Emerging RN Leader
APRIL 5, 2023
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN How do I stay positive? It is a question that many leaders now ask in the face of significant staffing shortages, mounting budget issues, and a turbulent healthcare environment. Consider the following story a leader shared with me: By nature, I am an optimist, but now it […] The post Maintaining Positivity appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Life of a Nurse
APRIL 4, 2023
Since last August, I have been re-introducing exercise into my everyday life, or in this case, three times per week at 0600h. An exceptional coach modified the workouts and inspired me to achieve new goals, and she is now training to be a police officer (Great for her, meh for me). However, my body needs to be overhauled, and the health realities have crept up to the point it’s now, or my future will be more painful.
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The Nursing Site
APRIL 4, 2023
Nurses Month is approaching rapidly now. The tradition of Nurses Day (May 6) and Nurses Week (May 6-12) has expanded into a month-long celebration during the pandemic and it seems to be sticking. The official American Nurses Association theme for 2023 is You Make a Difference. There will be weekly focus areas during the May celebration of nurses. The focus areas are: May 1-7 : Self-Care May 8-14: Recognition May 15-21: Professional Development May 22-31: Community Engagement Download your own c
Scrubs
APRIL 5, 2023
Professionals in virtually every industry have been buzzing about Chat-GPT ever since it debuted in November of last year. The AI-powered chatbot can generate all kinds of text from stories and poems to computer code. It uses language models to produce text that mimics the style of human beings. And now doctors are using it to answer routine clinical questions.
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.
Emerging RN Leader
APRIL 2, 2023
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN They call the NCAA Basketball finals March Madness for a reason. The unpredictable can and does happen. How does a little-known team with few nationally recruited players make it to the NCAA tournament for the first time and then to the final four? The team is Florida […] The post The Power of Teamwork appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine
APRIL 7, 2023
Dr. Katie Nelson and Vanessa Abacan received funding from The Deans Travel to further their research. One of the requirements for receiving this funding is to put together a short blog documenting their experience after returning from travel. Katie and Vanessa have shared their stories. Vanessa Abacan BSN, RNC-MNN This was my first time attending… The post Stories From the Deans Travel Fund appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.
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Scrubs
APRIL 6, 2023
California’s mask mandate for all healthcare settings came to end on Monday. Patients and staff are no longer required to wear face masks in hospitals and long-term care facilities, but it is still highly recommended. Nurses say the move puts their health at risk at a time when some 139,991 Americans are getting infected with COVID-19 every week. Members of the California Nurses Association recently voiced their opposition to the move, which they say puts their health at risk. “We know tha
Daily Nurse
APRIL 3, 2023
It’s no secret that nursing can be a challenging career path, and at the same time, it can certainly be emotionally and professionally rewarding. Nevertheless, it’s not unusual for nurses to experience sacrifices along their journeys in the healthcare industry. Among the most prevalent challenges are those related to their health. While nurses dedicate their careers to improving the wellness of others, this occasionally comes at the cost of their well-being.
The Relentless School Nurse
APRIL 2, 2023
There are many unsung heroes in schools across the country. One, are our crossing guards, they are on-duty rain or shine, snow or sleet to keep our students safe. Read this story about how Jim, a Maine crossing guard saved a student from being hit by a speeding car: ‘Jim the lifeguard’: Winthrop school crossing guard saves child from near miss But that is not the entire story, you see, the little girl he saved was actually the school nurse’s daughter!
Consult QD
APRIL 6, 2023
Numerous studies have identified that Black children have worse waitlist and post-transplant outcomes, but very few have examined why these disparities exist. Shahnawaz Amdani, MD, a pediatric heart failure and transplant cardiologist, is hoping to change that with research that is digging deeper into these disparities with the goal of guiding and improving clinical decision-making in pediatric heart transplant.
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
Amercan Journal of Nursing
APRIL 7, 2023
There have been a couple of recent studies that confirm what I have observed as a palliative care nurse practitioner (NP) in an academic medical center: that there’s still a tendency to pursue very aggressive care with older people with cancer. While every situation is different, the evidence shows that people with cancer could also benefit from palliative care and advance care planning to make sure they’re getting the best and right care for them.
