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A Love Letter to Nurses Expressed Through Stories of Our Past, Present, and Future: “Taking Care” by Sarah DiGregorio

Nursology

Contributor – Nicole DePace MS, APRN, GNP-BC, ACHPN In “Taking Care: The Story of Nursing and Its Power to Change the World,” journalist Sarah DiGregorio explores what it means to be a nurse, examining the past and present with a hopeful gaze toward the future.

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Government urged to launch independent inquiry into NMC

Nursing Times

Find out what the nursing and midwifery reaction has been to the findings of a damning review into the culture at the UK's nursing regulator.

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How Nurses Can Overcome Work Stress for Family Well-being and Peace

Daily Nurse

A study by the American Nurses Association shows that over half of the nurses feel swamped with heavy workloads. They deal with patient care, paperwork, and emergencies all at once, so it’s no wonder that this constant responsibility leads to stress beyond your usual job worries. The pressure to consistently provide flawless care is overwhelming, to say the least – and the truth is, this kind of stress isn’t something they can leave at work – it follows them home, affecti

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The NMC Independent Culture Review: A Glimpse into the Experiences of Black Nurses

Equality 4 Black Nurses

The recent Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Independent Culture Review has highlighted the realities Black nurses and staff face within the organisation. As one of the largest healthcare regulators in the world, the NMC's role is crucial in upholding standards and ensuring the public's safety. However, this latest review has exposed significant challenges and deep-seated issues of racism and discrimination that undermine its mission.

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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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Ethical Practices in Assisted Living Training

American Medical Compliance

The Ethical Practices in Assisted Living Training aims to educate healthcare providers (HCP) on the definition of ethics in the context of assisted living. Additionally, education and training on the subject of ethics within assisted living facilities is crucial to the proper care of patients. This course offers valuable insight and practical strategies aimed towards achieving the best and most compassionate care regarding the use of ethical practices in assisted living facilities.

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New to Provider Credentialing? Top Questions & Tips to Make It Easier | symplr

Symplr

Are you new to the world of provider credentialing ? Or are you looking for ways to make your credentialing processes more efficient and less time-consuming? Look no further.

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Nursing Hacks: Tips and Tricks to Make Your Shift Easier

Diversity Nursing

Nursing is a rewarding yet challenging profession. Long hours, demanding tasks, and the need to stay organized can make shifts overwhelming. To help you navigate your day more efficiently, here are some practical hacks to streamline your tasks and improve your overall workflow before and during your shifts. Prepare the Night Before Pack Smart: Lay out your uniform, shoes, and any necessary accessories the night before.

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Promoting Equity in Healthcare Training

American Medical Compliance

The Promoting Equity in Healthcare Training aims to educate healthcare providers (HCP) on the definition of healthcare equity. By educating healthcare providers on the subject, healthcare facilities can ensure just and effective care. This course offers valuable insight and practical strategies aimed towards achieving the most just and effective care for patients regardless of their circumstances.

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California bill for community colleges to offer BSNs faces pushback

Becker's Hospital Review

In February, lawmakers in California introduced a bill to enable community colleges in the state to offer a Bachelor of Science in nursing. The legislation is now facing pushback from leaders at state universities who say it would not actually serve its purpose of enabling more nurses to enter the workforce.

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Project Austin: Serving the Special Needs of Medically Complex Children 

Minority Nurse

Out of great tragedy, sometimes great good can come. Such is the case with Austin Simon, son of Tiffany Simon, MSN, RN, CCRN, whose passing away at the age of 15 months old sparked a program that promises to help save the lives of children across the country who suffer from medically complex conditions. Born with a heart defect and undergoing a subsequent tracheostomy, Austin experienced a medical emergency when his tracheostomy was plugged.

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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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Empowering Elder Justice Training

American Medical Compliance

The Empowering Elder Justice Training aims to educate healthcare providers (HCP) on the definition of elder justice. By ensuring healthcare providers are educated on the subject, healthcare facilities can guarantee a safe and respectful environment that promotes elder justice. This course offers valuable insight and practical strategies aimed towards achieving the most considerate and compassionate care regarding the empowerment of elder justice.

