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Nurses: Always Ready, Always Willing

Daily Nurse

Nurses always seem to show up where and when they’re needed. Of course, they staff emergency rooms, ICUs, home health care agencies, community health clinics, and nursing homes worldwide, but they show up elsewhere, too. Only some people are aware of their presence, but there are staff nurses on cruise ships, nurses employed at Disney World, nurses on the scene at NASCAR, and nurses acting as consultants on movie and television sets in Hollywood.

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Urgent needs in nurse practitioner education

Becker's Hospital Review

Pitfalls of nurse practitioner education made national headlines in July after a Bloomberg Businessweek article criticized programs for allegedly accepting students and graduating them without proper training or experience.

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Succeeding with Tech in Nursing Education

Minority Nurse

Technology can significantly help nursing students learn the complexities of nursing practice or act as a source of frustration that takes valuable time away from education. Here is a brief look at some of the technologies in use in nursing education , the impact of AI, and practical tips for using educational technology effectively. Tech in Use Technologies advancing nursing education include simulations and virtual reality. “Simulations are a cornerstone in nursing education, offering st

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Meet Our QA Team: Behind the Scenes of Healthcare Staffing (Part 3)

Core Medical Group

At CoreMedical Group , our QA team is the backbone of your job placement journey. From finding travel nursing and therapy opportunities to getting you started in new locations, our QA experts, alongside your recruiter, ensure everything is top-notch. Whether it’s your first or fifteenth assignment , we’ve got your back with personalized service, helping with applications, licensing, housing, and even some local tips for your new destination.

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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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Thirlwall Inquiry: Questions over delays in referring Letby to NMC

Nursing Times

Read Nursing Times' latest coverage of the Thirlwall Inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the murders of seven children by Lucy Letby.

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UK HealthCare hires 328 nurses from new program

Becker's Hospital Review

Lexington, Ky.-based UK HealthCare recently hired more than 300 registered nurses as part of the University of Kentucky's implementation of a new graduate recruitment program.

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DeSantis pledges to invest even more into growing Florida's nursing workforce

Health News Florida | Nurses

The governor says the state has already invested nearly $400 million in two programs created by lawmakers in 2022 to help graduate more nurses from Florida schools.

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Thirlwall Inquiry: Questions over delays in referring Letby to NMC

Nursing Times

Read Nursing Times' latest coverage of the Thirlwall Inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the murders of seven children by Lucy Letby.

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Building High-Reliability in Healthcare: Principles and Strategies

Relias

In today’s complex healthcare environment, consistently delivering safe, high-quality care is both challenging and necessary. High reliability in healthcare is essential for minimizing errors, improving patient outcomes, and embedding a culture of safety in every aspect of care delivery. Highly-reliable organizations (HROs) work to create an environment in which potential problems are anticipated, detected early, and addressed before catastrophic consequences can occur.

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NMC appoints interim executive director amid ‘challenging times’

Nursing Times

The Nursing and Midwifery Council has appointed a new executive director of strategy and insight on an interim basis.

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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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Forensic Nurses: An Invaluable Resource

American Nurse

Forensic nurses are an invaluable resource and play a vital role in treating survivors of domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault by advocating for their well-being and ensuring justice is served. As a component of this specialized role at the intersection of healthcare and the criminal justice system, forensic nurses are uniquely trained to partner with law enforcement to collect evidence and provide testimony in legal cases.

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The Leadership Role of DNP: What It Means for Nursing Professionals

Post University

As the healthcare landscape continues to shift and evolve, effective leadership in nursing has never been more vital. Nurses interested in advancing their careers and pursuing leadership opportunities in healthcare may want to consider a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree. While there are various pathways to gain leadership experience and education, the DNP program offers one such avenue.

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Understanding Medical Malpractice in Delaware: A Guide for Nurses

American Nurse

Patient safety is paramount, and yet, despite best efforts, medical malpractice incidents can lead to potential legal repercussions. For Delaware nurses, understanding nursing’s scope of practice, adhering to standards of care and organizational policies, detailed documentation, and advocating for patients are crucial strategies to safeguard against medical malpractice.