Daily Nurse
APRIL 7, 2023
All travelers know that the main perk of a travel nursing career is exploring new destinations and gaining real-world experience—the pay and networking opportunities don’t hurt either. Even so, this industry requires highly specialized professionals ready and able to fill staffing shortages in multiple healthcare facilities nationwide. In addition to providing vital services, travel nurses bring a wealth of knowledge and experience they can share with the existing nursing team, increasing the be
American Nurse
APRIL 7, 2023
What can public–private partnerships do for nursing’s future? How does full scope of practice benefit nurses and patients? This content is for Digital Access and Print Plus subscribers only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post Partnerships for better care appeared first on American Nurse.
Scrubs
APRIL 3, 2023
RaDonda Vaught was found guilty of criminal negligence and abuse of an elder patient in May of 2022 after a deadly series of mistakes led to the death of Charlene Murphey, one of Vaught’s former patients in the ICU, in 2017. She was sentenced to three years of probation in one of the most closely watched trials in the nursing industry in recent memory.
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 Gypsy Nurse
APRIL 3, 2023
First Choice Nurses provided this article. When it comes to travel nursing and getting hired on with a company, the process should be pretty straightforward, right? Sometimes this is not the case, and nurses can fall victim to scams by providing their social security number or banking information. So, how does a prospective travel clinician avoid getting scammed by these quotes, unquote recruiters?
Daily Nurse
APRIL 6, 2023
Nursing is a challenging and rewarding profession that demands physical, emotional, and mental fortitude. Nurses are responsible for providing round-the-clock care to their patients, often putting their well-being on the back burner. However, ignoring their health can have dire consequences for nurses, leading to burnout, chronic illnesses, and decreased job satisfaction.
Health Leaders | Nursing
APRIL 3, 2023
Reducing administrative burden for both clinicians and nurse leaders is a top pain point, HCA Healthcare CNE says. HCA Healthcare nurses are using ever-developing technology that has enhanced communication, decreased administrative burden, and provides skill development—all with the goal of improving patient care, says Sammie Mosier, DHA, MBA, BSN, NE-BC, CMSRN , senior vice president and chief nurse executive.
Scrubs
APRIL 4, 2023
Lori Martinek was fired from Regional Health Services of Howard County in Iowa last year after being assaulted by a combative patient. She was denied unemployment benefits for months because her former employer challenged her claim, but a state court recently ruled in her favor. Records show Martinek worked at the facility from January 2018 to September of last year when the incident occurred.
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.
American Nurse
APRIL 1, 2023
Unnecessary medication dilution is an unsafe practice that must be put to rest. Takeaways: I.V. push medications can be particularly dangerous given their immediate bioavailability and the narrow therapeutic dose range, which can make reversing any adverse effects difficult. Evidence-based practice standards exist but gaps exists between understanding the evidence and implementing it.
Daily Nurse
APRIL 4, 2023
Knowing the healthcare system is complex and often creates anxiety for patients newly diagnosed with cancer, the Northwell Health Cancer Institute launched Cancer Care Direct, a comprehensive program to connect patients with clinical registered nurse navigators who can provide expert guidance to patients and caregivers from diagnosis to treatment to survivorship.
Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine
APRIL 3, 2023
The Resilient Nurse is a special series within the On the Pulse podcast. This podcast discusses the complexities, misconceptions, and pathways toward keeping a resilient workforce; and shares tools and practices nurses can use to renew and amplify their resilience. On Episode 1, host Nancy Reller speaks with clinical ethics expert Cynda Rushton about R3… The post The Resilient Nurse, Episode 1: Harnessing Nurses’ Resilience appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.
