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Managing Staff Negativity about Staffing

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN January and February are proving to be very challenging times for hospitals across the United States. In record numbers, patients with COVID, the flu, RSV, and pneumonia are now being admitted. Becker’s Hospital Review reported that flu cases have surged to numbers that have not been seen […] The post Managing Staff Negativity about Staffing appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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A Snowy Night Reflection

Life of a Nurse

It is snowing, snowing, snowing in the greater Toronto area, that is news. It’s predicted to last overnight, and I ventured out in it as I remain committed to my dog’s daily routine. The world is softer in a blanket of white, sounds are muted and there is a sacred feel as the flakes fall steadily down. I am reflective as I consider the past few weeks.

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NHS trust fined more than £1.6m over three baby deaths

Nursing Times

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has been fined for failing to safeguard mothers and their babies from harm. Read more.

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A Nurse’s Instinct: How Joey Straw’s Attention to Detail Saved a Veteran’s Life

Daily Nurse

For most nurses, every shift is a routine filled with patient checks, assessments, and procedures. However, for Joey Straw, an acute care nurse at the Nashville VA , one ordinary day turned into a life-saving moment that highlights why he was named Daily Nurse’s Nurse of the Week. Never Overlooking a Step Straw stepped into his patient’s isolation room, prepared for what should have been a standard evaluation.

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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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Why Every School Needs a Full-Time Registered Nurse

Empowered Nurses

In todays rapidly evolving educational environment, student health and safety have never been more critical. Yet, many schools across the country lack a full-time registered nurse (RN) on staff, leaving students vulnerable in moments of crisis. While schools prioritize security with school resource officers (SROs), the presence of an RN is just asif not moreessential for ensuring the well-being of students.

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Advanced Wound Care Management Certification Training

American Medical Compliance

Wound care is a vital part of patient management, especially for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and registered nurses (RNs) treating complex, chronic, and high-risk wounds. As medical technology and treatments evolve, healthcare professionals must stay current with the latest practices and evidence-based strategies. The Advanced Wound Care Management Certification for APRN and RN Training offers in-depth knowledge and hands-on skills to help nurses excel in this specialized field.

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Program for 2025 Virtual Nursology Theory Week (VNTW)!

Advances in Nursing Science

There are three plenary sessions for the annual Virtual Nursology Theory Week (VNTW), which this year will be held on March 20-24. This years conference theme,Honoring Our Past and Moving Forward: Decolonizing Nursing Knowledge, reflects our commitment to embracing our history while forging a path toward a progressive and inclusive future in nursing.

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What Can You Do with a Master’s in Nursing? 2025 Ultimate Guide

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

In the dynamic world of healthcare, opportunities for nurses continue to expand. Graduate nursing degrees enable nurses to deepen their knowledge, hone their skills and choose an advanced specialty. A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) opens the door for students to take on roles such as family nurse practitioner (FNP), nurse educator , nurse executive , psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) and more.

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Infographic: 3 Tips for Streamlining Change Management

Health Leaders | Nursing

CNOs should work on communication and aligning their organization's identity in times of transition. Mergers, reorganizations, and restructurings always take a toll on the workforce in any industry, but especially in healthcare. Periods of rapid change in an organization can leave staff feeling confused, anxious, and unsure about new responsibilities and reporting structures.

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Courageous Conversations: Tackle Tough Talks to Build a Healthy Workplace

Healthy Workforce Institute

As leaders, one of the most challenging yet rewarding skills we must develop is having courageous conversations with our employees. These are the conversations we dreadthe ones that make our stomachs flip. But when we avoid these discussions, we trade short-term discomfort for long-term dysfunction. Diane Salter , one of our brilliant consultants at the Healthy Workforce Institute , recently shared her strategies for tackling tough talks during a live call with our team champions in our Departme

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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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Get your start in health care as a Providence Environmental Services Technician

Providence

Are you searching for a rewarding career path that makes a difference in peoples lives daily? Whether youre just starting or considering a career change, becoming a Providence Environmental Services Technician (EVS) could be the perfect opportunity. EVS caregivers, also called housekeepers, are essential in maintaining safe and welcoming care environments for patients and staff.

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Workforce Management Trends that are Shaping Workplaces

Celayix

Trends such as mobile workforces, hybrid models, and the ongoing pursuit of worklife balance reshaping the way we work. That means that managers need to be armed with data and insights to drive positive change. Lucky for you, we’ve compiled crucial data, statistics and insights to highlight the workforce management trends that are shaping workplaces across the USA and Canada.

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U.S. Opportunities for Canadian Travel Nurses: A Quick Guide

The Gypsy Nurse

Medical Solutions provided this article. Hello, Canadian travel nurses! Curious about boosting your career and exploring new places? U.S. travel nursing offers a fantastic pathway for both professional and personal growth. It’s not just a job change; it’s a lifestyle change that introduces you to varied cultures, technologies, and healthcare settings.

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The Relentless School Nurse: The Unbearable Choice – Self-Deportation

The Relentless School Nurse

A family from my school comm unity is maki ng the heart-wrenching deci sion to self-deport back to their home country, driv en by the fear of being torn apart under the current admi nistration’s immi gration policies. This choice, born out of a desp erate desire to keep their fami ly intact, will uproot the chil dren from the school community they ‘ve grown to love , leaving an inde lible mark on their lives and the fabric of our school.

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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.