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Five Leadership Mistakes You May Be Making

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN All of us make mistakes – myself included. As I often tell new leaders, while reflecting on things you don’t want to repeat is good, don’t ruminate about them. Below are five common leadership mistakes to avoid to improve your leadership: 1. Listening to respond rather than […] The post Five Leadership Mistakes You May Be Making appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Why Didn’t You Pass the NCLEX?

The Nursing Site

Consider these tips to figure out why and help you pass next time Why didn’t you pass the NCLEX? You’ve worked hard and passed all of your nursing classes, with descent and even glowing grades and then comes the board exam for licensing (NCLEX) and BAM you fail! Now what do you do? All your dreams and plans are on hold. You must tell your employer, friends and family and you don’t even know what happened.

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Exploring the Role of the Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Daily Nurse

According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the number of Americans 65 and older grew five times faster than the total population between 1920 and 2020, reaching a 2020 peak of 55.8 million (or 16.8% of the population). If 1 in 20 people were 65 or older in 1920 and 1 in 6 are now of an advanced age, our healthcare system’s ability to address those individuals’ needs is crucial.

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171K+ clicks saved: Inside Johns Hopkins' nurse documentation revamp

Becker's Hospital Review

Across healthcare, efforts to advance documentation are often focused on enhancing physicians' workflow. But at Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins Hospital, leaders are equally focused on improving documentation in nursing.

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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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What Would Success in This Role Look Like for You?

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Living a good life is all about managing your expectations. Decades ago, I remember watching an interview with Paul McCartney of the Beatles after the death of his first wife, Linda, from breast cancer. She was only 56 and left four children. The interviewer asked Paul if […] The post What Would Success in This Role Look Like for You?

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Dr. Robin Geiger

Minority Nurse

Robin Geiger, DNP, MSN, APRN, NP-C, FNP-BC, NEA-BC, is an accomplished, results-driven, board-certified nurse executive with over 20 years of hands-on clinical leadership experience. Dr. Geiger ’ s professional focus is on health equity and clinician advocacy. Through the ACT (Advocacy, Career, Tools) program for all clinicians within the Ingenovis Health brands, Dr.

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Healthcare Providers’ Role in Preventing Fraud, Waste, and Abuse 

American Medical Compliance

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) estimated that improper payments in the Medicare and Medicaid programs exceeded $100 billion from 2016 to 2023. Fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) in healthcare present significant challenges, causing substantial financial losses, eroding public trust, and compromising the quality of patient care. Moreover, as frontline defenders of the healthcare system, healthcare providers play a crucial role in preventing these issues.

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Just a Few Slots Left

Emerging RN Leader

We are pleased to partner with the New England ONL again to present the Nuts and Bolts of Nursing Leadership this month. You don’t need to be an ONL member to register. We have one session for nurse managers and a second for emerging leaders. These highly interactive and highly rated sessions present the latest […] The post Just a Few Slots Left appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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85 Nursing Quotes: Words of Wisdom for Nurses

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Nursing is a profession that requires intelligence, motivation and determination. Since nursing school can be hard , and shift work is even more challenging, it’s important to remain inspired. In this post, we share quotes about nurses to help you stay connected to your original dream and draw on strength to power through. Jump to a section below to find: Quotes about nursing Nursing school quotes Inspirational nursing quotes Funny nursing quotes Nursing graduation quotes Quotes About Nursing “S

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Tiny Fighter to Guardian Angel: Jay Larsen’s Serendipitous Journey Back Home

Daily Nurse

It’s been a remarkable nursing journey for 23-year-old Jay Larsen, a NICU nurse at HSHS St. Vincent’s Children’s Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Born prematurely, she spent her early months in the same NICU where she now provides care to infants in need. This unique connection to her work is a testament to the power of serendipity in guiding our paths.

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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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How to keep staff informed without fear, per 1 CNO

Becker's Hospital Review

Chief Nursing Officer Shannon Christian prioritizes transparency and keeping her team well-informed about the current state of the healthcare industry.

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Calling all Readers: I Need Your Suggestions For the 2024 Summer Reading List

Nurses Advocates

It’s that time of year when I ask YOU, readers of Nurse Advocate, to share your suggestions for my Summer Reading List. Your recommendations are crucial in making this list diverse and engaging. If you’ve found a few good books (s) this year that caught your attention, please share the title, author, and what you liked about it, and I’ll be sure to include them in my summer reading list.

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2024 U.S. NP Pay By Cost of Living

Diversity Nursing

Nurse Practitioners play a crucial role in the healthcare system, providing high-quality care to patients across the nation. One key aspect of their profession is their hourly pay, which varies significantly depending on the state they practice in. Understanding the mean hourly wages for Nurse Practitioners in each state, adjusted for cost of living, can provide valuable insights into the financial aspects of this important healthcare profession.

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Data Shows Flexible Nursing Workforce Can Fill Dreaded Summer and Holiday Staffing Gaps

Daily Nurse

Every nurse is familiar with the underlying anxiety of not working a holiday. At the core of that anxiety is a specific fear: the fear of receiving a desperate call from a nurse manager asking them to come into work despite the fact they’re not on holiday rotation. Likewise, every nurse manager maintains a similar level of dread during the holidays and when the summer rolls around.

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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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Celebrated FGM specialist suspended from NMC register

Nursing Times

Read about a fitness-to-practise ruling regarding female genital mutilation specialist and campaigner Comfort Momoh.

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Embracing Cultural Diversity in Nursing: A Personal Journey and Reflection on Leininger’s Theory

Nursology

Contributor: Natalie J. Serrano, MSN, RN, ACUE Reflecting on diversity and caring through the lens of our experiences reveals that these experiences are not just crucial, but transformative. They shape our unique voices and expressions within our cultures, and they have the power to inspire and motivate others.

