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Using the One Thing to Set Priorities

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN “The most important things don’t always scream the loudest.” Bob Hawke Nurse managers are having challenges setting priorities. As one manager explained, We have been told to improve our patient experience scores, but I don’t even know where to start – there are so many things we could do […] The post Using the One Thing to Set Priorities appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Share the LOVE!

The Nursing Site

Everyone LOVES someone, so please Share the LOVE! The world always needs more LOVE. Happy Valentine’s Day The post Share the LOVE! first appeared on The Nursing Site.

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Heroic Nurses, Ariana Stemple and Cori Holloway, Save Friend’s Life with CPR in Colorado

Daily Nurse

Robyn Morgan, Ariana Stemple, and Cori Holloway became friends working together at St. Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado. These friends are bonded for life after a shopping trip at Murdoch’s in Grand Junction this past September. Morgan, leader of medical imaging at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, wasn’t feeling well shopping, and before she knew it, she was on the ground unconscious.

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Nurses sue New York to get their licenses back

Becker's Hospital Review

New York state is being sued by 4 nurses and criticized by 50 more who received their license through a Florida school that has been accused of selling degrees, the Times Union reported Feb. 14.

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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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Using love languages to build a culture of appreciation and recognition.

Healthy Workforce Institute

You may be familiar with Gary Chapman’s book, “ The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People. “ Gary introduces the idea that individuals have distinct ways of expressing and receiving love, with each person having a primary love language. When considering these principles in the context of fostering a positive work culture and acknowledging contributions, it becomes evident that we each have a preferred manner of recognition

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The Future of Recruitment: Trends and Technologies

Ensearch

As with most areas of the workforce, technology has had a major impact on recruitment in recent years. For an industry facing staffing shortages and other workforce challenges — such as healthcare — recruiting technology is a welcome relief. These innovative tools aren’t just helpful for most healthcare organizations; they’ve become essential to sourcing strong [.

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Team appointed to lead review of NMC culture

Nursing Times

Read the latest on a review into the culture of the NMC after claims of racism, sexism and fear of speaking up were aired last year.

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Pediatric Collab Preview | AI and tech: Friend or foe of the healthcare experience?

NRC Health

The NRC Health 2024 Pediatric Collaborative is truly a can’t-miss experience, with exceptional presentations that will stir innovative ideas. Check out a preview of one of the sessions! The post Pediatric Collab Preview | AI and tech: Friend or foe of the healthcare experience? appeared first on NRC Health.

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The Relentless School Nurse: How Sick is Too Sick to Come to School?

The Relentless School Nurse

I often get ideas for blog posts from articles that cross my path. Today’s topic came from this headline that caught my eye: US Schools Change Health Guidelines for Keeping Students Home. The debate over when to keep children home from school due to illness reflects a broader concern about balancing public health with educational needs. During COVID, schools emphasized the importance of keeping any sick children at home to prevent the spread of the virus.

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Achieve Operational Efficiency Through Workforce Management

Celayix

Every business wants to do well. To do this, being efficient is key. This means doing your best with as little wasted time and money as possible. In this post, we’ll talk about how managing you can utilise workforce management strategies to improve operational efficiency! What is Operational Efficiency? Operational efficiency is the heartbeat of a successful business.

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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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LGBTQ+ Inclusive Dental Care Training

American Medical Compliance

The following LGBTQ+ Inclusive Dental Care Training is designed to educate dental healthcare providers on how to provide inclusive dental care to LGBTQ+ patients. People who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community are often susceptible to a variety of health disparities. These include higher rates of substance abuse and the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases like HIV/AIDS.

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Shift Work Current Trends – An Infographic

Celayix

Shift work is a cornerstone of modern workforce dynamics and is vital for maintaining essential operations across many industries. From healthcare to hospitality , manufacturing to emergency services, the reliance on non-traditional schedules ensures round-the-clock productivity, meeting the diverse needs of today’s society. Shift work enables businesses to extend their operational hours and provides flexibility for employees to balance work with personal commitments.

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Essential Skills for Nurse Educators

Northeastern State University

Nurse educators are instrumental in shaping the future of healthcare and the next generation of nurses. However, they require a range of core competencies and skills to excel in these positions. Through courses like Nurse Educator Role Development and more, the Northeastern State University (NSU) online Registered Nurse (RN) to Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Nursing Education program equips students with the essential traits and knowledge to thrive in the field.

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Why Become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner?

Post University

Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners have seen a rise in demand over the past few years. This increase is expected to continue for the next several years, as well. Working as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) could be the right path for you if you’re looking for steady work with plenty of opportunities available. What Is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner?

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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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Nurse Burnout and Retention Strategies

Northeastern State University

The term “burnout” has garnered much attention over the past few years. While nurse burnout has always been an issue, the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the issue. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Administrative Leadership in Nursing online program at Northeastern State University equips nursing professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to support their teams and aid in preventing burnout.

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Joliet legislator introduces bill on nurse staffing

Health Leaders | Nursing

State Sen. Rachel Ventura, D-Joliet, has introduced a bill that would stiffen penalties Ascension Saint Joseph-Joliet hospital would face for falling short on state staffing requirements.

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For The Love of Travel (Nursing). Our Picks For The Top 7 Locations When Looking For Love.

The Gypsy Nurse

Onestaff Medical provided this article. It’s Valentine’s Day. You are single and on assignment. Your friends at OneStaff have done our research and identified our picks for the top 7 cities to be single and ready to mingle and find love on this special day. In this blog, we’ll take a journey through some of the top locations for travel nurses to find romance while pursuing their passion for healthcare; some ideas of how to spend the day, or perhaps give some great inspiration on where to

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New program aims to combat Arizona’s nursing shortage

Health Leaders | Nursing

A new statewide program hopes to tackle the state’s nursing shortage by helping to guide new nurses during their first year.

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Leveling the Playing Field: How HR Can Equitably Improve Health Outcomes Through Fertility Benefits

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.

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How to Thrive as a CNA in Assisted Living Communities

CynaMed

2 minute read Throughout a senior home, you will see many different types of employees. Understandably, most will think about residents or doctors. However, CNAs, or certified nursing assistants, play an integral role in an assisted living community. Similar to other roles, they must possess the necessary skills needed to work in that environment. Let’s take a closer look.

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Infographic: 5 Tips for Recruiting

Health Leaders | Nursing

Here are some best practices for recruiting, according to CNOs. There are many strategies to help with recruiting, with varying degrees of success. CNOs need to focus on those solutions with proven positive outcomes to build their workforces. Here are five tips for recruitment, by CNOs, for CNOs. Click here to read the full article.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Dr. Farah Laurent

Minority Nurse

Meet Farah Laurent, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, CPXP, TCRN, CPEN, CEN. She is a nurse career coach and passionate about helping other nurses achieve their career goals. Dr. Laurent is a former level 1 trauma emergency nurse and a strong advocate for nurses. She is the director of nursing for a nursing program at a community college and an active member of various nursing organizations such as the National Nurses in Business Association, ENA, ANA, NLN, DNP of Color, and AONE.