Nursing Times

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Read about why the NMC has promised to make its revalidation process more accessible for disabled nurses and midwives.

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The Gypsy Nurse

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

It can be a bittersweet moment when a nursing contract comes to an end. On one hand, many folks may be excited for a chance to see what comes next or take some time off. On the other hand, it’s easy to miss the work and the people that made the job so enjoyable along the way. That’s why, as part of your end-of-contract checklist , you should make it a point to show appreciation to your coworkers with a physical present, card, or other creative gift.

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Becker's Hospital Review

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Many hospitals are seeing nurse staffing levels stabilize after several years marked by significant shortages. While a welcome trend for the nation's healthcare system, it presents a new challenge.

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Post University

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Registered nurses who want to elevate their careers and pursue leadership opportunities in the profession could choose to do so through additional education. One of the educational paths to build leadership skills is to pursue a doctor of nursing practice degree (DNP). Within a DNP program, nurses can often choose from a variety of specializations, such as educational leadership, executive leadership, informatics leadership, and professional leadership.

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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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Nursing Times

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Read about why the NMC has promised to make its revalidation process more accessible for disabled nurses and midwives.

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Providence

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

At Kadlec, part of the Providence family of organizations, community is the heart of everything we do. We are committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background or situation, has access to quality healthcare.

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American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Takeaways: Serving as a Magnet Program Director (MPD)requires a love of the profession and a desire to celebrate the work of nurses. The first year of service as an MPD can prove challenging. Someone who’s successfully completed that first year can provide valuable insights. I should preface any reflections about my first year as a Magnet® Program Director (MPD) by sharing that, before earning my nursing degree, I graduated with a degree in musical theatre.

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Elder Care Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Maximizing Social Security benefits is a cornerstone of effective estate planning. Integrate these benefits into a holistic financial strategy to secure a comfortable retirement and ensure the efficient distribution of assets. The post Understanding Social Security Benefits: Essential Strategies for Seniors’ Estate Planning appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Learn how a high-reliability organization protected patient safety in a unique situation. Takeaways High reliability organizations have a preoccupation with failure, are sensitive to operations, are reluctant to simplify interpretations, have a commitment to excellence, and defer to experts. This HRO hospital had to address unique patient identification issues for identical twins scheduled for the same surgery on the same day with the same surgeon in the same specialized postoperative unit.

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Elder Care Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Aging is a natural part of life, and as we grow older, it becomes increasingly important to prioritize our physical and mental well-being. Maintaining good health is not only essential for living a fulfilling life, but it also plays a crucial role in estate planning. By staying healthy, seniors can manage their affairs independently and… The post Healthy Aging: Tips for Maintaining Physical and Mental Well-Being appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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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

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

A partnership continues in support of patients and nurses. Takeaways: Magnet4Europe (M4E) is a 4-year European Union–funded project that began in January 2020 to improve the mental health and well-being of healthcare professionals in Europe. Magnet4Europe implemented a multi-faceted strategy by adopting the Magnet blueprint and one-to-one pairing with an experienced Magnet-recognized U.S. hospital and participating in learning collaboratives.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Nurse educators and nurse leaders must come together to be the unified voice and advocate for the nursing profession, says this nurse educator. HealthLeaders spoke to Jason Dunne , chief academic officer at the Arizona College of Nursing , about the current landscape of nursing education and how CNOs can partner with academic institutions to create pipelines into the industry.

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American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

NURSE PRACTITIONERS (NPS) are the fastest-growing group of healthcare providers, with an increase of 8.5% over the past year and anticipated growth of over 40% by 2031 (American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 2023). Nurse practitioners must provide clinical recommendations using the most current evidence-based practice. However, due to rapid technological advances over the past several years, the healthcare environment has evolved to focus on individualized care, including using genomic dat

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Becker's Hospital Review

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Meet Emily Barey, RN, Epic System's "chief nurse evangelist" for 23 years.

