Issues in Assisted Living 

American Medical Compliance

In assisted living, one of the most critical aspects of resident care is the prevention and management of skin issues. For instance, one of the most common risk factors associated with the development of pressure ulcers is being 70 years of age or older. Skin health is not only a matter of comfort and well-being but also a key indicator of a resident’s overall health status.

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Remembering 9/11

Nurses Advocates

I started posting an article to remember 9/11 on September 11, 2015, and have repeated it every year since as a reminder of what happened on September 11, 2001. As a reminder, September 11, 2001, was a beautiful sunny day till a well-coordinated terrorist group attacked the United States. Nearly 3,000 people were killed when al-Qaida hijackers crashed four jetliners into the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 11, 2001.

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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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Majority of NHS staff burnt out or exhausted, poll finds

Nursing Times

Read about new polling from YouGov which suggests that the majority of healthcare workers were burnt out at the start of the summer.

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Some clinicians are using AI to write health records. What do you need to know?

Nursing Review

Stacy Carter , University of Wollongong ; Farah Magrabi , Macquarie University , and Yves Saint James Aquino , University of Wollongong Imagine this. You’ve finally summoned up the courage to see a GP about an embarrassing problem. You sit down. The GP says: before we start, I’m using my computer to record my appointments. It’s AI – it will write a summary for the notes and a letter to the specialist.

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State-wide strike! NSW public health sector demands 15% pay rise

Nursing Review

From Albury to Tweed, NSW public sector nurses and midwives will walk off the job today (10th September) for more than 12 hours, saying they are "fed up with being ignored" by the state government. NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association members put tools down at 7am and will not return to duties until after 7:30 pm tonight as the union and it's members demand a one-year pay increase of 15 per cent.

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Nursing is so Unique it Needs Two Unique Identifiers

American Nurse

THERE IS AN AGE-OLD PROBLEM when it comes to finding the cost of nursing services in a hospital bill, because nursing is buried in the room charge. We talked about this issue in the 1970’s when I became a nurse, and we are talking about it today. This is not a subject that a few of us are talking about. This is a subject nurses at every level are talking about.

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Creating a Will: Essential Steps to Ensure Your Wishes Are Honored in Estate Planning

Elder Care Matters

Creating a will is an essential step in estate planning. It ensures that your assets are distributed according to your wishes. Learn the key steps to drafting a will that honors your intentions and secures a smooth wealth transition. The post Creating a Will: Essential Steps to Ensure Your Wishes Are Honored in Estate Planning appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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South Carolina Nurses Foundation (SCNF)

American Nurse

Welcome to autumn! This time of year, always presents the end of summer and beginning of the fall with schools returning for classroom education, and students working hard toward their goals. September is a month caught in between the hustle and bustle of summer vacations and busy work schedules. The Fall is also a time of new beginnings, and changes.

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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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So, What About Nurse Staffing Ratios?

Health Leaders | Nursing

Adequate nurse staffing ratios are associated with better patient outcomes, says this CNO. The nursing shortage impacts other nurses by causing burnout and exhaustion, and inadequate staffing directly affects patient safety and experience. CNOs must be aware of those risks and consider all possible staffing models and solutions so that they can make the best decision for their hospitals and health systems.

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Surgical Smoke Dangers in the OR

American Nurse

OR nursing is a high-pressure, high-reward profession. It involves holding your patient’s hand and providing comfort as they fall into a drug-induced sleep before intubation. It’s about quickly anticipating the surgeon’s needs when they snap their fingers. It may require running to obtain platelets or fresh frozen plasma during a trauma. OR nurses advocate for their patients and protect their safety.

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The Critical Shortage No One’s Talking About: Nurse Educators

Minority Nurse

While much of the world has moved forward from the pandemic, the healthcare industry grapples with a significant shortage. The growing and less discussed shortage of nurse educators extends beyond the well-known nursing shortage. This critical gap threatens the future of nursing itself. As burnout, chronic stress, and compassion fatigue from the pandemic have led more nurses to exit the workforce, the pool of those nurses seeking to advance into educational roles becomes increasingly limited.

