The Relentless School Nurse

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A grieving father shared a letter he found when he searched through his daughter’s belongings after her death by suicide. She was a nurse. The letter is entitled – A Letter to My Abuser and it is written to the healthcare machine that betrayed her trust and belief that she would be cared for as much as she cared for others. In the world of healthcare, nurses tirelessly care for patients day in and day out.

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Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 9, 2023

With four generations in the workplace, friction’s bound to occur. From “Okay, Boomer” dismissals to gripes about entitled Millennials and tech-obsessed Gen Z, each generation has complaints about the others. Meanwhile, Gen Xers tend to be perpetually overlooked—which is hurtful in a different way. The one consistent theme through the generations is that at some point, they each declare the next generation as the demise of all time.

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Retirement Work-Life Balance Leadership Promotion 111

Health Leaders | Nursing

OCTOBER 9, 2023

As a trailblazer in the virtual care space, Collette Health has carved out a reputation for responsive and ongoing support — a vital asset given that technological hitches can significantly impede organizations’ ability to monitor patients effectively. In the KLAS “Virtual Sitting & Nursing 2023: An Early Look at Promising Outcomes” report, 100%* (limited data) of respondents acknowledged Collette Health's approach that "avoids charging for every little thing.

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Education 111

Consult QD

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Given an increase in reports of laryngeal complaints among patients with Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and limited literature on the topic, a team of experts — led by Michelle Adessa, MS, CCC-SLP, a speech-language pathologist in Cleveland Clinic’s Voice Center — sought additional insights into these patients and their needs. An inherited connective tissue disorder, Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome involves joint hypermobility, skin extensibility and tissue fragility.

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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.

Communication

Relias

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Everyone was impacted by the by the COVID-19 pandemic in some way. Everyone suffered a loss of some sort. This could be a loss of familiar routine, a sense of personal safety, time with loved ones, and of course, a family member who became sick or died. This collective trauma has led many to ask, “How can you support staff after a crisis?” As COVID-19 continues to wane, it’s important that we reflect on the lessons learned during the pandemic.

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Nursing Review

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In 2021, over 300,000 babies were born in Australia, with 17 per cent requiring admission to a special care nursery (SCN) or neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Despite only making up two per cent of the nursing workforce, the number of NICU nurses has grown since 2016, with an increase of 55 per cent. To honour the babies born prematurely or sick, Life’s Little Treasures Foundation (LLTF) hosts an annual walk to fundraise for families needing support – Walk for Prems.

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Work-Life Balance Business Education 96

Nurses Advocates

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This week is officially designated National Case Management Week by the Case Management Society of America, the American Case Management Association, and the Commission for Case Management Certification. So keep Calm and Call the Case Manager! Case Management Week is when case managers celebrate their work in various settings across the broad healthcare system.

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Licensing Business Education 93

American Medical Compliance

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The crux of exemplary healthcare delivery pivots around equitable service, where every individual, regardless of their background, is met with consistent, high-quality care. Implicit bias in healthcare can inadvertently sculpt a chasm, impacting patient outcomes, satisfaction, and overall health disparities. Recognizing and addressing these biases through comprehensive training becomes pivotal.

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HIPAA Patient Satisfaction 73

Consult QD

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Findings from a study investigating intraoperative sacral neuromodulation (SNM) lead placement identifies factors associated with successful outcomes in patients with overactive bladder (OAB) who received the treatment. The study, published in The Journal of Urology , was featured as the journal’s cover story in August 2023. Though SNM, a third-line therapy for patients with refractory OAB, has been around for several decades, little is known about what determines whether a patient will respond

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The Gypsy Nurse

OCTOBER 9, 2023

StaffDNA provided this article. In today’s post-COVID travel market, healthcare professionals are weighing all options carefully to land the assignments they want. Jobs in certain cities and settings have become increasingly competitive, with more candidates vying for openings than there are open positions. This has led to many travelers reconsidering going back to staff jobs.

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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

Consult QD

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center researchers are honing in on how the currently-incurable primary brain tumor glioblastoma notoriously evades treatment, with their findings pointing to potential approaches that could stop the cancer in its tracks. The data was presented at the 2023 ASTRO annual meeting. About 15,000 people per year in the United States are diagnosed with glioblastoma.

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Self-Care Promotion 57

NP Hub

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Whether you’re a new graduate or an experienced nurse practitioner, crafting the perfect … The post How to Craft the Ideal Nurse Practitioner Cover Letter appeared first on NPHub.

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CynaMed

OCTOBER 9, 2023

2 minute read Those who are looking to expand their career into the medical field may want to consider becoming a CNA. This can be an incredibly rewarding career for those who want to join the field but cannot go to college for a full nursing degree. CNA stands for certified nursing assistant. However, the position is also called a nurse aide in many areas.

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Licensing 52

Celayix

OCTOBER 9, 2023

California’s labour laws are known for being employee-friendly, and one aspect where this is particularly evident is in meal and rest break requirements. These laws, more generous than federal labour regulations, are designed to ensure that employees receive the necessary breaks during their workday to relax and recharge. In this comprehensive blog post, we will delve into California meal break law, discuss the importance of breaks for employees, and introduce Celayix’s Meal Break Tr

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Business Legal Issues Licensing 52

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.

Education

Nursing Review

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Emergency department nurses across New South Wales are set to benefit from a new virtual reality (VR) training program about stroke care. Developed by the NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation and the Centre for Advanced Training Systems at the University of Newcastle, the program will enable ED nurses to train in a realistic environment without real-world risks.

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Registered Nursing

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The journey to becoming a Registered Nurse (RN) is a significant accomplishment, but for many RNs, the pursuit of higher education is a natural progression in their careers. This often leads them to consider enrolling in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program through an RN to BSN bridge program. The RN to BSN program is designed specifically for RNs who hold an associate degree or diploma in nursing and wish to earn a BSN.

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Nursing Review

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The Australian Medical Association (AMA) president Stephen Robson on Friday called for a private health authority to regulate out-of-hospital care, a practice he said could save the sector millions. The ' Out-of-hospital models of care in the private health system ' AMA report was released last Thursday, and found the public sector is significantly better at delivering 'innovative' care at home, while private hospitals are lagging behind.

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Health Insurance Leadership 52

Council of Public Health Nursing Organizations

OCTOBER 9, 2023

by Teddie Potter, PhD, RN, FAAN, FNAP The leaves are starting to turn, and for those of us who live in the northern hemisphere, that means a new academic year has started. Around the United States, faculty in American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) accredited schools of nursing are busy modifying current courses and designing new courses to meet the new Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nurse Education (AACN, 2021).

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Education Nurse Educator Business Leadership 52

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.

Health Outcomes