September, 2019

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Video campaign launched to promote nursing associates for care homes

Nursing Times

Efforts are being made to increase the number of nursing associates in adult social care in a bid to put the sector on a “more sustainable” footing. A series of videos promoting the role has been created by workforce development body Skills for Care. "This… The post Video campaign launched to promote nursing associates for care homes appeared first on Nursing Times.

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Should Empathy Be a Factor in Medical School Admissions?

Board Vitals - Nursing

You’ve earned a high GPA and you’ve hit your target scores on the MCAT. The medical school of your dreams should be almost a guarantee, right? But is there more that should be considered before you receive your admissions acceptance? Should empathy be a factor in medical school admissions? A recent survey published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association is attempting to answer that question.

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5 Ways to Earn Continuing Education as a Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Abnormalities

Earning and organizing continuing education (CE) can be frustrating for any provider, but particularly for advanced practice registered nurses (APRN), because laws vary by state and certification. APRNs typically need around 150 CEs to renew their certifications with at least 25 of those CEs to be pharmacology specific. Additionally, some certifications require at least 75 CEs to address the patient population the APRN serves, or skills specific to the APRN’s area of practice.

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On practice

EDNurseasauras

I don't routinely do port access. I once had a bad experience in which a frequent flyer gastroparesis patient, who was also fond of drinking alcohol and was just, in general, a gross individual, sat bolt upright to vomit (spit into a vomit sack) just as I was pushing the needle in. Scarred me for life. Seriously, I have port PTSD. I CAN do it. I CHOOSE not to.

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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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Ten Ways to Be a Better Coworker

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

Vadim Guzhva/123RF.com From friendships to romantic partners, relationships often take work. Relationships with coworkers also require a little nurturing. Depending on your work schedule, you might spend 40 or more hours a week with your colleagues. It’s important to develop a positive relationship with your workmates for several reasons. Why Strong Coworker Relationships are Important Your coworkers can make all the difference in how well you like going to work.

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An introduction to project management

Nursing Management

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The History of White Nurse Uniforms

Board Vitals - Nursing

Nurse uniforms have been slaves to fashion for centuries. It began with Florence Nightingale’s nurses – the first to wear uniforms – and continued until the 1980’s when the wearing of scrubs became common practice. The advent of white uniforms may have presented an air of professionalism and commanded respect, but it was far from practical.

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Embracing the Change of a New Job

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

pixelbliss/123RF.com Are you nervous? Excited? Maybe you’re a little apprehensive, or all of these and more as you gear up for a new job. Whether the change is voluntary or not so much…emotions when changing a job can be mixed and overwhelming. If you are in the process of starting a new job, or feeling the urge to make the move, let’s discuss why changing your job can turn out to be a great next step.

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Best Interview Tips for Nurses

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

Katarzyna Bialasiewicz/123RF.com Did you know that it only takes a hiring manager about 30-seconds to develop a first impression of you? This means that before you tell about your nursing experience, theories on patient care, or stellar teamwork, the interviewer formed an initial impression about you as a professional. Knowing this information might make you even more nervous about heading into the conference room for an interview, which is precisely why you need to know and use some of the best

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What to Expect and How to Succeed in Your Phone Interview

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

Luis Molinero Martnez/123RF.com Phone interviews are an integral part of any interview process after an application and resume have been submitted to a medical institution or clinic. The phone interview is generally the first step after a thorough review of any application materials and resume/CV. It is used as a screening tool to decide if further interviews will be offered.

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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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The effects of positive practice environments: Leadership must-knows

Nursing Management

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Effective nurse leader rounding improves the patient experience

Nursing Management

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