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New Social Determinants of Work Health

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, RN, EdD, FAAN, NEA-BC For the past few years, I have been talking to nurse leaders about the social determinants of work health. Justin Montgomery, a Dartmouth Hitchcock Health System nursing director, first raised this concept several years ago during a webinar. Justin noted the following in the chat, “Much like […] The post New Social Determinants of Work Health appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Arizona Nurse Discovers Dual Passions in Nursing and Earns Sixth Degree

Daily Nurse

Dr. Lokelani Ahyo, a dedicated nurse educator from Yuma, Arizona, has committed to lifelong learning by recently attaining her sixth degree – a Bachelor’s in Psychology. At 52 years old, Dr. Ahyo, a mother of seven, is a nursing professor at Southern New Hampshire University and has accumulated an impressive academic background with two associate’s degrees, a bachelor’s, a master’s, and a doctorate.

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Infographic: 4 Workforce Growth Development Strategies

Health Leaders | Nursing

The old ways of growing the nursing workforce are no longer working, so it’s time for some new strategies. The greatest challenge facing nursing leaders today is workforce development. Health systems are in dire need of solutions that improve both recruitment and retention. These challenges come at a time when workplace violence is as prevalent as ever, and burnout is cited as a huge reason for nurse leader turnover.

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Prioritizing our Healthcare Workers: The Importance of Addressing the Intersection of Workplace Violence and Mental Health and Wellbeing

NIOSH Science Blog

Workplace violence impacts the mental health and wellbeing of the healthcare workforce. The negative outcomes not only affect the healthcare worker but can trickle down to patient safety and satisfaction. It is important that healthcare institutions implement workplace violence prevention programs that benefit the entire healthcare workforce. This blog post highlights current efforts across government and industry to address this critical issue.

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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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Leadership Insights to Inspire Teams & Drive Innovation | symplr

Symplr

I have the distinct privilege of leading a team that's not just at the forefront of healthcare technology but also setting the standard for what it means to excel in today's fast-paced, innovation-driven industry. Reflecting on three recent prestigious awards for symplr has me thinking about what I’ve learned as a leader about creating and sustaining culture, fostering purpose, and driving excellence in execution.

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A Vibra Travels Nurse’s Guide to LTAC Travel Nursing

The Gypsy Nurse

Vibra Travels provided this article. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this guest post belong solely to the author and do not necessarily represent the official stance of Vibra Travels or TGN. Understanding LTAC Travel Nursing LTAC travel nursing is a specialized field within the realm of travel nursing, focusing on long-term acute care hospitals.