Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 7, 2024

In a groundbreaking move, the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) is embarking on an extensive five-year study to tackle the alarming issue of workplace violence faced by emergency nurses. This initiative responds to a pressing global crisis that has long plagued healthcare settings, particularly emergency departments. Despite numerous small-scale studies shedding light on the issue, there has yet to be a comprehensive, long-term analysis that tracks workplace violence trends over time.

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The Relentless School Nurse

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Click to view slideshow. As a school nurse, I appreciate the USPS’s decision to honor healthcare workers with the “Thank You, Healthcare Community” Forever stamp , released on October 1st. It’s a meaningful recognition of our dedication, especially given our challenges in recent years. In conjunction with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the USPS is honoring healthcare workers who dedicate our lives to protecting the health, safety, and well-being, ofte

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Celayix

OCTOBER 7, 2024

A recent study by Jessica Nye, PhD , highlighted a crucial issue that many employers often overlook—the severe health consequences of improper shift scheduling. The results show that shift work, especially in irregular patterns such as rotating and evening shifts , increases the risk of circadian syndrome. This condition is more than just disrupted sleep; it’s a combination of poor sleep, depressive symptoms, and metabolic disruptions that can seriously impact a worker’s long-term health a

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Nursing Review

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Many people with atrial fibrillation don’t have any symptoms. But this heart condition – which involves an irregular and often rapid heartbeat – increases the risk of stroke and heart failure, especially if untreated. Wearable devices such as smart watches are playing an increasing role in monitoring heart conditions like atrial fibrillation. Our recently published study is the first to examine how older Indigenous people living remotely can use wearables to monitor their health.

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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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The Gypsy Nurse

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Vibra Travels provided this article. You play a vital role in healthcare, but it’s essential to prioritize your health, too! Staying healthy while on your fall travel assignment ensures you can continue providing top-notch care to your patients, AND enjoy everything your assignment has to offer this fall! Essential Fall Travel Assignment Tips: Get Vaccinated: Protect yourself with an annual flu vaccine to reduce your risk of illness and prevent spreading the virus to vulnerable patients.

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Nursing Review

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The Greens are vowing to push major healthcare reforms into any parliamentary negotiations after next year’s election, banking on Labor being forced to form a minority government. Last Thursday, Greens leader Adam Bandt unveiled his party’s ambitious plan to make visits to the GP and other primary healthcare providers totally free while campaigning in the seat of Perth, where the party is trying topple Labor MP Patrick Gorman with candidate Sophie Greer.

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Nursing Review

OCTOBER 7, 2024

NSW nurses have come to an interim agreement with the state government after a lengthy wage dispute, which led to nurses walking off the job for 24 hours. NSW Health Minister Ryan Park confirmed a proposal had been accepted nearly a week after members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association went on strike for a day on September 24. The Industrial Relation Commission (IRC) had recommended nurses receive an interim three per cent pay increase and industrial action cease as negotiations continue

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Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 7, 2024

In 2024, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health was proudly again awarded Magnet designation. While this was not the first time the hospital had been recognized for its journey to nursing excellence, the continued recognition shows that the organization is taking positive steps to ensure the best nursing practices and the best possible patient outcomes.

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