Nurse Practitioners in Business
JUNE 11, 2022
It’s not uncommon that NPs approach business with the idea that they can bootstrap their business. Indeed, if you do an internet search, you’ll find tons of articles on how to bootstrap your business. Indeed, there are many companies that did their startup this way. However, it just means they did not go after investors. They still have some startup capital.
Daily Nurse
JUNE 14, 2022
Changes in the status of women’s reproductive health and protections have been at the forefront of new headlines in recent weeks. The leaked Supreme Court documents indicating that the justices are on the precipice of turning over 50 years worth of reproductive health precedent has a lot of people pausing to consider the implications of […].
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Life of a Nurse
JUNE 21, 2022
It’s been busy these past few weeks as my elder parent entered a new phase of life, dialysis at home. The transition to manage a chronic condition with medications and monitoring is now living in a home that looks more like a supply room. Boxes and boxes keep coming, my elder is also in transition–his grail is to improve the quality of his day to day life.
Nurse.com
JUNE 15, 2022
There’s no question about it — telehealth is quickly becoming an industry standard rather than an added option. Medical institutions across the country are discovering the array of benefits telehealth nursing provides and are incorporating the practice into their operations as quickly as possible. While telehealth has been around for decades, it has made leaps and bounds in recent years as patients and providers have embraced the service’s potential to improve healthcare.
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.
The Nurse Break
JUNE 28, 2022
More from In Pursuit of Excellence here. Clinical Education – whose job is it anyway? Clinical nurse educators and those that work within education teams (and may be known be other names such as clinical development nurses, or staff development nurses) are at the forefront of clinical education. As their title suggests, these roles carry a significant responsibility for the provision of education within the health system; however, there is an argument to be had that clinical education is, in fac
Elder Care Matters
JUNE 16, 2022
New Medicaid Look Back Rules If this sounds familiar, you’re right—recent years have seen many extensions of rules regarding Medicaid. But for New Yorkers, this most recent change to Medicaid Community Based Care is a result of a New York State’s 2022-2023 budget and not the pandemic. There has always been a five-year lookback… The post MEDICAID ALERT: New Medicaid Community Care Look Back Rules Start October 1, 2022 appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.
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Daily Nurse
JUNE 3, 2022
Empathy is defined as the ability to understand and vicariously experience the feelings of another person. It’s a skill that allows you to step into the shoes of patients and fully recognize their needs. In the field of healthcare, your ability to employ empathy can mean life or death for patients. While there is a […].
Minority Nurse
JUNE 28, 2022
Nurse-midwives and educators from three prominent research universities have teamed up to improve pregnancy outcomes in Black communities by providing specialized training for doulas, persons who support birthing mothers and families through the entire process of childbirth. The Alliance of Black Doulas for Black Mamas is led by Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Associate Professor Stephanie DeVane-Johnson , PhD, CNM, FACNM, Duke University School of Nursing Assistant Clinical Professor
Nurse.com
JUNE 8, 2022
Many people are surprised to learn how often workplace violence in nursing occurs. Several factors increase a nurse’s risk of facing workplace violence, including directly dealing with patients who have a history of violence or who may be delirious or under the influence of drugs. According to a report from the U.S. Department of Labor, the rate of serious workplace violence incidents was, on average, more than four times higher in healthcare than in private industry between 2002 and 2013.
The Nurse Break
JUNE 22, 2022
More from Nursed at the Seams here. It’s that time of year again…. Completing a tax return for a nurse can be confusing, especially if you want to maximise your return and not miss out on any deductions. But before we get into the nuts and bolts, I need to put in a boring disclaimer and be very clear that I am not an accountant (I know, shocking right?
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
Relias
JUNE 2, 2022
Workplace violence is an all-too-common problem in healthcare, and the recent shooting in a Tulsa, Oklahoma, hospital complex serves as the latest tragic example. According to a report from the U.S. Department of Labor, the rate of serious workplace violence incidents was, on average, more than four times higher in healthcare than in private industry between 2002 and 2013.
