Nursing Times

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Read about the appointment of the General Medical Council's director of fitness to practice, Anthony Omo, to the UK nursing regulator.

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Nursology

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The annual Virtual Nursology Theory Week (VNTW) conference will be March 20-24, 2025, and the call for abstracts is now open! The theme, Honoring Our Past and Moving Forward: Decolonizing Nursing Knowledge, reflects our commitment to embracing our history while forging a path toward a progressive and inclusive future in nursing. The inspiration of the conference theme is … Continue reading Reminder – Virtual Nursology Theory Week (VNTW) Call for Abstracts is Now Open!

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Providence

OCTOBER 11, 2024

During the workday, Clinical Pharmacist Evon cares for patients at Providence Milwaukie Hospital just outside of Portland, Oregon. In her free time, Evon spearheads a nonprofit organization providing no-cost medical care to communities in Africa.

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Scrubs

OCTOBER 11, 2024

A Louisiana nursing home owner has agreed to pay $8.2 million in a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice after being accused of misusing assets from four nursing home facilities. The settlement stems from allegations that Bob Dean Jr. violated the National Housing Act of 1934 by embezzling funds intended for the care and well-being of nursing home residents.

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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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Becker's Hospital Review

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The American Nurses Foundation has partnered with the United Health Foundation to launch the Nurse Well-Being: Building Peer and Leadership Support program, which is designed to transform organizational culture surrounding mental health.

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Scrubs

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Nurses assisting a gunshot patient came into harm’s way as a driver struck them and then drove off, leaving one nurse in critical condition. The nurses were helping a gunshot victim who was dropped off by someone in a private vehicle at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, in West Philadelphia, early Saturday morning, just after 4:15, officials said. The gunshot victim was hit on the 1300 block of Belmont Avenue.

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Originally published on South Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report Located in the vibrant city of Coral Gables in Miami , the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is carving out a reputation as one of the premier institutions for healthcare education. With a broad range of programs emphasizing hands-on experience and innovative learning models, USAHS is preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals to excel in their fields.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Nurses at Martha's Vineyard Hospital say they have authorized a strike over what the nurses' union says is a refusal by the hospital to invest in permanent nurses, leading to safety concerns. The approximately 100 registered nurses at the hospital voted this week to greenlight a potential one-day strike, according to a statement from the Massachusetts Nurses Union.

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Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 11, 2024

“ I need a breath of fresh air to clear my head and recharge. ” Whether you’re a seasoned nurse or just starting out, you’ve probably said this to your colleagues (or thought it to yourself) during your medical career at least once—it’s a phrase many can relate to. Being a nurse means spending extremely long hours caring for patients in enclosed spaces that can trap stale air, and the last thing a nurse needs is a lack of concentration due to poor air conditions.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Nurses at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital say they have authorized a strike over what the nurses’ union says is a refusal by the hospital to invest in permanent nurses, leading to safety concerns. The approximately 100 registered nurses at the hospital voted Wednesday to greenlight a potential one-day strike, according to a statement from the Massachusetts Nurses Union.

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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

Nursing Times

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Read about the appointment of the General Medical Council's director of fitness to practice, Anthony Omo, to the UK nursing regulator.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

OCTOBER 11, 2024

National Emergency Nurses Week kicked off October 9 with a goal of bringing awareness to the chaotic and occasional dangerous job. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nurses are five times more likely to be the victim of violence on the job than the average private sector employee. Healthcare workplaces are the second most common place intentional injuries by another person are reported.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

OCTOBER 11, 2024

UVA Health is launching a new nurse navigator program to help support people going through cancer treatment. This new program matches nurses to patients based on the type of cancer.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Nurses being recruited by their peers is key to the success of this staffing model, according to this CNO. HealthLeaders spoke to Jennifer Garnica , vice president of nursing and chief nursing officer at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital, St. Louis , about how the W-2 on-demand staffing model at SSM Health is a win-win for health systems, nurses, and patients.

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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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