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Defying the Odds as a Bilingual SLP

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

For bilingual speech-language pathologist Deanne Fontanel, MS, CF-SLP (MS-SLP 24), breaking barriers isnt just part of her profession: its in her blood. Fontanel’s parents, immigrants from Mexico, faced educational challengesher father did not complete elementary school, and her mother never finished high school. But they emphasized the importance of education, and she became the first in her family to graduate from University, defying all odds. “As a nursing student, I saw statistic

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Addressing the Shortage of Mental Health Nurses: A Critical Imperative

Daily Nurse

Currently, nearly 60 million Americans experience mental illness or substance use disorders, with approximately one-quarter of this population reporting comorbid mental and physical health challenges. This translates to nearly one in five adults in the United States experiencing a mental health condition annually. However, the supply of well-trained and skilled mental health professionals has not kept pace with the growing demand.

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A New Badge Recognizing Nurses Advocates!

Nurses Advocates

While scrolling through my email early Monday morning, I noted one that said congratulations. The email said my Blog, Nurses Advocates, had been selected by a panelist as one of the Top 80 Nursing Blogs on the web! As mentioned, being recognized for my Blog is exciting and humbling. It tells me that the work I put into writing my Blog is paying off.

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Martha E. Rogers Scholars Fund Applications Due April 1st

Nursology

Announced by Violet Malinski on behalf of the Society of Rogerian Scholars The MER Scholars Fund is pleased to announce that the next deadline for application to the Martha E. Rogers Scholars Grant is April 1, 2025. Guidelines and application can be found on the SRS website (societyofrogerianscholars.org). The purpose of the grant is To … Continue reading Martha E.

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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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Working with Difficult Individuals in Assisted Living Facilities Training

American Medical Compliance

Working in assisted living facilities requires providing compassionate care to individuals with diverse needs, backgrounds, and personalities. Healthcare professionals will inevitably encounter difficult individuals. These challenges often stem from various factors, such as cognitive impairments, mental health issues, or personal circumstances that impact behavior.

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Aged care nurses set to earn more from March 1

Nursing Review

Registered and enrolled nurses working in aged care will soon be paid more under the Fair Work Commission's (FWC) changes to the Nurses Award 2020. The pay increases, outlined in the FWC's final determination in December of last year, will vary across classifications, but will build upon the 15 per cent award wage increase introduced from 30 June 2023.

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Tit for tat: Major parties put health at the centre of pre-election promises

Nursing Review

The Prime Minister has promised the largest single investment in Medicare in its 41 years , tripling the current bulk billing incentive but the opposition has said it will match it. Labor announced the major $8.5 billion investment over the weekend, promising to cover 90 percent of Australians' GP visits. The funds will add an extra 18 million bulk billed GP visits annually, whilst also bolstering the workforce, according to the Albanese governments estimates.

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How OU Health's Professional Practice Model Is Defining Nursing Excellence

Health Leaders | Nursing

This model enables OU Health to elevate nursing education, practice, and outcomes, says this CNE. Foolproof change management processes are essential for CNOs who want to streamline their workforce during times of transition. Organizations often have to endure cultural shifts as well as workforce changes, so it's critical that CNOs are able to guide nurses and provide resources to help them adjust accordingly.

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Women’s Health and Birth Control Training for Healthcare Personnel

American Medical Compliance

This Women’s Health and Birth Control Training for Healthcare Personnel equips healthcare providers with essential knowledge on women’s health, covering common health conditions and birth control options. Providers explore various birth control methods, their effectiveness, and best counseling practices. The course debunks myths and misconceptions, ensuring accurate patient education.

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Frame your future with a rewarding medical imaging career at Providence

Providence

Whether youre just starting out or an experienced X-ray, ultrasound, MRI, CT or interventional radiology tech, Providence has a wide range of imaging careers waiting for you.

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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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Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Health Training

American Medical Compliance

This course equips healthcare providers with techniques to improve patient interactions and outcomes. Participants master active listening and communication strategies to understand patient needs and convey empathy. The course addresses cultural, language, and literacy challenges to help providers connect with diverse patients. Honing these skills boosts patient satisfaction, trust, and creates a more inclusive, efficient healthcare environment.

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'It's on us': How health systems navigate NP education gaps

Becker's Hospital Review

In 2024, nurse practitioner education programs made national news over their education practices. Specifically, critics were concerned that NPs were not receiving the necessary education to maintain patient safety but healthcare leaders tell a different story.