Scrubs
APRIL 4, 2023
Allison Fisher has a whole new outlook on life after undergoing one of the most shocking surgical procedures in medical history. The Florida native started experiencing chronic stomach pain in 2020 as well as disruptions to her menstrual cycle. The symptoms lasted over a year, but the 20-year-old decided to ignore the pain because she doesn’t like discussing her weight with medical professionals. “I let myself believe that if I ignored it, it would go away,” Fisher said in a recent i
American Nurse
APRIL 6, 2023
Nurses—vital to a healthy environment and patients In the summer of 2022, my family and I happily vacationed in Alaska—a trip of a lifetime. The majestic beauty of Denali National Park and Preserve and its vivid and vibrant flora and fauna absolutely awed us. Beside this stunning display of nature at her best, however, we bore witness to the accumulating effects of climate change: mold-filled homes, now disintegrating like the permafrost on which they rest; swaths of spruce forests dying due to
The Relentless School Nurse
APRIL 1, 2023
I proudly date myself as a child of the 70’s singer songwriter musical genre. We know them by their first names; Joni, Carole, James, Janice, Carly, just to name a few. Last night, the brilliant musical and visual artistry of Joni Mitchell was celebrated. The PBS special is linked below, worth every precious moment of the 1 hour, 24 minutes and 6 seconds!
Empowered Nurses
APRIL 6, 2023
Criminal charges against nurses just keep on coming. It’s a devastating trend and, in 2020, a nurse and 7 California Highway Patrol officers (CHP) were charged with involuntary manslaughter and assault in the death of a man who had been court ordered to have his blood drawn. I’m not sure why it took so long for this particular case to get filed but Edward Bronstein age 39 was arrested for driving under the influence and taken to the police station in Altadena where he refused to allow a b
Scrubs
APRIL 7, 2023
Dads often accompany their female partners into the delivery room, but many men do not know what to do when a woman is giving birth. It can be an awkward, bewildering experience for some fathers unfamiliar with the birthing process. A labor and delivery nurse named Holly, 30, recently took to social media to share some of the weirdest things men do and say in the delivery room while their partners are giving birth.
American Nurse
APRIL 6, 2023
Build an infrastructure that supports competence and professional growth. Takeaways: Through shared governance, nurses are encouraged to participate in organizational decision-making to satisfy professional obligations. Incorporating ethical competence and professional development into everyday nursing practice is imperative to fulfilling ethical obligations for optimal patient care.
Minority Nurse
APRIL 6, 2023
Has your nursing career drifted off course? Do you need to align your career path with your personal or professional mission? You’re not alone, and there’s something you can do about it. Going Adrift We all choose nursing as a career for a variety of reasons. For some, nursing is the prudent career choice to put food on the table for our families. For others, it’s a lifelong dream.
Health Leaders | Nursing
APRIL 4, 2023
NCSBN launches the Next Generation NCLEX exam. A nurse’s ability to think more critically and make the right decisions is now part of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). The Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) is an enhancement of the prevailing NCLEX, using real-world case studies to measure a nurse's ability to think more critically and make the right decisions, according to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
Scrubs
APRIL 7, 2023
Around 18% of all Americans use marijuana now that it is legal across much of the U.S. So far, 21 states have legalized pot, but using the drug for recreational and even medicinal purposes in some states is still against the law. A nurse at the Cass County Jail in Fargo, North Dakota recently lost her job after failing a mandatory drug test even though she has a valid medical marijuana card.
American Nurse
APRIL 6, 2023
Recognizing a career dedicated to nurses and nursing Given all the trials and tribulations endured by healthcare professionals during the pandemic, the recognition of frontline nurses and nursing leaders was, for me, incredibly gratifying. Almost every acute care and post-acute care setting welcomed the opportunity to appreciate and celebrate the endurance and resilience of nurses everywhere, in every role.
Relias
APRIL 3, 2023
High turnover and low retention of direct support professionals (DSPs) continues to be a top-of-mind concern for intellectual and developmental (IDD) providers. For several years now, the national turnover rate for DSPs has lingered around 50%, with some agencies having as many as one-in-eight DSP roles consistently vacant. While low wages are commonly a factor in high turnover, what other factors can organizations address to combat turnover and support DSPs?
The Nurse Break
APRIL 3, 2023
Emeritus Professor Rhonda Nay has agreed to write for The Nurse Break about how the nursing profession has changed over the years, answer tough questions about the state of nursing education and give us down-to-earth perspectives on how to improve! With 50+ years of experience, she has been pivotal to the careers of so many and led significant changes to how nursing care is provided today, this is well worth your attention and reading!
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