February, 2025

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Reduce Friction in Nursing in 2025

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Few nurse leaders would disagree with the need for disruptive innovation in our healthcare systems. Yet, not all innovation works and it can have unintended consequences and high costs. A more immediate return on investment and improvement in productivity for most organizations can be achieved by reducing […] The post Reduce Friction in Nursing in 2025 appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Don’t Let Tax Season Sneak Up: Use This Checklist

Nurse Practitioners in Business

The tax season is moving into full swing. People and businesses get ready to file their yearly income tax. While business filing dates can vary with the choice of business structure and date of formation, most small business owners file their business taxes when they file their personal tax returns. Filing taxes should be simple and easy in theory, but often, the reality is very different.

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There is a Mental Health Crisis in Nursing

The Nursing Site

According to Catherine A. Stubin, PhD, RN, assistant professor at Rutgers University – Camden (Camden, NJ), there is a “ mental health crisis in nursing. ” In 2024, research from Degreechoices, a higher education research group found that 38% of nursing students experienced depression. That is an increase of 9.3% since 2019. Stubin went on to say “ nursing is a very rigorous, difficult, psychologically and physically demanding profession.

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MP to present new bill on protecting nurse title

Nursing Times

Read about a new bill being introduced to parliament by MP Dawn Butler that would protect the 'nurse' title and prevent its misuse.

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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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Reimagining Nursing: The Path to a More Resilient Healthcare System

Daily Nurse

Healthcare is at a turning point, with persistent challenges threatening the system’s sustainability. Workforce shortages projected to exceed 100,000 healthcare workers by 2028 and increasing clinician burnout highlight the urgent need for a more sustainable and effective approach to care delivery. Integrated care models are emerging as a vital solution, blending advanced technologies, redefined clinical roles, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to meet our healthcare providers’

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A Conversation with Charlotte Tucker Sanders, MSW

Josephine Ensign

Charlotte Tucker Sanders, MSW Back to basics. Back to what we know works. That is my main takeaway from my interview with social worker Charlotte Tucker Sanders. I’ve had the privilege to work with her, first at Neighborcare’s 45th Street Homeless Youth Clinic and then when I led the UW’s Doorway Project. She said, “I feel like if we were to really think about this world which seems to be driven by money, and the costs and benefits.

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How To Use Journaling To Manage Stress

Nurse Practitioners in Business

As a healthcare provider and business owner, you are no stranger to stress. Sometimes, the stress can feel overwhelming, from caring for patients to managing your office and everything in between. Yet stress, if ignored, can build up and eventually lead to burnout. But it doesnt have to end this way Dont allow stress to reach a level that may jeopardize your health, along with your business.

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A New Honor for TheNursingSite.com

The Nursing Site

I am honored and humbled to be in such good company while receiving a new honor for TheNursingSite.com. This comes from Feedspot.com and is a list of 80 Top Nursing Blogs. I am very happy to be among so many great nursing blogs. Please see the list and check out some of the best blogs I’ve read. Every one of them presents a different perspective, purpose and experience.

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A Snowy Night Reflection

Life of a Nurse

It is snowing, snowing, snowing in the greater Toronto area, that is news. It’s predicted to last overnight, and I ventured out in it as I remain committed to my dog’s daily routine. The world is softer in a blanket of white, sounds are muted and there is a sacred feel as the flakes fall steadily down. I am reflective as I consider the past few weeks.

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Trailblazers in Scrubs: Celebrating Black Nurses Who Changed History and Inspire the Future

Daily Nurse

Nurses are not just caregiversthey’re advocates, educators, and changemakers. This Black History Month, let’s take a moment to reflect on the incredible contributions of Black nurses who broke barriers, faced adversity head-on, and paved the way for a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system. These stories are not just history but a call to action for every nurse to honor their legacy by fostering equity and empowermen t in our profession.

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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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Advanced practice regulation now delayed by two years

Nursing Times

Read about the response from the profession to the news that the NMC has once again delayed the timetable for its advanced practice review.

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Why Younger Staff Need Critical Incident Debriefings

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Increasingly, acute care areas are now staffed with nurses with three years or less of clinical experience. Most new graduates today are young, and in addition to lacking clinical expertise, they also lack life experience. Consider the story of an urgent care director who recently discussed this […] The post Why Younger Staff Need Critical Incident Debriefings appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Choosing the Best Name for Your Nurse Practitioner Practice

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Picking a name for your business is one of the first steps to launching an independent Nurse Practitioner practice. The business name you choose will shape your brand identity, influence how patients and colleagues perceive you, and impact your ability to market and grow your practice over time. A well-chosen name can serve you for years without causing any branding, marketing, or legal challenges.

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The Key Principles of Restorative Nursing: What Every Provider Should Know 

American Medical Compliance

Patients who receive restorative nursing care are 32% less likely to be readmitted to the hospital than those receiving standard care, as reported in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. This is because the principles of restorative nursing go beyond basic medical careit actively engages patients in their recovery through mobility training, self-care support, and personalized rehabilitation.

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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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Mastering the Balance: Tips for Nurses Managing Work and School While Pursuing an Advanced Degree

Minority Nurse

There are a multitude of opportunities for nurses wanting to pursue an advanced degree, such as a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Each program has different requirements, so researching which path is best for you is crucial. Besides deciding on the degree, you must also decide on the specialty, which, for advanced degrees in nursing, there are many.

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A group mentoring blueprint for nurses

Becker's Hospital Review

Discover how Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver raised their new nurse retention rate to 97% by implementing a successful group mentoring program.

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Help, I’m Being Sued!

