Consult QD

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Although more than a century has passed since Alzheimer’s disease (AD) was first characterized, prevention and effective treatments have remained elusive. In an effort to spur progress against this devastating, immensely complex condition, Cleveland Clinic researcher Feixiong Cheng, PhD , has devised a multipronged research strategy that integrates advanced computational and experimental approaches.

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Daily Nurse

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

It’s no secret that nurses and other healthcare professionals face the daily danger of infection, back injuries, falls, needlesticks, and other on-the-job hazards. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers put themselves at grave risk to care for critically ill patients, and some paid with their lives. Beyond the hazards we recognize within American healthcare, did you know that social services and healthcare workers experience the highest injuries from workplace viole

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Black women are almost twice as likely to experience infertility as their white counterparts, but only 8% of Black women seek fertility treatment, compared to 15% of white women. Statistics like these, compounded by the fact that Black women are three times as likely to die from pregnancy-related causes, highlight inequalities in reproductive healthcare that the medical community must address.

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Becker's Hospital Review

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The headlines and warnings have been relentless: there are not enough nurses – or people studying to be nurses – in the United States.

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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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Diversity Nursing

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Why Continuing Education is Vital Continuing education (CE) is vital for Nurses as it allows you to stay up to date with the latest advancements and best practices in the field. The healthcare field is constantly evolving, with new research, technologies, and treatments being introduced regularly. By participating in CE programs, you can ensure you're equipped with the most current knowledge and skills to provide the highest quality care to patients.

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Becker's Hospital Review

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Medical cannabis has been approved for use in 38 states as of 2023, but right now there is no certification or credentialing for nurses who want to specialize in this type of medicine. However, that will soon change because of a group of dedicated nurse volunteers with the American Cannabis Nurses Association.

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Ensearch

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In 2023, several healthcare-related laws were passed throughout the U.S., many of which will have a direct impact on hospitals and other healthcare organizations. As we close out the year and look ahead to 2024, here are some of the most important legislation changes to consider. Legislation Passed in 2023 Senate Bill 5103 Washington State [.] The post A Summary of The Most Important Healthcare-Related Legislation of 2023 appeared first on ENSEARCH.

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Consult QD

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

By Ethan Benore, PhD and Heidi Kempert, PTA The International Association for the Study of Pain defines pain as “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with or resembling that associated with actual or potential tissue damage.” Symptoms of chronic pain typically last at least three months, although, in our population, children suffer at least one to two years before discovering our rehabilitation program.

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Penn Medicine News

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Penn Medicine Summer Program, an immersive program designed for high school students, helps educate and inspire the next generation of health care professionals, including Jonathan Szeto, who attended in 2017.

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The Relentless School Nurse

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Here is a shout-out of special appreciation to writer Nicole Fauteux for featuring school nurses in her recently published article, “At the Intersection of Health and Education” Nicole was collecting quotes from school nurses across the country responding to this question about our newfound celebrity increasing respect. The COVID-19 pandemic put school nurses in the spotlight.

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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

The Gypsy Nurse

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Fusion Medical Staffing provided this article. When it comes to finding where you’ll rest your head while on an assignment, you have two options: you can take a housing stipend or opt for agency-provided housing. If you accept a travel nursing housing stipend, it’s up to you to research, find, and reserve your temporary lodging. Alternatively, many agencies have a supportive housing department that can find your lodging for you.

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Relias

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

For the first time in modern history, workers from five different generations are in the workforce. This can make managing generational differences in the workplace seem daunting. Fortunately, this issue does not have to be as complicated as it seem. Tips for managing generational differences in the workplace The state of the economy and job market when one enters the workforce can have a significant impact on what they want from a job.

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Nursing Review

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Have you checked your rating as a passenge r on Uber lately? If you had just one out of five stars, you’d be seriously worried that drivers would avoid you. (Hot tip: slamming the car door can get you marked down for bad manners.) There’s another important score you should keep your eye on, too, and that’s your credit score. If you have a high credit score, lenders are more confident about approving you for a loan or credit card.

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SelfCare for HealthCare

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

“Go outside and play,” my mama must have said a million times! Maybe it was in part to get the eight of us siblings from underfoot. And maybe Mama knew that to increase our health, happiness, fitness, and motivation, we needed to get outside. A new study of the neurological effects of “green exercise” – physical activity done in nature – finds that a short, leafy stroll improves working memory and concentration substantially more than completing the same brief walk inside.

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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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Nursing Review

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Australian Capital Territory (ACT) became the latest jurisdiction to introduce voluntary assisted dying (VAD) legislation last Tuesday – with the proposed legislation differing from existing laws across Australia by including nurse practitioners in the process. The introduction of the bill comes almost a year after the federal parliament lifted a 25-year-old ban that prevented Australia's territories from legislating on VAD.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Virtual nursing roles are not replacements for the in-person, bedside caregivers that have staffed hospitals for centuries. Instead, they're meant to offload some duties that often take up much of a bedside nurse's time, like discharging patients or talking them through lengthy medication regimens.

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Nursing Review

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Uncertainty over the future of Bendigo private St John of God Hospital's maternity ward has led midwives and parents to fight to save it from closing. Chief of the hospital Michael Hogan said that closure may be an option due to "ongoing concerns about the long-term sustainability", citing issues such as a drop in demand, staffing shortages, significant cost increases, and a trend in consumers cutting back private healthcare services.

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