Tue.Nov 21, 2023

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Nurse Burnout and Technology: Finding the Balance

Daily Nurse

Burnout impacts approximately 38% of nurses each year. Burnout isn’t a small issue, either. It can lead to a lack of empathy, a sense of dread as they head into work, and extra stress that could impact their physical and mental well-being. Countless factors contribute to nurse burnout, from a busy schedule to difficult patients and demanding daily tasks.

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Delivering Drugs via Drone

Consult QD

Cleveland Clinic plans to use drones to deliver certain medications directly to patients’ homes, starting in 2025. Initially, the service will be used to transport specialty medicines and other prescriptions to patients’ homes from more than a dozen Cleveland Clinic locations across Northeast Ohio. Eventually, the program will expand to include delivery of lab samples, prescription meals, medical and surgical supplies, and items for hospital-at-home services.

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Radical Nurse Talk

Nursology

Contributor: Patricia H. Strachan RN PhD For many years I have been trying to understand and promote ways that nurses could speak with patients who are living with one or more serious illnesses, about what are often termed “difficult” issues.

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A Select Few

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

Top-flight Air Force Academy grads ready to soar in Master’s Entry program. Somewhere around 50 percent of Air Force Academy graduates become pilots, figures Francesca Moore, second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. Each year, three cadets are offered the chance to become top-tier nurses. Moore and classmates Xandria Roquid and Allyson Stauffer, also second… The post A Select Few appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.

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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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55% of respondents say their hospital lacks strong nurse residency program

Becker's Hospital Review

Fifty-five percent of respondents in a recent poll said their hospital does not currently have a strong nurse residency program in place, despite nurse leaders citing such programs as a key retention tool, particularly among new nurses.

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals for Healthcare Workers

Core Medical Group

As the holiday season approaches, it's time to express gratitude and appreciation for the clinicians who have been on the frontlines of healthcare throughout the year. In the spirit of giving back, many retailers are offering exclusive Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for healthcare workers. This is the perfect opportunity to indulge in some well-deserved self-care or find thoughtful gifts for loved ones.

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Further Education in Nursing: Is It Really Worth It?

NurseBuff

So, you’re considering further education in nursing. However, with the often exorbitant costs associated with completing a degree, you may be asking – is it really worth it? In short, the answer is yes! Completing further studies in nursing has a multitude of benefits. From opening doorways to career opportunities you may not otherwise have […] The post Further Education in Nursing: Is It Really Worth It?

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How to Land a Travel Assignment in a Desirable Area

The Gypsy Nurse

Triage Healthcare Staffing provided this article. If you’re looking for an assignment in a great location, you know the competition is fierce. Desirable locations have a lot of nurses, all competing for the same jobs. Luckily, we’ve got tips that can help you land a travel assignment where you want to go—even if lots of other nurses are all vying for the same position.

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Can Nurses Document Medical Diagnoses in Patients’ Charts?

Nurse.com

A registered nurse (RN) says she works at a clinic where nurses attend to patients with common symptoms such as coughs, minor cuts or abrasions, and sore throats. The nurse is authorized to provide patients with some guidance and recommend over-the-counter (OTC) medications. A physician signs off on patients’ visits and completes the documentation in the electronic medical records (EMR).

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Vanderbilt Nursing Professor Receives $3.6M to Study Telemedicine and Post-intensive Care Syndrome Recovery

Minority Nurse

Vanderbilt School of Nursing Assistant Professor Leanne Boehm , PhD, RN, FCCM, received an R01 grant of more than $3.6 million over five years to examine, with her collaborators, the efficacy of telemedicine services among people recovering from post-intensive care syndrome. This effort, funded by the National Institute on Aging, is the first PICS longitudinal cognitive impairment intervention study.

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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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Sands Expo and Convention Center Streamline Scheduling

Celayix

Organization The Sands Expo and Convention Center The Sands Expo and Convention Center is a convention center located in Paradise, Nevada, near the Las Vegas Strip. It is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Sands Corporation. Frequently, conventions booked at the company’s adjoining Venetian and Palazzo resorts take place there. Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Industry: Events and Hospitality Company Size: 600+ Employees Challenges The Sands Expo and Convention Center (SECC) was looking f

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Sea Change

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

When COVID blew life off course, Cristina Watkins decided to ride the breeze Cristina Watkins, a student in the DNP Executive/MPH dual degree program at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, sailed last year with her husband and four young daughters from Rhode Island to Baltimore and on to Grenada aboard the Lady Rebel. All… The post Sea Change appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.

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Strengthening Global Occupational Therapy Collaboration: USAHS and WU Foster Knowledge and Cross-Cultural Connection

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Cultural immersion is a cornerstone of transformative education. When we view something from another perspective, we adapt and grow. A study published in the National Library of Medicine (NLM) argues that “by engaging in intentional immersion and guided reflections, participants became aware of the need to reevaluate their perspectives, expectations, and assumptions about self and others.

