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A User’s Guide to Working with You

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Nurse managers today struggle with boundary and communication issues with their staff. Team turnover is high on many units, and few expert nurses are available to explain unit norms to new staff. Why not make things easier for staff and prepare a user’s guide to working with […] The post A User’s Guide to Working with You appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Nurse workplace violence reporting increased 1,080% with new tool

Becker's Hospital Review

Making it easier to report workplace violence with quick-scan codes on walls and badges increased reporting by 1,080% in two months, according to a new study.

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Happy Anniversary Nursology.net!

Nursology

On September 18, 2018, we posted the blog message titled “Today – the official launch of Nursology.net!” The site was conceived about a year earlier by a group of Nursologists who were members of the “Theory-Guided Practice Expert Panel of the American Academy of Nursing. We were concerned about the gradual trend to delete courses … Continue reading Happy Anniversary Nursology.net!

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5 Ways to Reduce Horizontal Violence in Healthcare

Relias

Did you know that while only 10% of professionals across industries report experiencing disruptive behavior in the workplace, healthcare professionals report rates that are three times higher? In fact, horizontal violence — also known as lateral violence or workplace bullying — is alarmingly prevalent in nurse-to-nurse interactions, with estimates suggesting that between 46% and 100% of nurses experience or witness this behavior at some point in their careers.

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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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Upskill Your Nurse Leaders with the Nuts and Bolts of Nursing Leadership

Emerging RN Leader

We are pleased to partner with the New England ONL again to present the Nuts and Bolts of Nursing Leadership next 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 Upskill Your Nurse Leaders with the Nuts and Bolts of Nursing Leadership appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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The Promises, Pitfalls & Personalization of AI in Healthcare

NRC Health

Healthcare experiences are human experiences, and the use of advanced technology has often come at the expense of human connections – until now. The post The Promises, Pitfalls & Personalization of AI in Healthcare appeared first on NRC Health.

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Podcast: How Denver Health is Tackling Nursing Disruptors

Health Leaders | Nursing

Hear more about how this health system is tackling staffing and nurse education challenges, according to their nurse leaders. The nursing industry is always changing. With the introduction of new technologies, new generational needs and values, and innovative ideas about recruitment and retention, it seems like there are always new disruptors and challenges that CNOs have to face.

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Creating Psychological Safety for Staff

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Building environments that feel psychologically safe for staff in what can seem like a turbulent world is at the top of many nurse leaders’ minds. Leaders will admit that it is more challenging today. Patients and families have high expectations about the care they will receive. Young […] The post Creating Psychological Safety for Staff appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Even with AI, healthcare must be in ‘the humanity business’

NRC Health

In a joint discussion, they offered their perspectives on AI’s potential, the need for ethical safeguards and building trust in AI. The post Even with AI, healthcare must be in ‘the humanity business’ appeared first on NRC Health.

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Chart Your Own Journey With Unique Nursing Opportunities

Post University

The nursing field is truly remarkable, encompassing a wide range of opportunities that allow passionate nurses to provide curated support for all types of patients. It is this versatility that makes nursing so desirable to so many aspiring healthcare professionals. Registered nursing, in particular, is a far broader field than most people realize, including not only well-known specialties such as pediatric nursing and ICU nursing but also many lesser-known options that allow nurses to work in ev

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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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10 Ways Nurses Can Get Involved in Politics

Diversity Nursing

Nurses possess a wealth of firsthand experience that can greatly impact health policy and political decisions. By getting involved in politics, Nurses can advocate for changes that benefit both patients and the healthcare system as a whole. Here are 10 effective ways Nurses can get involved in politics and policy: Join a Professional Nursing Organization Professional organizations, such as the American Nurses Association (ANA), often have advocacy arms focused on health policy.

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NMC urged to review midwife training standards

Nursing Times

Read about the latest report from the Care Quality Commission into maternity care, which has found issues with staffing and training.

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Self-care in heart failure patients: a 21st-century problem?

