Emerging RN Leader
AUGUST 7, 2024
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Some of the most troubling conversations I have with leaders today concern a growing number of nurses who seem to lack empathy. Caring for patients in a way that projects concern and empathy has always been a core value in nursing. Leaders see an increasing number of […] The post Teaching Empathy appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Nurse Practitioners in Business
AUGUST 8, 2024
In response to last week’s article, “ ADA … What It Means For Your Practice ,” we are following up to answer your questions about web accessibility. The sad reality is that most websites today are not fully accessible. Based on WHO figures from 2023 , 1.3 billion people, or 16%, that’s 1 in 6 people worldwide, live with a significant disability, including motor, visual, auditory, speech, and cognitive.
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Becker's Hospital Review
AUGUST 8, 2024
Sharon (Pa.) Regional Medical Center, part of Dallas-based Steward Health Care, will close a 125-year-old nursing school after the current class of students graduates next May, according to a news release sent to local news outlets.
American Nurse
AUGUST 5, 2024
Is it time for your next chapter? If you’re like me, you’re looking for good news that includes fulfillment and flexibility in our later years. Enter preferment, a proactive approach to career transition that emphasizes doing what we want, with whom we want, and when we want. Preferment offers a fulfilling and personalized alternative to conventional retirement, catering to our unique needs by shifting the focus from winding down to pursuing passions and meaningful activities.
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
AUGUST 4, 2024
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Nurse turnover in 2023 was down to 18.4%. Part of the reason for this decline in turnover is that health systems are rethinking antiquated employment practices that have led nurses to seek new positions. Nurse leaders are also rethinking how they should view turnover. A medical-surgical manager […] The post Rethinking Unit Turnover appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Health Leaders | Nursing
AUGUST 5, 2024
A Wall Street Journal investigation of insurer home visits found the companies pushed nurses to run screening tests and add unusual diagnoses, turning the roughly hourlong stops in patients’ homes into an extra $1,818 per visit, on average, from 2019 to 2021. Pillar: CNO Link: Full story Article Source: MSN.
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Empowered Nurses
AUGUST 8, 2024
Little Rock, Arkansas nurse Amber Nelson had been caring for a patient she had previously known when, for some reason, she chose to reveal the patient’s MyChart on the social medium, Snapchat. There are all kinds of misinformation out there about this case, including the patient whose confidential information was disclosed. I’m not sure exactly when this happened and there is a little information about the event.
American Nurse
AUGUST 8, 2024
Engage nurses and place patients at the center of our care. If we define nursing as the science and art of promoting positive human responses to health and illness, at the core of our profession sits the ability to develop a relationship with those for whom we care. Building on that relationship, nurses integrate the physical and psychosocial aspects of care via a series of relational activities influenced by the patient’s level of dependence–independence in performing self-care.
American Medical Compliance
AUGUST 7, 2024
More than a million hospitalized patients each year acquire healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) while being treated for other health conditions. Despite rigorous training and established protocols, mistakes in infection control can still occur, leading to severe consequences, including the spread of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). In this blog, we will explore common infection control mistakes and provide practical tips on how to avoid them, helping to create a safer healthcare envi
Becker's Hospital Review
AUGUST 5, 2024
Editor's note: This letter to the editor is in response to the article, " The Miseducation of America's Nurse Practitioners, " published by Bloomberg. It has been lightly edited.
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
Minority Nurse
AUGUST 7, 2024
Mental health nursing is a specialty within our profession that may be frequently overlooked and underappreciated. Nurses working in the realm of mental health perform an excellent service for many individuals and families living with the effects of a wide variety of conditions, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use disorders. While the first half of the 20th century may have been the Dark Ages for mental health in the United States in many respects — including the longstanding
Health Leaders | Nursing
AUGUST 5, 2024
For generations, learning to be a nurse meant studying textbooks, practicing on mannequins and then facing real people. Now, modern nursing schools have added a new step: virtual reality.
American Medical Compliance
AUGUST 7, 2024
Patient safety is a critical concern, with the World Health Organization (WHO) estimating that 1 in 10 patients is harmed while receiving healthcare. Notably, many of these incidents are preventable and could have been avoided with proper compliance measures. Compliance with healthcare regulations is crucial not only for avoiding legal repercussions but also for ensuring high standards of patient care and safety.
Post University
AUGUST 7, 2024
One of the first steps any aspiring nurse needs to take is to complete a nursing program. Whether it be a basic certificate program to become a licensed practical nurse or a full-fledged nursing degree program, you may be feeling understandably nervous about the challenges that lie ahead. Fortunately, by knowing what to expect and how to overcome common challenges, you may better prepare yourself for success in whatever nursing program you choose.
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.
Amercan Journal of Nursing
AUGUST 8, 2024
The alarming surge in child gun deaths For decades, gun violence in America has been framed “as a battle to be won rather than a problem to be solved,” in the words of a poignant New York Times op-ed by Nicholas Kristof , who argues that we should acknowledge the blunt reality that guns aren’t going away. Therefore, he writes, it’s time to “bypass the culture wars and try a harm-reduction model familiar from public health efforts to reduce deaths from other dangerou
Symplr
AUGUST 6, 2024
Healthcare procurement is the process of sourcing goods and equipment for clinicians, hospitals, and other healthcare settings. Inadequate supply chain management can negatively impact profitability at best and severely limit your ability to care for patients at worst.
