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Struggling With Your Mental Health? Adopt a Pet

Daily Nurse

Pets are known worldwide to make our lives better. They’re natural, cuddly stress relievers that can improve cardiovascular health and decrease loneliness. That’s why it can be an excellent idea for nurses to adopt a pet of their own, especially if they’re experiencing anxiety, depression, or another mental health issue. If you’re thinking, “But what if I’m not an animal person?

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Here's Why Nurse Leaders Are Leaving the Workforce

Health Leaders | Nursing

Turnover rates amongst nurse leaders are projected to be high, and CNOs need to strategize. The staffing shortage affects not only the bedside nurse, but also the nurse leader. A new report from AMN Healthcare found that 31% of nurse leaders said they plan to be in a different role a year from now. AMN Healthcare's 2024 Survey of Nurse Leaders also says that 17% of nurse leaders will look for a new place to work, 9% will leave nursing, 3% will stay in a non-administrative position in nursing, an

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Qld nurses rally for their jobs amid vaccine refusal

Nursing Review

Nurses dismissed for refusing the Covid-19 vaccine rallied outside a major Queensland hospital, demanding re-employment. Dozens of nurses and midwives waved placards outside Gold Coast University Hospital on Saturday, following leaked Qld Health emails in The Courier Mail revealed a nurse could not be re-employed due to official termination for refusing vaccination.

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13 Job Perks That Make You Love To Be A Nurse

NurseBuff

Nursing isn’t just a job; it’s a calling filled with compassion, care, and connection. Yet, amidst the hustle and bustle of healthcare, there’s a treasure trove of perks that make nursing even more rewarding. From flexible schedules to heartfelt appreciation, the job comes with perks that add an extra sparkle to the already fulfilling journey […] The post 13 Job Perks That Make You Love To Be A Nurse appeared first on NurseBuff.

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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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Understanding Racial Concordance In The Nursing Field

Diversity Nursing

Racial concordance signifies the connection between the racial or ethnic backgrounds of patients and their healthcare providers, showcasing its profound impact on patient care, communication, trust, and overall health outcomes. While racial concordance in Nursing offers various benefits, it's important to recognize it's not always feasible or practical to match every patient with a Nurse of the same racial or ethnic background.

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Bringing the Hospital Home

Penn Medicine News

With Penn Medicine Advanced Home Health, even patients facing a potentially serious medical issue can receive care safely at home.

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Commit to Recommit

Diane Sieg

One of my commitments to myself this year was getting to the gym to lift weights 3 times a week. My husband and I established a routine of going first thing in the morning on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and it was working. Despite my initial resistance, a neck injury and travel, I stayed pretty consistent, feeling good and strong. And then they changed the schedule at our recreation center, closing on Mondays due to budget cuts, requiring us to change our schedule too.

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10 Tips on Being an Active Member of YOUR Healthcare Team

Nurses Advocates

To be an active healthcare team member, you must start with being organized. Here are some ways to get started: Be aware of who’s who. In your doctor’s office, ask to meet the office manager. When you meet them, ask for their business card. Let them know when things go well. If there was a problem, let them know and suggest a way to improve the system.

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Navigating the World of Long-Term Care: A Guide for Nurses

Minority Nurse

In the vast and varied landscape of healthcare careers, long-term care is sometimes overlooked. However, this sector, which provides sustained assistance to individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities, offers a unique and rewarding path for nurses. The field challenges nurses’ medical expertise and calls on their deepest reserves of empathy and understanding.

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Telehealth and ABA: Best Practices for Optimal Client Experience

Relias

Unlike other populations, a disruption in ABA services can place some clients at an increased risk for serious behavioral regression and losing acquired skills. Regression in behavioral progress could lead to emergency room visits and hospitalizations – two scenarios that are obviously undesirable. There is also the added incidence of caregiver stress that can occur due to inconsistent treatment.

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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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Aged care sector failing to find nurses

Nursing Review

New figures from the Department of Health and Aged Care found that residential aged care is facing a gap of 5,918 nurses by 2024-25 – an improvement of only 44 from government forecasts during the December quarter. The Australian has revealed a further seven aged-care facilities closed from October to December last year, despite escalating demand for residential services as the population ages.

