Nurse Practitioners in Business
JULY 26, 2022
Opting out of Medicare has caused a lot of confusion for NPs and other providers. Not understanding what it means can lead to problems & fines. In this episode of the NP Business Matters Podcast (Episode #65) I address: The Social Security Act and how that impacts providers. When you can bill Medicare and when you don’t have to. What it means by opting out of Medicare.
New Thing Nurse
JULY 7, 2022
Technology Management Strategies for Nurse Leaders By: Sarah K. Wells, MSN, RN, CEN, CNL & Mary Gannon, MSN, RN, CEN Throughout nursing, computers are integrated into all aspects of care. This is no different in nurse leadership. Whether it is creating staff schedules to payroll to chart audits, nurse leaders are required to navigate sometimes dozens of computer-based programs to fulfill their roles and responsibilities.
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Daily Nurse
JULY 28, 2022
In nursing school, you may have learned that health care provider bias can literally endanger a patient, but when an instructor explains this, a least a few classmates will probably imagine their parents scoffing. Even if you can’t imagine your parents saying “hogwash!” to healthcare bias studies, as barely 0.6% of our population is transgender […].
Minority Nurse
JULY 8, 2022
Roxana Chicas, PhD, RN , a research professor in Emory’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing , rued her nontraditional academic path until a mentor reassured her: “The teacher always arrives when the student is ready.”. That advice about timing resonated last month as she prepared to donate a kidney to her mentor, professor and faculty colleague.
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.
Nurse.com
JULY 25, 2022
Diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and belonging, along with racial, ethnic, and gender inequities are growing topics in the nursing industry. The lack of DEI efforts contributes to adverse outcomes like patients and their families who find particular shortcomings detrimental to their overall experience and care — issues like a lack of female leadership, health equity , provider diversity , cultural competence, intellectual and developmental disabilities care, and LGBTQIA-focused care.
The Nurse Break
JULY 31, 2022
In collaboration with the Australian Government Department of Defence and the Royal Australian Navy , we are excited to bring you this Q&A about nursing in the Royal Australian Navy as a Reservist, by Lieutenant Commander Alison Zilko. Military Nursing Articles. Write for us. Introduction. My name is Alison Zilko, and I am a Reservist Nursing Officer in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).
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Elder Care Matters
JULY 19, 2022
Guardianship and conservatorship disputes, will and trust disputes, fights over family real estate, and disputes over true intentions of gifts can all result in probate litigation. The most successful approach to mitigating or avoiding probate litigation risk is carefully planning for the future. Comprehensive estate plans that are routinely updated, careful consideration and documentation of… The post Tips for Preventing Probate Litigation appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCar
Daily Nurse
JULY 11, 2022
On July 6, the Board of Trustees of The New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) announced that the Dean of the Yale School of Nursing, epidemiologist Ann Kurth, PhD, MPH, MSN, CNM, FAAN, FACNM will become the first nurse to preside over the Academy on January 1, 2023. NYAM is celebrating its 175th anniversary this […].
Minority Nurse
JULY 14, 2022
Findings from a new Northwestern Medicine study rebut the idea that Black individuals’ higher risk of cardiovascular disease is because of biological differences. “The key take-home message is that racial differences in cardiovascular disease are not due to race itself, which is a social concept that is not related to biology.”. Black adults are at significantly higher risk (1.6-2.4 times) for cardiovascular disease than white adults.
Nurse.com
JULY 8, 2022
Our recent 2022 Nurse Salary Research Report shed light on nursing salaries during one the most unprecedented events in health care — the COVID-19 pandemic occurring amid an existing problematic nursing shortage crisis and a growing nurse gender pay gap. A total of 2,516 qualified nurses successfully completed the survey between November 12, 2021, and December 12, 2021, from across the U.S.
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
The Nurse Break
JULY 17, 2022
We interview Jessica Lambert, a final year nursing student at the University of Tasmania about her nursing studies. She gives some great pieces of advice that all nursing students should read. Student & Grad articles. Write for us. West Africa to Nursing Studies. Hi! My name is Jessica Lambert and I’m a 22-year-old nursing student living in Tasmania, studying at the University of Tasmania (UTAS).