Empowered Nurses

These are the words of a nurses biggest nightmare. The last thing we want to do is to be sued in a medical malpractice case. But the good news is that it is unlikely that you will be sued because attorneys typically name the hospital. The hospitals have insurance, and they don’t know whether the nurse does. So, typically the hospital is named because the facility is responsible for the actions of their employees when they are acting within the scope of their employment.

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Managing Staff Negativity about Staffing

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN January and February are proving to be very challenging times for hospitals across the United States. In record numbers, patients with COVID, the flu, RSV, and pneumonia are now being admitted. Becker’s Hospital Review reported that flu cases have surged to numbers that have not been seen […] The post Managing Staff Negativity about Staffing appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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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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Donna Cardillo and Dr. Randolph Rasch Announced as Keynote and Endnote Speakers for NSNA 73rd Annual Convention

Donna Cardillo

Im honored to be the Keynote Speaker at the 73rd Annual NSNA Convention! Check out the official press release to learn more about this incredible event and my fellow speaker, Dr. Randolph Rasch: Read here Cant wait to connect and inspire future nurse leaders! #NSNA2025 #NurseLeaders #KeynoteSpeaker The post Donna Cardillo and Dr. Randolph Rasch Announced as Keynote and Endnote Speakers for NSNA 73rd Annual Convention first appeared on Donna Cardillo, RN.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Nurses Lead the Way, Opposing RFK Jr’s Nomination for HHS Secretary 

The Relentless School Nurse

Click to view slideshow. Nurses for America (NFA) believe that nurses deserve an approach that honors their values and centers their voices. Advocacy must reflect the compassion, integrity, and courage that define our professionnot compromise them. Rather than being silent to appear neutral, we believe in boldly standing for what matters most to nurses: equitable access to care, safe workplaces, a healthy environment, and a commitment to justice.

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Navigating the Emotional Struggles of Compassion Fatigue in Nursing

Minority Nurse

Nursing is one of the most rewarding yet emotionally demanding professions. Nurses are on the front lines of patient care, often providing comfort during some of the most critical moments of people’s lives. However, the constant emotional toll of caregiving can lead to a phenomenon known as compassion fatiguea form of burnout tied explicitly to the emotional strain of caring for others.

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Violence against nurses: help us build full picture of the problem

Nursing Times

Nurses and midwives in the UK are urged to share their experiences of violence in the workplace, for a Nursing Times and Unison survey.

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Inside IU Health's nursing culture transformation

Becker's Hospital Review

In October, the American Nurses Foundation launched a free program, in partnership with the United Health Foundation, aimed at transforming workplace culture to address nurse mental health.

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Have a Bias for Action in Your Leadership

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN When I conduct focus groups with young nurses for organizations, I repeatedly hear a theme: They don’t see any loops being closed on problems and challenges. It is one reason why many pull back from shared governance efforts. It is critical today that nurse leaders have a […] The post Have a Bias for Action in Your Leadership appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Community Nurses Are Key To A Healthier America

Daily Nurse

Community nurses registered nurses who provide healthcare to people within their homes, healthcare centers, or elsewhere in the local community will be increasingly in demand as America’s healthcare system continues to shift towards preventative care. Healthy lifestyle habits can prevent around 80% of chronic diseases , while poor lifestyle choices ultimately cause 63% of deaths associated with chronic diseases.

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Free online Blackjack Game

Elder Care Matters

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The 5 Love Languages of Nurses: How Compassion Translates in Healthcare

Empowered Nurses

Nurses are the heart of healthcare, giving their time, energy, and emotions to care for others. But have you ever thought about how nurses express and receive loveboth in their personal and professional lives? If you know another persons love language, it make communication much easier. Inspired by Dr. Gary Chapmans book, The 5 Love Languages, lets explore how these languages apply to the nursing profession and how they shape the way nurses care for patients, colleagues, and even themselves. 1.

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Have you faced violence at work? New survey for nurses

Nursing Times

A new survey by Nursing Times and Unison is asking nursing and midwifery staff in the UK for their experiences of workplace violence.

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Defying the Odds as a Bilingual SLP

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

For bilingual speech-language pathologist Deanne Fontanel, MS, CF-SLP (MS-SLP 24), breaking barriers isnt just part of her profession: its in her blood. Fontanel’s parents, immigrants from Mexico, faced educational challengesher father did not complete elementary school, and her mother never finished high school. But they emphasized the importance of education, and she became the first in her family to graduate from University, defying all odds. “As a nursing student, I saw statistic

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Preventing Addition Addiction

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Peter Drucker, considered the father of modern management theory, frequently talked about the problem leaders have in making decisions to stop doing things. The default in healthcare is to keep adding more. Addition addiction is a real problem today that frontline nurse leaders frequently discuss. Professionals are […] The post Preventing Addition Addiction appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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'It's on us': How health systems navigate NP education gaps

Becker's Hospital Review

In 2024, nurse practitioner education programs made national news over their education practices. Specifically, critics were concerned that NPs were not receiving the necessary education to maintain patient safety but healthcare leaders tell a different story.

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Nursology.net: Premier Resource for Nursing Knowledge

Advances in Nursing Science

The Nursology.net website, which has become a world-wide signature website for nursing, provides indispensable resources related to nursing knowledge, as well as inspiration for the development of new knowledge that meets the evolving health needs of populations world-wide. The site has over seven thousand visitors every week, coming from countries all over the world!

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Healthcare Managers’ Role in Workplace Harassment Prevention

American Medical Compliance

image source: [link] Workplace harassment is a widespread issue, and healthcare is no exception. In healthcare settings, harassment not only impacts employees but also affects patient care and safety. A global survey by ILO-Lloyds Register Foundation-Gallup found that 17.9% of workers have experienced psychological harassment, 8.5% have faced physical harassment, and 6.3% reported experiencing sexual harassment, with women being particularly vulnerable.