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.
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
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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.
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.
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!
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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.
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.
The Relentless School Nurse
APRIL 5, 2023
As a school nurses, many of us have seen firsthand the devastating impact of gun violence in our schools and communities. It is time for us to take a stand and demand change. That’s why I am proud to join Moms Demand Action’s #FedUp campaign as a #FedUpSchoolNurse. The #FedUp campaign is a call to action for parents, educators, and lawmakers to take a stand against gun violence in schools.
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
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
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
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?
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!
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.
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.
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.
The Relentless School Nurse
APRIL 6, 2023
Artwork by Manuel Oliver, father of Joaquin Oliver who was killed in the Parkland school shooting. Manuel Oliver and his wife Patricia Padauy-Oliver work tirelessly to advocate for school and community safety from mass shootings through the power of art and activism as a means of peaceful protest. #Artivism In the face of gun violence and mass shootings that have become all too common in our society, it’s easy to feel powerless and overwhelmed.
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
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.
Nursology
APRIL 7, 2023
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Nursing is proud to formally launch the Dr. Margaret A. Newman Center for Nursing Theory with an Inaugural Dedication and Dialogue event. The two-day event will begin at 12:00 PM on May 30th with a luncheon followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony and dedication of the center. … Continue reading Dr.
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.
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
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.
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?
American Nurse
APRIL 4, 2023
Recognizing American Nurse Journal editorial board member Frank A. Shaffer, EdD, RN, FAAN, FFNMRSCI Countless references over the years describe leadership and the many ways it can be demonstrated, viewed, and improved. Daily, nursing leadership manifests in various forms and settings: on a nursing unit, in the emergency department, in the clinic or doctor’s office.
The Nurse Break
APRIL 1, 2023
Meet ED/Rural & remote nurse Liana Penney. Read her guide to precepting new grads! Write for us here Check out other nurse educator related content Suggest someone who should write for us here Introduction I have been nursing for 10 years, starting in General Practice in Hamilton, NZ. I moved on to Middlemore ED and spent a number of years building a strong foundation through dealing with high patient volumes of 300-400 presentations a day.
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.
Celayix
APRIL 4, 2023
As you can imagine, our mission here at Celayix is to make employee scheduling as easy as possible. We understand that your time and effort could be better spent elsewhere than spending hours putting together one weekly schedule. One of the best ways to make schedule creation as fast and easy as possible is with schedule templates! What are schedule templates?
Nursology
APRIL 4, 2023
Historically, bioethics began centuries ago as both a pastoral and theological enterprise within religious traditions. It was pastoral in the sense that clergy would address the questions of right and wrong, good and evil, in relation to questions of uncertainty among the faithful.
Nursing Times
APRIL 5, 2023
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Diane Sieg
APRIL 3, 2023
71% of nurses don’t believe their well-being is a priority to their organizations. While every Nurse Leader I know has workforce well-being at the top of their list, it’s hard to determine what to do about it. Empowering nurses in their own well-being is a start and requires commitment at the organizational and the individual level. Well-Being is how you feel about yourself and when you feel good about yourself, you are empowered to feel good about what you do every day.
Nurse.com
APRIL 4, 2023
As cost-of-living increases throughout the country, more and more professionals in every industry are looking for “side hustles” to support their families. One of the most complimentary careers to a side hustle is nursing. Side hustles are conducive with nursing because nurses have a broad skillset and can take advantage of flexible scheduling opportunities.
Scrubs
APRIL 3, 2023
Three contract workers were seriously injured in a recent gas explosion in a restaurant in Chester Market, a busy shopping complex in Cheshire, England. Thankfully, an off-duty nurse happened to be attending a concert close by, so she raced over and started attending to the workers’ injuries until the paramedics arrived. Campbell Russel, a retired teacher, watched the NHS worker jump into action before anyone knew what was going on. “We were at the market ready to enjoy watching Ed Alleyne
Diversity Nursing
APRIL 6, 2023
Congratulations on starting your Nursing career! Here are some pieces of advice that may help you as a new Nurse: Never stop learning Nursing is a constantly evolving field and there are always new things to learn. Attend continuing education classes, read Nursing journals, go to Nursing conferences, join Nursing associations, and stay up-to-date on the latest research.
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