Diversity Nursing
JULY 5, 2022
Art therapy is a growing trend throughout hospitals in the United States. Art therapy is an evidenced-based practice that supports the emotional, physical, social and spiritual well-being of patients of all ages through the therapeutic use of art-making. These programs use a wide range of outlets such as drawing, painting, sculpting, collage, and photography as tools to: Process feelings about a new diagnosis.
Symplr
JULY 18, 2022
Transfers—sending patients to a different facility and, alternatively, accepting patients from referring providers or hospitals—are regular occurrences. But unfortunately, so are the hampered communication and data management efforts surrounding them. In fact, most health systems waste significant time and resources trying to track down the provider information they need to quickly make the best decisions about patient transfers.
Daily Nurse
JULY 20, 2022
In the Covid era, we often hear (and can’t help but understand) that older nurses, resources exhausted by their pandemic ordeal, are retiring early. Nurse of the Week Mercedes “Mercy” Kallal, RN, however, has been a nurse for over half a century now and at 83 years old she just isn’t ready to hand in […].
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.
Minority Nurse
JULY 11, 2022
All my life I have rarely been sick, in fact there have only been two times that I can recall. So, about three months ago when I started feeling bad, it was out of the ordinary. I did not have any obvious symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, headache, runny nose etc. I just had a lack of energy and no appetite. During this time it made me realize that “I would rather have great health, more than any material thing”; not that I do not like nice things or places.
Nurse.com
JULY 18, 2022
If you are a registered nurse or LPN/LVN looking to take the next step in your career, you should certainly consider an advanced practice degree and the steps to become a Nurse Practitioner. According to Dr. April Kapu, president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, an advanced practice degree is all about “continuing to build upon the education you have to create more opportunities…It’s about creating opportunities and reaching people in different ways throughout your caree
The Nurse Break
JULY 3, 2022
We chat with Emily White about remote nursing. She takes us on a journey from the Australian desert to the remote islands and even the time she was woken up by a donkey. If you’ve ever thought of Rural and Remote nursing then this is a great read! Before you read on go join our exclusive PRIVATE FB Group ‘ Rural & Remote Nursing | The Australian Outback ‘ to ask questions and network with other like-minded nurses, midwives and students.
Diversity Nursing
JULY 13, 2022
While physical health is undoubtedly important, so is Mental Health. Millions of Americans are affected by mental illness each year. Psychiatric Nurses have the specialized knowledge and skills needed to treat these illnesses. According to the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA), Psychiatric Nurses make up the second largest group of behavioral health professionals in the U.S.
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.
Healthy Workforce Institute
JULY 6, 2022
Racism in healthcare is widespread within the nursing profession. We’ve all seen it whether we realized it or not. And may have been a part of it! What have we done about it? Not enough! The National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing defines racism as an “assault on the human spirit in the form of biases, prejudices, and an ideology of superiority that persistently cause moral suffering and perpetuate injustices and inequities.”.
Daily Nurse
JULY 20, 2022
There’s no doubt that the medical industry has faced some significant challenges over the last few years. COVID-19 has been particularly disruptive in a variety of areas. Among the most notable effects is the pandemic has exacerbated burnout to the extent that healthcare personnel are leaving the industry en masse. This means there is a […].
Minority Nurse
JULY 22, 2022
Nursing for me is about making a difference — and every day I’m making a difference in the lives of the people I care for. Take a Monday earlier this month. A patient of mine living with cerebral palsy was struggling to complete her therapeutic exercises. Her mother, clearly frustrated, feared her daughter wasn’t making sufficient progress. Dedicated and caring, the mother also worried that she wasn’t doing enough to help her daughter improve and succeed.
Nurse.com
JULY 6, 2022
While most nurses are eager to discuss their profession with friends, family, and colleagues, conversations surrounding depression and anxiety remain taboo despite the prevalence of these mental health conditions within the field. Self-care for nurses is perhaps not given the attention it deserves. . According to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Interdisciplinary Nursing Quality Research Initiative, 18% of nurses exhibit symptoms of depression — double the rate within the general population.
