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Do Nursing Units Need Geek Squads?

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Many hospitals now have care delivery redesign initiatives to more of a team-based approach as part of their strategic plan for 2024. This makes sense, especially in hard-to-recruit specialties such as Med-Surg Units, Telemetry, and Emergency Departments. Careful planning and open discussions with stakeholders are critical factors […] The post Do Nursing Units Need Geek Squads?

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Former Kaiser nurse awarded $41M in retaliation lawsuit

Becker's Hospital Review

A Los Angeles jury awarded $41.49 million to a former nurse who said Kaiser Permanente's hospitals and health plan retaliated against and eventually terminated her for raising issues with patient safety and care quality, MyNewsLA reported Dec. 12.

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Study Highlights Gap Between Real and Perceived Diabetes Knowledge in Outpatient Nurses

Consult QD

More than 37 million people in the U.S. have diabetes. In addition to its health ramifications for patients, the chronic condition is a substantial economic burden. Health experts estimate that the cost of diabetes care globally will reach $2.1 trillion by 2030. The role of nurses in caring for and educating patients with diabetes continues to rise commensurately with the growing prevalence of the disease.

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The Vital Role of Teamwork and Collaboration in Nursing

Diversity Nursing

Teamwork is a fundamental aspect of the Nursing practice and is essential for providing safe and effective patient care. In healthcare, Nurses collaborate with a diverse team of professionals, including other Nurses, Physicians, Therapists, Pharmacists, and support staff. Key Aspects of Teamwork in Nursing: Communication Communication is the cornerstone of collaboration, ensuring all team members are well-informed and working towards a common goal.

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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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Recognizing the Compassionate, Innovative Spirits of Two IU Health Nurses, Jennifer Burchett and Holly Weaver

Daily Nurse

Two IU Health nurses, Jennifer Burchett and Holly Weaver, were recently recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for their compassionate, innovative spirits. Today, Daily Nurse proudly names nursing leaders Burchett and Weaver as our Nurses of the Week and celebrates their unwavering commitment to nursing. Burchett, a clinical nurse at IU Health Methodist Hospital , was named the 2023 Magnet Nurse of the Year.

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10 Tips for Nurses Pursuing Further Education While Working Full-Time

NurseBuff

Embarking on the journey of further education while maintaining a full-time nursing career is a commendable and ambitious endeavor. It’s a path that offers immense professional growth but comes with a unique set of challenges. Balancing the demanding schedules of nursing with the rigors of academic pursuits requires not just commitment but also strategic planning […] The post 10 Tips for Nurses Pursuing Further Education While Working Full-Time appeared first on NurseBuff.

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7 Benefits of Continuing Nursing Education

NurseBuff

Continuing nursing education is vital for nurses to keep their skills sharp and stay up to date with the latest in health care. It helps nurses learn about new medical procedures, treatments, and technologies. This ongoing learning can lead to better patient care and can also open doors for more job opportunities and higher positions […] The post 7 Benefits of Continuing Nursing Education appeared first on NurseBuff.

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Healthy Workforce Top Articles and Podcasts from 2023

Healthy Workforce Institute

It’s almost time to scratch another year off our list. Hopefully, most of you are ending this year better than you did last year and no doubt, better than the two years before. As we wrap up this year, we’d like to share our top articles and podcasts; resources, and a few other goodies with you. Healthy Workforce’s Top Articles in 2023 I’ve been blogging and writing articles since I started this company in 2011.

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Nurse career satisfaction & frustration: 6 findings from Medscape's 2023 report

Becker's Hospital Review

Medscape's 2023 report on nurse satisfaction found most would follow the same educational path if they could do it over again. Still, a significant portion of respondents pointed to serious workplace issues that, if left unresolved, could push some to pursue other roles within or outside of nursing.

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Cancer Survivor Comforts Patients with Reiki

Penn Medicine News

Reiki Master and cancer survivor Vince Gilhool has provided over 6,700 hours of volunteer Reiki sessions to patients. He says it’s been the greatest privilege to watch a patient become relaxed in a session — even if they can’t explain why.

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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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8 Things You Can Do With a Nursing Degree

NurseBuff

The nursing profession is a dynamic and evolving field offering more than just traditional bedside care. With a nursing degree, you open the door to a multitude of diverse and rewarding career paths each offering unique opportunities to make a significant impact in healthcare. Nurses are not just caregivers; they are educators, leaders, innovators, and […] The post 8 Things You Can Do With a Nursing Degree appeared first on NurseBuff.

