American Nurse
JUNE 20, 2024
“Those who respect the elderly pave their own road toward success.” – African proverb As a long-time RN and active leader within the profession, I’ve always been uncomfortable that personal care facilities are generically referred to as “nursing homes.” To me, this creates a public expectation that licensed RNs would comprise most of the staff in these facilities.
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
JUNE 20, 2024
Nursing is a profession that requires intelligence, motivation and determination. Since nursing school can be hard , and shift work is even more challenging, it’s important to remain inspired. In this post, we share quotes about nurses to help you stay connected to your original dream and draw on strength to power through. Jump to a section below to find: Quotes about nursing Nursing school quotes Inspirational nursing quotes Funny nursing quotes Nursing graduation quotes Quotes About Nursing “S
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Daily Nurse
JUNE 20, 2024
According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the number of Americans 65 and older grew five times faster than the total population between 1920 and 2020, reaching a 2020 peak of 55.8 million (or 16.8% of the population). If 1 in 20 people were 65 or older in 1920 and 1 in 6 are now of an advanced age, our healthcare system’s ability to address those individuals’ needs is crucial.
Becker's Hospital Review
JUNE 20, 2024
Chief Nursing Officer Shannon Christian prioritizes transparency and keeping her team well-informed about the current state of the healthcare industry.
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.
Diversity Nursing
JUNE 20, 2024
Nurse Practitioners play a crucial role in the healthcare system, providing high-quality care to patients across the nation. One key aspect of their profession is their hourly pay, which varies significantly depending on the state they practice in. Understanding the mean hourly wages for Nurse Practitioners in each state, adjusted for cost of living, can provide valuable insights into the financial aspects of this important healthcare profession.
Nursing Times
JUNE 20, 2024
Read about a fitness-to-practise ruling regarding female genital mutilation specialist and campaigner Comfort Momoh.
Nursing Leadership Today brings together the best content for nurse leaders from the widest variety of industry thought leaders
Evidence-Based Nursing
JUNE 20, 2024
There are various types of literature reviews; the most appropriate review type will be determined by the research questions, aims and objectives. Other considerations can be more pragmatic, such as time and the size of the research team. A scoping review is typically selected to investigate a broad research question that aims to identify and map all the available and emerging evidence.
NRC Health
JUNE 20, 2024
“My passion for improving the patient experience was ignited almost two decades years ago,” Jackie said. With her career at NRC Health spanning nearly 20 years, Jackie is passionate when she talks about her role. As a mother, sister, daughter, friend, youth baseball fan, avid traveler, and volunteer she says she—like every person—is not just one role in life.
Empowered Nurses
JUNE 20, 2024
Because of the nursing shortage as well as widespread burnout, a recent study shows that reducing nursing staffs by ten percent (10%) could result in nearly 11,000 deaths in the hospital each year. We know that poor staffing leads to poor care. However, until now, I had not seen it quantified in any study. This was a retrospective study from 6.6 million patients treated in 2019.
Northeastern State University
JUNE 20, 2024
Many words can describe the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, but one rises to the top: digital. With remote work and learning and an unprecedented e-commerce boom, it’s no wonder people have grown savvier about finding online solutions. While some experts argue an entire year of “living online” was detrimental, there are also many benefits to leveraging the possibilities of the digital environment.
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
Evidence-Based Nursing
JUNE 20, 2024
Commentary on: Nijman RG, Tan CD, Hagedoorn NN, Nieboer D, Herberg JA, Balode A, von Both U, Carrol ED, Eleftheriou I, Emonts M, van der Flier M, de Groot R, Kohlmaier B, Lim E, Martinón-Torres F, Pokorn M, Strle F, Tsolia M, Yeung S, Zachariasse JM, Zavadska D, Zenz W, Levin M, Vermont CL, Moll HA, Maconochie IK; PERFORM consortium. Are children with prolonged fever at a higher risk for serious illness?
Minority Nurse
JUNE 20, 2024
Starting your career in nursing can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. You can finally use the skills you’ve developed over many years of school to help people, yet the responsibilities that come with care can be intimidating. Rather than fretting about your first few months post-graduation, focus on getting off to a good start by nailing your applications.
Evidence-Based Nursing
JUNE 20, 2024
Commentary on: Bonares M, Stillos K, Huynh L, Selby D. Differences in trends in discharge location in a cohort of hospitalized patients with cancer and non-cancer diagnoses receiving specialist palliative care: A retrospective cohort study. Palliat Med. 2023 Sep;37(8):1241–1251. doi: 10.1177/02692163231183009. Epub 2023 Jul 14. Implications for practice and research Timely palliative care should be provided to non-cancer terminally ill patients because they may have more unmet care needs.