Diane Sieg
JULY 31, 2022
Healthcare organizations everywhere are concerned about the well-being of their employees and Atrium Health committed to doing something about it. Last month, 17 ICU nurses graduated from my 8-week Well-Being Coaching Pilot (WBCP) at Atrium Health, Pineville. The statistically significant results of the pilot reflect practicing Self-Leadership skills improve well-being by decreasing stress and burnout and increasing engagement and compassion.
Healthcare Law Insights blog
JULY 29, 2022
Workplace violence has become a hot topic in today’s discourse; however, workplace violence is not just headline fodder for media outlets. The trend is well-documented and especially felt by the healthcare industry which continues to experience the brunt after the onslaught of COVID-19. In 2018, 73% of all nonfatal workplace violence incidents involved healthcare workers.
American Medical Compliance
JULY 28, 2022
Recent research shows that great healthcare disparities exist for members of the LGBTQ+ community. A study produced by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that LGBTQ+ individuals face discrimination and stigma from family and community members. Also, they are more likely to be discriminated against in the workplace, receive substandard healthcare, and be denied healthcare as a result of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Daily Nurse
JULY 14, 2022
While you may have heard about what it’s like to work as a travel nurse, have you ever thought about travel nurses who work in the ICU? Daisy Award-winner Deji “DJ” Folami, RN is an ICU registered nurse from Oklahoma with Cross Country Healthcare, who specializes in critical care nursing and travel nursing. He told […].
Minority Nurse
JULY 12, 2022
The life expectancy of Californians decreased by about three years as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study by UCLA researchers and colleagues published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The research further shows that life expectancy for Hispanic, Asian and Black Californians decreased more than for white Californians and that the gap in life expectancy between those living in the highest- and lowest-income census tracts increased, from a difference of about
Nurse.com
JULY 29, 2022
Nurse practitioners (NPs) are revolutionizing healthcare delivery in America. As of April 2022, 26 states, the District of Columbia, and two U.S. territories now give patients full and direct access to the high-quality care NPs deliver. This year, both New York and Kansas took decisive action to adopt full practice authority (FPA). . April Kapu, DNP.
The Leadership Development Group
JULY 27, 2022
Many leaders take a passive approach towards their own development, often waiting for their manager or someone else in the organization to offer the opportunity for professional growth. Why wait? Advocating for your own development demonstrates a core leadership attribute — proactive interest in expanding your skill set in support of your company’s success.
Healthcare Law Insights blog
JULY 29, 2022
On July 26, 2022, Judge Jeremy Kernodle of the Eastern District of Texas affirmed that certain parts of the Interim Final Rule Part II implementing the No Surprises Act (the Act) were invalid. This ruling is nearly identical to Judge Kernodle’s February decision in Texas Medical Association & Corley v. US Dept. of Health and Human Services. This decision vacated a portion of the Interim Final Rule that required arbitrators to give more weight to the out-of-network rate, including what is cal
NurseBuff
JULY 27, 2022
To the uninitiated, Nursing is all about taking care of patients, monitoring their condition, and dispensing prescribed medication. What most people don’t know is that the profession involves a lot of paperwork. A survey of hospital nurses revealed that approximately 1/4 of a 12-hour shift is spent on indirect patient care with most of it […] The post 6 Best Nursing Clipboards With Storage, Reference Tables, and Refillable Pads appeared first on NurseBuff.
Daily Nurse
JULY 8, 2022
Nurses who think tapering opioid patients entails a long period of Defcon 2 or 3 vigilance now have more data to support that position. Researchers from the UC Davis Center for Healthcare Policy and Research conducted a 10-year study to examine the potential long-term risks of opioid dose tapering. They found that patients on stable but […].
Minority Nurse
JULY 29, 2022
Nurses could have never predicted the upheaval and disruption that COVID brought to everything they considered normal in their work and personal lives. But for Anthony Pho, PhD, MPH, ANP-C , a Propel postdoctoral scholar for The PRIDE Study at the Stanford University School of Medicine , the pandemic’s chaos brought a real silver lining. Pho , who worked in New York City in the beginning of the pandemic, says the nursing community and his nursing work gave him a purpose through a distinc
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