Diversity Nursing
JUNE 17, 2022
On an average day, Nurses interact with many patients, their families and friends, and exchange information with numerous healthcare staff. It is critical to be a good communicator because medical errors will occur if providers aren't all on the same page about patients' diagnoses, treatment plans, etc. Some effective communication skills every Nurse should possess: VERBAL.
Daily Nurse
JUNE 10, 2022
Nursing has always been an essential, trusted and well-respected career. In light of the Covid-19 pandemic and many nurses seeking retirement, nursing education have become an even more critical part of the healthcare system to train new nurses to fulfill this urgent gap in the healthcare system. Nurses are more than just healthcare workers; they […].
Minority Nurse
JUNE 22, 2022
In January 2009, the Maricopa Integrated Health System (MIHS) staged the grand opening of the Refugee Women’s Health Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona with Dr. Crista Johnson, MD, FACOG as the founding medical director. It is believed to be the only such clinic in the U.S. specializing in obstetrics and gynecology for refugee women from Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
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.
Nurse.com
JUNE 17, 2022
Whether you’re a new nurse, a nurse transitioning to a specialty area, or a knowledgeable nurse seeking to share your wisdom, nurse mentorships are invaluable for both mentors and mentees. When thinking about nurse mentorships, many may consider this term synonymous with preceptorship. While preceptorships share similarities with nurse mentorships, they’re vastly different.
The Nurse Break
JUNE 7, 2022
Meet Cheelim Liew (BN, GradDipCriticalCare, MPH, GradDipCardiacUltrasound, CCRN | AMS, ECMO Advance Practice Nurse). We are fortunate enough to have teamed up with Eastern Health to bring you this interview about the fascinating and intense world of an ECMO nurse (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation). Introduction. I started my nursing career in 2002 after 2 ½ years of mandatory national service (Army).
Healthy Workforce Institute
JUNE 8, 2022
With the Great Resignation still upon us, it’s easy to understand why healthcare organizations are making hiring and retaining their existing staff their number one priority, while culture is once again placed on the back burner. However, current studies show that culture is still the most important determinant of whether someone stays or leaves their organization.
Diversity Nursing
JUNE 20, 2022
What is a Nurse Residency Program? Nurse residency programs are individualized programs set up by hospitals to help new graduate Nurses transition into clinical practice. Nurse residency programs are generally available to new graduate Nurses or Nurses with less than 1 year of Nursing experience. They are designed to provide Nursing residents with the knowledge and skills to provide quality and comprehensive patient care.
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.
Daily Nurse
JUNE 28, 2022
The Black Hawk helicopter lands in a field behind the FBI Academy, its main rotor sending up a massive plume of dust and grit. A handful of Uniformed Services University (USU) Graduate School of Nursing (GSN) Registered Nurse Anesthesia students hunker down over the litter they’re carrying to protect themselves and their “patient” from the […].
Minority Nurse
JUNE 16, 2022
“We’ve come a long way,” remarks Dr. Yvonne Commodore Mensah, Ph.D, MHS, RN. Now an assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing—where she started her PhD study in 2010—she is guiding the next generation of emerging scientists. With a special interest in mentees of color. That’s because sheer numbers are not the whole story of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Nurse.com
JUNE 17, 2022
Whether you’re a new nurse, a nurse transitioning to a specialty area, or a knowledgeable nurse seeking to share your wisdom, nurse mentorships are invaluable for both mentors and mentees. When thinking about nurse mentorships, many may consider this term synonymous with preceptorship. While preceptorships share similarities with nurse mentorships, they’re vastly different.
Symplr
JUNE 27, 2022
Consumers are loyal to brands that offer high-quality products and services, exemplary user experiences, and value. It’s true in retail, dining, and yes—even in healthcare. Just as consumer experiences in daily life increasingly have gone digital, so has the healthcare experience for patients. Think: telehealth, find-a-provider directories, and online appointment setting, to name a few instances.
