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Legal Responsibilities of Nurses in Medication Administration 

American Medical Compliance

Medication errors are serious legal responsibilities of nurses and are often a deadly issue in healthcare. According to the Institute of Medicine , more than 7,000 people die each year due to medication-related mistakes. One in every 131 outpatient deaths and one in every 854 inpatient deaths can be traced back to these errorsmany of which are preventable.

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The Time for Action Is Now: We Must Take Bold Steps to Transform the Nursing Profession

Daily Nurse

The healthcare profession is at a pivotal moment. A growing crisis is evident across various sectors, driven by healthcare workforce shortages and a lack of skilled professionals prepared to thrive in high-stress environments. The recent global pandemic intensified this issue, leading to higher turnover rates among new nurses who often opt for less demanding roles.

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‘Better than nothing’: Clinicians and hospital heads accept lower standards of care outside metro hospitals

Nursing Review

Seven million Australians live in rural and remote areas and many struggle to access the same quality of health care as those in metropolitan areas. More than 18,000 Australians have no access to primary health care services within an hours drive time from their home, and many are hours or even multiple days drive from their closest major hospital. Travel to a major city to access health care is costly and time-consuming.

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How CNOs Can Make the Financial Case for Nurse Wellbeing

Health Leaders | Nursing

Prioritizing wellbeing requires leadership and individual commitment, says this nurse well-being thought leader. The term "well-being" is a broad term defined in many ways today, depending on the person and their environment. For CNOs, well-being programs and initiatives can focus on employee mental health, physical wellness, finding solutions to combat burnout, and creating healthy work environments.

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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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The Future of Nursing: Why a DNP Degree is Becoming Essential

Registered Nursing

The healthcare landscape is evolving rapidly, and nurses are at the forefront of this transformation. For registered nurses looking to advance their careers, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree has become more than just an optionit’s becoming a strategic necessity. The Changing Landscape of Nursing Nursing is no longer just about patient care at the bedside.

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What to expect from tonight’s federal budget: Health and cost of living relief

Nursing Review

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will hand down the federal budget at 7:30pm (AEDT) tonight, Tuesday March 25. Here's what we know so far. The Albanese government has already made a number of significant pledges towards the improvement of national healthcare, and it is expected that it will remain a focus of Labor's budget papers tonight. As per recent announcements, it is expected that we will see money committed to the reduction of most Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines.

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NRC Health wins Medallia’s 2024 New Partner Award

NRC Health

NRC Health is honored to be named the winner of Medallias 2024 New Partner Award! This prestigious recognition reflects our commitment to transforming healthcare experiences and the powerful impact of our partnership with Medallia. It is a testament to our dedication to improving every touchpoint of the healthcare journeyfrom patient interactions to employee engagement.

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NMC to begin surveying registrants annually on their experiences

Nursing Times

Read about why the NMC is launching a new annual survey of the professionals on its register as well as members of the public.

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A stroke, a surgery, and an advanced care team close to home

Penn Medicine News

A Chester County Hospital hybrid operating team was able to save Donna Carr without sacrificing the conveniences of her home hospital.

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Ma Cher Ami, Anita Dorr: Inspirations for Innovation

Nursology

Contributor: Olivia Lemberger, PhD, RN, NPD-BCInnovation Scientist for the American Nurses Enterprise I recently went on a birding trip, a recreational trip where you observe and identify birds in their natural environment.

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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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The Importance of Advance Directives: Living Wills & Healthcare Proxies

Elder Care Matters

Advance directives, including living wills and healthcare proxies, are essential for seniors to ensure their healthcare preferences are respected if they become incapacitated. These legal documents help eliminate confusion and stress for family members during critical medical situations, offering clear guidance on life-sustaining treatments and decision-making.

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Australia’s medicine supply shortages explained

Nursing Review

Patients are struggling to fill their prescriptions in the face of hundreds of medication shortages across the country. As of March, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has more than 400 medications listed as experiencing shortages, whereas in March 2022 that number was at 263. Which drugs are impacted and why? Ongoing shortages include ADHD medication Concerta, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) patches and diabetes medication Ozempic.