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Anatomy of Writing for Publication for Nurses: The writing guide you’ve been looking for

American Nurse

Anatomy of Writing for Publication for Nurses I work with nurse writers every day. I edit their articles, provide suggestions for concision, query for clarification, and gently trim information that distracts from the main topic. Writing is a skill that requires practice, guidance, and more practice. I believe that every nurse who wants to write for publication should spend quality time with the newest edition of Anatomy of Writing for Publication for Nurses.

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How to Prepare for a Correctional Nursing Interview

Premier Medical Staffing

You’re in the market for a new job and find the idea of correctional nursing interesting. You’ve applied to a position at a facility near you and have been invited to an in-person interview. Panic sets in! How do you prepare for a correctional nursing interview? There’s no need to fret – we’ve got you covered. Keep reading to find out what you should do prior to the interview; what questions you can expect during the interview, and what question you should be asking

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How compensation compares between Ohio staff and travel nurses

Health Leaders | Nursing

Heightened demand made nursing a high-paying profession over the last decade, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020. Pillar: CNO Link: Full story Article Source: NBC4i.

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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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Medicare FWA Compliance Training

American Medical Compliance

The Medicare FWA Compliance Training aims to educate healthcare providers (HCP) on the definitions of fraud, waste, and abuse in the context of Medicare. Additionally, education regarding Medicare FWA is crucial to providing proper care and the prevention of FWA. This course offers valuable insight and practical strategies aimed towards achieving the highest level of education and care concerning Medicare and the various forms of FWA.

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Impact Wellbeing™ Guide Workshop Series Brings Together Hospital Leaders to Improve Healthcare Worker Wellbeing

NIOSH Science Blog

NIOSH’s Impact Wellbeing™ campaign gives hospital leaders evidence-informed solutions to reduce healthcare worker burnout and sustain wellbeing. The goal is to build a system where healthcare workers thrive. It helps hospital leaders go beyond individual resilience efforts and encouraging self-care to instead focus on systems-level improvements. Many hospitals face challenges getting started or have concerns about the resources needed for wellbeing work.

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HL Shorts: Measuring Sick Time as an ROI Metric

Health Leaders | Nursing

Virtual nursing ROI can be measured in a variety of ways, including sick time, says this nurse leader. On this episode of HL Shorts, we hear from Clair Lunt , senior director of nursing informatics at Mount Sinai Health System , about using sick time as an ROI metric for virtual nursing. Tune in to hear her insights.

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The Benefits of a Strategic Healthcare Partnership

Ringo

A Vendor Management System can be a strategic hospital and healthcare partner by driving operational efficiency, cost savings and improved quality of care.

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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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Beauty After Breast Cancer founder speaks on the science of compassion at HUB24

NRC Health

Get ready to be inspired by Katelyn Carey, BSN, RN, the visionary founder of Beauty After Breast Cancer, as she brings her groundbreaking insights to Human Understanding Beyond | HUB 24 in San Diego. Katelyn champions integrating cognitive and trauma science in healthcare to revolutionize patient experience and communication, leveraging the profound science of compassion.

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Nurse practitioners wanting to practice independently spark Texas debate about patient outcomes

Health Leaders | Nursing

Texas requires nurse practitioners to have a physician oversee their patients’ primary care through a monthly check-in.

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Barriers and Solutions to the Gap between Theory and Practice in Nursing Services: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Evidence

Nursing Forum

Background. The phenomenon of theory-practice gap has endured within the field of nursing from the era of Florence Nightingale until today, persistently manifesting negative consequences within the profession by accentuating the dichotomy between theoretical understanding and the practical dimensions of nursing. This prevalent issue necessitates comprehensive examination to unveil all the circumstances and variables that fuel the gap, along with exploring viable resolutions to bridge these divid

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Nurse camp aims to lead local students into nursing careers

Health Leaders | Nursing

A summer camp at St. John Fisher University is geared specifically toward high schoolers looking to become nurses.