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How to Build Trust in End-of-Life Care Discussions 

American Medical Compliance

According to a review by the Center for Bioethics and Health Law , patients who received early palliative care not only experienced significant improvements in their quality of life and mood but also lived 25% longer. This underscores the profound impact that compassionate and proactive care can have. End-of-life care discussions rank among the most sensitive and challenging conversations healthcare providers engage in with patients and their families.

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Nursing regulator ‘open’ to reducing practice learning hours

Nursing Times

Early findings have been shared from the NMC's review of practice learning requirements for student nurses, read more.

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From Bedside to Classroom: Navigating the Path to Becoming a Nurse Educator

Every Nurse

CAREER PATHS From Bedside to Classroom: Navigating the Path to Becoming a Nurse Educator By EveryNurse Staff Writers | Updated on November 22, 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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As some nurse managers eye the exit, health systems evolve

Becker's Hospital Review

The national average exit rate for nurse managers is 8.8%, according to a recent report. At hospitals in California, Ohio and Louisiana, leaders shared with Becker's how they have achieved turnover rates as low as 3%.

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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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Bill introduced to ensure hospitals have adequate nurse staffing

Health Leaders | Nursing

A new bill introduced in the Ohio House aims to increase nurse staffing in the state’s hospitals. Supporters of the bill say it would hold hospital executives accountable, ensuring that there is enough staff to take care of patients properly. Opponents of the bill argue that it would make existing nursing shortages worse.

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NP staffing models: A double-edged sword for hospitals

Becker's Hospital Review

Nurse practitioners are taking on more patient care responsibilities in hospitals, helping organizations address growing care demands amid the national physician shortage. However, education gaps may leave many NPs unprepared for practice, posing potential patient safety risks, Bloomberg Businessweek reported Nov. 22.

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Researchers to nurse leaders: Use social media to recruit

Becker's Hospital Review

As nurse influencers collectively reach more than 1 billion followers, social media holds vast potential for nursing leaders to attract and retain nurses, according to research published in The Journal of Nursing Administration.

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What is a Nursing Compact License? A Simple Guide for Travel Nurses

The Gypsy Nurse

AMN Healthcare provided this article. Being a travel nurse comes with a lot of freedom, but it also means figuring out different licensing rules in each state you work. The Nursing Compact State License, or Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC), makes this easier by letting you work in multiple states with just one license. Here’s a clear guide to help you understand what a Nursing Compact License is, how it works, and why it’s such a great option for traveling nurses.

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'It's a Great Time to Be a Nurse': Recruiting and Retaining Gen Z Nurses

Health Leaders | Nursing

Gen Z is looking for purpose at work, says this CNE. HealthLeaders spoke to Jean Putnam , chief nurse executive at Baptist Health South Florida and HealthLeaders Exchange member, about workforce challenges in nursing and innovative ways to recruit and retain Gen Z nurses. Tune in to hear her insights. The HealthLeaders Exchange is an exclusive, executive community for sharing ideas, solutions, and insights.