Nursology

Contributor: Maria João Dias Ferreira I’m part of the nursing team at a Heart Failure Outpatient Clinic (HFOC), where we apply a multidisciplinary approach to patients with Heart Failure (HF). This model encompasses two strands of nursing care: a scheduled nursing consultation, where various topics are covered in teaching sessions for self-care and self-management of … Continue reading Self-care in heart failure patients: a 21st-century problem?

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Kapi‘olani Nurses Locked Out as Hospital Calls Union’s Bluff

Scrubs

In a bold move, Kapi‘olani Medical Center has locked out its nurses amidst a heated labor dispute. This aggressive tactic comes after the Hawaii Nurses’ Association (HNA) threatened a strike over inadequate staffing ratios and alleged unsafe working conditions. The hospital is using a legal maneuver to preemptively strike back, bringing in temporary staff to replace the locked-out nurses, signaling their readiness to maintain operations without conceding to the union’s demands.

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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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Nursing Leader Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk Honored with President’s Award by American Academy of Nursing

Daily Nurse

Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, PhD, APRN-CNP, EBP-C, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN, is being honored with the prestigious President’s Award by the American Academy of Nursing at the 2024 Health Policy Conference in Washington, DC from October 31 to November 2, 2024. This award is the highest individual achievement recognition given by the Academy, celebrating Dr.

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NJSNA/IFN CEO Report

American Nurse

Political Updates: Although co-sponsors continue to added to the following bills, there has been no movement of the bills as of 6-30-24. Legislation Watch: Removal of APN/Physician Collaborating Agreement (A944/S1983) Referred to Assembly Health Committee Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee Nurse Staffing Committees (A966) Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee Nurse Title Protection (A4202) Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee BS

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Bridging the nursing gap: AI’s potential in healthcare

Health Leaders | Nursing

The nursing crisis plaguing the medical field isn’t a new challenge, but it’s reaching a breaking point. Increasing demand, an aging workforce and educational bottlenecks have created a perfect storm of high stress and low morale among nurses. As a result, nursing positions across the country remain unfilled, forcing medical institutions to operate at diminished capacity.

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Living Wills vs. Trusts: Which is Best for Your Estate Planning Needs?

Elder Care Matters

Learn the differences between living wills and trusts in estate planning. Explore which option better suits your needs for asset management and healthcare decisions. Expert advice from ElderCareMatters.com. The post Living Wills vs. Trusts: Which is Best for Your Estate Planning Needs? appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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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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SWSCNAC

Teresa Chinn

Ok, Ok … I know that the title of this blog may it seem like King Louie (the rather impressive orange cat for whom I am the staff for) has stalked across my keyboard … but he has not … SWSCNAC stands for the South West Social Care Nurses Advisory Council which I am proud to say I am part of. The Social Care Nurses Advisory Councils are 7 councils across England that influence and shape work with NHSE ICB Nurse colleagues and their teams (lots more info HERE ) I was incredibly h

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MNA President’s Message | September 2024

American Nurse

Dear Members of the Maryland Nurses Association, Maryland Nurse ! I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Jihane Frangieh, our Editor-in-Chief, whose leadership and vision have been instrumental in bringing this publication to life. The dedication and hard work of Dr. Frangieh and the entire editorial board are evident on every page you read, and I trust you will find the new format and insightful articles both informative and engaging.

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Nurses in Newark demand lower patient-to-staff ratios as contract talks heat up

Health Leaders | Nursing

Ten days before a contract between University Hospital in Newark and its nurses is set to expire, the two sides remain at odds mostly over one issue that has had a serious impact on hospitals and their nurses nationwide: patient-to-worker ratios. Among the demands of the Health Professionals and Allied Employees Local 5089 is the establishment of a 5:1 patient-to-worker ratio, a ratio that union leaders argue will help the hospital recruit and retain nurses and other health care workers.

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Celebrating Dr. Ildaura Murillo-Rohde, Trailblazing Hispanic Nursing Pioneer

Minority Nurse

Ildaura Murillo-Rohde, PhD, RN, FAAN, is a pioneering Hispanic nursing leader who shattered barriers for Latina leaders in education, research, and nursing. We are honored to celebrate her contributions on National Hispanic Nurses Day. Her background in academics and healthcare policy is impressive, and to add to her resume, she founded the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) in 1975 and served as president until 1980.

