Health Leaders | Nursing

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

4 nurse executives who have transformed nursing at their respective organizations share their key tips. Virtual nursing, the return of licensed practical nurses to acute care, and adding advanced practice nurses are among care models nurse executives are implementing as they seek to adapt to the current state of today’s healthcare environment. HealthLeaders talked with four nurse executives who are transforming nursing care at their respective organizations and asked each one, "What are key tips

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Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The awareness of medical professionals for infection control is high. But, the pandemic taught us that an even higher level of vigilance is to control and prevent infection, and disinfecting your scrubs is part of the challenge. One of the fronts of the war on infection is the sterile processing of scrub uniforms worn on the job. Surgical attire needs special attention to ensure that medical professionals are part of the solution and not part of the problem !

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Consult QD

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Glioblastoma, the most common primary malignant brain tumor, typically presents late, is difficult to treat and has a poor prognosis. “You can count on one hand the number of FDA-approved drugs for glioblastoma in the past 50 years,” says Justin Lathia, PhD , the Melvin H. Burkhardt Endowed Chair for Neuro-Oncology Clinical Research in Cleveland Clinic’s Lerner Research Institute.

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American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

It’s clear that the state of the nursing shortage is at a crisis level. As an experienced bedside nurse, a recent nursing psychiatric/mental health graduate student, and a clinical adjunct faculty instructor, I have a strong opinion about what must be done. In the recent Nurse.org 2023 State of Nursing report, 91% of nurses said they believed the nursing shortage was continuing to worsen, citing burnout, poor working conditions, insufficient pay, and lack of appreciation as the primary reasons.

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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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Scrubs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The twenty-first century is dominated by the revolution in technology. Digital tools have a big impact on education, that much is obvious. Consider a student who doesn’t use the Internet, computers, or other electronic gadgets. It’s hard, if not impossible. Students can send and receive emails from their lecturers and have access to network libraries’ resources.

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Diversity Nursing

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

A Nurse’s life requires a level of selflessness and compassion that is incomparable to most, if not all, other careers. In this demanding and fast-paced world, where caregivers are faced with numerous challenges and responsibilities, the practice of mindfulness has emerged as a valuable tool for maintaining physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

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Nurses Advocates

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Last week, I attended the 23 rd Annual Population Health Colloquium in Philadelphia. The meeting involved high-level professionals who came together to figure out how to improve the population’s health. The sessions were engaging and thought-provoking. Unfortunately, I left with more questions than answers. Maybe this is rocket science! Many speakers discussed Social Determinants of Health as one of the contributing factors to poor health in most of our large cities.

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Penn Medicine News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

César de la Fuente operates at the intersection of humanity, machines and medicine, using artificial intelligence to create biological advances, like discovering new antibiotics lurking in our past.

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NurseBuff

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In the world of healthcare, precision is paramount. Whether it’s for calculating the right dosage of medication or tracking the growth of a patient’s wound, every detail counts. Nurses, as the frontline caregivers, are often armed with an array of tools to ensure accuracy in their tasks, and among these tools is the humble tape […] The post Best Retractable Tape Measure for Nurses appeared first on NurseBuff.

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Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Ashley Merida BSN, RN is the president of the Phoenix chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses and talked with Minority Nurse recently to help mark Hispanic Heritage Month, held annually from September 15 to October 15. She says the organization’s advocacy for nursing in general and Hispanic nurses in particular has been a building block for her personal and professional growth.

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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

NP Hub

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The journey to becoming a registered nurse in the U.S. hinges on one … The post Mastering the NCLEX: A Guide for Registered Nurses appeared first on NPHub.

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CynaMed

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

2 minute read Earning the necessary credentials to become a practicing nurse is crucial to your ability to enter the field. However, a license is not the only thing required of you. To be approved by the Board of Nursing, there are several documents you’ll need to provide. These documents verify your education, identity, background, and more. When it comes to your entrance to the field, access to these documents is standard protocol.

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Registered Nursing

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Choosing a career in healthcare is a commendable decision. It’s a field that offers job security, a sense of fulfillment, and opportunities to make a difference in people’s lives. One popular entry point into the healthcare industry is becoming a medical assistant. But is it worth it? Below, we will explore the pros and cons of becoming a medical assistant, examine the salary prospects, and look at the job outlook per the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

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The Nurse Break

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

By The Nurse Break Read other Rural and Remote Nursing Interviews and Articles HERE. Arnhem Land, Australia — In an interview with The Nurse Break, Kell Oddy delves into her decision to diverge from the norm and venture into the heart of Arnhem Land, NT, sharing poignant insights and eye-opening experiences from her nursing odyssey. “It was all about embracing the unfamiliar,” Kell reveals, reflecting on her motive to seek “something different rather than coastal,” a path

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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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Nursing Review

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The Minns government's first NSW budget released Tuesday afternoon includes $3.6 billion into fixing essential services and the largest wage increase for healthcare workers in a decade. Calls for more investment into the nursing industry have been heard by the government for months and this budget has labelled nurses and other frontline workers as its 'winners'.

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NP Hub

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The journey to becoming a registered nurse in the U.S. hinges on one … The post Mastering the NCLEX: A Guide for Registered Nurses appeared first on NPHub.

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Nursing Review

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The labour market update for 2023's September quarter found employment grew the most in the aged and disabled carer, registered nurse and child carer workforces in the year to June 2023. The Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) report recognised these top three jobs as caring services, which it says "underscores the continued need for the range of skills required to provide affordable, efficient and equitable access to care.

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Becker's Hospital Review

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Nurses at the Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin, Texas, announced they will rally Sept. 27 out of mounting concerns over the safety of newborn and open-heart surgery patients.

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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.

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Nursing Review

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Virtual reality (VR) is helping to create safer birthing experiences for Queensland mothers and their babies in remote towns. Nurses in the remote and predominantly Indigenous towns of north-west Queensland are learning how to prepare mothers for childbirth with the help of VR. Using the platform Bundle of Rays, which creates immersive learning experiences for healthcare workers, North West Hospital and Health Service (North West HHS) launched its first package on clinical management of presenta

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Becker's Hospital Review

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Nationally, the turnover rate for hospital nurses is 22.5 percent, according to 2023 data from NSI Nursing Solutions. At an Advocate hospital in Oak Lawn, Ill., that rate is about 10 percent.

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Nursing Review

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

According to the NSW budget, the expiration of the Morrison-era GST safety net to ensure no state was “worse off” could result in inefficient taxes and risk essential services, such as nurses and teachers. Buried in NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey’s first budget was a warning about the GST safety net, challenging his federal counterpart to make the no-worse-off guarantee permanent.

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Consult QD

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Please join our staff as we participate in the following sessions at the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting , September 30 – October 4, 2023. Be sure to stop by our Booth #627 in the exhibit hall to connect with us! All times are Eastern Standard Time Sunday, October 1 9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. VUMC Medical Center Panel Discussion Navigating Difficult Airway Challenges in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Practice William S.

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American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In 2008, I was working as a per diem staff nurse in a medical-surgical unit at what was then called New York Downtown Hospital. New Yorkers of a certain age would remember the place as Beekman Hospital. One afternoon, a hospital transporter parked a stretcher with a patient he had just collected from the room and asked a question to no one in particular among the staff members around the nurses’ station: “Does anyone speak Spanish?

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