Tue.Aug 13, 2024

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Former RCN chair loses employment tribunal

Nursing Times

Read about the final decision on an employment tribunal between the RCN and its former chair of council, Dave Dawes.

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More systems turn to nurse externships

Becker's Hospital Review

"Discover how health systems and universities are offering externship programs to nursing students, providing real-world experience and boosting talent pipeline

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How to Use AI-Powered Automation to Ease Your Hospital’s Administrative Burden | symplr

Symplr

When it comes to adopting and driving innovation in technology, healthcare has been ahead of the curve. The recent drive to adopt AI has accelerated to the point that it’s become ubiquitous. The number of AI-based patient applications filed by the medtech sector has almost quadrupled since 2018, and clinical and administrative personnel reap the benefits.

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The CNO Role: Navigating the Path to Leadership

Diversity Nursing

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) plays a vital role in leadership. The CNO signifies a dedication to enhancing Nursing practices, ensuring top-notch patient care, and spearheading strategic initiatives within a healthcare institution. Let's delve into the duties of a CNO, the necessary steps to reach this position, and what to anticipate upon achieving this pivotal role.

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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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Join us for a sunset cruise to celebrate excellence at HUB24

NRC Health

We are excited to welcome Human Understanding Beyond | HUB24 attendees to San Diego with an unforgettable sunset harbor cruise on Wednesday, August 21. The post Join us for a sunset cruise to celebrate excellence at HUB24 appeared first on NRC Health.

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Single Sign-On (SSO), and Why It’s Great for Your Business

Celayix

Nowadays, businesses rely on a multitude of technologies to keep operations running smoothly. Businesses often use many different software tools daily, like project management and customer relationship management (CRM) systems. While these tools are essential, managing multiple logins and passwords can become a significant burden for both employers and employees.

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Vaccination and vaccine-hesitancy – Reader Response

American Nurse

In response to: Vaccination and vaccine-hesitancy I want to express my appreciation for the article by Natalie Heywood, DNP, RN, CNE, and Katherine Kenny, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, for your Vaccination and Vaccine Hesitancy article. As a pediatric nurse practitioner, I know this issue all too well. Vaccine hesitancy is now so prevalent that it has become a daily discussion with clients as well as friends and family, no matter what their age may be.

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Dr. Elisabeth McGee Discusses USAHS’ Driving Role in Future-Focused Healthcare

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Where state-of-the-art tools meet innovation, the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is motivated by a strong belief in the power of creativity to prepare future healthcare professionals. Elisabeth McGee, PhD, DPT, MOT, MTC, CHSE, Senior Director of Clinical Learning and Innovation at USAHS, shares her insights on The Nurse Keith Show.

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Rutgers Health Appoints Angela Starkweather as New Dean to Lead School of Nursing

Daily Nurse

Angela Starkweather, a distinguished nurse-scientist and clinician renowned for her expertise in pain and chronic illness management , has been appointed as the new dean of the Rutgers School of Nursing. Starkweather brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles, including serving as the Chamings Endowed Professor in Nursing and assistant dean of research development at the University of Florida College of Nursing in Gainesville, Fla.

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Anxiety and Depression: The Impact on the Healthcare System and Professionals

Minority Nurse

Anxiety and depression are prevalent in the United States. Approximately 9.5% of American adults suffer from a depressive illness, and about 18% of people ages 18- 54 have an anxiety disorder. These are significant statistics, making it essential for us to understand the impact anxiety and depression have on not only the healthcare system but also healthcare professionals.

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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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HL Shorts: How Repetitive Needlesticks Impact Patient Care

Health Leaders | Nursing

Repetitive needlesticks impact patients in the short and long term, says this CNO. On this episode of HL Shorts, we hear from Michele Acito , executive vice president and chief nursing officer at Holy Name Medical Center , about how repetitive needlesticks and other uncomfortable procedures impact care delivery and the patient experience. Tune in to hear her insights.

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U of South Carolina teams up with hospital to open nurse training facility

Becker's Hospital Review

The University of South Carolina in Columbia has opened a new training facility for nursing students in partnership with Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, S.C.

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Nursing advisory board asks state to take a harder look at hospital staffing plans

Health Leaders | Nursing

An official advisory body has asked that the state take a second look at hospitals’ plans to check if they comply with the state’s new nurse staffing law.

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Former RCN chair loses employment tribunal

Nursing Times

Read about the final decision on an employment tribunal between the RCN and its former chair of council, Dave Dawes.

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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 anesthesia program in Austin aims to address growing demand

Health Leaders | Nursing

As the demand for anesthesia services grows across Texas, there’s a new program in Central Texas aiming to get more nurses specialized in that area.

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A critical perspective on institutional violence against hospitalized children: Testimonies by health professionals and family members

Nursing Inquiry

Abstract The purpose of this study is to understand institutional violence (IV) in the relationships between health professionals, hospitalized children, and family members. This is a qualitative study developed at the pediatric inpatient unit of a university hospital in the city of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. The research participants consisted of 39 health professionals who specialized in pediatrics and 10 family members of hospitalized children.