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Why Practice Cash Flow Is More Important Than You Think

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Youve probably heard the phrase Cash is King. What does that mean for your Nurse Practitioner (NP) practice? If youre bringing in plenty of revenue, that should mean your practice is financially healthy, right? Well, not necessarily. Many business owners falsely assume their business is doing well if they bring in lots of money. And so do NPs in their own practices.

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Lawmakers debut Precept Nurses Act

Becker's Hospital Review

A group of bipartisan lawmakers have introduced a bill that would create a $2,000 tax credit for nurses who take on preceptor roles to train nursing students.

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What Does Nurse Recruitment Look Like Now for CNOs?

Health Leaders | Nursing

As the nursing shortage looms, new expectations give way to new recruiting strategies. In the face of a daunting workforce shortage, health systems are struggling to recruit and retain the best talent. Nurse leaders everywhere are brainstorming innovative ways to attract new graduate nurses from a new generation with new expectations, and it isn't always easy.

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Cultivating Caring Behaviors in Nursing Education from a Philosophical Perspective

Nursology

Guest Contributor: Lacy Foster ChandlerPhD Student at Texas Women’s University Empirical evidence has dominated science and medicine in the last century. This can also be seen in the nursing profession and nursing education. Science and empirical knowledge are the prominent, if not the only concepts being taught and tested.

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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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The Power of Teamwork in Combating Nursing Home Neglect 

American Medical Compliance

According to the World Health Organization , 1 in 6 adults aged 60 and older has experienced some form of abuse in community settings. This alarming statistic underscores the urgent need for stronger safeguards in long-term care facilities, where vulnerable elderly residents rely on healthcare providers for their well-being. Unfortunately, despite regulations and oversight, nursing home neglect remains a critical issue, often leading to devastating consequences such as malnutrition, infections,

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Charity warns rise in nurses seeking support for domestic abuse

Nursing Times

Read about the findings of Cavell's 2024 annual report, which found that nurses continue to face personal and financial hardship.

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Hospitals with adequate nurse staffing see fewer C-sections: Study

Becker's Hospital Review

Ensuring sufficient staffing levels in birthing units could help hospitals lower cesarean section rates, according to a study published Jan. 28 in Nursing Outlook.

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Why Legal Nurse Consulting Is the Easiest Business to Start

Empowered Nurses

Starting a business may sound intimidating, but as a nurse, you already have the perfect foundation to succeed in legal nurse consulting (LNC). In fact, among the many business opportunities available to nurses, legal nurse consulting stands out as one of the easiest and most lucrative to start. Heres why: 1. You Already Have the Expertise As a nurse, you bring years of clinical experience, critical thinking, and knowledge of medical terminology to the table.

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NMC pledges to keep improving FtP panel diversity

Nursing Times

Read about work by the NMC to address criticism about a lack of diversity on its fitness-to-practise panels.

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Quick and Healthy Meal Prep Tips for Busy Nurses

Daily Nurse

Nurses are the backbone of healthcare, often working long hours under high-stress conditions. However, maintaining a healthy diet can be challenging with such demanding schedules. Meal prepping offers a practical solution, making prioritizing nutrition easier and avoiding the pitfalls of vending machines and fast food. By preparing meals ahead of time, nurses can enjoy balanced, nutrient-packed options that fuel them through even the most arduous shifts.

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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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The Relentless School Nurse: Read the “Role of School Nurses in the Health and Education of Children”

The Relentless School Nurse

I’m honored to share a recently published article in JAMA Health Forum, “ Role of School Nurses in the Health and Education of Children, “ co-authored with my esteemed colleagues Rosa M. Gonzalez-Guarda, PhD, MPH, RN, and Elizabeth Dickson, PhD, RN. Published on January 23, 2025, our open-access article explores the critical role of school nurses in promoting student health and academic success.

