Fri.Jan 05, 2024

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Noninvasive Technology Enhances Ability to Map Brain Activity to Track Behavior Change

Consult QD

A research team led by Cleveland Clinic and Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) investigators has developed a new method for mapping the electrical paths that connect and coordinate various parts of the brain to complete behavioral and cognitive tasks. The findings promise insights critical to understanding behavior changes in patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological disorders.

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7 nursing jobs with 6-figure salaries

Becker's Hospital Review

Certified registered nurse anesthetist is the top-earning position in nursing, with a median annual salary of $203,090 in the U.S., though there are several other jobs in the field where nurses can earn six-figure salaries.

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Prescriptions for fruits and vegetables can improve the health of people with diabetes and other ailments, new study finds

American Nurse

The health of people with diabetes, hypertension and obesity improved when they could get free fruits and vegetables with a prescription from their doctors and other health professionals. We found that these patients’ blood sugar levels, blood pressure and weight improved in our new study published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.

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First-of-its-kind virtual reality training for nurses launches in Minnesota

Health Leaders | Nursing

The University of Minnesota School of Nursing worked with a virtual reality company to develop an “immersive simulation experience” for nurses, thanks to a $1.3 million grant from the American Nurses Foundation.

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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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Climate change interventions

American Nurse

Corporate social responsibility in the post-pandemic work environment Takeaways: The nursing profession must address climate change to protect and promote human health. Climate change activities as corporate social responsibility provide a promising avenue to both scale successful organizational initiatives and to generate hope, transformative improvements, and renewed professional commitments for nursing.

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Exclusive: Other UK countries also exploring idea of nursing associates

Nursing Times

Find out more about discussions that have been taking place across devolved UK governments to introduce a nursing associate role.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Addressing Critical Oversights – Lessons from the Perry Middle & High School Shooting

The Relentless School Nurse

On the first day back from winter break, a predictable and preventable tragedy struck Perry Middle & High School in the small town of Perry, Iowa. A 17-year-old student, armed with a shotgun and pistol, opened fire in the school before classes began. The attack resulted in the death of a 6th-grader, injuries to four other students and a school administrator, and ended with the shooter taking his own life.

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Questions of quality surround a for-profit nursing college seeking expansion

Becker's Hospital Review

The Arizona College of Nursing, a for-profit school based in Phoenix with additional campuses across 11 states, will soon open two locations in a 12th: Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Jan. 5. However, not everyone is keen on its expansion into Wisconsin.

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Interviewing Techniques for Assessing Personal Character in Family Caregiver Background Checks

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When caring for a loved one, finding the right caregiver is crucial. The caregiver will provide medical assistance and become an integral part of your loved one’s daily life. The process of finding the perfect caregiver can be overwhelming, but with the right approach and the right questions, you can ensure that you make an informed decision. This comprehensive guide will discuss the key steps and questions to consider when interviewing potential caregivers.

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When a new job calls for a big move: Providence relocation benefits

Providence

Sometimes, your perfect place to live–or the ideal opportunity to grow your career–is farther than just a hop, skip or a jump away. That’s why we support eligible candidates with a comprehensive relocation package, available as an added benefit for hundreds of roles across our seven-state footprint.

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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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Diving Into 2024: Challenges and Trends in Nursing

Health Leaders | Nursing

According to this CNO, here’s what nursing leaders are facing in the new year. 2024 is gearing up to be another hectic year for healthcare. With the never-ending stream of new AI technologies on the rise, and the upcoming presidential election, there are sure to be some curveballs thrown at the entire industry, including nursing. While the impacts of these changes cannot always be predicted, there are many trends that can be.

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Effective Leadership Requires Listening (Podcast)

Consult QD

For Raed Dweik, MD, MBA , the path of leadership has led to a new challenge. Formerly Chair of Cleveland Clinic’s Pulmonology and Critical Care Institute, Dr. Dweik recently became Chief of the health system’s new Integrated Hospital Care Institute – a role that requires him to lead teams through internal restructuring. Integrated Hospital Care encompasses pulmonary critical care and infectious disease, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, hospital medicine, urgent and express care, and p

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Wright Center to launch 12-month nurse practitioner fellowship

Health Leaders | Nursing

Amid the ongoing shortage of health care professionals, the Wright Center for Community Health has announced a new 12-month nurse practitioner postgraduate fellowship program beginning this September.