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CPHNO Webinar – October 8, 2024

Council of Public Health Nursing Organizations

10.8.2024 CPHNO webinar flyer Download The post CPHNO Webinar – October 8, 2024 first appeared on.

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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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Which IRA is Right for Me?

American Nurse

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are recognized as one of the most attractive retirement savings vehicles available to investors. IRAs allow investors to save and grow money in a tax-advantaged account. Utilizing a retirement savings vehicle like this can greatly enhance your long-term financial prosperity, but deciding which type of IRA is right for your investment goals can be a challenge.

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Nurses: always ready, always willing

Health Leaders | Nursing

Nurses always seem to show up where and when they’re needed. Of course, they staff emergency rooms, ICUs, home health care agencies, community health clinics, and nursing homes worldwide, but they show up elsewhere, too.

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Licensed Practical Nurses: Advancing, Succeeding & Achieving

American Nurse

There are over 630,000 active licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPNs) in the United States and 2,700 are in the State of Delaware. Over 171,000 LPNs work in long-term care facilities, which is ranked as the number one field of nursing that LPNs are offered employment. Additional areas of nursing that LPNs work in are home health, retirement/assisted living facilities, psychiatric/mental health, substance abuse, and outpatient/ambulatory clinics.

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‘Core to a community’s survival’: Research College of Nursing breaks ground on new school

Health Leaders | Nursing

The Research College of Nursing just broke ground on a new Center of Clinical Advancement. With an ongoing shortage of nurses in the city, and across the country, the school is laying the groundwork for the next generation of nurses in Kansas City. The new 78,000-square-foot building will allow students to learn with enhanced technology. Nurses will have the chance to practice treating patients using simulation and virtual reality.

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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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The Nurse-Patient Relationship: Solving for Safe and Efficacious Medication Use at TOC

American Nurse

Innovative solutions designed to mitigate the challenges of an aging population outgrowing the supply of healthcare professionals are regularly in the news. These solutions are valuable and needed to reduce burden as more patients move across the care continuum. Becoming comfortable with these solutions, understanding their limitations, and identifying where the nurse-patient relationship offers opportunities to bridge high touch and hi-tech care is essential.

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Breaking Free from the Nursing Rut: Finding Your Path Forward

Empowered Nurses

As nurses, we’re used to managing chaos, making quick decisions, and handling life-or-death situations. But what happens when you start feeling stuck in a rut? The excitement and passion that once fueled your every shift begin to fade, and you find yourself going through the motions. It’s a place many of us have been, yet few talk about openly. So, let’s break that silence.

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DNA Reporter Guest Editor

American Nurse

Greetings, Delaware Nurses! As Guest Editor for this edition of the DNA Reporter, I am honored to serve. In today’s complex healthcare environment, understanding and applying legal considerations is critical for nurses in all specialties. The first article, authored by Dr. Sean Elwell and colleagues from Nemours Children’s Hospital, focuses on considerations for emergency nurses related to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Agreement (EMTALA).

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Hawaii Nurses Face Tense Labor Dispute as Strike Looms

Scrubs

Hawaii’s healthcare industry is facing significant turbulence as the Hawaii Nurses’ Association (HNA) and Kapi‘olani Medical Center continue their contentious contract negotiations. At the heart of this dispute are issues that have long plagued the nursing profession nationwide: unsafe staffing levels, worker burnout, and retaliatory practices. The potential fallout is a looming strike that could leave the hospital scrambling to fill critical care gaps, with the nurses alleging unfair labor prac

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Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Agreement (EMTALA): Considerations for Emergency Nurses

American Nurse

Overview of EMTALA The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Agreement (EMTALA) was enacted in 1986 as part of the Comprehensive Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. Occasionally referred to as the “Anti-Dumping Act,” Congress adopted the agreement to ensure emergent care is appropriately provided to patients, regardless of their ability to pay (Moffat, 2020).

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Legal Considerations for Nurses, Part 1

American Nurse

Introduction Emergency nurses work in tumultuous environments where acuity and volumes are high, waiting rooms are overcrowded, and time is of the essence. Due to the variety of patients and diagnoses served in the emergency department (ED), nurses must be aware of important legal considerations inherent to emergency nursing. This article presents legal considerations for ED nurses.