July, 2021

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Good Journalism on Homelessness

Josephine Ensign

In the sea of bad journalism on homelessness, a few shiny good ones wash up on the shore. This (linked below) is one of the best, most thorough, and balanced articles on homelessness I have read. The inclusion of the history and place-based stories of Venice adds to its power. And the compassionate photographs by Glenna Gordon are stunning. Here in Seattle where we have one of our country’s highest rates of homelessness (along with NYC and San Fransisco), we have similar ongoing messy publ

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The Fastest Growing Health Care Occupations in 2021 and Beyond

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

According to a May 2021 Bureau of Labor Statistics report, health care occupations will rise by 15% between 2019 and 2029. The report revealed that health care jobs are growing at a faster rate than any other industry. Approximately 2.4 million new health care workers will be needed by 2029. Much of the growth is due to the aging population of US citizens.

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Improving Hospital Culture

Diversity Nursing

The culture of a work place can be described as the vibe of the environment, the day to day experience of staff and patients, and the way practices are implemented and followed. According to Beckers Hospital Review , c ulture can have a direct impact on patient care and patient satisfaction. Hospitals with adaptable culture outperform those without it, as much as 200%.

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My Union Rep Told Me that He Just Couldn't See the Racism that I was Complaining About

Equality 4 Black Nurses

What is the name of your union? I am a member of one of the largest nurse unions in the country. How long have you been a member of your union? 14 years. "My union rep appeared to be discouraging me from raising my complaint as a racially motivated complaint". Has your rep ever represented you on an issue pertaining to race discrimination? If yes, can you explain what your case was about?

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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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Nurses: Unwritten Rules for Dating Physicians and Patients

Board Vitals - Nursing

Given the long hours spent on the job, sooner or later there is bound to be a love interest. Depending upon your point of view, this may be a benefit or a pitfall of the job. In any case, if you are a nurse interested in dating co-workers, including physicians, there are certain rules of the road you should be aware of. Can nurses date patients? This is especially sticky.

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Will Handshakes Survive the Pandemic? | Handshake Alternatives

Gebauer Company

For much of modern history, cultures have used handshakes as a greeting and a symbolic gesture to close business transactions. But, since the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020, handshakes have almost entirely disappeared in favor of elbow bumps and socially distanced waves. Now, even as more people become vaccinated and are once again connecting in person, many of us are still a little leery of touching each others’ hands.

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Choosing a Doctorate in Nursing

NexNurse

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DPN) degree was first introduced in 2004. Its primary focus is to offer a doctorate level of clinical preparedness. But what does it really offer a nurse over other advanced degrees such as the Master of Science in Nursing? Here’s an overview of what a DNP offers, why nurses get one, and the benefits of going for a DPN.

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Choosing Nursing School or Medical School

Diversity Nursing

Many people interested in a career in healthcare originally think they’ll go to medical school and become a Doctor, but ultimately end up becoming a Nurse. Choosing between Nursing and Medical school depends on each person's career goals and what kind of studies they'd be most interested in. It's important to explore both options because while they can be similar in some aspects, they are very different in others.

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Union Refused to Represent Black Nurse against Racism because she Was One Week Short of Joining

Equality 4 Black Nurses

How long have you been a member of your union? As a newly qualified nurse, I never considered joining a union as the environment was new to me and I could never in my wildest dreams have anticipated what happened to me. However, I decided to join 1 month prior to an incident of bullying, harassment and racist behaviour towards me. Did your rep represent you on an issue pertaining to race discrimination?

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Packing For A 13 Week Assignment

Travel Nursing Central

Packing in рrераrаtiоn for уоur 13 wееk travel assignment саn either be an еnjоуаblе experience or a nightmare. Thеrе are two ways to analyze thе items уоu intеnd to take on an assignment. Don’t take too much!

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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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Open doors

Teresa Chinn

If I had a penny for every time that a someone said to me “we have an open door policy here” … well you know the rest, suffice to say I would be richer than Midas ! Having an “open door” has not only become a buzzword but also a buzzthing (if there is such a word) … doors all over health and social care are wide open and ready for anyone … or are they ??

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How to pursue a career in health care management

The Chicago School

Health care managers play a crucial role in the operation of health care facilities. Learn how to begin and advance a career in health care management here. The post How to pursue a career in health care management appeared first on Insight Digital Magazine.

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Clinical Nurse Leaders: Illuminating and leading the future

Nursing Management

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A Black Nurse's Experience of her Union Rep in Times of Trouble

Equality 4 Black Nurses

I have been a member of one of the largest nursing unions in the country for 11 years. I often wonder if I should just cancel the membership. My issue was not relating to race, however as a black woman and the trend of how harshly employers refer black practitioners to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). I am aware like the NMC, that my union cannot be trusted so easily.

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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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Open doors

Teresa Chinn

If I had a penny for every time that a someone said to me “we have an open door policy here” … well you know the rest, suffice to say I would be richer than Midas ! Having an “open door” has not only become a buzzword but also a buzzthing (if there is such a word) … doors all over health and social care are wide open and ready for anyone … or are they ??

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Ways to Maintain Goals While Travel Nursing

Travel Nursing Central

2019 is here, and for most, it’s an annual tradition to make new years resolutions and goals at the beginning year that most of us can’t keep. Add traveling into the mix, and your goals have already reached a lower survival rate than most. Your lifestyle and travel nursing shouldn’t get in the way of your goals and aspirations. That’s why we have 5 tips to help you stay on track with your goals all year long. 1.

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Coaching vs. mentoring

Nursing Management

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2020 ANCC Pathway Award® winner

Nursing Management

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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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White NHS staff trumped up charges against me & referred me to the NMC for speaking out racism.

Equality 4 Black Nurses

Being a member of one of the largest unions in the UK for over 8 years paying my monthly subscriptions without fail. I was devastated with the way I was treated when faced with racial bullying, discrimination, unfair dismissal and referral to the Nursing and Midwifery Council. (NMC). Despite me being the only Black nurse in a very white environment and despite years of bullying towards me, when the allegations began to emerge against me, my union representative did not recognise institutionalize

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