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Breaking barriers: Nursing education in a wheelchair

American Nurse

The story of a nurse who overcame assumptions, bias, and challenges Takeaways: Media and healthcare organizations portray fully able-bodied individuals as the norm for performing the nursing role. Frequent interaction with the healthcare system might inspire someone with a physical disability to pursue a nursing career. Andrea Dalzell, MSN, RN, shares her story of applying for and attending nursing school.

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How Many Nursing ‘Shoulds’ Are You Shouldering? 

Daily Nurse

When you sat in nursing school, you likely had people telling you what to do. “ You should get a job in med-surg ,” “ You should get your MSN ,” “ You shouldn’t even consider having kids until you’ve worked at least five years ,” “Shouldn’t you be working harder ?” The “shoulds” will come flying at you throughout your career, and it’s your job to determine which ones hold merit and which you can disregard.

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Broken trust

American Nurse

Build a bridge to heal the healthcare workforce Takeaways: The crisis of trust that existed between frontline nurses and leadership before the pandemic continues to worsen with evidence of physical, emotional, and moral suffering./li> Trust is innately abstract, but the Reina Three Dimensions of Trust—Trust of Character, Communication, and Capability —can serve as a behavioral-based blueprint that makes trust tangible, practical, and actionable.

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Meet APANSA, the Asian Pacific American Nursing Students Association

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. To celebrate, members of the the School of Nursing Asian Pacific American Nursing Students Association (APANSA) shared why they’re proud of their heritage and why it is important to understand other cultures. Kara Suarez APANSA President, MSN (Entry Into Nursing) Student In light of AAPI Heritage… The post Meet APANSA, the Asian Pacific American Nursing Students Association appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.

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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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What is a healthy nurse?

American Nurse

New definition outlines realistic quest for health, safety, wellness. What’s a healthy nurse, and why is the definition important? A new, dynamic, and meaningful definition of a healthy nurse, built on the American Nurses Association’s (ANA’s) well­ness work and research, helps inform health resources for nurses, programmatic offerings, and commercial products.

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Mandatory Minimum Staffing

Empowered Nurses

Finally, mandatory minimum staffing was passed for long-term care by the Federal Government. I have been harping about mandatory minimum staffing for years and finally, legislation was passed at a Federal level, but only for long-term care. I always wondered why California, which is the only state now along with Oregon, which is the second state in the nation to adopt mandatory nurse staffing ratios did not apply to long term care.

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Nurse staffing levels are improving, surveys suggest

Becker's Hospital Review

"Discover how health systems are making strides in improving nurse staffing, as revealed by recent surveys of over 2,400 U.S. nurses. Read more here.

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Intermountain Sees Unexpected Benefits in Virtual Nursing Pilot

Health Leaders | Nursing

The health system is putting 'Telehealth for Nursing' to the test in one hospital, and getting results that will aid in scaling and sustaining the program Intermountain Health’s new Telehealth for Nursing program may be checking all the boxes for a virtual nursing pilot, with KPIs that focus on improving patient outcomes and cutting down on wasted time.

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The Resilient Nurse, Episode 12: Slow Talk

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

In this episode, Dr. Cynda Rushton and guest, Lucas Welch, discuss the Slow Talk platform. Slow Talk is a place for front-line workers to engage with peers in candid real-time conversations about vital topics that need to be discussed openly & safely. The post The Resilient Nurse, Episode 12: Slow Talk appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.

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How to Prevent Workplace Violence in Healthcare

Celayix

A study from the US Bureau of Labour Statistics shared that nonfatal workplace violence against healthcare professionals occurred at a rate of 10.4 per 10,000 workers in 2018. The rate the year before was 6.4 per 10,000. In 2018, the rate for all industries was only 2.1. Violence against healthcare workers appears to be on the rise. When we hear about workplace violence, most think of inherently dangerous jobs like police work or armed security.

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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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Digitizing Compliance Management in Healthcare

Relias

In the rapidly changing healthcare industry, compliance with regulations is essential for the success of your organization. With the expiration of COVID-19 public health emergency waivers and new minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes, preparing for audits and surveys is more crucial than ever. Digitizing your compliance program is vital for the success of your organization.

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Nurturing Your Well-Being: Essential Self-Care Tips for Travel Nurses

The Gypsy Nurse

While working as a travel nurse is a gratifying and noble profession, it also presents its share of challenges. The constant movement and changing landscapes can be hard on your body and mind. Taking care of your physical and mental health is key, and these essential self-care tips can help you thrive in your exciting career. Essential Self-Care Tips for Travel Nurses: Hydration Is Key Hydration is essential when you’re constantly traveling.

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Diabetes innovations and access to care

American Nurse

Patient-centered, interprofessional care supports self-management. Takeaways: Several innovations—insulin, glucometers, insulin pens—have helped to improve diabetes care and management Many of the current technologies are out of reach for some patients. Patient-centered, interprofessional care can help support patients in their self-management efforts and connect them with the technology best suited to meet their needs.

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