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Anything You Say Can and Will Be Used Against You: A Nurse’s Perspective

Empowered Nurses

Its an unsettling thought, isnt it? To consider that in the act of simply doing our jobcommunicating with patients, families, and colleagueswe might unintentionally put ourselves at risk. A casual comment can be perceived as a definitive medical opinion. A shared moment of empathy can be construed as overstepping professional boundaries. And when things go wrong, the words we spoke in the spirit of care can be dissected in courtrooms, disciplinary hearings, or even by our employers and board inv

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High fitness to practise referrals ‘masking’ progress with backlog

Nursing Times

Read about the NMC's latest FtP caseload numbers and claims by the regulator that high numbers of new referrals are 'masking' progress made.

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Thinking Innovatively About Your Nursing Career Development

Minority Nurse

Your nursing career is yours to create, and with proper care, your path can be unique, innovative, and idiosyncratic. At the same time, your many obligations and responsibilities can steer you away from your uniqueness and leave you in a rut of choosing the path of least resistance. There are many strategies for choosing a career journey that fits your vision of who you want to be as a healthcare professional, and it’s worth exploring those strategies for the ones that can most readily mov

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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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Featured Article for VNTW 2025 Conference – Available for Free Download

Nursology

We are delighted to announce that the publisher of Nursing Outlook has made the featured article for our 2025 Virtual Nursology Theory Week available for free download through the months of February and March! Use the DOI link below, then click on “Download PDF” that appears along the bottom of the page!

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Top Nursing Specialties in Demand for 2025

NexNurse

As we look ahead to 2025, the demand for skilled nursing professionals continues to grow, driven by an aging population, advances in healthcare technology, and evolving patient needs. In this blog post, we explore the top nursing specialties that are expected to be in high demand, offering insights into the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for nurses in these fields. 1.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Silent Scars – Understanding the Hidden Impact of ICE Raids on Children

The Relentless School Nurse

In the shadows of America’s immigration enforcement policies, a silent crisis is unfolding, affecting the most vulnerable members of our society – children. The devastating impact of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids on our students’ physical and mental health is happening in real-time. An article from Visa Verge sheds light on this pressing issue, revealing the deep, lasting scars left on children caught in the crossfire of immigration enforcement actions.

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Next phase of NMC’s practice learning review to go ahead

Nursing Times

Read about why members of the Nursing and Midwifey Council voted to press ahead with the next phase of a review into practice learning.

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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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How CNOs are Tackling Nurse Recruitment in 2025

Health Leaders | Nursing

As Gen Z and new technologies arrive simultaneously in the nursing industry, CNOs need to take a hard look at their recruitment strategies. Nurse recruitment remains a priority for CNOs and healthcare executives everywhere in 2025 as the workforce shortage continues. In the United States, the Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the number of registered nurses to grow by 6% before 2033.

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CPD made easy – The experts’ guide to continuing professional development

Nursing Review

Nursing is one Australias most in-demand professions, despite nurses and midwives already representing over half of the nations health workforce. With the roles of nurses and midwives continuing to evolve, long gone are the days when on-the-job training was the benchmark for learning. These days, as the roles have become increasingly professionalised, nurses and midwives need to meet the stringent registration standards of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), and an important par

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Emerging Trends in Nursing Technology

NexNurse

The nursing profession is rapidly evolving, and technology plays a significant role in shaping its future. As healthcare becomes more digitized, nurses must adapt to new tools and technologies to provide the best patient care. In this blog post, we'll explore some of the emerging trends in nursing technology that are transforming the industry. 1. Telehealth and Remote Patient Monitoring Telehealth has become increasingly important, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Data Could Help Address Maternal Health Concerns in Vulnerable Populations

Minority Nurse

According to the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the United States, Indigenous mothers, or those who self-identify as American Indian, Alaskan Native, or Native American, are three times more likely to die during or following pregnancy as non-Hispanic White mothers, and more than 90% of those maternal deaths are preventable. The Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing at the University of Oklahoma is organizing data to attempt to change these trends. “We discussed

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Study finds better nurse staffing lowers C-section rates

Health Leaders | Nursing

Labor and delivery units that are adequately staffed by nurses have lower cesarean birth rates, according to new research published in the journal Nursing Outlook. "Our findings highlight how crucial nurse staffing is for optimal maternal outcomes," said Audrey Lyndon, the Vernice D. Ferguson Professor in Health Equity and executive vice dean at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing.

