Wed.Dec 20, 2023

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Starting a Practice Playlist

Nurse Practitioners in Business

It should come as no surprise to anyone reading NP Business, that the most common question we receive is “ How do I start a practice? ” As we get ready to close out 2023, I wanted to post a playlist of our most popular podcasts and blog posts about starting a practice. I’ll follow this up with a post about growing and operating a practice.

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Can Boosting Hydrogen Sulfide Bolster Standard-of-Care Glioblastoma Therapy to Extend Survival?

Consult QD

New Cleveland Clinic research efforts are exploring the cancer-suppressing effects of endogenous hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S) in glioblastoma and whether aging-induced decreases in H 2 S can be effectively targeted therapeutically. The efforts are being pursued via basic science investigations led by Christopher Hine, PhD , with support from a $2.5 million, five-year grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), as well as in a proof-of-concept clinical trial led by

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ER Nurse Melanie Park Helps Homeless Patients with Necessities, Clothing at ‘Mel’s Closet’

Daily Nurse

ER nurse Melanie Park has seen an increase in the number of visits to hospital emergency rooms by people experiencing homelessness. She blames the lack of homeless shelters in the Plant City, Florida, area. Despite the challenges, Park has been doing her best to assist these patients and was recently recognized by HCA Florida Hospitals with a humanitarian award for her efforts.

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Fetal Echo, Team Care Optimize Congenital Heart Disease Outcome

Consult QD

The use of fetal echocardiography to guide management of congenital heart disease (CHD) in a setting of multidisciplinary care optimizes neonatal outcomes, according to Cleveland Clinic fetal cardiologist Rashmi Rao, MD. Dr. Rao, Associate Director of Fetal Cardiology, spoke during a Continuing Medical Education live course on the role of imaging in the continuum of care in tetralogy of Fallot.

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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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Florida's rebound from nurse shortage at risk

Becker's Hospital Review

A waning supply of nurse educators could impede Florida's success in resolving its shortage of nurses, according to a new report.

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The ultimate guide for writing a great nursing resume

RN Network

How do you make your nurse resume stand out? Here's your ultimate guide to writing a great nurse resume to help you land your perfect job The post The ultimate guide for writing a great nursing resume appeared first on RNnetwork - Travel Nursing Blog.

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The Importance of Mental Health in Nursing and Practical Self-Care Tips

The Gypsy Nurse

Medical Edge Recruitment provided this article. By: Zachary Hall, Key Account Manager, Medical Edge Recruitment As a travel nurse, committing to contracts lasting 8-13 weeks or longer often places you far from home. In this role, you may work long hours and care for a diverse range of patients. Despite being a dedicated professional, it’s essential to recognize your human side.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Understanding Protective Factors for Promoting Children’s Well-being

The Relentless School Nurse

Photo credit: CDC Protective Factors Protective factors are individual or environmental characteristics that promote the health and emotional well-being of children and adolescents. They play a crucial role in helping children succeed despite adverse circumstances and can be enhanced to support positive health behaviors and buffer against the potentially harmful effects of negative situations and events.

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Workplace Absenteeism – An Infographic

Celayix

You may have seen our recent blog post on workplace absenteeism , where we took a deep dive into the topic. We looked at the causes of absenteeism, the true costs associated with it, and ways that you can reduce and prevent absenteeism in your organization. We understand that you might not have time to read a full article, so we’ve summarised our findings into an infographic here!

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Personalizing Healthcare: Navigating Patient Experiences and Individual Needs

NRC Health

Tune into this insightful episode as we delve into personalized healthcare with our guests, Evan Sheaff, AVP Customer Strategy at NRC Health, and Cheryl Marker, Owner and Illustrator of Dear Chronic Pain. Learn the major themes in research related to treating individuals as unique in healthcare settings and much more. The post Personalizing Healthcare: Navigating Patient Experiences and Individual Needs appeared first on NRC Health.

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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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RN to BSN vs. Direct-Entry BSN: Which is Best For You?

Registered Nursing

The path to becoming a registered nurse (RN) is an admirable journey that attracts individuals with a passion for patient care and a commitment to improving healthcare. For aspiring nurses, there are multiple routes to achieve their goals, and two common options are pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree through either an RN to BSN program or a direct-entry BSN program.

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Building a Culture of Safety in Perinatal Nursing: Insights from The Nurse Keith Show with Guest Jeanette Zocco

Digital Doorway

This special episode of The Nurse Keith Show titled "Perinatal Safety Nursing, Evidence-Based Practice, and Fostering a Culture of Safety," features guest Jeanette Zocco, a perinatal quality and safety specialist. Zocco's experience and passion for perinatal nursing shine through as she discusses the critical importance of safety in nursing. Jeanette Zocco delves into the significance of safety protocols in perinatal nursing.

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Equity and Education in Healthcare Reform

American Nurse

HEALTH INEQUITIES were recognized as early as the 1800s, came to the forefront of politics in the 1980s Regan era (Dawes, 2016), and continue to be addressed into the future with the Department of Health and Human Services’ Healthy People initiative (Fee, 2017). Healthcare equity is often equated with or emphasized by health disparities or social determinants of health, those things about a person or group of people that lead to differences in health status and health care including race, ethnic

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Ascension St. Joseph's nurses overwhelmingly reject contract offer

Health Leaders | Nursing

Nurses at Ascension St. Joseph’s Hospital overwhelmingly rejected the hospital’s “best and final” contract offer in two days of voting that wrapped up Tuesday night.

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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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Emerging Therapies for Treatment of Postpartum Depression

American Nurse

PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH are two of the most exciting life events that families will experience. For one in eight individuals giving birth, however, this time that was anticipated to be beautiful and filled with happiness is plagued with feelings of sadness, anxiety, worthlessness, guilt, and withdrawal. Each year in the United States, approximately one million people are diagnosed with postpartum depression (PPD), and the incidence is on the rise (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC

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ER nurse Melanie Park helps homeless patients with necessities, clothing at 'Mel's Closet'

Health Leaders | Nursing

ER nurse Melanie Park has seen an increase in the number of visits to hospital emergency rooms by people experiencing homelessness.

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Empowering Students Through Experiential Learning

American Nurse

NURSING EDUCATION has long been associated with traditional classroom learning, supplemented with instructor-led clinical situations. The constant evolution of healthcare demands a shift towards more innovative and dynamic learning opportunities. The use of experiential learning experiences challenge traditional learning by providing students with the reality of the subject being taught (Kolb, 2014).