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The broken foot that led to an amazing Infection Control Nurse

The Nurse Break

Jenna Ricciardi MACN graduated with a Bachelor of Nursing from The University of Notre Dame Australia in 2019 and commenced a graduate program at a major tertiary teaching hospital in 2020. She currently works full–time as an Infection control nurse. Explore Jenna’s insights, challenges, and rewarding experiences, providing a unique perspective on the dynamic field of nursing Read more articles from nurses like Jenna here Submit an expression of interest to write an article for us or sugge

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7 Benefits of Online Education

NurseBuff

Online education has revolutionized access to learning offering unparalleled flexibility and a wide array of courses to suit diverse needs and interests. This mode of learning accommodates various lifestyles allowing individuals to balance their studies with personal and professional responsibilities. With advancements in technology, online platforms deliver interactive and engaging content making distance learning a […] The post 7 Benefits of Online Education appeared first on NurseBuff.

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Reimagining Healthcare: A patient-provider conversation on trust, empathy, and human-centered care

NRC Health

In a recent engaging and thought-provoking webcast, NRC Health hosted two healthcare leaders for a patient-provider conversation on trust, empathy, and human-centered care. Dr. Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA, and Patient Advocate Cheryl Marker explored patients’ pressing questions and concerns about their experiences with physicians and healthcare systems. The post Reimagining Healthcare: A patient-provider conversation on trust, empathy, and human-centered care appeared first on NRC Health.

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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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Gifts for Travel Nurses: The Guide You’ll Need This Holiday Season

The Gypsy Nurse

Favorite Healthcare Staffing provided this article. The holidays are right around the corner, and the clock is ticking on your holiday shopping. Having a hard time thinking of the perfect gift for your family or friends in the healthcare field? Or maybe you’re a healthcare professional and need gift inspiration for yourself because your family and friends keep asking you what you want.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Fidelindo Lim

Minority Nurse

Fidelindo Lim, DNP, CCRN, FAAN , a clinical associate professor at New York University Meyers College of Nursing , has worked as a critical care nurse for 18 years and concurrently, since 1996, has been a nursing faculty member. In 2013, Dr. Lim conducted the seminal national study of faculty knowledge, experience, and readiness for teaching LGBTQ+ health in BSN programs across the U.S., and the groundbreaking findings of his research on LGBTQ+ health integration in nursing have been cited in s

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Using Biometric Identification to Improve Time & Attendance

Celayix

Biometric identification is everywhere in our daily lives. From workplaces to airports, face ID, banking, law enforcement – we’ve all come into contact with it recently! We know, it sounds like something out of a science fiction movie! But there’s a lot that goes into understanding biometric identification. In this blog, we will discuss how biometric identification works.

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18 BSN Nursing Careers to Consider

Joyce

Bachelor of Science in Nursing ( BSN ) nurses are Registered Nurses (RNs) with a BSN degree. A BSN takes longer to earn than an Associate of Science in Nursing ( ASN ), which also qualifies you to become an RN. At Joyce, a BSN can be earned in as few as three years. Advantages of earning a BSN include giving graduates more work opportunities, increasing flexibility, and improving salaries over other associate-level colleagues.

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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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UpNext: 4 Key Takeaways for Workforce Solutions in 2024

Health Leaders | Nursing

Healthcare leaders are looking for new ways to strategize and be proactive in the coming new year. One of the largest pain points for healthcare executives is the workforce, and with healthcare comprising 10% of the U.S. workforce, there is no shortage of challenges. Healthcare executives gathered at the HealthLeaders UpNext Exchange last week to discuss the workforce issues they’re seeing in the industry and figure out different ways to face those challenges going into the new year.

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Study Reveals Persistence of Later Surgical Referrals for Severe Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation

Consult QD

Despite guideline recommendations favoring early surgery in patients with severe degenerative mitral regurgitation (MR), rates of early surgical referral for degenerative MR to a high-volume valve center remain modest. So finds a new retrospective analysis from Cleveland Clinic. Timing of surgical referral had no effect on survival, but later referral correlated with more reoperations.

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Seattle nurses host candlelight vigil highlighting care crisis and demand for safer workplace

Health Leaders | Nursing

The Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA) held candles and shared stories Tuesday to send a message about nurses' grief surrounding the violence they reportedly face at work and their wanting to provide better patient care.

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Microglial Immunometabolism Endophenotypes Implicated in Sex Differences in Alzheimer’s Disease

Consult QD

Sex-related differences in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) pathogenesis and disease progression may be due in part to sex-specific differences in immune responses, cellular metabolism and microglial immunometabolism, according to new Cleveland Clinic research. The findings, published in Alzheimer’s and Dementia , offer important insights for the development of sex-specific treatment and prevention options for AD.

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Delaware responds to nursing shortage with ‘Tuition Incentive Program’

Health Leaders | Nursing

Delaware's 'Tuition Incentive Program' aims to alleviate nurse shortages by offering financial support for CNA training and workforce development.