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Too many Australians miss out on essential medical care every year. Here’s how to fix ‘GP deserts’

Nursing Review

Some communities are GP deserts, where there are too few GPs to ensure everyone can get the care they need when they need it. These communities are typically sicker and poorer than the rest of Australia, but receive less care and face higher fees. At the 2025 federal election, all parties should commit to changing that. The next government whether Labor or Coalition, majority or minority should set a minimum level of access to GP care, and fund local schemes to fill the worst gaps.

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Do You Want to Be a Nurse?

Daily Nurse

Deciding to become a nurse is a courageous act. If you want to be a nurse, genuinely understanding what healthcare and nursing are all about is definitely a smart preliminary step before taking the plunge. Once you learn more, this career decision may set you on the road to becoming a highly valued nursing professional if the choice truly aligns with your desires, goals, and personality.

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The Impact of Telehealth on Nursing

NexNurse

Telehealth has become an integral part of healthcare, offering remote patient care and expanding access to medical services. In this blog post, we'll explore the impact of telehealth on nursing, including its benefits, challenges, and how it has transformed patient care. 1. Benefits of Telehealth in Nursing Telehealth offers numerous benefits for nursing, including improved access to care for patients in remote areas, cost-effectiveness by reducing the need for in-person visits, and enhanced pa

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Providence and Oregon Nurse's Association enter mediation at Governor's request

Health Leaders | Nursing

Both sides of the Providence healthcare strike have issued a joint statement in regards to mediation. The statement reads in part."At the request of Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, the Oregon Nurses Association and Providence Oregon have agreed to have representatives from both side re-engage.in mediation beginning today." Healthcare workers have been on the picket lines since Friday, January 10.

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NDIS provider slapped with record fine after choking death

Nursing Review

An NDIS provider has been slapped with a record civil penalty after a man choked to death on food in a residential home after improperly trained staff failed to follow his dietary advice. The Federal Court imposed the $1.9m penalty against Valmar Support Services on Wednesday after proceedings were initiated by the NDIS quality and safeguards commissioner.

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What is Autistic Burnout? Symptoms, Causes & Prevention Guide

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Autistic burnout is an experience unique to those with autism. Autism is a spectrum disorder because its traits, how they appear and the level of support each person needs can vary. Similarly, autistic burnout can vary by person, with each person experiencing unique causes and symptoms. 1 Its natural to wonder what autistic burnout is, especially compared to general burnout.

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Nurse of the Week: Master Sgt. Lorra Hernon — A Dual-Role Hero in Service and Care

Daily Nurse

When children’s laughter echoes through the Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic (OBCC) in Seattle, Master Sgt. Lorra Hernon is at the center of it all, embodying the compassion and dedication that define her nursing practice. As a pediatric nurse at OBCC and the newly appointed first sergeant for the 446th Force Support Squadron, Hernon seamlessly balances two demanding careers with grace, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to service.

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Former Cedars-Sinai CNO dies

Becker's Hospital Review

"Remembering the legacy of Dr.

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Personal Development for Nurses

NexNurse

Personal development is crucial for nurses to maintain their well-being and advance in their careers. In this blog post, we'll explore various strategies for continuous learning, stress management, and career advancement that can help nurses achieve their professional and personal goals. 1. Continuous Learning and Education Continuous learning is essential for nurses to stay current with the latest advancements in healthcare.

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2025: Year of the Strategic Healthcare Workforce Partner

Ringo

2025 is the Year of the Strategic Partner in healthcare workforce management. Learn how hospitals, healthcare systems, physician groups, and staffing firms can take control of their workforce with Ringo.

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