Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Three members of Girl Scout Troop 96028 from Maywood, NJ, brought smiles to the faces of countless frontline healthcare workers at Hackensack University Medical Center recently when they delivered hundreds of “Smile Goody Bags.” The scouts raised money by posting a “Have You Thanked a Nurse Today” plea on social media. With the donated money, they purchased special snacks , soothing self-care products, and an array of other surprises, which they stuffed into hundreds of special gift bags ̵

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American Nurse

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Organization-wide interventions present the best option for addressing patient behavior and maintaining nurse retention. Takeaways: Many patients expect that the nurse who cares for them will be White and female, despite the growing diversity of the nursing workforce. Studies have revealed a perceived “triple challenge” of having to work harder to navigate and negotiate relationships with patients, coworkers, and supervisors.

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Consult QD

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Multidisciplinary care expedites access to liver transplant providers and improves transplant rates in patients with advanced liver disease, according to data recently presented during the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases conference. Cleveland Clinic’s Medical Intensive Liver Unit (MILU), which opened in August 2018, is one of the few liver-specific intensive care units in the United States.

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American Nurse

DECEMBER 8, 2023

A holiday perspective for nurses and nursing leaders Lillee Gelinas “Grumpy staying,” a workforce trend cited as a characteristic of some in the workplace, refers to high-potential employees who are dissatisfied with their jobs but choose to stay in their current positions rather than seek other opportunities. They exhibit consistently negative and discontented attitudes through chronic complaining, a lack of engagement, and a negative outlook.

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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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Consult QD

DECEMBER 8, 2023

After more than a decade of clinical testing and development, the first two renal denervation systems for treatment of uncontrolled hypertension gained U.S. marketing clearance in November, and Cleveland Clinic was among the first in the nation to use them in patients outside of a clinical trial setting. In early November, Cleveland Clinic was one of the first four U.S. centers to use the Paradise ™ ultrasound renal denervation system (Recor Medical) following its Nov. 7 FDA approval.

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American Nurse

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Correct identification ensures appropriate treatment. Takeaways: The inflammatory-induced coagulopathy associated with COVID-19 places patients at risk for a unique skin manifestation. COVID-19 cutaneous skin manifestations can mimic deep-tissue injuries in color and size, but they don’t occur over traditional pressure or shearing areas. Distinguishing between COVID-19 skin manifestations and DTI aids identification, reimbursement, and treatment.

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American Nurse

DECEMBER 8, 2023

As a professor of nursing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Susanne Fogger DNP, PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP, FAAN, FAANP, ­combines teaching on behavioral health issues with a psychiatric practice integrated into a UAB infectious disease clinic. This content is for Digital Access and Print Plus subscribers only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.

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Consult QD

DECEMBER 8, 2023

A long career in medicine and extensive leadership experience has taught Margaret McKenzie, MD , what it means to succeed in a rapidly changing field. Dr. McKenzie began as an obstetrician/gynecologist, and now is Vice President of Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital and Marymount Hospital. In a conversation with Brian Bolwell, MD, for the podcast series “Beyond Leadership,” Dr.

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American Nurse

DECEMBER 8, 2023

This innovative model can help expand access. Takeaways: Some of the current nursing workforce stress stems from inadequate support and the demands of an aging population. Project ECHO is a collaborative learning model that connects rural clinicians with an interprofessional team of specialists via videoconferencing. Using an “all teach, all learn” approach, Project ECHO offers interactive education, peer-to-peer learning, case co-management, and collaborative problem-solving.

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The Gypsy Nurse

DECEMBER 8, 2023

CareerStaff Unlimited provided this article. White blankets of snow, cozying up after a long shift, magical holiday events warmed by the fire, hot chocolate, and long-standing traditions – there are endless reasons to choose a cold weather destination for your next travel nursing assignment! Not sure how to prepare or unfamiliar with packing for cold weather?

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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

Nursing Times

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Something is going very wrong in the nursing profession. Experienced dedicated nurses at all stages in their nursing careers continue to leave at an unprecedented rate.

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Northeastern State University

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Think about the education system as a whole. If every teacher or professor left the field in one fell swoop, who would have enough knowledge to step in and take their place? It would be challenging for those who have not been taught to then teach , creating a void in the education landscape. The same goes for the nursing field. Programs offering advanced degrees focused on nursing education online are pivotal in equipping the next generation of nurses with the requisite skills, knowledge and att

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NRC Health

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In this podcast, Shannon from Gundersen Health System and Casey from M Health Fairview discuss the importance of Human Understanding in healthcare and share strategies for implementing it within their organizations. The post The Value Behind Human Understanding in Healthcare appeared first on NRC Health.

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Premier Medical Staffing

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Job Information Job Profession: Premier Holiday Favorites Job State: Job Location: Job Specialty: Job Assignment: It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No matter where you may find yourself (whether out on a contract or home sweet home), we hope the warm feelings of the holidays reach you and fill your spirit. There’s so much to love about the holidays, so we went around and asked our Premier staff what their favorite things are about this time of year.

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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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Consult QD

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Use of assisted reproductive technology (ART) to facilitate pregnancy is safe in women taking a break from endocrine therapy (ET) for breast cancer, as in pregnancy in BRCA carriers who have been treated for the disease. So say findings from two international trials co-authored by Cleveland Clinic researchers and presented at the 2023 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

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Premier Medical Staffing

DECEMBER 8, 2023

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No matter where you may find yourself (whether out on a contract or home sweet home), we hope the warm feelings of the holidays reach you and fill your spirit. There’s so much to love about the holidays, so we went around and asked our Premier staff what their favorite things are about this time of year. We hope you enjoy!

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Travel Nursing 52

American Nurse

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Nurses’ role in prevention and management Takeaways: Urinary tract infection (UTI remains an epidemiologically important infection across all healthcare settings. Prevention of healthcare-associated UTI is a nursing-sensitive quality measure. Implementation of an evidence-based protocol helps to reduce the prevalence of catheter-associated UTIs. Learning Objectives Explain urinary tract infection (UTI) pathophysiology and risk factors.

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