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All shift long nurses use critical thinking skills

The Nursing Site

Every day, all shift long, nurses are using critical thinking skills in their job no matter where they work. The stronger those skills are, the higher the quality of care they provide to their patients. Even from the start of the shift and prioritizing the tasks at hand, the ability to problem-solve and make decisions on the fly are critical to each of the nurse’s assigned patients and to those s/he will interact with for other nurses throughout the shift.

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Barrister appointed to investigate allegations against NMC

Nursing Times

Read about the NMC’s appointment of Ijeoma Omambala KC to lead investigations into recent concerns raised about the regulator.

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Study Delves into the Mechanisms Causing Venous Thromboembolism in Patients Receiving Immunotherapies

Consult QD

Although it has been known for some time that immunotherapies such as immune checkpoint inhibitors increase the risk of blood clots, clinicians – and many patients – may be surprised to hear how common these are. A Cleveland Clinic study demonstrated that for certain types of cancer, up to one in five patients taking immune checkpoint inhibitors are at risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), arterial blood clots, stroke or myocardial infarction.

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Exploring the Magnet Metaphor 

Daily Nurse

As we mark the annual celebration and recognition of all that the Magnet model represents in healthcare here in the U.S. and around the world, it’s timely to pause to consider just what magnetism is and what makes this metaphor so apt in our 21st-century world. The Science of Magnetism Children are easily fascinated when playing with magnets. The developing brain of a child enthusiastically and curiously examines how different metals repel and attract one another, and no matter how magical it ma

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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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Researchers Identify Promising Compound for IBD Treatment

Consult QD

A team of researchers from Cleveland Clinic’s Lerner Research Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Johns Hopkins Drug Discovery has synthesized and tested a new class of gut-restricted oral therapies that shows promise in treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The researchers confirmed that a localized inhibitor targeting the enzyme glutamate carboxypeptidase II (GCPII), which is overexpressed in IBD, reduced monocytic inflammation in an animal model of colitis —

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The Coming Exodus of RN’s

Empowered Nurses

I feel like I sound like a broken record continually harping on how many registered nurses are expected to leave their careers and how the path will affect mandatory state safe staffing. Along with previous research, another survey on this subject has been published by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. In it, 335,000 registered nurses and licensed practical/vocational nurses surveyed in 2022.

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California makes RN license for retired nurses

Becker's Hospital Review

California is addressing its nursing shortage by creating a license for retired nurses to volunteer with a limited scope of practice.

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Unlocking the Future: Exploring Top Online RN to BSN Programs

Scrubs

In the fast-paced healthcare industry, nurses are the unsung heroes. They provide care, compassion, and expertise. Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing marks a stride for RNs aiming to advance their careers. Online education has opened doors for convenient learning. It makes skill enhancement simpler for busy professionals. This article explores the top online Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs.

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Michigan ANA opposes nurse-ratio bill

Becker's Hospital Review

The American Nurses Association-Michigan released a letter opposing state legislation that would mandate patient ratios for hospital nurses.

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Join the conversation and share your insights at the 2024 Pediatric Collaborative

NRC Health

NRC Health is seeking dynamic speakers to share strategies and insights around humanizing pediatric care! The post Join the conversation and share your insights at the 2024 Pediatric Collaborative appeared first on NRC Health.

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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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Finding Community as a Travel Nurse

Premier Medical Staffing

Job Information Job Profession: Finding Community as a Travel Nurse Job State: Job Location: Job Specialty: Job Assignment: Finding community as a travel nurse can be difficult, especially when you’re moving from town to town every few months. However, if you find yourself missing the friendships and closeness of your hometown, you should find ways to integrate yourself into the community you find yourself in.

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From Rookie to Rock Star: Navigating Your First Travel Nursing Assignment

The Gypsy Nurse

Go Healthcare Staffing provided this article. Embarking on your first travel nursing assignment is like stepping onto a stage for the first time. It’s a blend of excitement, anticipation, and the thrill of the unknown. While the journey may seem daunting at first, with the right mindset and preparation, you can transition from a rookie to a rock star in the world of travel nursing.

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Healthcare Organizations Can’t Hide Behind a Magnet Designation

Minority Nurse

In a time of great competition in the post-pandemic healthcare marketplace, hospitals and other facilities are smart to find ways to differentiate themselves from the many choices consumers can access. We all vote with our feet and wallets when it comes to how we spend our healthcare dollars, and poor treatment at a hospital or clinic is a high likelihood that we’ll seek care elsewhere.

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Finding Community as a Travel Nurse

Premier Medical Staffing

Finding community as a travel nurse can be difficult, especially when you’re moving from town to town every few months. However, if you find yourself missing the friendships and closeness of your hometown, you should find ways to integrate yourself into the community you find yourself in. Here are a few ways to establish a sense of community as a travel nurse and enhance your experience on any contract.

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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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Better BP® is better care.

Health Leaders | Nursing

Heart disease and stroke are the number one cause of death for Americans today and hypertension is a contributing factor to both diseases. 1 The impact to patients can be immeasurable. That’s why Midmark designed the only fully integrated point of care ecosystem to help promote a more consistently accurate blood pressure (BP) measurement by targeting 3 key areas using 3 key products. 1.

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Determining the Cost of Your Advanced Education

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

A post-graduate education is a great way to enhance your career prospects, especially in the field of health sciences. But there are many things to consider before taking the plunge, not least of all the financial cost of pursuing a graduate program. Of course, not all programs are designed equally, and when you settle on a few that align most closely with your studying preferences and professional goals, it would be helpful to compare their value side by side.

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Nurse Says Hospital Deviates From Official Nursing Procedures

Nurse.com

An RN says she and her colleagues have been performing certain nursing procedures for more than 15 years, but they are now being told these procedures are outside their scope of practice. They’ve also been instructed to perform some procedures differently than they have in the past. Yet, the facility hasn’t updated the written policies and procedures to reflect these changes.

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An ethical imperative: How nurses can be leaders in reducing overuse

Health Leaders | Nursing

Studies on overuse, or unnecessary care, often focus on the decisions that doctors make. But all clinicians on the care team may contribute to overuse, and are impacted by its downstream effects. Nurses in particular are among the most trusted profession in the US and have a lot to gain from reducing unnecessary care.

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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.