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Caring for adults with autism spectrum disorder

American Nurse

Evidence-based strategies improve patient and family experiences. Takeaways: Over 5.4 million U.S. adults have received a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Many clinical nurses don’t have the knowledge needed to customize patient-centered care to meet the individual needs of adults with ASD. Many organizations lack the resources to support clinical nurses in identifying adults with ASD and implementing appropriate care.

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How Did She Do It? A Second Chance to Study Clara Barton’s Legacy

Amercan Journal of Nursing

Do you know that game where people ask each other which famous person they would most like to have dinner with? Well, for me it’s Clara Barton. I would jump right to the punch line: Dearest Clara, how DID you do it? How did you stand up for enslaved people during the height of the Civil War? How did you manage to care for the men fighting in the Civil War with all the gore that war brings, in your hoop skirt no less?

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FAQs: AI and prompt engineering

American Nurse

The future of nursing education and professional development Takeaways: Artificial intelligence (AI) and prompt engineering serves as an innovation within nursing and nursing education. Nursing educators and professional development specialists require training to create prompts that deliver meaningful AI responses. In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, cutting-edge technologies have become pivotal in shaping the future of nursing education.

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What are the Benefits of Lowering Span of Control?

Health Leaders | Nursing

A new report shows that lowering nurse manager span of control improves clinical and financial outcomes. Amid high burnout and turnover rates, nurse leaders should take a closer look at a key piece of the workforce puzzle: nurse managers. Nurse managers need time and support from leadership to complete their tasks. According to a report published by the American Organization for Nursing Leadership ( AONL ) and Laudio , this could be accomplished by lowering span of control.

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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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Survey Paints Enrollment Picture

Daily Nurse

When evaluating nursing school enrollment, students and educators can generally be satisfied with the current status while being mindful of specific concerns. In April, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) released data revealing that enrollment in programs designed to prepare entry-level registered nurses held steady, up 0.3% compared with the previous survey.

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RCN once again calls for regulation of healthcare assistants

Nursing Times

Read why nurses are reiterating demands for nursing support workers to be regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

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How adverse childhood events can exacerbate substance use

Penn Medicine News

New research found that individuals exposed to adverse childhood events are at increased risk of developing mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders.

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Explore Supportive Resources for Connecting with LGBTQ Nurses

Minority Nurse

Everyone needs community, especially queer nurses. In the U.S., approximately 5.5 percent of adults identify as part of the LGBT population— that’s 13.9 million Americans who are queer. Finding a safe space with other nurses can be challenging if you discover that you don’t share the same interests or beliefs. Even though the LGBTQ+ population is growing among younger generations , queer nurses at work may not have an outlet to express their true selves if they find out that their wo

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Final report for NSW birth trauma inquiry released

Nursing Review

Eleven months, 4000 submissions, and six hearings later the final report for the inquiry into NSW birth trauma has been released. The Select Committee on Birth Trauma released its 256-page report last week with five findings and 43 recommendations to try and prevent more people from suffering trauma during pregnancy and childbirth. Marked as a "significant milestone", the report stated the inquiry "reflected the growing recognition of the importance of addressing this form of gendered violence".

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Rural Texas nursing program aims to help recruit and retain nurses

Health Leaders | Nursing

A new state program is trying to help address the nursing shortage in rural Texas communities.

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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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Parking “chaos” at new hospital

Nursing Review

A lack of car parking spaces for the "largest ever investment in regional NSW" hospital has caused chaos and anger at the new Tweed Valley Hospital. The hospital has been operating for three weeks, but its 1500 car parking spaces have not been enough to keep up with the hospital's demand. Cars have to park illegally on roundabouts, with one nurse telling the ABC that many staff members have to arrive nearly two hours before their shifts to find a spot.

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Survey paints enrollment picture

Health Leaders | Nursing

In April, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) released data revealing that enrollment in programs designed to prepare entry-level registered nurses held steady, up 0.3% compared with the previous survey.

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Top Travel Destinations for Summer

The Gypsy Nurse

Favorite Healthcare Staffing provided this article. Summer is here, and so is our list of the top travel destinations for travel nurses looking to book their next assignment! This list of travel destinations will feature each location’s most popular attractions and other fun activities to do and places to explore. Here’s our list of the top 15 travel destinations you’ll want to visit this summer.

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Specialties lure nurse practitioners from primary care

Health Leaders | Nursing

For many patients, seeing a nurse practitioner has become a routine part of primary care, in which these “NPs” often perform the same tasks that patients have relied on doctors for.

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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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How Can You Become a Leader in Nursing?

Scrubs

Leadership is not just a position but a pivotal attribute that can significantly influence patient care and team dynamics. For nurses, stepping into leadership roles is about much more than holding titles; it’s about inspiring change, advocating for patients, and guiding peers even in the most tumultuous times. Here, we uncover six effective strategies for nurses aspiring to develop into exemplary leaders.