NIOSH Science Blog
JUNE 18, 2020
In 1996, after conducing multiple health hazard evaluations, NIOSH released a bulletin recommending the control of surgical smoke created during laser or electric surgical procedures. Since the 1990s the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) has recommended the evacuation of all surgical smoke. Yet, surgical smoke is still inhaled daily by nurses in the operating room.
Nurse Abnormalities
JUNE 30, 2020
I became a nurse in 2011 and over the past 18 months, I have had more thoughts of wanting to quit nursing than wanting to stay. I often think to myself, if I did not need the money, would I stay in this profession? I also have casually, but consciously set a stop date for my current way of working because I know I cannot take the stress of a teaching hospital for the rest of my life.
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Board Vitals - Nursing
JUNE 20, 2020
When the general public thinks of nurses, they usually imagine the nurses that work at the bedside in hospitals. Even throughout nursing school, my exposure as a nursing student was incredibly limited to only inpatient hospital settings. However, one of the things that makes nursing such an attractive career option is the endless opportunities and diverse career paths.
Hospital Recruiting | Nursing
JUNE 18, 2020
olegdudko/123RF.com Registered Nurses (RN’s) may have either an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree. Many people who are considering a career in nursing wonder what the difference is between an associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) and a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN). There are some similarities between these degrees and some important differences.
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.
Nursing Uncensored
JUNE 13, 2020
Hello Nursing Uncensored Universe! You may have noticed that Nursing Uncensored has been on hiatus for the last few weeks. There are a few reasons for that and I think it's time for me to share with you all. I like lists so that's what you're getting. 1. Like many content creators, recently I have been focused on the Black Lives Matter protests, educating myself, sharing content on my personal pages, and having hard discussions with white acquaintances, friends, and family.
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ER Nurses
JUNE 17, 2020
You're safe where you're at and that you're not suffering from shortages of PPE. Frontline healthcare workers are receiving acknowledgement from everyone these days. But we know what it means sit exhausted on the front lines as the world seems to deteriorate inside the hospital. Some of you are on the front lines of a pandemic that doesn't seem to be slowing down.
Board Vitals - Nursing
JUNE 12, 2020
It’s recommended that all new graduate nurses receive training in a formal nurse residency program to jumpstart their careers. Nurse residencies are still a relatively newer concept, and many people are still unfamiliar with how they work. We will be exploring some of the most common questions surrounding nurse residency programs. What is a nurse residency program?
Hospital Recruiting | Nursing
JUNE 25, 2020
Aleksandr Davydov/123RF.com As market conditions shift the way we hire, more companies are moving to virtual, online interviewing over face-to-face connections. The practice helps healthcare providers meet with candidates more quickly, especially those who are not nearby geographically, but even locals benefit from the virtual interview. They offer job seekers the opportunity to pitch themselves for a job without the hassle of commuting or waiting for an interview to begin.
The Chicago School
JUNE 4, 2020
A more holistic approach to health care education is essential, both to better equip practitioners for moments of trauma and to assist them in maintaining their own psychological well-being. The post The impact and implications of COVID-19 on health care workers appeared first on Insight Digital Magazine.
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
NIOSH Science Blog
JUNE 16, 2020
Introduction During times of increased demand for N95 filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs), hospitals or other medical facilities may want to protect these devices from surface contamination in order to prolong their use. When protection against surface contamination is needed, CDC recommends wearing a cleanable face shield over an N95 FFR[1].
Board Vitals - Nursing
JUNE 9, 2020
(This article originally appeared on NurseAbnormalities.com by Danielle LeVeck, DNP) Let’s face it, nursing can be confusing. There are so many different types of nurses and advanced practice nursing roles. It was so confusing that I wasn’t even sure what my title would be until three months before I graduated. In an effort to decipher the acronyms and make it easier for you, I have tried to organize as many advanced practice nursing roles as possible below and their associated acronyms with an
ER Nurses
JUNE 15, 2020
COVID 19 is the worst disease process I’ve ever worked with in my 8 years as an ICU nurse. When they say “recovered” they don’t tell you that that means you may need a lung transplant. Or that you may come back after d/c with a massive heart attack or stroke bc COVID makes— Cherie Antoinette (@sheriantoinette) June 14, 2020 COVID-19 is vicious.
ER Nurses
JUNE 10, 2020
I can't imagine how many grown men and women still refuse to wear masks in public? It's a matter of public health. Part of me wonders whether or not it has to do with grown white men unwilling to do something that might benefit other people. After all mask wearing is predominantly for others as it doesn't have as big of an impact on YOU. It stops YOUR droplets from heading out into the world.
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.
The Chicago School
JUNE 2, 2020
The NCLEX exam is a pivotal moment in the early stages of many aspiring nurses’ careers. Learn more about how to prep for this exam with these tips. The post Our guide to passing the NCLEX exam: 3 tips to prepare appeared first on Insight Digital Magazine.
Hospital Recruiting | Nursing
JUNE 2, 2020
ismagilov/123RF.com “The only Zen you can find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.” -Robert M. Pirsig Healthcare experiences more employee turnover than almost any other industry—and the pandemic only threatens to make this worse. We’re losing confidence in our organizations and government. Many of us are wondering if this is the time to quit our jobs and find something new.
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