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ADA… What It Means For Your Practice

Nurse Practitioners in Business

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that does or has the potential to, affect your practice. What is your understanding of the ADA, and how much do you know about it? But first, what is it? The ADA, enacted in 1990, is a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on disability in: Employment Transportation Public accommodations Communications and Access to government programs and services.

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Ten New Manager Challenges Today

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Transitioning to a new manager role has never been more challenging than in today’s environment. As I do leadership development workshops, I notice how many leaders now report that they are new to their roles. Below are 10 of the biggest challenges these managers are talking about […] The post Ten New Manager Challenges Today appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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The shortfalls of NP education: Report

Becker's Hospital Review

The rapid proliferation of nurse practitioners programs in the U.S. is spurring concerns about the quality of training for these advanced practice providers and potential consequences for patient safety, Bloomberg Businessweek reported July 24.

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AI is transforming healthcare: Nurses need a seat at the table.

American Nurse

As an RN with over 29 years of experience—including over 2 decades in emergency departments (EDs)—I’m used to working in chaotic clinical environments, and I rely on rigorous routines and battle-tested protocols to ensure my patients get the best possible care. That makes me a creature of habit and, I’ll admit, an utter skeptic when new ideas, methods, or technologies threaten to disrupt the status quo.

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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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Infographic: How to Value Nursing

Health Leaders | Nursing

There are many different ways to demonstrate the value of nursing, according to these nurse leaders. What is the value of nursing? It’s an age-old question that circulates throughout C-suite meeting rooms in health systems across the country. And as of now, nursing often does not have a separate line item on many budgets, despite making up a large portion of the healthcare workforce.

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When HR is Missing in Action

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Is it just our health system, or is HR also missing in action in others? I have repeatedly been asked this question over the past year. The beginnings of the problem in most health systems can be traced back to the seismic shifts that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. […] The post When HR is Missing in Action appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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How to write a teaching philosophy

American Nurse

Have you ever applied for a position in academic nursing education, only to find that in addition to your curriculum vitae (CV) and cover letter you also need to provide the prospective employer with your teaching philosophy? Many new applicants for roles in higher education struggle with this task. Most have never written a teaching philosophy before, and an online search for guidance results in little direction specific to nursing.

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Tracking Hand Hygiene Adherence with Wearable Technology

Daily Nurse

Wearable technology has become more common in the care of cancer patients, but it can also boost adherence to certain protocols, such as hand hygiene. Anne Corbett, MS, BSN, RN, nurse manager of the stem cell transplant unit at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey, is now using this technology at her hospital where it was first piloted in October 2022 in her unit, which consists of 34 beds total within two separate units right next to each other, to see how the staff of approximate

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On the Road to Paris 2024: Championing Olympic-Level Rugby and Occupational Therapy

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

As the countdown to the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics continues, Stephanie Rovetti , Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) student at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) in San Marcos, CA, is gearing up to represent the USA Rugby team at one of the world’s biggest arenas. Her path to this point reflects her dedication and the seamless integration of her dual passions: occupational therapy (OT) and rugby.

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A Vision of Diversity, Equity, and Nursing Education 

Minority Nurse

In this time of increasing focus on efforts around diversity, equity, and inclusion , creating a more diverse nursing and healthcare workforce is a goal that many would agree is worth pursuing. A more diverse workforce positively manifests for all parties involved, whether doctors, nurse practitioners , nurses, or other healthcare professionals. However, barriers to inclusion and diversity within the doctorally prepared nursing workforce are a challenge that some are beginning to address.

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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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Mentorship: A strategy for nursing retention

American Nurse

Embed mentoring into your organizational culture. Takeaways: Organizations can increase retention in newly hired nurses through structured mentoring programs. Successful mentorship programs require adherence to several key factors, including program type and length, accountability, and mentor training. Mentoring programs can strengthen the nursing workforce sustainably from within the profession.

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Bridging the Worlds of Nursing and Technology

Daily Nurse

What does it mean to be a nurse in the 21st century who builds bridges and serves as a liaison between technology and patient care? How can nurses gain a seat at the table by leveraging their skills, knowledge, and natural ability as expert problem-solvers? There is much to learn about the intersection of healthcare and technology, and nurses willing to take a deep dive may find great rewards.