Relias
JUNE 22, 2022
Last month, I had the privilege of partnering with Relias to facilitate a webinar entitled: Co-Parenting Building Blocks To Promote Children’s Mental Health and Development. It was wonderful to have such great participation and audience engagement from those in attendance. After the webinar, there were a few questions in the chat that we did not have a chance to address during our discussion.
Diversity Nursing
JUNE 24, 2022
Even before the pandemic, Nurses have suffered the effects of workplace stress and burnout. The Nursing shortage is a key factor when it comes to burnout. The lack of staff d emands Nurses to care for more patients, which results in Nurses being overtired, overwhelmed, and overall highly stressed. Hospitals are turning to robot technology to help ease the strain on healthcare workers.
Daily Nurse
JUNE 6, 2022
In Pakistan, the pandemic did little to raise the profile or status of the nursing profession. However, it does seem to be inspiring a movement among nurses and even physicians to reform the conditions that are hampering the work of nurses and the well-being of patients. Back in April 2020, in an editorial in Pakistan’s […].
Minority Nurse
JUNE 24, 2022
Every June, the nation celebrates PRIDE Month and healthcare organizations can use the time to support and celebrate their LGBTQIA+ employees and patients. Whether you’re an LGBTQIA+ nurse, an ally, or someone who wants to learn more ways to offer support, this month encourages education, community, and celebration. Anthony Pho, PhD, MPH, ANP-C , is a Propel postdoctoral scholar for The PRIDE Study at the Stanford University School of Medicine , and says nurses have the power to ask thei
Nurse.com
JUNE 22, 2022
A Virginia jury recently found former nurse RaDonda Vaught guilty of negligent homicide for mistakenly injecting a 75-year-old woman with the wrong medication and causing her death, along with a second charge of gross neglect of an impaired adult. The verdict has already prompted a call to decriminalize medication errors by many in the healthcare industry.
SelfCare for HealthCare
JUNE 30, 2022
Professional Help From Skilled Corporate Trainer, LeAnn Thieman As a corporate trainer and keynote speaker, I get many questions on finding life balance. When I am asked that question, I ask this one in return : “What is the number one priority in your life?” I know I challenge people when I suggest that priorities are not what you say they are, but how you spend your time.
Relias
JUNE 29, 2022
Training programs are one of the most effective ways to retain staff members and help them grow within your organization. But not all training programs are created equal. To effectively train your staff members, you need learning content that utilizes adult learning theory. Our brains function differently as we age. Tailoring your training to adult learning styles will provide greater motivation for your staff to learn and drive better results for your organization.
Diversity Nursing
JUNE 2, 2022
Working in healthcare can be emotionally and mentally taxing. Self-care is very important and sometimes curling up with a comfy blanket and a good book is the perfect antidote! If you’re looking for book ideas, you came to the right place! Check out this list of books recommended for Nurses, and maybe you'll discover a new favorite. I Wasn't Strong Like This When I Started Out: True Stories of Becoming a Nurse.
Daily Nurse
JUNE 29, 2022
Nurse of the Week Elizabeth Anh-Trinh Stulac, RN/BSN is an established nurse leader working toward a Ph.D., but she remembers where she came from. So, earlier this month she went back home to Elk River, Minnesota to share a message with graduating seniors at tiny Ivan Sand High School, the alternative learning center she graduated […].
Minority Nurse
JUNE 20, 2022
Nurses are in high demand across all health care settings right now, and health care recruiters are an excellent resource to help nurses find the best job. With excess strain on resources from the pandemic and nurses leaving the profession from retirement or burn out, many organizations are anxious to fill empty positions. A health care recruiter can be the link that connects qualified nurses with the right opportunity.
Nurse.com
JUNE 14, 2022
When Alisha Cornell, DNP, RN, heard about the shooting of 19 students and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022, she was overwhelmed with emotion. Alisha Cornell, RN. The former trauma nurse was transported to her days at the bedside when she faced unexpected tragedies: patients who had been involved in serious accidents, violent attacks, or other events.
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