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What Nurses Need to Understand About Travel Medicine

Daily Nurse

Say the word “travel” to many nurses. They’ll likely think of travel nursing , which gained a high level of attention during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when nurses were needed in large numbers at hundreds of facilities nationwide. However, if you mention “travel medicine,” some nurses might stare at you blankly.

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My First Teachers in Nursing School Weren’t Nurses

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

My first teachers in nursing school weren’t nurses. They were veterans of the racist War on Drugs. They were survivors, though not all are living now. My heart is shattered into a million pieces, but the pieces are like mirrors reflecting all the light you brought into my world. I wrote this message anonymously in… The post My First Teachers in Nursing School Weren’t Nurses appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.

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AJPH Highlights Health Worker Mental Health

NIOSH Science Blog

The American Journal of Public Health recently published a special supplement with 15 articles focusing on health worker mental health. This special issue of the journal was sponsored and edited by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and stems from the health worker mental health initiative from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and NIOSH.

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Inside Hackensack Meridian's strategy to reduce nurse turnover

Becker's Hospital Review

The nation has an average nurse vacancy rate of almost 16%, according to the 2023 NSI National Health Care Retention & RN Staffing Report. At Edison, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Health, however, that figure is 6.5%. The secret, according to one of its leaders: creating a strong culture, investing in nurse leadership development and implementing a strong employee referral program.

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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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The Silent Epidemic: Understanding Medical Errors and Nursing Practice

Empowered Nurses

Did you know that medical mistakes are one of the leading causes of death in this country. It is estimated that 250,000 medical mistakes occur each year. To put it into perspective, this figure surpasses the toll of many well-known diseases and conditions, highlighting the urgency of addressing this pervasive issue. The statistics paint a grim picture, revealing a silent epidemic that often goes unnoticed amidst the complexities of modern medicine.

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Fitness Tips for After the Holidays: Back to Travel and Staying Healthy

The Gypsy Nurse

The holiday season is a delightful time filled with family gatherings, gift exchanges, and indulgent feasts. It’s easy to let healthy habits slip during this festive period, but as a travel nurse, maintaining your physical and mental well-being is crucial. Here are some fitness tips to help you get back into travel and stay healthy after the holidays.

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Best Compression Stockings for Nurses

NurseBuff

hen you buy something using the links on our posts, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Learn more. When you’re a nurse, you have to get used to working long hours. In essence, this also means getting used to prolonged standing at work and all the negative things that […] The post Best Compression Stockings for Nurses appeared first on NurseBuff.

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