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Occupational Therapy vs Physical Therapy: Five Key Differences

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) are rehabilitative disciplines that require hands-on work—leading many people to believe they are interchangeable. However, these professions vary greatly. Which healthcare career is right for you? Consider the differences between occupational therapy vs physical therapy that set these two roles apart.

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Lights, Camera, Louisville! Frontier's Documentary Debut - August 15th

Diversity Nursing

We're Rolling Out the Blue Carpet Join us on August 15th for a documentary premiere Come and meet our new President, Dr. Brooke Flinders! Join Frontier Nursing University at 6:00 pm for a premiere at the Speed Museum Cinema in Louisville, Ky on August 15th for a reception and viewing of Nurse-Midwives: Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis. Produced by Frontier and Michael Breeding, this new documentary examines maternal health care and the role of nurse-midwives.

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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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Valuing nursing

American Nurse

New model reconsiders profession’s contributions Groundbreaking and crucial work led by the ANA Enterprise Institute for Nursing Research and Quality Management will have a profound impact on how nurses are viewed in our healthcare system. This work, the Economic Value of Nursing Project, involves creating and testing a conceptual model that depicts the value of nursing human capital.

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CHS nurse retention rate at 'highest level in a decade,' says CEO

Becker's Hospital Review

Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems has hired almost 3,000 registered nurses during the first half of 2024 and its nurse retention rate is "very strong at its highest level in a decade," CEO Tim Hingtgen said July 25 during the company's second-quarter earnings call.

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How to Practice Disability Inclusion in the Workplace

Relias

Disability inclusion in the workplace is greatly needed in the U.S., as 25% of American adults live with a disability. Despite this fact, just 4% of organizations include disabilities in their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Whether your organization is looking to improve its hiring and retention efforts for individuals with a disability or working to help businesses in your community with these efforts, this article will help guide you through the basics.

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To Reimburse or Not to Reimburse: Demonstrating the Value of Nursing

Health Leaders | Nursing

Nursing is often undervalued on paper. Some believe that reimbursement is the answer. What is the value of nursing? It’s an age-old question that circulates throughout C-suite meeting rooms in health systems across the country. And as of now, nursing often does not have a separate line item on many budgets, despite making up a large portion of the healthcare workforce.

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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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Promoting health literacy

American Nurse

Evidence-based patient education guidelines Takeaways Health literacy relates to an individual’s ability to find, understand, and use healthcare information and services. Only one in ten people have proficient health literacy. The Health Care Education Association offers open source guidelines to help healthcare providers develop effective and efficient patient education.

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What Nurses Say About Nursing, and What Should Change

Amercan Journal of Nursing

A novel AI-assisted approach identified issues and developed recommendations. There have been many articles about the current challenges in nursing and what might be done to improve nurses’ workplaces and retain nurses. While nurses have proven to be resilient long before, during, and since the COVID-19 pandemic, without changes by the systems in which they work, even the hardiest of nurses will become burned-out.

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What are you Reading This Summer?

Nurses Advocates

I hope you are having a good summer! I wanted to share some of my writing for this week’s post. After reviewing them for this post, I found they are still pertinent and can help you personally and professionally. Take a look. If you have not read them, download them today! Feel free to share them with your nurse and case manager colleagues. I hope they inspire you to be the best that you can be.

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Healthcare Staff Application & Onboarding Tips | symplr

Symplr

In today's competitive talent market, contingent workers generally work with multiple staffing agencies have their pick of job opportunities. That's why making a strong first impression is crucial. A smooth and efficient application and onboarding process can be the difference between attracting top talent and losing them to the competition. Your application and onboarding practices are employees’ first look into what working for you will be like.

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Strategic humility

American Nurse

Demonstrate your commitment to improving care. Lillee Gelinas The challenge to stay current with the latest clinical practices has never been greater. Complex care plans, new models of care to learn, increased responsibilities—these are the realities faced by today’s nurse, including me. In an environment where the only constant is change, personal and patient success requires discovering and applying new evidence-based practices.

