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Book Review: “Evolving Rogerian Nursing Science: John R. Phillips’ Unique Contributions”

Nursology

Published by the Society of Rogerian Scholars (SRS), 2023. Produced by the SRS Resource Development Committee.Reviewer: Violet Malinski, RN, PhD Dr. John R.Phillips, recognized as the foremost scholar of Rogerian nursing science, taught in the Division of Nursing (now the Rory Meyers College of Nursing) at New York University from 1976 until his retirement in … Continue reading Book Review: “Evolving Rogerian Nursing Science: John R.

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DEI Efforts: A Positive Force in the Workplace

Diversity Nursing

Rather than dismissing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as a passing trend, we should recognize it as a natural progression. In moving forward, we need to elevate our strategies to a more deliberate, purposeful, and impactful approach. According to the Pew Research Center , a significant number of employees have expressed that DEI initiatives have had a beneficial impact on the workplace.

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What Does Research Show About the Impact of Work Shift Lengths on Patient & Provider Experiences?

Ensearch

Long shifts for nurses are standard in most hospitals. According to a 2022 study of 577 hospitals, up to 80% of nurses work 12-hour shifts. But just because it’s become the accepted schedule for nursing professionals, that doesn’t necessarily make it the best. Are 12-hour or longer shifts really working? Here’s what the data says. Pros [.] The post What Does Research Show About the Impact of Work Shift Lengths on Patient & Provider Experiences?

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Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act: Comprehensive Final Rule Expected in 2024

Healthcare Law Insights blog

In the United States, mental health (“MH”) and substance use disorder (“SUD”) (collectively “MH/SUD”) have continued to represent areas of intense concern. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the MH struggles of essential workers and health care professionals were pushed to the forefront. However, issues related to MH/SUD have continued to escalate. Currently, in the United States, 1 person dies by suicide every 11 minutes, [1] and “suicidal behavior among children has sharply increased over the past

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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 Event Staffing Can Improve Service

Celayix

Large scale events would be nothing without the staff that make them possible. Ticket checkers, ushers, security, behind the scenes – so many hands go into making events successful. More often than not, event staffing has a direct impact on service, and attendee satisfaction! Event organizers wear many hats, and workforce managers is one of them.

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Force for Good: OT alum’s journey from elevator pitch to entrepreneurship

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Meet Megan Jewell, OTR/L, USAHS MOT 2012, an occupational therapy (OT) catalyst for change. Jewell’s unwavering dedication to fostering goodness within her field sets her apart. Jewell is a 2023 University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) Force for Good Alumni Video Contest Winner. The alumni video competition celebrates the incredible impact USAHS alumni make in their communities.

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When to Start Preparing for Your Next Travel Nursing Assignment

The Gypsy Nurse

Starting a travel nursing assignment is an exciting adventure that offers the chance to experience different cultures and locations in addition to professional development. It’s a chance for nurses to grow as professionals, experience new things, and improve healthcare systems all around the world. Nevertheless, careful planning and preparation for your next travel nursing assignments are necessary to maximize this experience.

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HL Shorts: Can AI Help Solve Staffing Issues?

Health Leaders | Nursing

CNOs can leverage AI for workforce solutions. On this week’s episode of HL Shorts, we hear from Betty Jo Rocchio, Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive at Mercy, about how CNOs can use AI to help solve staffing issues. Tune in to hear her insights.

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The Impact of Collective Trauma and How Behavioral Health Organizations Can Help

Relias

Trauma can happen to anyone at any time. It can even affect entire communities. Understanding how trauma impacts us both as individuals and as groups of individuals is crucial for behavioral health organizations. It’s only by better understanding this phenomenon, known as collective trauma, that we can begin to heal after large-scale traumatic events.

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Wisconsin health care staffing vacancies remain high as baby boomers retire

Health Leaders | Nursing

Hospital staffing vacancy rates have mostly stabilized in Wisconsin, but the need remains high as the state’s baby boomers retire — increasing demand for health care.

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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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Five pathways into one profession: Fifty years of debate on differentiated nursing practice

Nursing Inquiry

Abstract The persistence of multiple educational pathways into the nursing profession continues to occupy scholars internationally. In the Netherlands, various groups within the Dutch healthcare sector have tried to differentiate nursing practice on the basis of educational backgrounds for over 50 years. Proponents argue that such reforms are needed to retain bachelor-trained nurses, improve quality of care and strengthen nurses' position in the sector.

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Baptist Memphis expands virtual nursing program

Health Leaders | Nursing

A virtual nursing program introduced at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic is now a part of the nursing staff makeup at Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis.

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UVM launches direct entry master's program to fast-track careers in nursing

Health Leaders | Nursing

The University of Vermont is launching a new direct entry master's program to fast-track career-changers looking to enter the nursing profession.

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Senate moves forward with proposal capping what traveling nurse agencies can charge

Health Leaders | Nursing

Iowa Senators advanced a proposal that some say would help Iowa's nurse shortage, but others think it will push traveling nurses out of state.

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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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Michigan nurses’ burnout is a health emergency, study says

Health Leaders | Nursing

Michigan’s registered nurses overwhelmingly feel burnout from their work, according to a new study.