Evidence-Based Nursing
JUNE 20, 2024
Commentary on: Shao M, Yang H, Du R, Zhang M, Zhu J, Zhang H, Ma B, Chen C, Wang T. Family resilience in cancer treatment and key influencing factors: A systematic review. Eur J Oncol Nurs. 2023 Oct;66:102 403. doi: 10.1016 /j.ejon.2023.102403. Epub 2023 Jul 28. Implications for practice and research Family resilience crucial in the entire cancer journey.
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.
Evidence-Based Nursing
JUNE 20, 2024
Commentary on: Kappes M, Espinoza P, Jara V, Hall A. Nurse-led telehealth intervention effectiveness on reducing hypertension: a systematic review. BMC Nurs. 2023 Jan 17;22(1):19. doi: 10.1186/s12912-022-01170-z. Commentary Implications for practice and research Nursing interventions using digital technologies can encourage hypertensive patients to bond with the team and improve aspects of adherence and self-care.
Evidence-Based Nursing
JUNE 20, 2024
Commentary on: Kyle SD, Siriwardena AN, Espie CA, Yang Y, Petrou S, Ogburn E, Begum N, Maurer LF, Robinson B, Gardner C, Lee V, Armstrong S, Pattinson J, Mort S, Temple E, Harris V, Yu LM, Bower P, Aveyard P. Clinical and cost-effectiveness of nurse-delivered sleep restriction therapy for insomnia in primary care (HABIT): a pragmatic, superiority, open-label, randomised controlled trial.
Evidence-Based Nursing
JUNE 20, 2024
Commentary on: Heintz HL, Paik JM, Baird L, Driver JA, Moye J. What matters most to older adults: Racial and ethnic considerations in values for current healthcare planning. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2023 Oct;71(10):3254-3266. doi: 10.1111/jgs.18525. Epub 2023 Aug 2. Implications for practice and research When goal setting for older persons’ pain care provision, financial implications must be considered.
Evidence-Based Nursing
JUNE 20, 2024
Commentary on: Oliveira Silva G, Oliveira FSE, Coelho ASG, Fonseca LMM, Vieira FVM, Campbell SH, Aredes NDA. Influence of simulation design on stress, anxiety and self-confidence of nursing students: Systematic review with meta-analysis. J Clin Nurs. 2023 Sep;32(17-18):5668-5692. doi: 10.1111/jocn.16681. Epub 2023 Mar 9. Implications for practice and research Simulation-based learning (SBL) design should be grounded in best practices, such as the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice&
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.
Evidence-Based Nursing
JUNE 20, 2024
Commentary on : Tufano VC, Summers EJ, Covington B. Motivators for nurse educators to persist in their profession: A phenomenological research study. Nurse Educ Today. 2023 Apr;123:105725. doi: 10.1016/j.nedt.2023.105725. Epub 2023 Jan 27. Implications for practice and research Nurse educators are influenced mostly by their intrinsic motivators, but also when aligned with extrinsic motivators, to remain in their academic roles.
Evidence-Based Nursing
JUNE 20, 2024
Commentary on: Chow KM, Cheng HY, Leung AWY, et al. Genetic/genomic literacy, attitudes and receptivity of nursing students and practising nurses: a cross-sectional online survey. Nurse Educ Today 2023;125:105773. doi: 10.1016/j.nedt.2023.105773. Implications for practice and research Ethical competence is one of the key areas of expertise for nurses in the field of genomics.
Evidence-Based Nursing
JUNE 20, 2024
Commentary on: Williams ED, Cox A, Onih J, Rolle K, Adams MN, Caudle H, Maben J. Melting the Snowy White Peaks: The needs, expectations and experiences of Black, Asian and minority ethnic student nurses to support equitable nursing education and career progression. Nurse Educ Today. 2023 Sep;128:105897. doi: 10.1016/j.nedt.2023.105897. Epub 2023 Jul 6.
Evidence-Based Nursing
JUNE 20, 2024
Commentary on: Clerkin R, Patton D, Moore Z, Nugent L, Avsar P, O'Connor T. What is the impact of video as a teaching method on achieving psychomotor skills in nursing? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Nurse Educ Today. 2022 Apr;111:105280. doi: 10.1016/j.nedt.2022.105280. Epub 2022 Jan 24. Implications for practice and research Video enhances the practical skills, knowledge and confidence of nursing students.
Evidence-Based Nursing
JUNE 20, 2024
Commentary on: Antonsson H, Dahliavy L, Mouline H, et al. Struggling with unnecessary suffering-registered nurses’ experiences of delayed decisions on treatment without consent in forensic psychiatric inpatient care. Int J Ment Health Nurs. 2023. doi: 10.1111/INM.13194. Epub ahead of print. Implications for practice and research Nurses are at the forefront of witnessing the effects of involuntary interventions, particularly the use of forced medication.
