American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

It’s clear that the state of the nursing shortage is at a crisis level. As an experienced bedside nurse, a recent nursing psychiatric/mental health graduate student, and a clinical adjunct faculty instructor, I have a strong opinion about what must be done. In the recent Nurse.org 2023 State of Nursing report, 91% of nurses said they believed the nursing shortage was continuing to worsen, citing burnout, poor working conditions, insufficient pay, and lack of appreciation as the primary reasons.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

4 nurse executives who have transformed nursing at their respective organizations share their key tips. Virtual nursing, the return of licensed practical nurses to acute care, and adding advanced practice nurses are among care models nurse executives are implementing as they seek to adapt to the current state of today’s healthcare environment. HealthLeaders talked with four nurse executives who are transforming nursing care at their respective organizations and asked each one, "What are key tips

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Emerging RN Leader

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Many aspects of routine nursing care were skipped during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nurse leaders are now trying to do a reset on care as they look at declining quality and safety measures. Consider the story a nurse manager recently shared on a webinar: I have been shocked […] The post The Normalization of Missed Nursing Care appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Nurse Practitioners in Business

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

If you are not sure if you are an independent contractor or not, don’t worry, you are not alone. Employment laws are not always clear, and as I examine both the IRS 20-point checklist as well as the ABC rules which should simplify things, you’ll see that for Nurse Practitioners, it’s full of grayness. Let’s dive in and see if we can untangle the complex web of guidelines and legalities.

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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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Josephine Ensign

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

I’m honored to be in such good company. I am taking my workshop, The Meaning of Home, on the road throughout Washington State in 2024-2025. If you/your library or other group wants to book me for this in-person or virtual workshop, contact Sarah Faulkner (see below for her e-mail address).

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Equality 4 Black Nurses

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Dear Friends, Supporters, and Concerned Citizens, I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. Today, we come to you with a story of resilience and a call for solidarity in the face of injustice. We are rallying together to support Ebenezer (Name changed), who, after being the target of a racially motivated attack at work, has now been wrongfully accused of assault.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Despite the advantages of NPs in rural areas, barriers to practice remain. Editor’s note: This article appeared in the July-September 2023 edition of HealthLeaders magazine. With more than 100 million Americans lacking access to primary care, employing more nurse practitioners (NPs) and allowing them to practice at the top of their license is critical to making healthcare more accessible in rural areas, NP leaders say.

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Emerging RN Leader

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A blog reader recently asked me whether I thought some aspects of “nursing professionalism” might be racial or generational constructs. It was an excellent point because ideas about professionalism are tied to our cultural upbringing and experiences. Leaders often talk to me about what they perceive as […] The post Rethinking Nursing Professionalism appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Nurse Practitioners in Business

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Do you know how well your website works for you? Do visitors to your site stay and consume the content you provide for them, or do they leave within seconds? One factor that determines the success of your website is the quality of the experience users have when visiting your site. User experience is what happens when we engage with any product or service.

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The Nursing Site

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In today’s fast-paced world, finding the right employees for your educational institution can be a daunting task. That’s where an educational staffing agency can be a lifesaver. These agencies specialize in connecting educational institutions with qualified, reliable professionals who can make a significant impact on your organization. In this article, we’ll delve into the world of educational staffing agencies, exploring what they offer, what to look for when choosing one, and

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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

Consult QD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Researchers at Cleveland Clinic have identified an apparent increased risk for intracranial aneurysm (IA) among people with Marfan syndrome in the largest review of IA in this population reported to date. The retrospective study was published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery ( 2023;76[3]:633-637 ). The relationship between Marfan syndrome and aneurysmal pathology of the aorta is well established.

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New Thing Nurse

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

By: Sarah K. Wells MSN RN CEN CNL Starting a nursing career can be overwhelming, especially when faced with limited support. If you find yourself in this situation, consider these strategies to advocate for the change you need: Talk to Preceptors, an Educator, or a Charge Nurse – Have an honest conversation with your preceptor, educator, or charge nurse about the challenges you're encountering.

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Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In the last few weeks, Dr. Junxin Li, Dr. Laura Samuel, Dr. Deb Gross, and Dr. Kali Thomas have been awarded R01 grants (Research Project grants) from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Ariana Chao has been awarded an R56 (a NIH High-Priority, Short-Term Project Award), which helps renew funding for an existing, funded… The post Six R01 Research Projects Funded at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.

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Emerging RN Leader

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A nurse manager recently noted during a webinar that the new graduates they hired in June already seem restless and they are not even finished with their residency program. She observed that “recent graduates come into her health system, complete their residency program and then leave to […] The post Do Stay Interviews Now with Your New Graduate Nurses appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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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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Nurse Practitioners in Business

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Purchasing a practice is one way in which nurse practitioners and other clinicians will start a practice. However, unless you approach it with eyes wide open and the appropriate professionals at your side, you may find it was not the wisest of choices for you. In episode #82 of the NP Business Matters podcast, I discuss 12+ key considerations worth paying attention to when you are considering purchasing a practice that is for sale, as well as what to consider when are asked to take over or inher

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The Nursing Site

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The post Never Forget 9/11/01 first appeared on The Nursing Site.

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Becker's Hospital Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A Rhode Island nurse is in critical condition after he was assaulted by a patient, ABC affiliate WPRI reported Sept. 8.