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2024 U.S. RN Pay By Cost of Living

Diversity Nursing

Registered Nurses (RNs) play a crucial role in the healthcare system, providing vital care and support to patients across the United States. One key aspect that often piques interest is the hourly wages RNs earn in different states. Understanding the variations in RN hourly wages can provide valuable insights into the cost of living and the overall compensation for these essential healthcare professionals.

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States where more nurses want to relocate

Becker's Hospital Review

About 51% of nurses said they are considering relocating to another state for a job, according to a Nurse.com report.

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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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Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Time in Range: Improving Data for Diabetes Management

Amercan Journal of Nursing

Nursing roles in diabetes management. A continuous glucose monitor reader (or a smartphone app) scans the sensor attached to the patient’s body for interstitial fluid glucose level and can provide data such as average blood glucose level or percentage of time spent in a target range over a given period of time. Knowledge is power. When a person with diabetes knows their blood glucose levels, they can better self-manage lifestyle choices and medications and be an active participant in preve

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The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Job Success

Ensearch

As an NNP, possessing clinical skills is of critical importance for fulfilling your role effectively. Yet, there’s another crucial component in job success: emotional intelligence. While your clinical proficiencies will open doors, it’s emotional intelligence that will help you excel in your career long-term and navigate the complexities of interpersonal dynamics successfully.

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Inclusive Care for LGBTQ+ Patients: Nurse Best Practices

Diversity Nursing

In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, it is crucial to prioritize inclusivity to deliver top-notch care to all patients. This is especially significant when tending to LGBTQ+ individuals, who often encounter distinct obstacles and inequalities in healthcare. As Nurses, we play a vital role in championing patient care and establishing a warm and inclusive environment.

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Welcoming the first babies from Penn Fertility in Lancaster

Penn Medicine News

Ashlee Rineer, who sought family planning with her wife Lauren, and Carly Albright Keller, who was battling infertility, celebrated being the first patients to welcome children through the new Penn Fertility practice in Lancaster.

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What is a scoping review?

Evidence-Based Nursing

There are various types of literature reviews; the most appropriate review type will be determined by the research questions, aims and objectives. Other considerations can be more pragmatic, such as time and the size of the research team. A scoping review is typically selected to investigate a broad research question that aims to identify and map all the available and emerging evidence.

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Incorporate HCAHPS changes into your patient experience strategy

NRC Health

NRC Health’s vast expertise in CAHPS and our innovative methods provide healthcare organizations with the necessary tools and insights to deliver exceptional care and craft long-term patient experience strategies. The post Incorporate HCAHPS changes into your patient experience strategy appeared first on NRC Health.

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University unveils 18-month online nurse educator program

Becker's Hospital Review

Too few nurses are going into advanced degree programs and onto becoming educators in the field, according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. This prompted Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Ind., to revamp a nurse educator program to be more accessible, shorter and flexible.

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Gender affirming care and a future not in the shadows

Penn Medicine News

As a lifelong performer, Mattie Chaya Kimberly “Kimi” Klauser is accustomed to living in the stage lights. This year, she began enjoying life even more after facial feminization surgery, as part of her gender-affirming care.

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Crafting Your Nursing Journey: Essential Tips for New Graduates

Minority Nurse

Starting your career in nursing can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. You can finally use the skills you’ve developed over many years of school to help people, yet the responsibilities that come with care can be intimidating. Rather than fretting about your first few months post-graduation, focus on getting off to a good start by nailing your applications.

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Igniting Human Understanding: Jackie Stevens

NRC Health

“My passion for improving the patient experience was ignited almost two decades years ago,” Jackie said. With her career at NRC Health spanning nearly 20 years, Jackie is passionate when she talks about her role. As a mother, sister, daughter, friend, youth baseball fan, avid traveler, and volunteer she says she—like every person—is not just one role in life.

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Infographic: 4 Virtual Nursing Metrics

Health Leaders | Nursing

Properly measuring ROI is critical to the success of virtual nursing, say these nurse leaders. Executives from a dozen health systems met in Atlanta in early June for the HealthLeaders Virtual Nursing Mastermind program, in a forum to establish common goals, challenges, and successes. The program, which included three virtual roundtables, established a number of key metrics that executives are focusing on as they evaluate their virtual nursing strategies.

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Effective Communication with the Hearing-Impaired Training

American Medical Compliance

The following Effective Communication with the Hearing-Impaired Training is designed to educate healthcare providers (HCP) on the basis of hearing-impairment and how to effectively communicate with patients who are affected by hearing loss. Furthermore, it is crucial for healthcare providers to understand how to communication and care for the impaired.

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Nursology.net Internship Applications Due July 15

Nursology

Application form The Nursology.net team is launching a new internship program for nurses who are interested in learning and participating in the development and management of the Nursology.net website. We welcome applicants from any stage in your nursing career – students, mid-career, or retired! The first annual internship begins in September, 2024, and continues for … Continue reading Nursology.

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Person-centered care to elevate experience, quality, safety, and equity

NRC Health

Gregory Makoul, PhD MS, Faculty of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, and Michael Giuliano, MSc, President of Planetree International, will address the power of delivering person-centered care to elevate experience, quality, safety, and equity. The post Person-centered care to elevate experience, quality, safety, and equity appeared first on NRC Health.

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Let's Talk About AI: Communication Tips for CNOs

Health Leaders | Nursing

CNOs need to be clear and transparent in communication surrounding AI, says this nurse leader. AI has been all over the news recently, especially when it comes to nurses. Many have questions about implementation and ethics, and it is up to CNOs and other nurse leaders to communicate with their workforce about what AI means for nurses. Concerns According to Betty Jo Rocchio , senior vice president and chief nurse executive at Mercy , there are three main concerns that nurses have with AI.