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Project Management in Healthcare Training

American Medical Compliance

Effective project management is essential in healthcare settings, where complex tasks, strict timelines, and high stakes are the norm. Whether you’re overseeing a new initiative or coordinating patient care improvement projects, strong project management skills can make all the difference. In this course, we will explore the key principles of project management tailored specifically for healthcare environments.

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Is Your Health System Board Ready for CEO Succession Planning?

The Leadership Development Group

A funny thing is happening among senior leadership teams in health systems (and other sectors as well). More and more clients are telling us that multiple members of their senior leadership teams, starting with the CEO on down, could retire if they wanted to. Then they are quick to say But of course, no one has any immediate plans to retire,--and thats a good thing because we really dont have any real successors.

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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.

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Balancing Work and Life: Tips for Travel Nurses

The Gypsy Nurse

Titan Medical Group provided this article. Balancing work and life is essential for maintaining overall well-being and job satisfaction. Make balancing work and life a priority in your daily routine. As a travel healthcare professional, balancing work and life can be a challenge. You’re constantly on the move, often in unfamiliar locations, which can create stress and disrupt your routine.

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Focus on your Talent : The Importance of Succession Management

The Leadership Development Group

Focus on your Talent : The Importance of Succession Management Developing strong talent and building bench strength within an organizations workforce enhances the financial value of an organization. 1 However, the market has been faced with a talent shortage, leaving key roles unfilled or filled with personnel not fit for the position.

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NMC to roll out new EDI training for its staff and leaders

Nursing Times

Find out about the changes the NMC is making in response to recommendations from equality, diversity and inclusion advisor Mac Alonge.

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Break Free from the Status Quo: Vendor-Neutral the Future of Workforce Management

Ringo

Break free from outdated models and reimagine your staffing strategy with Ringo VMS, the only vendor-neutral platform designed to reduce costs, increase transparency, and optimize staffing efficiency.

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Leveling the Playing Field: How HR Can Equitably Improve Health Outcomes Through Fertility Benefits

Speaker: Julie B. Chavez - VP, Strategy & Alliances at Carrot

As HR and total rewards professionals, we are often seeking opportunities to foster a better sense of community and belonging amongst employees - ensuring that all employees have an equitable opportunity to receive fertility treatments is one of the many ways this can be achieved. Fertility benefits make it possible for employees to access treatments like IVF.

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Concern about violence against nurses in Northern Ireland

Nursing Times

Read about new figures showing how many health and social care workers in Northern Ireland are off sick due to workplace violence.

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What Constitutes Parity? The ERISA Industry Committee’s Lawsuit Challenging the 2024 Final Rule

Healthcare Law Insights blog

On January 17, 2025, the ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, claiming that the 2024 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) Final Rule oversteps legal bounds, breaches the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), improperly delegates the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Treasurys (Departments) executive power to private entities, and violates the Due Process Clause.

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The Ultimate Guide to Finding Expert Elder Care Articles in Just a Few Clicks

Elder Care Matters

Looking for reliable elder care articles? This step-by-step guide will show you how to efficiently find expert advice on retirement planning, long-term care, and senior wellness. With just a few clicks, discover trusted resources like the Elder Care Blog to help you make informed decisions. The post The Ultimate Guide to Finding Expert Elder Care Articles in Just a Few Clicks appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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To boost early childhood literacy and health, Duval is sending doctors out with books

Health News Florida | Nurses

A five-year federal grant will be spent to send nurses or pediatricians in underresourced communities on wellness checks along with books to give to the families they serve.

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Strategic Succession Planning: No Longer a “Nice-to-Have”

The Leadership Development Group

Theres a new war for talent upon us as organizations face both planned and unplanned retirements coming out of the pandemic. We know that those companies with formalized succession plans are better prepared to respond to the increasingly competitive landscape for recruiting new talent and retaining existing talent.

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Australia has a breast cancer problem

Nursing Review

Researchers have found that Australia and New Zealand have the highest incidence rate of breast cancer in the world. The Global Patterns and Trends in Breast Cancer Incidence and Mortality report uses 2022 data from 185 countries to project the global breast cancer impact by 2050. The University of Sydney, University of Queensland and Alberta Health Services in Canada teamed up to deliver the report.