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Understanding and Preventing Workplace Bullying and Harassment Training for HCP

American Medical Compliance

The following Understanding and Preventing Workplace Bullying and Harassment Training for Healthcare Providers is designed to educate healthcare providers on the definition of workplace bullying. Also, harassment is a form of employment discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, (ADA).

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UVM launches master's nursing degree to tackle nursing shortage

Health Leaders | Nursing

At a time when rising demand for healthcare and a retiring nursing workforce are contributing to a critical need for nurses nationwide, the University of Vermont’s new Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing program offers a fast track for career-changers looking to enter the nursing profession.

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Quick First Aid Refresher Training

American Medical Compliance

The Quick First Aid Refresher Training educates healthcare providers (HCP) on the latest first aid protocols. First aid is the term for medical care that is typically given both at the scene of the injury and as soon as it happens. It usually comprises of a single, brief treatment and can be administered with little help from technology or special knowledge.

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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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This Memphis area hospital is giving high schoolers an inside look at healthcare jobs. Here's how.

Health Leaders | Nursing

Currently, the program contains 16 Bartlett High students, who had to fill out 15-page applications to get accepted.

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ANA-Ohio President’s Message: Looking Forward to 2024

American Nurse

The longer I am a nurse is the clearer the essential role that nurses need to play becomes to me. As nurses, we are leaders. Reflecting on the last year, I witnessed many opportunities where individual nurses made a difference through their leadership. Whether it was directly with a patient care situation discussion assessing patient quality matrix, or it involves those who have volunteered to make ANA-Ohio a strong respected association, nurses made the difference.

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Building Resilient Communities

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

Ongoing research is shedding light on the complex dimensions of structural resilience. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Kamila Alexander, an Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. Dr. Alexander’s research focuses on understanding how socio-structural factors impact health outcomes of marginalized youth, particularly regarding trauma, violence, and sexual, mental, and reproductive… The post Building Resilient Communities appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Ma

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Suicide Prevention in Nursing: What Can We do to Address Policy and System Issues?

American Nurse

Nurses and Suicide Risk Nurses have been at risk for suicide since at least as far back as we have studied using data collected by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through the National Violent Death Reporting System (CDC, 2023; Davidson et al., 2020). These findings have been supported by additional studies (Davis et al., 2021; Olfson et al., 2023; Patrician et al., 2020).

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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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The Nursing Shortage and Patient Safety

Relias

Nursing shortage statistics continue to show that the healthcare industry still has an urgent need for nurses. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) , the current shortage of RNs in the U.S. is expected to continue trending upward. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 194,500 average annual openings for registered nurses, and nurse employment will grow 9% through 2030.

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What Is the Nursing Code of Ethics and Why Does It Matter?

Post University

Whether you are already working in the nursing field or aspire to become a nurse in the future, one of the most important things you will need to learn is the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics. In nursing practice, this code of ethics provides critical guidance for carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the nursing profession in a manner that ensures quality, consistent care.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Washington, D.C. for Travel Healthcare Professionals

The Gypsy Nurse

AMN Healthcare provided this article. Washington, D.C., known for its iconic monuments, renowned museums, and rich history, also stands as a vibrant hub for healthcare professionals. As the capital of the United States, D.C. boasts a thriving medical community featuring multiple acclaimed hospitals , academic institutions, and medical centers. Beyond the rewarding professional opportunities, the city offers a plethora of attractions to explore during your downtime.

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$1bn to support Qld women’s and girls’ health

Nursing Review

Misdiagnosed, misled, and miserable – these are some words Queensland women have used in relation to their their experiences in healthcare, according to a government survey. Almost 12,000 females were consulted for the government's landmark Women and Girls' Health Strategy 2032, which was released on Monday. In what the government has called "the largest response to any government survey" in Queensland history, women and girls shared their experiences in healthcare and offered suggestions for im

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Using Simulation to Improve Interdisciplinary Collaboration

American Nurse

As a healthcare workforce member, each nurse is part of a collaborative team of professionals caring for patients. According to Jensen (2015), “More than 250 healthcare professions exist” (p. 48). Each profession has a different scope of practice that contributes to the care of patients. All of these team members comprise a multidisciplinary team (MDT).