Thu.Nov 07, 2024

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The Relentless School Nurse: Beyond the Ballot: Talking to Kids About Loss and Uncertainty After an Election

The Relentless School Nurse

Click to view slideshow. More than twenty-four hours have passed since the election results were confirmed. I have spent the time trying to wrap my head around the outcome. But in the wee hours of that morning, 2:00 am, processing the news was incomprehensible. Amid my panic, Donna Gaffney , a brilliant and compassionate nurse psychotherapist sent me a lifeline at that early hour.

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7 Ways Healthcare Could Change Under RFK

Scrubs

If Robert F. Kennedy Jr. were to assume leadership of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it could signal significant changes in healthcare policy, regulation, and public health priorities. Known for his controversial views on vaccines and a vocal critic of many public health policies, Kennedy’s potential appointment raises questions about the direction of the FDA and the future of healthcare in the United States.

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Penn’s patriotic mission to train Navy medical staff

Penn Medicine News

After a successful three-year pilot partnership embedding Navy medical staff with a Penn Trauma team, phase two will train multiple teams at once.

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Gratitude Is The Secret Sauce!

Empowered Nurses

Imagine stepping off a long shift where everything that could go wrong did. You’re physically drained, mentally exhausted, and emotionally spent. In moments like these, nursing can feel relentless. Yet, what if just one simple habit—a moment of gratitude—could change your perspective and even lift some of the weight you carry? Practicing gratitude isn’t just a cliché; it’s a powerful, research-backed approach that can help us find balance, reconnect with meaning, and build resilience, especially

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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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10 Best Remote Nursing Jobs in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide

Every Nurse

CAREER PATHS 10 Best Remote Nursing Jobs in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide By EveryNurse Staff Writers | Updated on July 10, 2024 Medically reviewed by Joanna Whitfield, MSN, RN Our Promise We are dedicated to providing high-quality, trustworthy content. Our team of writers, editors, and experts rigorously researches and reviews all material to ensure accuracy and relevance.

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How to Avoid Probate: Essential Strategies for Seniors

Elder Care Matters

Discover key strategies for seniors to avoid the probate process, including trusts, joint ownership, and beneficiary designations, for a smoother asset transfer. The post How to Avoid Probate: Essential Strategies for Seniors appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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NBNA Announces Prudential Financial Partnership 

Minority Nurse

The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) announces a partnership with Prudential Financial to provide financial education to its membership. As part of the partnership, in July, Prudential was a new Corporate Roundtable Member of NBNA’s 52nd Annual Institute & Conference in San Francisco, CA, where it hosted a welcome reception and financial wellness presentation.

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2025 All-Pro Nursing Team Award: Share the Story of Your Success

American Nurse

ANJ conducts the annual All-Pro Nursing Team Award to provide nursing teams from any setting with the opportunity to describe projects focused on patient safety, improved outcomes, nurse wellness , staff retention, and more. Every year, we receive submissions that highlight nursing excellence, scientific rigor, empathetic patient care, and profound dedication to the profession.

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UConn nursing program gets $50M gift

Becker's Hospital Review

UConn School of Nursing receives record-breaking $50 million donation from alumna for state-of-the-art building and student support, set to open in 2026.

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On Skin, Monsters and Boundaries: What The Silence of the Lambs can Teach Nurses About Abjection

Nursing Inquiry

ABSTRACT The 1991 film The Silence of the Lambs tracks the fictional pursuit of an American serial killer by a Federal Bureau of Investigation trainee, via the assistance of another incarcerated serial killer. It features psychologically disturbing themes, such as corpses, the mutilation of skin and monstrous persons. Incidentally, these are all themes regularly encountered by nurses in their day-to-day practices, including forensic mental health nurses.

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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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The Other Kind of Nurse Traveler

Daily Nurse

When we put the words “nurse” and “traveler” together, those in healthcare will immediately think of nurses who choose to take assignments in far-flung cities, towns, and states. Nurses and other healthcare professionals who take travel assignments provide an invaluable service by helping staff hospitals (and a smattering of non-acute facilities) that need to strengthen their ranks.