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Resources page

Evidence-Based Nursing

This edition of the Evidence-Based Nursing (EBN) resources page accompanies the editorial on children and young people (CYP) ‘Children are our future—Challenges influencing the future of nursing care of CYP’ by Danielle Edge (University of Plymouth) and Professor Kerry Gaskin (Birmingham City University). The resources page provides links and signposting to relevant EBN content and other resources.

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MNA Editorial | September 2024

American Nurse

Dear readers, I am extremely excited to be embarking on this very important role and wish to express my gratitude to the leadership of the Maryland Nurses Association (MNA) for selecting me as the Editor-in-Chief of this journal. It is an honor to collaborate with the exceptional members of the Editorial Board and the publisher team. As the new Editor-in-Chief, I am honored, humbled, and grateful to announce the launch of the newly revamped Maryland Nurse , the official journal of the MNA, which

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HL Shorts: How Are AI and Robotics Impacting Nurse Education?

Health Leaders | Nursing

Enhanced simulation and training have been game changers, says this nurse educator. On this episode of HL Shorts, we hear from Dr. Jason Dunne , chief academic officer at the Arizona College of Nursing , about how new technologies like AI and robotics are impacting nursing education. Tune in to hear his insights.

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States ranked by projected RN supply by 2028

Becker's Hospital Review

By 2028, the national shortage of registered nurses is projected to primarily affect the Northeast, according to Mercer , a financial services company.

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Student perspectives of nursing education: the importance of antiracism education in nursing curricula

Evidence-Based Nursing

Background and purpose This is a summary of the paper by Bell. 1 There is public expectation that nurse education includes content on human rights and racism, following the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests in Canada which increased awareness of racialised violence. The aim of this study was to explore structural barriers that hinder the implementation and practice of antiracism in Canadian nursing education.

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Maryland’s Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit: A Call to Action

American Nurse

Introduction In 2016, Maryland became one of the first states to implement a Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit. The aim of this legislation was to help alleviate healthcare workforce shortages in the State, and it provided a tax incentive to nurse practitioner student preceptors. In 2022, legislation was passed to expand this benefit to registered nurses (RN) and licensed practical nurse (LPN) student preceptors.

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Will There Be a Surplus of Nurses by 2028? It Depends

Health Leaders | Nursing

A new report predicts a surplus of some nurses, but a shortage of others. For the past several years, the workforce shortage in healthcare has persisted, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. Nurses in particular have felt the impact of the shortage, and CNOs have been working around the clock to recruit and retain the best talent possible to bridge the gaps.

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5 nurses honored for health equity research: AARP

Becker's Hospital Review

Discover the five nurses recognized by AARP for their efforts to promote health equity and improve healthcare for underserved communities through nursing

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Evidence for contemporary nursing education: the impact of hidden curricula on the development of identity and professionalisation in undergraduate nursing education

Evidence-Based Nursing

This is an education commentary on Chen, Y., Xu, E., Zhou, Z., Dai, Y., & Li, X. (2024). Development and psychometric evaluation of the hidden curriculum assessment scale in nursing education: A validity and reliability study. Nurse Education in Practice , 78, 104012. [link] Context Formal curricula are designed to provide nursing students with the intellectual development of knowledge and proficiencies that lead to registration as nurses.

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Maryland Nurse in Action: Insights from A Health Policy Nurse Expert

American Nurse

Roles and responsibilities as a Chief of Staff for Maryland Department of Health I was appointed Chief of Staff at the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) in February 2023. In this role, I bring nearly 15 years of combined state and federal health policy experience to my role. Prior to joining MDH, I held roles including Principal Analyst at the Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Payment and Access Commission, various senior and management level roles for the state of Ma

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Getting In Touch With Your Limiting Beliefs

Empowered Nurses

A limiting belief is a state of mind or belief about yourself that restricts you in some manner. I had a limiting belief that I was not smart enough to go to medical school, so I became a nurse. Many nurses experienced these limiting beliefs without realizing it. Limiting beliefs are learned from our parents, media, our environment even though we may not recognize it.