Evidence-Based Nursing
JUNE 20, 2024
Commentary on: El-Sayed MM, Elhay ESA, Taha SM, et al. Efficacy of acceptance and commitment therapy on impulsivity and suicidality among clients with bipolar disorders: a randomized control trial. BMC Nurs. 2023 Aug 17;22(1):271. doi: 10.1186/s12912-023-01443-1. Implications for practice and research To treat impulsivity and suicidal ideation in patients with bipolar disorder (BD), realistic adjunctive psychological interventions that are easy to implement should be developed.
Evidence-Based Nursing
JUNE 20, 2024
Commentary on: Veronese N, Koyanagi A, Dominguez LJ, et al. Multimorbidity increases the risk of dementia: a 15 year follow-up of the SHARE study. Age Ageing 2023;52(4):afad052. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afad052. Implications for practice and research Stroke, hypercholesterolaemia, diabetes, and osteoporosis are modifiable risk factors for the development of dementia.
Evidence-Based Nursing
JUNE 20, 2024
Commentary on: Özparlak A, Karakaya D, Önder A, Günbayı I. Problematic internet use in adolescents: A phenomenological study. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs. 2023 Aug;30(4):731-742. doi: 10.1111/jpm.12900. Epub 2023 Jan 31. Implications for practice and research Both contextual (eg, family conflict) and personal (eg, low tolerance for boredom) factors were narrated by adolescents with problematic internet use (PIU), suggesting the need of considering these variables
Evidence-Based Nursing
JUNE 20, 2024
Commentary on: Mangaoil RA, Cleverley K, Peter E, Simpson AIF. The experiences of nurses following seclusion or restraint use and immediate staff debriefing in inpatient mental health settings. J Adv Nurs. 2023;79(9):3397–3411. doi: 10.1111/jan.15667. Epub 2023 Apr 2. Commentary Implications for practice and research Results inform immediate post-seclusion or restraint incident debriefing structured with both an emotional and a practical component.
Evidence-Based Nursing
JUNE 20, 2024
Commentary on: Ma R, Zhao J, Li C, Qin Y, Yan J, Wang Y, Yu Z, Zhang Y, Zhao Y, Huang B, Sun S, Ning X. Diagnostic accuracy of the 3-minute diagnostic interview for confusion assessment method-defined delirium in delirium detection: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Age Ageing. 2023 May 1;52(5):afad074. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afad074. Implications for practice and research For practice: The study emphasises timely delirium recognition and management to mitigate adverse outcomes.
Evidence-Based Nursing
JUNE 20, 2024
Commentary on: Wang Q, Lee RL, Hunter S, Chan SW. Patients' experiences of using a mobile application-based rehabilitation programme after total hip or knee arthroplasty: a qualitative descriptive study. BMC Nurs. 2023 Jul 27;22(1):246. doi: 10.1186 /s12912-023-01409-3. Implications for practice and research Embracing technologies like mobile applications are acceptable and feasible and can empower Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) to enhance post-total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee art
Evidence-Based Nursing
JUNE 20, 2024
Commentary on: Wojeck RK, Arcoleo K, Hathaway EC, Somers TJ. Nurse-led interventions in systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases: a systematic review. BMC Nurs. 2023 Jul 4;22(1):232. doi: 10.1186/s12912-023-01393-8. Implications for practice and research Nurse-led interventions may improve patient outcomes in systemic lupus erythematosus and systemic sclerosis.
Evidence-Based Nursing
JUNE 20, 2024
Commentary on: Scott TL, Rooney D, Liddle J, et al. A qualitative study exploring the experiences and needs of people living with young onset dementia related to driving cessation: 'It’s like you get your legs cut off' Age Ageing. 2023;52(7):afad109. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afad109. Implications for practice and research There are gaps in service needs in the area of driving such as providing accessible information, other options for transportation and how to support social involvement and mai
Evidence-Based Nursing
JUNE 20, 2024
Commentary on: Kumar A, Sanghera A, Sanghera B, et al. Chest pain symptoms during myocardial infarction in patients with and without diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Heart 2023 [Epub ahead of print 20 Apr 2023]. doi: 10.1136/heartjnl-2022-322289. Implications for practice and research Clinicians should be more vigilant and mindful of the possibility of myocardial infarction when assessing patients with diabetes with atypical presentations.
Evidence-Based Nursing
JUNE 20, 2024
Commentary on: Lyng KD, Djurtoft C, Bruun MK, Christensen MN, Lauritsen RE, Larsen JB, Birnie KA, Stinson J, Hoegh MS, Palsson TS, Olesen AE, Arendt-Nielsen L, Ehlers LH, Fonager K, Jensen MB, Würtzen H, Poulin PA, Handberg G, Ziegler C, Moeller LB, Olsen J, Heise L, Rathleff MS. What is known and what is still unknown within chronic musculoskeletal pain?
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