Emerging RN Leader

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

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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Nurse Practitioners in Business

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

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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Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

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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The Nursing Site

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

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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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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Life of a Nurse

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

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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Josephine Ensign

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

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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Nurse Practitioners in Business

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

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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Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

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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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

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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Empowered Nurses

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

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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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

Donna Cardillo

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

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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Emerging RN Leader

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

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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Nurse Practitioners in Business

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

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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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

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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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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The Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

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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Diversity Nursing

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Despite the clear benefits of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in healthcare, recent political opposition has posed significant challenges. The term DEI has come under scrutiny, with some political leaders arguing against these initiatives, often framing them as unnecessary or divisive. This pushback has resulted in reduced funding for DEI programs and even bans on diversity training in some institutions.

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Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Nursing is one of the noblest careers. It isn’t just a job; it’s a calling that offers many benefits to those who pursue it passionately. From financial security and physical health to spiritual fulfillment and the opportunity to make a lasting community impact, nursing enriches lives, both for the caregiver and the cared for. Let’s discuss the many benefits of a nursing career and how it can transform you personally and fulfill you professionally.

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Emerging RN Leader

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Every year, Gallup polls the qualities the workforce globally looks for in leaders. The data is in for 2025, and the answer is that staff want to work for hopeful leaders. Four attributeshope, trust, stability, and compassionalways track in the top four, but this year, the need […] The post Being a Hopeful Nurse Leader appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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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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Empowered Nurses

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

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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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

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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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

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.

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Diversity Nursing

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

As we celebrate Black History Month , its essential to recognize the contributions of Black Nurses and the crucial role diversity plays in healthcare. A diverse Nursing workforce isnt just about representation, its about improving patient care, addressing health disparities, and fostering a more inclusive healthcare system. Why Representation in Nursing Matters The U.S. population is becoming increasingly diverse, yet the Nursing workforce does not always reflect this diversity.

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Advances in Nursing Science

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

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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Emerging RN Leader

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

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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The Gypsy Nurse

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

We are huge believers that kids enhance your life and travel dreams instead of hindering you or holding you back. When I was pregnant, we backpacked in Europe and hiked mountains in Arizona. When our girls were infants, we took them tent camping, hiking, and exploring every chance we got. They grew up going on adventures anytime we had a day off. When we decided to do travel nursing, we knew they would adapt well to the continuation of their current lifestyle.

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Nursology

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Guest Contributor: Fateimah Ahmed HakamiPhD student in nursing In the vibrant and dynamic world of healthcare, nursing autonomy stands as a pillar of professional practice and patient-centered care. But what does autonomy mean for nurses, and why is it so crucial? Grab a cup of coffee, and lets unpack this together in true conversational style.

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Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The healthcare industry is increasingly feeling the effects of climate change, impacting individual patients, clinicians, organizational operations, and public health as a whole. Nurses, as frontline caregivers and patient advocates, have a crucial role in both responding to and mitigating these environmental challenges. A recent symposium of articles published in AACN Advanced Critical Care explores the intersection of climate change and acute and critical care, highlighting the urgent need for

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The Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Mrs. Palo School nurse Mandy Palo, known on TikTok as Mrs. Palo , has carved out a unique niche for herself in the digital world, blending her professional expertise with the vibrant, engaging format of social media. Her venture into social media began with an Instagram account to share school nursing tips, but it was TikTok that truly captured her attention.

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Nurses Advocates

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

While scrolling through my email early Monday morning, I noted one that said congratulations. The email said my Blog, Nurses Advocates, had been selected by a panelist as one of the Top 80 Nursing Blogs on the web! As mentioned, being recognized for my Blog is exciting and humbling. It tells me that the work I put into writing my Blog is paying off.

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Emerging RN Leader

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

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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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

AMC (American Medical Compliance) has achieved a major milestone by expanding into the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the broader Middle East, reinforcing its position as a key player in global healthcare compliance. At the forefront of this initiative, AMC President Mark Gutweiler led the companys participation in Arab Health 2025 , one of the worlds most prestigious healthcare exhibitions , held in Dubai.

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Nursology

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

We are all called to work in teams these days, on papers, articles, projects, grant submissions and so on. Dont get me wrong. Most of the people I work with are great and all of them are smart.

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Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Healthcare faces growing demands, and nurses often manage the brunt of them. It’s common for nurses to have to juggle heavy workloads, complex patient needs, and time-intensive tasks every day they clock in. These challenges put pressure on efficiency and patient care quality. Fortunately, technology is stepping in as a powerful ally, offering tools and innovations that streamline workflows, reduce stress, and empower nurses to focus on delivering exceptional care.

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