Josephine Ensign

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Tuna came one day, scratched at our door, begged for food, and never went away. The Meaning of Home Photo credit: Josephine Ensign/2016 Tuna came one day, scratched at our door, begged for food, and never went away. Home is where the cat is. –male resident of Tent City III Home is never permanent, but I know it is where I find safety. –female resident of Tent City III …home is a place one belongs to, a place of safety and a gathering point for reestablishing social connection. –

Self-Care 130

Self-Care 130

Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Are you a recruiter or healthcare manager looking for an edge on what nurses want and how to attract quality nurse applicants? Recruiting quality nurse candidates requires knowledge of the historical nursing shortage, present conditions of vacancies, insight into what candidates want, and nurse recruitment skills to secure an interview that will likely lead to […].

Nurse Shortage 124

Nurse Shortage 124

Nurse.com

OCTOBER 19, 2022

For nurses, compassion fatigue can mean disruptions to their emotional and physical health. It can manifest itself as headaches, anxiousness, changes in appetite, or mood swings. Understanding the effects of this condition and finding ways to combat them can improve your overall well-being and help you provide compassionate care. Compassion fatigue occurs when there is repeated exposure to stressful, traumatic, or saddening experiences or environments, which creates a decline in empathetic abili

Self-Care 107

Self-Care Mental Health Promotion Leadership 107

Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Welcome to part three of Three Trailblazing Hawaiian Nurses blog series – Alice Ting Hong Young – 1911- 1992: Hawaii’s First Nurse Midwife. Hawai’i’ is one of the most multicultural and ethnically diverse places on Earth. This rich blend is reflective of its nursing history. Pioneer Registered Nurses in Hawaii include nurses of Native Hawaiian, English, Chinese, Japanese, and Filipino heritage.

Private Practice 104

Private Practice Retirement Education Licensing 104

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.

Communication

Board Vitals - Nursing

OCTOBER 17, 2022

A Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) is a healthcare provider that delivers care to women throughout all stages of their lives. While they are similar in some ways to Labor & Delivery nurses (L&D) and OBGYNs, CNMs have a unique role in the lives of women. What is a Certified Nurse-Midwife, and what steps do you need to take to become a CNM? What is the Role of a Certified Nurse-Midwife?

APRN 98

APRN Licensing Education 98

Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Cases of monkeypox have greatly diminished in the U.S., but that doesn’t mean it’s gone for good or won’t come back in another form. Daily Nurse spoke with Jennifer Meyer, Assistant Professor at the University of Alaska Anchorage, Division of Population Health Services, about monkeypox and what nurses should be aware of treating patients. (The […].

Education 123

Education 123

FreshRN

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Has an instructor or nurse been really mean to you as a nursing student? Let's go over a few reasons why nurses are mean to nursing students. The post 4 Reasons Why Nurses are Mean to Nursing Students appeared first on FRESHRN.

97

97

Healthy Workforce Institute

OCTOBER 19, 2022

What do you do if you’re a healthcare executive and your recent employee engagement data indicates that you have a significant bullying, burnout, and turnover problem? Do you sigh and say, “Well. That’s just the way it’s always been?” Do you conveniently overlook the comments about how bullying is impacting the overall health and well-being of your employees?

Leadership 86

Leadership Preceptors Education Communication 86

Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Lehigh Valley Health Network’s (LVHN) first-of-its-kind documentary honors its nurses by sharing stories about their heroic work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The documentary features four nurses who, throughout the pandemic, found the bravery, courage, and resilience to continue working through some of the most challenging career experiences. The documentary, called “The Strength to Heal,” is […].

116

116

Nurse.com

OCTOBER 21, 2022

When admitted to a hospital, a patient and their loved ones are given a generous amount of information. The patient’s condition, treatment plan, prognosis, discharge instructions, lab reports, and more are a lot to digest. Health literacy is key to helping everyone understand what is happening and make informed, shared decisions about health care. America’s health literacy challenge.

Health Literacy 81

Health Literacy Communication Education Promotion 81

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

Diversity Nursing

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Across the entire patient experience, Nurses have a hand in almost every aspect of the patient's healthcare journey. Nurses are compassionate, and dedicated, and work tirelessly to meet the needs of their patients. Because Nurses are at the forefront of every patient interaction, there are many things that we wish our patients knew and understood about how we work and handle our everyday tasks.

Care coordination 78

Care coordination Business Patient Experience Communication 78

Symplr

OCTOBER 18, 2022

"For me, as a nurse, I am always preparing for the unknown." —St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Nurse.

72

72

Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Several years ago, I gave a presentation at a northern California nursing conference on a healthy work environment for nurses. During my preparations, I spent much time pondering aloud about the scourge of nurse bullying and lateral violence and why healthcare workplaces lend themselves so readily to unhealthy work conditions. There are many reasons that […].

116

116

Core Medical Group

OCTOBER 20, 2022

There are many different factors that draw nurses to careers as travelers. However, there are also some aspects of the travel nursing lifestyle that may not be for everyone. While we encourage all nurses interested in travel careers to talk to someone before making a decision, we thought it might be useful to list a few of the so-called pros and cons of travel nursing.

Travel Nursing 52

Travel Nursing 52

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.

Education

Diversity Nursing

OCTOBER 21, 2022

What is Nursing Ethics? Ethics in Nursing helps Nurses maintain professional accountability and navigate the complexities of the Nursing profession. Ethics are the moral principles by which people should carry themselves. Ethics is one of the most critical concepts in Nursing as it dictates our role as caregivers. The Nursing code of ethics consists of 4 main principles.