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Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Dr. Anne Dabrow Woods has incredible insight into nursing as a practicing critical care nurse practitioner and nursing educator with over 39 years of experience and counting. Amidst a sea of temporary band-aid solutions for nursing, like gig apps and travel nurses, Woods , DNP, RN, CRNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, FAAN, the Chief Nurse of Health Learning, Research and Practice, Wolters Kluwer spoke with Daily Nurse to discuss her practical, long-term solutions to address the nursing shortage and b

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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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Consult QD

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

To better understand neurological disorders through microscopy, scientists need to be able to capture brain activity in a matter of milliseconds and deep within live tissue. An ongoing research collaboration between Cleveland Clinic, Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is developing microscopes and artificial intelligence (AI) models that can rise to the task.

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Emerging RN Leader

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I recently interviewed a nurse leader who shared her concerns about the level of cognitive overload experienced by nurses today. She shared the following observation: So, let’s hypothetically walk in the shoes of a medical-surgical nurse today. I start my shift with five assigned patients, but by […] The post Managing the Cognitive Overload of Nurses appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Nurse Practitioners in Business

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Business, markets, and customer demand are constantly changing. To stay in business and maintain a competitive edge, it’s critical to adapt to these changes, no matter where you are on your entrepreneurial journey. Recently, I posted a poll in the “Nurse Practitioners in Business” Facebook Group, asking, “How long have you been in business?” But before I share the results, a big “Thank You” for your participation and input!

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Health Leaders | Nursing

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

UConn's new Nursing and Engineering Innovation Center to blend nurses' problem-solving abilities with technology experts. The University of Connecticut (UConn) is combining nurses’ problem-solving, innovative nature with engineers’ technology expertise to create the Nursing and Engineering Innovation Center , one of the first of its kind in the nation.

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American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Flesh-eating bacteria sounds like the premise of a bad horror movie, but it’s a growing – and potentially fatal – threat to people. In September 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health advisory alerting doctors and public health officials of an increase in flesh-eating bacteria cases that can cause serious wound infections.

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Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

We’ve all heard the statistics about the growing need for trained healthcare professionals, especially nurses, within our society. Federal estimates indicate that not nearly enough people are entering the field to meet the projected healthcare needs of the coming decades. Although the overall need is concerning, the issue is particularly acute in rural communities.

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Consult QD

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

An innovative approach to fragmenting kidney stones using photonic nanoparticles is effective for several common types of stones. That is the major finding of a proof-of-concept study by Cleveland Clinic researchers published in Nano Letters. Kidney stones affect nearly 1 in 10 people in the United States and the prevalence is expected to increase to 13% by 2030.

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Emerging RN Leader

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Onboarding new graduates now takes a village. A nurse manager shared her concerns, “I am shocked at how underprepared our new nurses are this year. While doing leader rounding, I asked a new graduate about her patient, and her assessment of the priorities for care was genuinely […] The post Coaching to Promote Critical Thinking appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Nurse Practitioners in Business

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

At one time or another, all of us experience failure. If you run a business, you could face losing it because of the business failing. Naturally, we don’t like failure; it doesn’t feel good. But even though we all fail repeatedly… As children, we must learn how to walk. We keep falling until we know how to walk; we fail until we succeed. The same happens when we learn to read, ride a bike, or swim.

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Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Nursing has always held health equity as a critical value in many ways. Nurses strive to deliver the best care to all patients, independent of socioeconomic status, gender, race, or other factors. Health equity arguably gets even more attention than in the past. And that attention also occurs in nursing schools, where nurses are presented with the concept of health equity.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

OSF HealthCare is one of several health systems launching a virtual nursing program aimed at improving nurse workflows and addressing workforce shortages. When OSF HealthCare encountered problems hiring nurses for its med-surg units, executives decided to launch a virtual nursing program to fill the gaps and improve nurse morale and efficiency. "That's one of the hardest positions to fill," says Kelly George , the Illinois-based health system's vice president of performance improvement.

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American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The pain from a heart attack is so bad that – if you can imagine – it can feel like an elephant sitting on you. Patients with sickle cell disease, a genetic condition affecting the red blood cells, report that this kind of pain begins before their first birthday and continues intermittently for a lifetime. Too often these people receive inadequate help managing their pain, a critical health disparity that persists 113 years after sickle cell disease was identified.

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Consult QD

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Cleveland Clinic is one of 67 U.S. hospitals participating in the Magnet4Europe initiative, launched in January 2020 to improve the mental health and well-being of nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals in Europe. The four-year initiative has two key components: Twinning relationships were formed between U.S. Magnet-accredited hospitals and European hospitals aspiring to improve their work environment by implementing Magnet principles.

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Emerging RN Leader

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Many nurse leaders are now trying to reset their cultures to focus more on quality and safety. Professional accountability is undoubtedly one of the hottest topics on the minds of frontline leaders. It is only possible to have a culture of quality and safety if nurses hold […] The post Helping Nurses to Speak Up appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

It’s back to school time again, which means school nurses are preparing for the year ahead and the challenges and opportunities a new school year will bring. In recent years, the roles and responsibilities of school nurses have evolved. Traditionally, school nurses are tasked with administering first aid and caring for students’ physical health. Still, we are seeing demand for school nurses to manage a broader definition of wellness, including physical and mental health.

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