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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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American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

THE NNF is once again accepting applications for project grants. The grants are designed to provide funding to NNA members for evidence-based practice, quality improvement or innovation projects conducted within clinical nursing or education settings. As facilities continue to emerge from the pandemic and staffing challenges, we are hoping that NNA members will consider applying.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The landscape of obstetric care is evolving rapidly, but not always in ways that benefit healthcare providers. One of the most pressing issues today is the rise of “nuclear verdicts” in obstetrics — staggering malpractice awards that exceed $10 million. For example: In 2023, A Pennsylvania jury awarded $183 million to the family of a boy born with severe brain injuries due to a delayed C-section at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

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American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Work Experience – tell a little about your work experience, where have you worked, specialties, certifications, etc.: I have been a nurse for almost 12 years. My time has been split between labor and delivery and nephrology. I would consider both to be great passions of mine! I worked as a staff nurse, educator, transplant coordinator and in various leadership roles!

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American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

GREETINGS TO ALL NEBRASKA NURSES! Linda Hardy, PhD, RN, CNE, CTNA AS I WRITE THIS ARTICLE , we are preparing to attend the American Nurses Association Membership Assembly in Washington, D.C. June 27-29. Jocelyn Ramos, Membership Representative for NNA, and I will attend Hill Day on Thursday, June 27th. This is our opportunity to bring the concerns of Nebraska nurses to our representatives.

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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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American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Connect Beyond the Virtual Screen CONSIDER THE VALUE OF ATTENDING THE NNA IN-PERSON CONVENTION & MEMBERSHIP MEETING OCTOBER 3 & 4 IN TODAY’S DIGITALLY connected world, where virtual meetings and online events have become the norm, the allure of attending an in-person conference might seem nostalgic or even unnecessary to some. However, beneath the convenience of virtual gatherings lies a profound and irreplaceable value that only physical presence can provide.

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American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

In the rapidly shifting healthcare landscape, nurses stand at the forefront, not just as caregivers but as vital advocates for patient welfare. For Nebraska nurses, proficiency in Medicare can significantly amplify their ability to serve and support the diverse needs of patients navigating the complexities of healthcare coverage. This article aims to shed light on the importance of Medicare fluency among nurses and provide actionable insights to elevate patient care in New Jersey.

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American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

NNA Panhandle MIG Update EMMA JOHNSON was the “Student Nurse of the Year” UNMC CON- Scottsbluff division program. Congrats Emma! The Panhandle MIG collaborated with Regional West Medical Center (RWMC), UNMC- alumni, Panhandle Public Health District, NNA, and the Nebraska Panhandle Area Health Education Center (NP-AHEC) to organize a Nurses Day event held Tuesday, 5/14, during Hospital Week at RWMC.

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American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

MARY’S CURRENT ROLE since 2022 is a Clinical Practice Coordinator for Common Spirit Health. Mary’s office is located in Kearney, Nebraska at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital. Mary has been a registered nurse for 36 years, she has worked as a float nurse, manager of transport team and float pool. She is married and has twin girls. Hobbies include scrapbooking, watching movies, reading and being outdoors.

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American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

THE NNF IS PROUD to continue our Lasting Legacy Interview Series by featuring Kim Houtwed, MBA, BSN, RN, the Executive Director of the Nebraska Nurses Association and an active member of the ANA/NNA beyond her staff duties. Kim has worked in a variety of roles including staff nursing, unit-level nursing management, rural health, consultation, project management, grant writing, and small hospital administration before transitioning to the NNA Executive Director role in 2019.

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American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

I recently had the opportunity to speak about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in writing to attendees of The Ohio State University College of Nursing Research Forum. There’s been great interest in this topic, so over the next few blogs I thought I’d share some of the information I presented. The basics You need to know the basics of AI before you can effectively evaluate its use in writing.

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American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

This content is sponsored and supplied to American Nurse Journal by Nurses Service Organization. Content has been reviewed by ANJ editorial staff but is not peer-reviewed. What nurses need to know about metadata, documentation, and legal liability Metadata analysis of information in a patient’s electronic health record (EHR) has the potential to provide valuable information to attorneys in the case of a lawsuit.

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American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

ANA Membership Assembly acts on monumental issues In late June, nearly 400 knowledgeable and insightful nurse leaders met in Washington, DC, for the American Nurses Association (ANA) Membership Assembly, ANA’s official governing and voting body. This dedicated group of individuals from all ANA constituent and state nurses associations (C/SNA), its Individual Member Division, and specialty nursing organizational affiliates gathered to discuss timely issues and recommend actions to the ANA Board o

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