Fri.Sep 22, 2023

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Key Considerations When Purchasing a Practice

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Purchasing a practice is one way in which nurse practitioners and other clinicians will start a practice. However, unless you approach it with eyes wide open and the appropriate professionals at your side, you may find it was not the wisest of choices for you. In episode #82 of the NP Business Matters podcast, I discuss 12+ key considerations worth paying attention to when you are considering purchasing a practice that is for sale, as well as what to consider when are asked to take over or inher

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Two Childhood Cancer Survivors Share Unbreakable Bond at Children’s Hospital New Orleans

Daily Nurse

Two women battled cancer as kids; one inspired the other to follow in her footsteps to become a nurse. Both are colleagues at Children’s Hospital New Orleans (CHNOLA). Laura Shinn, RN – Hematology/Oncology/HSCT Nurse Navigator at CHNOLA , says she went into nursing and specifically oncology because she just felt that there was this need to take the medical path.

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Contributing to the Profession: Why Nursing Education Matters

Minority Nurse

In today’s climate, nursing is everywhere. It’s in the news and social media, but the coverage is rarely positive. Nursing has been America’s most trusted profession for years, but COVID-19 changed the perception of nursing. No longer are nurses viewed as the safe harbor for patients who were battered by the winds and wrath of an industrial health care complex.

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10 hospitals, systems with top nurse residency programs

Becker's Hospital Review

More hospitals and health systems across the country are implementing nurse residency programs to support new nurses as they transition into the field. It's also an effort that aims to improve retention amid the ongoing nursing shortage.

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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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3 Myths of Direct Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty

Consult QD

By Matthew Deren, MD Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a common procedure to treat osteoarthritis, osteonecrosis and even femoral neck fractures. The three main approaches are posterior (from the back), direct lateral (from the side) and direct anterior (from the front). Since THA is a successful operation when performed well, surgeon familiarity and comfort with the chosen approach are important.

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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DIE WITHOUT A WILL IN TEXAS?

Elder Care Matters

Today’s Blog is Titled: What Happens When You Die Without a Will in Texas? Death is a reality that nobody wants to face, but it’s an inevitable part of life. As much as we hate to think about it, it’s important to plan for what happens when we pass away. One of the most critical… The post WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DIE WITHOUT A WILL IN TEXAS?

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Standing Out as a Diverse Candidate in Nursing

Diversity Nursing

In today's increasingly diverse healthcare landscape, Nurses from various backgrounds play a pivotal role in delivering culturally competent and inclusive care. As a diverse candidate entering the Nursing field, you possess a unique set of experiences and perspectives that can greatly enrich patient care and the overall Nursing community. However, standing out amidst the competition requires a strategic approach.

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Book Launch: “Evolving Rogerian Nursing Science: John R. Phillips’ Unique Contributions”

Nursology

We are delighted to share the recording of the event celebrating the publication by the Society of Rogerian Scholars of this important resource for students and scholars of Rogerian Nursing Science. The event was held on September 12, 2023. Violet Malinski, who spear-headed this project, was the moderator. Marlaine Smith, current president of the Society, … Continue reading Book Launch: “Evolving Rogerian Nursing Science: John R.

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How to Stay Healthy on the Road as a Travel Nurse

The Gypsy Nurse

Travel nursing is a wonderful career path and offers many benefits to those who embrace it, including adventure, challenge, and flexibility. But it can also be a challenging career, with long hours, demanding patients, and ever-changing work environments. One of the most challenging aspects of travel nursing is maintaining your health when you are away from home.

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UM-Flint Expands Nursing Education by Partnering With Multiple Community Colleges

Health Leaders | Nursing

Nurses with associate degrees can now complete their BSN at UM-Flint's School of Nursing while taking courses on community college campuses and remotely. Obtaining a nursing degree just got more convenient and affordable in Michigan, where the University of Michigan-Flint has partnered with three community colleges to provide a Bachelor of Science in nursing.

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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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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner vs. Psychiatrist: Which Path is Right for You?

Registered Nursing

Choosing a career in the field of mental health can be both rewarding and challenging. As you contemplate your future in this vital field, you may find yourself torn between two promising career paths: becoming a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or a Psychiatrist. Each role plays a crucial role in addressing mental health issues, but they have distinct differences in terms of education, training, responsibilities, and career prospects.

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Video: HealthLeaders Weekly Wrap

Health Leaders | Nursing

The Weekly Wrap, HealthLeaders' video series, brings you a quick look at what we're covering around the healthcare industry. New episodes will be released each Friday. Subscribe now to HealthLeaders YouTube channel to catch all the episodes. Don’t miss out!

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5 Specializations For Nurses Who Enjoy Travel

Registered Nursing

For individuals in the nursing profession who possess an innate passion for exploration and a deep-seated desire to effect positive change in a myriad of diverse environments, pursuing a career that entails extensive travel can be profoundly fulfilling. These nursing vocations allow healthcare professionals to deliver essential medical services and traverse the globe, immerse themselves in various cultures, and broaden their horizons.

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What Care Coordination Is and How To Implement It

Relias

Health care in our country is often fragmented. Clients often receive treatment for physical health conditions separately from mental illness and substance use. But in reality, they all impact the success or failure of any single treatment plan. And even when there is some coordination between a behavioral health provider and a medical doctor, social determinants like economic insecurity and lack of social supports are often not considered.

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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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Study Links Sex With Progression and Outcomes of Early-Stage Aortic Stenosis

Consult QD

A new study by Cleveland Clinic investigators reveals distinct longitudinal echocardiographic and clinical profiles in women versus men with mild to moderate aortic stenosis (AS), underscoring the need for sex-specific management to optimize outcomes. Published online in JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging , the large retrospective cohort study suggests that compared with men, women with mild to moderate AS are more likely to have: Slower hemodynamic progression Better-preserved left ventricular ejecti

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