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Planning for Virtual Nursology Theory Week 2025!

Nursology

The planning group for 2025 is moving along to assure a dynamic and inspiring 2025 conference! The dates of the conference are March 20 – 24,2025. The program plan will be similar to our past virtual conferences, with feature “plenary” sessions on Thursday, Saturday and Monday, and a great line-up of “knowledge sessions” that emerge … Continue reading Planning for Virtual Nursology Theory Week 2025!

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Exploring Non-Bedside Nursing Job Opportunities

Diversity Nursing

When people think of Nursing, the image that often comes to mind is that of a Nurse at the bedside, providing direct patient care. While bedside Nursing is a critical and rewarding part of the profession, it's not the only path available. There are numerous non-bedside Nursing roles that offer unique challenges, opportunities for growth, and the ability to make a significant impact in healthcare.

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Is Your Healthcare Cybersecurity Strategy Good Enough? | symplr

Symplr

There’s no shortage of cybersecurity attacks in the news. Because the industry has proven to be a popular target for bad actors, cybersecurity in healthcare has become a hot topic for industry and even political leaders, in the U.S. and globally.

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Leadership in changing times

American Nurse

New scope and standards of practice reflect post-pandemic realities The U.S. healthcare system has changed profoundly over the past decade, and the skills, competencies, and knowledge nursing leaders need to succeed in this reshaped landscape likewise have evolved. These new realities pervade the American Nurses Association (ANA) Nursing Leadership Scope and Standards of Practice, 3rd Edition ( NLSSP ), published in April ( hubs.ly/Q02B6x_K0 ).

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What’s the Glo Germ™ of Climate Change?

Nursology

Contributor: Lesley Hodge I recently met with Dr. Sherilee Harper, an expert in climate change, who graciously agreed to meet with me after I asked for her input about a project I was working on. I came prepared with a detailed list of questions, but felt compelled to ask something not on my agenda: What … Continue reading What’s the Glo Germ™ of Climate Change?

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Using AI to Address Nursing’s Biggest Pain Points

Health Leaders | Nursing

During a recent HealthLeaders AI NOW panel, nursing leaders said the technology can help improve patient handoffs and scheduling. Nurses face many headaches during their shift, including figuring out their schedules and making sure patient handoffs are done right. Could AI help them out? Their bosses think so. “We’ve been talking about nursing for a long time, about bringing back joy and practice,” says Betty Jo Rocchio , Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive at Mercy.

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Cat-tastic Reunion: Nurse’s 10-Year Promise Reunites Beloved Papa Bear Back to Patients

Daily Nurse

In a heartwarming tale that spans a decade, Nurse Arianna Graziadei’s exceptional care transcended the hospital walls at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. Ten years ago, a patient in the Acute Care of the Elderly Unit was faced with a heart-wrenching decision about their beloved cat, Papa Bear. In a moment of pure compassion, Nurse Graziadei stepped in and offered to adopt the feline, forging a bond that would stand the test of time.

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University Hospitals' spin on virtual nursing

Becker's Hospital Review

Many virtual nursing models involve separate teams where nurses work as either a bedside nurse or a virtual nurse. But Cleveland-based University Hospitals is taking a different approach.

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Uncover innovative solutions to enhance the healthcare experience

NRC Health

Imagine navigating the complexities of modern healthcare, constantly adapting to new challenges while striving to provide an exceptional patient experience. This is the journey of Katie Arnett and Janet Hall from UK King’s Daughters. They will share their inspiring story and valuable lessons learned at Human Understanding Beyond | HUB 24 in San Diego, August 21–23.

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Using AI to Address Nursing's Biggest Pain Points

Health Leaders | Nursing

During a recent HealthLeaders AI NOW panel, nursing leaders said the technology can help improve patient handoffs and scheduling. Nurses face many headaches during their shift, including figuring out their schedules and making sure patient handoffs are done right. Could AI help them out? Their bosses think so. "We've been talking about nursing for a long time, about bringing back joy and practice," says Betty Jo Rocchio , Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive at Mercy.