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Showing Gratitude this Week

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Nurses Appreciation Week is an important reminder to show gratitude to nursing staff for all they do. As leaders, we have two powerful leadership tools: gratitude and appreciation. What is so interesting about gratitude is that while you make others feel good, Harvard research has found that thanking […] The post Showing Gratitude this Week appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Meet the Inspiring Mother-Daughter Nursing Duo Creating a Legacy of Care

Daily Nurse

Rebellion is a rite of passage for young adults, especially when following in their parents’ footsteps. So, when Angeleen Campbell, the daughter of two registered nurses, set her sights on a career in accounting, it seemed perfectly normal. But destiny, or perhaps a more potent force like genetics, had other plans. Witnessing her family’s dedication to caring for her ailing grandmother at home sparked a flicker of inspiration in Angeleen, slowly but surely nudging her towards a path she initiall

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Burn Care for Underserved Communities: A Certified Burn Nurse’s Perspective

Minority Nurse

Along with their trauma and flight nursing colleagues, burn nurses are now privileged to demonstrate their expertise in burn care with the new Certified Burn Registered Nurse (CBRN) exam from the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN). Introduced in the fall of 2023, CBRN certification spans the entire burn care continuum including prehospital care and initial management, acute and critical care, post-acute rehabilitation, outpatient and community care, and aftercare and reintegrati

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A nurse retention factor few are talking about, per Johns Hopkins

Becker's Hospital Review

New research from Johns Hopkins suggests that relationship dynamics between nurses and leadership, peers and patients may be an underappreciated factor in retention.

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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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A Chorus of Nursing Voices and the Timeless Truths of Ancient Tragedy

Amercan Journal of Nursing

Nurses’ yearning to be supported and seen as human beings. Fluorescent lights flicker. A relentless symphony of beeps and alarms, the scent of disinfectant wipes seeping through the fibers of a surgical mask. Keystrokes on keyboards keep charts in check while medications are meticulously prepared: the science of nursing, a 24/7, 365-day dance of care.

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FNU Receives Inclusive Excellence, Belonging, and Sustainability in Nursing Education Award

Diversity Nursing

Versailles, Ky. – Frontier Nursing University (FNU), located in Versailles, Ky., was announced as the private college and university recipient of the 2023 Inclusive Excellence, Belonging, and Sustainability in Nursing Education Award, presented annually by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). This award recognizes outstanding contributions made by a school of nursing that champions inclusive excellence, belonging, and sustainable, innovative strategies in nursing education.

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Keeping calm and carrying on with patient care

Penn Medicine News

De-escalation training for hospital staff is helping keep focus on patient care and reducing the chances of aggressive interactions in the workplace. It’s part of a system-wide commitment to addressing this national issue.

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Exploring the partnership between clinical access and patient experience

NRC Health

Discover how clinical access impacts patient experience from the team at Children’s Mercy Kansas City. The post Exploring the partnership between clinical access and patient experience appeared first on NRC Health.

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Concrete steps to preventing violence in the workplace

Penn Medicine News

The University of Pennsylvania Health System’s CEO describes the impact of workplace violence, and measures the health system is taking to make work safer for employees.

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Testimonial – GS1 Group Security

Celayix

Testimonial – GS1 Group Security The new management application provides tailored assistance to efficiently meet your needs and enhance your productivity. – Mike Severo, CEO, GS1 Group Inc. ← See previous posts See more posts → You may also like… Maximizing Payroll and Scheduling Efficiency Management During Vacation Season May 15, 2024 Struggling to manage scheduling and payroll during the busy vacation season?

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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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7 Ways to Level Up Your Travel Nursing Resume

The Gypsy Nurse

CareerStaff Unlimited provided this article. Are you inspired by this year’s National Nurses Week and its message of making a difference? Or maybe you’re just wondering how to take your nursing career in a more satisfying direction. With travel nursing, discover one of the best ways to supercharge your travel nursing resume! Traveling has long been a go-to option for nurses looking for brighter job prospects.

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How to Reduce Costs and Improve Service with Scheduling

Celayix

Employee Scheduling is the act of assigning or designating people for a fixed time in a schedule. It is a fundamental function that involves simple problems — usually lots of them. When done correctly, employee scheduling can help you reduce costs and improve service! Too often employee scheduling is all about putting out fires, and never having time to be proactive.

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Nurses on the road: inside the life of a traveling nurse

Health Leaders | Nursing

Modern day travel nursing became more formalized in the 1970s in Boston with the Traveling Nurse Corps.

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What Is Family Science and How Is It Used in Nursing?

Northeastern State University

A family unit can reveal much about a person’s physical, mental and emotional health. Yet, that component is often ignored in health strategies — including prevention and treatment of various medical conditions. Family science is integral to a more whole-person approach to health and well-being, which is why institutions like Northeastern State University (NSU) emphasize integrating family centered care into nursing curricula.

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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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New nurse apprenticeship program starts at Ascension St. Vincent

Health Leaders | Nursing

It’s national nurses week, which is a time to appreciate all the work they do. At Ascension St. Vincent, a new nurse apprenticeship program has started.

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Why Specialize in Your Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree?

Northeastern State University

For those considering careers in specialized roles like nursing education or administration, Northeastern State University offers an online Registered Nurse (RN) to Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Nursing in Administrative Leadership program and an online RN to MSN in Nursing Education program. Nurses must consider their passions, strengths and the numerous benefits of pursuing one of these programs.

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South Texas cities have some of the best salaries for nurses, report says

Health Leaders | Nursing

The healthcare field has felt the impact of a national nursing shortage for the last few years. Pillar: CNO Link: Full story Article Source: MySanAntonio.

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How to Obtain a Med Tech Certification for Nursing Home Work

CynaMed

2 minute read Life presents us with new, exciting, and invigorating opportunities, like starting a new career. For example, you may want to become a med tech. The healthcare industry is consistently growing, so there is always a need for new workers. In this article, we will explain how to obtain med tech certification. What is a Med Tech? A med tech is a healthcare professional who primarily works in medical facilities.

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Leveling the Playing Field: How HR Can Equitably Improve Health Outcomes Through Fertility Benefits

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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'Tell Our Story as Nurses': How CNOs Can Promote Wellbeing

Health Leaders | Nursing

Nurse wellbeing makes the rest of the healthcare team succeed, says this nurse leader. Nurse wellbeing is essential to the success of a health system, and it is the CNO's job to make sure they are providing programs and support to help keep their staff safe and well. April Prunty, director of nursing professional development at Allina Health, spoke to HealthLeaders about how CNOs can be visible and provide support, and redesign workflows to give nurses time to prioritize their mental health.