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South Carolina Board of Nursing 2024 Licensure Renewal Facts

American Nurse

The mission of the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina is the protection of public health, safety and welfare by assuring the safe and competent practice of nursing. This mission is accomplished by assuring safe initial practice as well as continuing competency in the practice of nursing and by promoting nursing excellence in the areas of education and practice.

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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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HSU calls for all workers to get 12 days reproductive leave

Nursing Review

The Albanese government is being called on to give all workers 12 days reproductive leave to cover IVF treatments, severe period pain, menopause, vasectomies and gender transitioning therapies. The powerful Health Services Union (HSU) on Monday began a national campaign for the leave entitlement to be enshrined into the National Employment Standards (NES).

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The Transformation: Nurses Igniting Change

American Nurse

2024 SCNA State Convention & SNA-SC Midyear Event Registration Still Open There is still time to register [link] to attend the 2024 SCNA Annual Convention that is fast approaching! The conference theme is The Transformation: Nurses Igniting Change with keynote speaker, former nurse, RaDonda Vaught. There will be additional resources and sessions for nurses to learn more about managing professional risks.

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Becoming a Travel Nurse: 5 Steps to a New Exciting Career

The Gypsy Nurse

AMN Healthcare provided this article. Imagine merging your nursing career with the excitement of traveling to new places. As a travel nurse, you not only get to explore different regions, but you also play a vital role in patient care across various healthcare settings. Welcome to the dynamic world of travel nursing. In this article, we’ll explore the steps to becoming a travel nurse.

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SCNA President’s Message – September 2024

American Nurse

Angela E. Dykes, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC We are quickly approaching our conference this year which will be held at the Hilton in Myrtle Beach, SC. Our theme this year is The Transformation: Nurses Igniting Change. If you have not registered yet, go on and claim your spot. This year we are adding new activities such as SCNA’s first ever Gala, you do not want to miss this.

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Leveling the Playing Field: How HR Can Equitably Improve Health Outcomes Through Fertility Benefits

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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SCNA 2024 Elections

American Nurse

The SCNA election ballots will open September 19, 2024, and close October 3, 2024 For this election that is for officers of SCNA and officers of the SCNA Chapters all members of SCNA/ANA or SCNA Only will be eligible to vote for all offices for which they qualify according to information below. For A List of Candidates and Other Annual Meeting Information go to [link] In order to vote in the 2024 SCNA Election you must be a current member as of June 1, 2024, and meet the membership requirements

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Things I wish I’d known as a new nurse

American Nurse

As I reflect on the many peaks and valleys of my nursing career, I frequently think about the early days and the lessons I’ve learned along the way. Starting as a new nurse can feel like navigating a vast and overwhelming world where each shift brings new challenges and opportunities. From the exhilaration of performing a life-saving action to the quiet moments of comforting a patient, every experience has shaped my journey.

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School Health Nursing comes to Baltimore

American Nurse

Nationwide, a third of schools don’t have a nurse. At the end of 2023, about 50 RNs covered more than 150 schools in the Baltimore school system. Nurses attend to cuts and bruises, but also provide chronic care and case management for conditions like asthma, diabetes, and ADHD. Children can’t focus on learning if they can’t breathe or if their blood sugar is through the roof.

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2024 Annual Reports Presented to SCNA Membership from the SCNA Board of Directors, Chapters, Committees, Organizational Affiliates, and the SC Board of Nursing

American Nurse

The below reports are a summary of the activities from the last Annual Membership Meeting that took place in October 2023 to July of 2024. More detailed information will be reported at the Annual Membership Meeting on October 17, 2024, if needed. The 2024 Annual Membership Meeting will take place during the SCNA State Convention Thursday evening at 5:45 PM in the Palisades Ballroom DE.

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Why Should I be Involved in Health Policy as a Nurse? How to Become Active!

American Nurse

When we began our health policy activism, we thought being involved was limited to politicians and lobbyists. Through many years of “on the job training,” leadership, advocacy, and ultimate successes in changing numerous health related legislation and scopes of practice, we came to realize the importance of advocacy in healthcare matters. A frequent quote we use to motivate others is “You are either at the table or you are on the menu!