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Why Does Population Health Matter? 

Daily Nurse

What is population health, and why does it matter? And how do various factors in our society and the world around us negatively affect multiple communities, and what can we do about it? What is Population Health? While the literature shows that there are a wide variety of proposed definitions of the term population health , it is generally agreed that population health refers to determinants of health that impact groups of people rather than single individuals.

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Shawana S. Moore Reflects on Serving as the First African-American President of National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health

Minority Nurse

For the last two years, Shawana S. Moore, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, PNAP, FAAN, who works as the Interim MSN and DNP Program Director at Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, has served as the first African American President of the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH). Minority Nurse asked Moore to reflect upon what she’s accomplished, what she’s proud of, and what still needs to be done.

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UCSF shifts to doctorate midwifery program amid criticism

Becker's Hospital Review

The University of California San Francisco is ending its master's program for nurse midwives and moving to a doctorate program — and critics say it could make it harder for new midwives to enter the field, the San Francisco Chronicle reported June 23.

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Advancing the Primary Health Care Mandate for Nursing: Recommended Reading from AJN’s July Issue

Amercan Journal of Nursing

The July issue of AJN is now live. To what degree are nurses familiar with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and their relevance to nursing practice? Read this month’s Original Research article, “Nurses’ Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding the Sustainable Development Goals: A Global Study,” to find out. (A mural depicting Goal 6, clean water and sanitation, is featured on the cover.

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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 to Combat Key Stressors in Nursing | symplr

Symplr

As someone who has dedicated her career to the nursing profession, I can affirm that the well-being of our healthcare staff directly impacts the quality of care we provide to our patients. Over the years, I've had the privilege of working alongside some of the most dedicated and compassionate individuals in the healthcare industry. But let's face it, the past few years have been tough.

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University of Newcastle professor appointed National Rural Health Commissioner

Nursing Review

Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler has announced University of Newcastle's Professor Jennifer May is to take over as National Rural Health Commissioner. The University of Newcastle graduate has dedicated her career to rural health care, working as a GP in rural, regional and remote WA, NT and NSW for 35 years. In 2016 Professor May was honoured with the Order of Australia for her contribution to community health.

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Nurses’ Choice: The 8 Best Nursing Schools in Columbus, Ohio

NurseBuff

If you want to be successful in your chosen career, you need to identify the right nursing school that can set your career on the right track. The best nursing school for you should be able to teach you everything about your roles, responsibilities, and limitations as a nurse. It should also be able to […] The post Nurses’ Choice: The 8 Best Nursing Schools in Columbus, Ohio appeared first on NurseBuff.

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Nonprofit hires nurses, reduces ED visits for vulnerable populations

Becker's Hospital Review

A New York supportive housing nonprofit organization cut emergency room visits of its residents in half and increased primary care use to 93%, Gothamist reported June 24.

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What's the Word on Workplace Violence? Part One

Health Leaders | Nursing

Workplace violence incidents in healthcare are seemingly on the rise. Let's take a look at why, according to these nurse leaders. Nurses across the country are experiencing record levels of workplace violence. According to a National Nurses United report , in 2023, eight in 10 nurses experienced at least one type of workplace violence within the past year.

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Sydney key workers in line for subsidised housing

Nursing Review

The NSW government will invest $450m to build at least 400 new apartments in metro Sydney for essential workers to rent at a subsidised rate under the recently announced Key Worker Build-to-Rent Program. Essential workers including nurses, paramedics, teachers, allied health care workers, police officers and firefighters are set to benefit from the scheme, which aims to “increase the supply of well built, well located, secure and accessible rental accommodation for the essential workers who keep

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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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Skin Health Management in Assisted Living Training

American Medical Compliance

The following Skin Health Management in Assisted Living Training is designed to educate healthcare professionals (HCP) on how to properly manage skin health within assisted living centers. Additionally, the management of skin health is crucial to the proper care of those living within assisted living centers. This course offers valuable insight and practical strategies aimed towards achieving the best and most compassionate care regarding the skin health of the elderly.

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Wage boost for thousands of Vic nurses

Nursing Review

Thousands of Victorian nurses could score a massive wage boost of almost 30 per cent under a new agreement with the State Government just a month after industrial action shut down hospital beds and planned surgeries. The Victorian branch of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF Vic) has called a statewide meeting of members to consider the Allan government’s offer of a 28.4 per cent compounded wage increase by the end of the fourth year.

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'Aggressive nurse recruitment is growing,' 130+ nurse groups say

Becker's Hospital Review

The International Council of Nurses, an organization of more than 130 national nurses associations, is warning about some high-income countries recruiting nurses from vulnerable countries with critical health worker shortages.

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Top 7 Tips for Travel Nurses Starting a New Assignment

The Gypsy Nurse

For those who are traveling nurses, it allows them to explore new places. At the same time, they will get diverse experiences and the chance to advance their careers. This guide will look at the top seven tips you can follow when starting a new assignment as a traveling nurse. Although it may be a challenge, you can quickly adapt to your new healthcare facilities wherever you may be, get to know your new team members, and manage your well-being as you move from one place to another.

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Maximizing Your Benefits Strategy: Reframing the Way We View Fertility

Speaker: Lizzie Wright - Director of Customer Success at Carrot Fertility

Employee expectations around benefits and workplace support have evolved in step with the growing need for fertility and family-forming care. As HR professionals, it is our job to ensure employees have a comprehensive understanding of the benefits our organizations offer and how they can utilize them. Before educating employees, we first need to understand the rising healthcare costs and the financial burden of fertility care.