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Letting In The Light

Donna Cardillo

Some years back, my husband became veryillwith an initially unknown ailment. He was almost completely incapacitated, in pain, and we weren’t even sure if he would live. Everything seemed out of control and spiraling downward. Even though I visited him daily in the hospital,and later in rehab during his six-monthabsence from home during treatment and […] The post Letting In The Light first appeared on Donna Cardillo, RN.

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Contributed Content: Investing in Preceptor Education – A Necessity for the Future of Nursing

Health Leaders | Nursing

Being a preceptor is more than teaching someone the tasks of the job, says this nurse educator. Editor's note: Emily Berta, DNP, MSN, RN, is a nursing educator and professional development leader, serving as Director of Professional Development and Education at a community hospital and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Georgetown University School of Nursing.

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The Power of a Diverse Nurse Force in Uncertain Political Times

Nursology

Guest Contributor: Brenice DuroseauPhD Candidate at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing Nursing, at its core, is a profession built on careyet care is not neutral. It exists within systems shaped by history, power, and oppression.

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Preparing for a Secure Retirement as a Minority Nurse

Minority Nurse

Planning for a financially secure retirement is essential for all nurses, but minority nurses face unique challenges that require special attention. For example, according to a study released by the National Library of Medicine , Black nurses reported higher job dissatisfaction and intent to leave their positions within a year compared to White nurses.

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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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How CHLA fosters nursing excellence: 5 Qs Dr. Kelly Johnson

Becker's Hospital Review

Four nursing units at Children's Hospital Los Angeles recently earned Beacon Awards for Excellence, a national recognition of superior patient outcomes and nursing excellence. Behind this achievement is a culture that prioritizes leadership development, staff well-being and empowers frontline teams to lead quality improvement initiatives, according to Kelly Johnson, PhD, RN, senior vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer.

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Your Nursing Career: The Right Season, The Right Fit

Daily Nurse

A few months ago, I was talking to a nursing friend who had just switched from years at the bedside to an outpatient role in an IV clinic. She called it her “soft nursing era” (which made me chuckle). But it also made me wonder: “I’ve been at this a long time what would my soft nursing era look like?” Most nurses are starting to come to terms with a simple truth: healthcare and nursing are changing incredibly fast, and, for many, the profession looks different toda

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Continual Improvement Focus in Healthcare Training

American Medical Compliance

In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, maintaining high standards of care therefore requires a commitment to continual improvement. As a result, healthcare professionals must adapt to new technologies, updates, and practices in order to ensure patient outcomes. To support this need, this course is designed to help healthcare workers develop a mindset of continuous learning.

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How a nursing school relocation to Duke's campus combats the nursing shortage

Becker's Hospital Review

Amid a nationwide nursing shortage , a November 2024 Health Resources and Services Administration nurse workforce projection estimated that the shortages will be felt until 2037.

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Avoid These Common Mistakes in Elder Care Planning

Elder Care Matters

In this blog post, well highlight some of the most common mistakes families make when planning for elder care and how to avoid them to ensure your loved ones well-being and your peace of mind. The post Avoid These Common Mistakes in Elder Care Planning appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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International Women’s Day: A Wake-Up Call for All

Nurses Advocates

In this weeks post, I wanted to write about International Womens Month, as I was unfamiliar with it, and I had seen a lot of coverage over the past few weeks in the news and on social media. So, what is International Womens Month (IWD)? IWD is a month dedicated to the advancement of women worldwide. Marked by millions of people on March 8, 2025, IWD celebrates women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements and calls for action to accelerate gender equality.

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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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Govt invests in Aus production of IV fluid to address ongoing shortages

Nursing Review

In a bid to circumvent ongoing global supply chain issues of vital intravenous fluids, the Albanese government has announced they will invest $20 million to ramp up local manufacturing. Baxter Healthcare production facility in Western Sydney, Australia's only onshore manufacture of IV fluids, will match the $20m investment, ensuring the nation's sovereign capability in delivering critical hospital medicines.

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What in the World…??

Life of a Nurse

These are turbulent times, yes. There have always been disasters, challenges, strife, and wars on a small and larger scale. I live in Canada, where we have great intentions but struggle with some of the necessary tasks to improve everyone’s life. Recently, we have been the target of the US president, who has determined we have not kept our border secure.

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NSW Health Minister unable to use public hospital funding to up nurse wages

Nursing Review

Using federal funding to come up with a better pay offer for NSW nurses has been ruled out, just one day after union members gathered to demand increased pay in line with other states. Members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association (NSWNMA) gathered to demand the government direct new money to ensure nurses and midwives get fair and equal pay in line with other states, claiming the workforce was leaving for better paid jobs in the private sector and interstate.