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How does policy function as a domestic violence intervention?

American Nurse

Although domestic violence frequently occurs within the private realm, it’s not a private matter. Domestic violence can involve physical, sexual, and psychological injuries of intimate partners or family members. It affects people of all ages and socioeconomic statuses, yet disproportionately affects historically marginalized groups, such as women of color.

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Ochsner's virtual nursing project cuts readmissions

Becker's Hospital Review

At New Orleans-based Ochsner Health, virtual nurses are assigned to 370 med-surg unit beds to alleviate bedside nurses' workloads. In the next few months, this project will expand to 600 beds.

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Seeing Nurse Unseen and why we tell nursing stories

American Nurse

October marks Filipino American History Month (FAHM), first celebrated in 1992. Officially recognized by the U.S. Congress in 2009, FAHM had its first White House celebration under President Obama in 2015. Although the complex ties between the Philippines and the United States are explored in Stanley Karnow’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book In Our Image: America’s Empire in the Philippines , understanding Filipino American history also means recognizing the vital role of Filipino nurses

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A Minnesota hospital tested VR in its nurse residency program. Here's how it went

Becker's Hospital Review

Minneapolis-based M Health Fairview completed a pilot program for a newly developed immersive virtual reality capability in its nurse residency program.

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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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The Relentless School Nurse: PACEs Connection is BACK!

The Relentless School Nurse

The journey to revive PACEs Connection has been both challenging and inspiring. Earlier this year, the platform, which serves as a vital resource for communities to connect and raise awareness about adverse and positive childhood experiences, went dormant due to funding challenges. For long-time staff members Carey Sipp and Dana Brown, letting the platform fade away was not an option.

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The most urgent needs in nurse education

Becker's Hospital Review

Nursing education must evolve to meet the changing demands of the field, but with limited resources and external hurdles like the COVID-19 pandemic, gaps have continued to persist.

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What You Can and Cannot Negotiate on Your Travel Nurse Contract

The Gypsy Nurse

AB Staffing Solutions provided this article. Are you thinking about becoming a travel nurse? Are you a longtime traveler seeking tips for negotiating your next contract? Are you wondering what is possible to negotiate? Working with an agency is a good first step in understanding what you can and can’t ask for. First, we offer our tips for choosing a healthcare staffing agency.

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'It Stays With Them for Life': How the NCSBN ID Impacts Nursing

Health Leaders | Nursing

This unique nurse identifier follows nurses for their entire career, says the NCSBN. HealthLeaders spoke to Jason Schwartz , director of member outreach at the National Council of State Boards of Nursing ( NCSBN ), and Matt Sterzinger , director of information technology, about the NCSBN ID and its applications. Tune in to hear their insights. Click here to read the accompanying article.

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10 Key Ways to Maximize Opportunities with a VMS

Ringo

In the rapidly changing healthcare market, it's important to understand how to capture and maximize your growth opportunities with a VMS.

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