Promotion 75

Promotion Education 75

Advances in Nursing Science

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The current ANS featured article is titled “Redefining Cheating on Written Exams: A Shift Toward Authentic Assessment to Promote Universal Design for Learning in the Context of Critical Caring Pedagogy” authored by Laura A. Killam, MScN, RN; Marian Luctkar-Flude, PhD, RN, CCSNE; Sara Brune, MA, RN; and Pilar Camargo-Plazas, PhD, RN.

Promotion 52

Promotion 52

Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Nurse leaders from Long Island’s hospitals and nursing education programs honored Patricia Woloszyn, DNP, RN, PMHCNS-BC, NPP psychiatric clinical nurse specialist at Stony Brook University Hospital, with the 2022 Nurse of Excellence Award. We’re thrilled to bestow Woloszyn with a second honor by naming her our Nurse of the Week. The Nurse of Excellence Award Ceremony, […].

Clinical Nurse Specialist 116

Clinical Nurse Specialist Nurse Educator Education Patient Satisfaction 116

Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Despite their public-facing profession, many nurses put networking activities at the bottom of a to-do list. But keeping a strong professional network is important in good times and bad. You want to have colleagues and professional peers you can reach out to when you are looking for professional opportunities; but in a strong network, you are also able to offer help to others.

Communication 52

Communication 52

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.

Health Outcomes

Healthcare Law Insights blog

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy is an increasingly more common consideration for those undertaking healthcare M&A or capital investments. The nature of healthcare poses unique ESG risks in terms of community impact and involvement, retention in the workforce, and environmentally friendly buildings and medical supplies. As ESG concerns continue to become more important to investors and acquirors—and as government regulations increasingly necessitate movements towards ESG-f

Business 52

Business Promotion Leadership Travel Nursing 52

Joyce

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Compassion fatigue is a state of emotional and physical exhaustion resulting from prolonged exposure to trauma or traumatized individuals. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), compassion fatigue happens as a result of the depletion of the ability to cope with one’s everyday environment. Professionals who are regularly exposed to trauma or high-stress environments, like those in healthcare are likely more susceptible to developing compassion fatigue.

Self-Care 52

Self-Care Nursing Burnout 52

Go4

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Asthma, Wheezing and Difficulty Breathing: How to Manage a Medical Emergency The latest one sheeter, ready for your binder. And maybe print a second one to hand to coaches, faculty, or to post in the teacher’s lounge. Know how to manage an asthma, wheezing or difficulty breathing medical emergency with this binder-ready one sheet from the Go4 squad.

Education 52

Education 52

Digital Doorway

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Many nurses often refer to the profession of nursing as a "calling". Being a nurse can become and intrinsic part of our personal identity, and reporting for work can end up meaning much more to us than just a paycheck. There are also nurses who approach their work like any other employed person, with no acknowledgment that there is anything more to be gained than a means to a financial end by fulfilling the tasks required of our position.

Nurse Entrepreneurs 52

Nurse Entrepreneurs 52

Symplr

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The Hospital Price Transparency Rule has been in effect for almost a year. As an attorney, compliance software solution consultant—and healthcare consumer—I decided to try out the online tools to get a feel for the patient experience of tracking down prices for acute care. But first, some background.

Patient Experience 52

Patient Experience 52

Healthcare Law Insights blog

OCTOBER 17, 2022

DEA waivers regarding the Ryan Haight Act could play a major role in telehealth’s future. In the first decade of the 21st century, deaths attributable to overdoses of prescription drugs saw an alarming spike in volume, led higher by a tripling of deaths due to opioid use. Amid this surge, Congress enacted the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act in 2008 as part of an attempt to rein in the burgeoning online marketplace for prescription drugs—particularly those involving controlled

Telemedicine 52

Telemedicine Mental Health Communication 52

Relias

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Cheri DiStefano had been working in the corporate world for over a decade when she felt a calling to go to nursing school. Many people consider career changes, but few follow through. She took that brave leap, and it turned out to be the first of many challenging and rewarding events to come. After considering a career change for a couple of years, her mind kept going back to the idea of entering the healthcare profession.

Career Change 52

Career Change Education Communication Continuing Education 52

SelfCare for HealthCare

OCTOBER 16, 2022

You don’t need hours at a spa to relax. LeAnn Thieman shares 8 tips to help you relax in minutes. For more life-balance and self-care tips , visit SelfCare for HealthCare. Contact me today to discuss implementing this powerful program at your facility. Interested in LeAnn Thieman’s keynote speaking, training and workshops? Email lthieman@leannthieman.com.

Self-Care 52

Self-Care 52

Providence

OCTOBER 18, 2022

October 18, 2022 Maricor Lim is on a mission to change perceptions about skilled nursing facilities, one connection at a time.

52

52

Penn Medicine News

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Adequate sleep is essential in order for your body to function properly. Philip Gehrman, PhD, of Clinical Psychology, shares some easy advice to improve sleep habits to be your best self.

Mental Health 40

Mental Health 40

Relias

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, was originally the Johns Hopkins Program for International Education in Gynecology and Obstetrics — which explains its unusual name. Pronounced JAH-PIE-GO, the organization has worked to help low and middle-income countries advance maternal care since its founding in 1973. Jhpiego’s work with midwives abroad highlights differences among countries yet reveals commonalities applicable to maternal care both domestically and internationally.

Self-Care 52

Self-Care Medicaid Education Health Outcomes 52