American Medical Compliance
AUGUST 7, 2024
According to OSHA’s report , hospitals pose significant hazards, including the risk of violence, making them among the most hazardous workplaces. Effective leaders understand that prioritizing safety not only protects employees from harm but also enhances productivity. More importantly, it boosts morale and overall business success. In this blog, we will delve into the critical role that leadership plays in promoting safety.
Nursing Times
AUGUST 5, 2024
The NMC has relaunched its recruitment campaign for an interim chief executive, after the previous candidate, Dawn Brodrick, stepped down.
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
AUGUST 6, 2024
Contributor: Lisa Kelly In the fast-paced world of nursing, the journey from novice to expert is a critical path that every nurse must navigate. Patricia Benner’s theory of Novice to Expert offers an understanding of how nurses develop their skills and expertise over time.
Post University
AUGUST 6, 2024
Nursing is a diverse and impactful career field. Nurses enjoy the unique opportunity to provide clinical care and emotional support while influencing the health of individuals, families, and entire communities. It is no wonder that despite the field’s many challenges, the majority of nurses report that they are either somewhat or extremely satisfied with their work.
Core Medical Group
AUGUST 9, 2024
Choosing your next travel assignment is like picking a new adventure. It’s not just about the job - it’s about the location, the experience, and the memories you’ll create along the way! Sure, most of us dream of landing that first contract on a sunny beach in Hawaii or in the snow-capped Rockies, but sometimes the real gems are found in places you might not expect.
Equality 4 Black Nurses
AUGUST 8, 2024
The recent violent race riots in the UK have exposed the alarming depth of racial hatred and systemic discrimination faced by Black and Global Majority Nurses. Equality 4 Black Nurses (E4BN) unequivocally condemn these heinous acts and stand in solidarity with all affected healthcare professionals. Black and Global Majority nurses have faced brutal attacks, property damage, and constant threats during these riots.
Providence
AUGUST 7, 2024
RN Lauren has spent her entire nursing career as part of the Providence family. She gained a solid foundation for working as a nurse at a Providence Swedish hospital, caring for a wide variety of patients. When she discovered her preferred specialty, Lauren transitioned to a Pacific Medical Centers (PacMed) clinic.
Diversity Nursing
AUGUST 7, 2024
Nursing hand-off or shift reports are a critical component of safe patient care in all healthcare settings. Handoff reports must be comprehensive, accurate, and designed to properly communicate essential information from one Nurse to another during shift changes. Keep reading to learn more about the importance of patient handoff reports and how to improve your handoff to reduce patient harm.
Nursing Inquiry
AUGUST 4, 2024
Abstract Despite repeated calls for equity, diversity, and inclusion in nursing education and the significance of disability for the vocation of nursing, the voices and experiences of nursing faculty with disabilities are largely absent from our literature. In this paper, we present a critical grounded theory of the experiences of disabled nursing faculty in academe to begin to amend this gap.
NRC Health
AUGUST 6, 2024
In his upcoming presentation at HUB24, Dr. Beeson will outline a tested method for systemic skill-building that targets team engagement and patient experience goals. The post A pathway to patient connection and team collaboration appeared first on NRC Health.
Becker's Hospital Review
AUGUST 5, 2024
"Discover the latest healthcare industry layoffs as 41 hospitals and health systems cut jobs this year, including nurses, due to financial and operational chall
The Leadership Development Group
AUGUST 5, 2024
Learn the importance of and essential strategies for succession planning in healthcare. Discover practical guidance, and best practices to ensure seamless leadership transitions during times of succession.
Penn Medicine News
AUGUST 5, 2024
A neuroscientist by training, Dr. Roy Hamilton studies how brains learn and understand. He takes these lessons to heart on a broader scale as Penn Medicine’s new vice dean of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity.
Health Leaders | Nursing
AUGUST 6, 2024
A school health specialist for Region 16 from Bushland was among 12 appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to the Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council.
American Nurse
AUGUST 9, 2024
In Response to: An ethical concern: Frustration with obesity manifesting as frustration with the person Dear Editor, I appreciate the article published in American Nurse Journal, on June 25, 2024, titled An ethical concern: Frustration with obesity manifesting as frustration with the person. Understanding obesity and acknowledging our own implicit bias against obesity could be life-saving.
The Gypsy Nurse
AUGUST 9, 2024
The origins of travel nursing can be traced back to Florence Nightingale since she recruited nurses to travel to Crimea with her. 1 However, travel nursing as it’s known now came about for different reasons in the 20 th century. It was originally a response to seasonal changes in the demand for nurses. 2 The first agency contracting travel nurses, TravCorps, was started in Massachusetts in 1978, and their first client was Tulane University Medical Center in New Orleans. 2,3 According to several
Minority Nurse
AUGUST 9, 2024
Psychiatric mental health registered nurses (RNs) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) play vital roles in providing care in the behavioral health setting. They are the second largest group of behavioral health professionals. But what exactly is their role? What Does A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Do? Psychiatric mental health RNs provide care in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
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