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Family Circle

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

Emily Hoppe uses childhood experiences—good and bad—to better prepare kids for school and, one day, parenthood themselves. Emily Hoppe doesn’t believe in waiting around to give parents and children the best shot at a healthy relationship, at home and in a world too eager to test it. A PhD student and researcher at the Johns… The post Family Circle appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.

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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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Program Offers Lifelong Congenital Heart Disease Care

Consult QD

Cleveland Clinic offers lifelong comprehensive surgical and medical care for people with congenital heart disease (CHD), while simultaneously leading efforts to reduce current nationwide care gaps for the growing adult CHD (ACHD) population. About 7 in 1,000 babies born alive have congenital heart disease. At least 30% to 40% of them will require surgical correction within the first few months of life, and most will require one or more surgeries later in childhood and/or adulthood.

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FAANs of 2023

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

Fourteen from the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON) have been selected for fellowship in the American Academy of Nursing in recognition of their exceptional careers and impact to advance health. “Their work helping people live healthier lives has culminated in this career milestone as FAAN inductees and will open doors for their impact to… The post FAANs of 2023 appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.

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Psoriatic Arthritis: Unlocking the Age Factor

Consult QD

By M. Elaine Husni, MD , MPH, and Shashank Cheemalavagu, MD Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a condition that affects up to 30% of individuals with psoriasis (PsO). Typically, PsA emerges seven to 10 years after the onset of PsO. However, the timing of transition can vary significantly, leading to delays in diagnosis and high rates of undiagnosed PsA. In this study, we aim to identify clinical and demographic factors associated with the time it takes for PsO to transition to PsA.

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The White Coat Fall 2023

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Pledge: As I enter the nursing profession I pledge to: Use all the knowledge, skills, and understanding that I possess. Respect wellness as a human right, promote this with individuals, their families, and communities while honoring my own wellbeing. Practice with cultural humility, treat each person with respect, and listen… The post The White Coat Fall 2023 appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.

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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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Embracing Positivity: The No-Complaining Challenge For Nurses

Empowered Nurses

During that part of my career when I walked the hospital hallways as a Registered Nurse, I would reach my assigned floor to receive report and couldn’t help but hear many colleagues as they complained about patients, the hospital and, in general, our profession. Immediately I would feel like energy was being drained from my body and I had to ask myself, “What the heck did I just walk into?

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JHSON Highlights

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

Professor Cheryl Dennison Himmelfarb, PhD, RN, FAAN, has earned the 2023 Faye Glenn Abdellah Leadership Award from the Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research for sustained impact of research and policy leadership on public awareness of the pivotal role of nursing science. “Through our collective effort to advance nursing science, we will make… The post JHSON Highlights appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.

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What is autonomy in nursing? Meaning & examples

Health Leaders | Nursing

Autonomy in nursing is the ability of nurses to understand their patient's right to medical information and care while independently making decisions without consulting the healthcare provider. Pillar: Nursing Link: Full story Article Source: Nurse.

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Wald Center Returns to Lead Community Care

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

The newly renovated Wald Center for Community Health and Research re-opened on May 1. The updated space now houses the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing’s Center for Community Programs, Innovation, and Scholarship (COMPASS) and includes study, conference, and training rooms, and spaces for clinical exams, research visits, assessment, phlebotomy, and more.

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'tis the season

EDNurseasauras

I know, I know. I should know better. The grocery store two days before (insert holiday here). I am not hosting Thanksgiving this year, so I didn't need much beyond bread and milk.and coffee creamer.and lettuce. I try not to be in a hurry. Hey, I'm retired. When it's busy, whats the point? Many are trying to race around, I know it's useless and wastes energy and pisses people off.

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Remembering Carol Gray, First Dean of JHSON

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

Carol Joyce Gray, first dean of the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (1983-1994), died April 18. Dr. Gray served as dean during a time in which the school established its PhD program and became the nation’s first Peace Corps Fellows/USA Program for nursing. Born in in Philadelphia, PA, on June 27, 1934, Dr. Gray was… The post Remembering Carol Gray, First Dean of JHSON appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.

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Nurse burnout and technology: Finding the balance

Health Leaders | Nursing

Techology is growing rapidly in the healthcare industry, and while it offers efficiency and innovation, it can also contribute to increased stress and fatigue among nursing professionals.

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From the Dean: Here & Now

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

If you weren’t there, you should have seen it, and felt it. As we launched the Institute for Policy Solutions—surrounded by thought leaders and difference makers—at 555 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington DC, it was a capital m “Moment.” Introducing the Institute for Policy Solutions at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and its inaugural leaders,… The post From the Dean: Here & Now appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.

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When the Payor is Also the Decisionmaker in ERISA Benefits Lawsuits Under 29 U.S.C. § 1132(a)(1)(B)

Healthcare Law Insights blog

When the same health plan administrator both administers a benefit plan and pays the benefits due under the plan, it is considered by courts to have a structural conflict of interest. That conflict of interest is not problematic on its own – it is perfectly legal, and it is not a breach of fiduciary duty. However, when a plan member files a lawsuit challenging the administrator’s denial of the member’s benefits, a court can consider the conflict of interest as a factor in whether the administr