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USU Nurse Anesthesia Students Brave Gunfire for Trauma Training Exercise at FBI Academy

Daily Nurse

The Black Hawk helicopter lands in a field behind the FBI Academy, its main rotor sending up a massive plume of dust and grit. A handful of Uniformed Services University (USU) Graduate School of Nursing (GSN) Registered Nurse Anesthesia students hunker down over the litter they’re carrying to protect themselves and their “patient” from the […].

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Clinical Education – whose job is it anyway?

The Nurse Break

More from In Pursuit of Excellence here. Clinical Education – whose job is it anyway? Clinical nurse educators and those that work within education teams (and may be known be other names such as clinical development nurses, or staff development nurses) are at the forefront of clinical education. As their title suggests, these roles carry a significant responsibility for the provision of education within the health system; however, there is an argument to be had that clinical education is, in fac

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Nurse-Midwives Train Doulas to Reduce Black Maternal Health Risks

Minority Nurse

Nurse-midwives and educators from three prominent research universities have teamed up to improve pregnancy outcomes in Black communities by providing specialized training for doulas, persons who support birthing mothers and families through the entire process of childbirth. The Alliance of Black Doulas for Black Mamas is led by Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Associate Professor Stephanie DeVane-Johnson , PhD, CNM, FACNM, Duke University School of Nursing Assistant Clinical Professor

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Case Management Fast-Growing Role, Despite Pandemic Difficulties

Nurse.com

It’s difficult to overstate the critical importance of nurse case managers. They oversee virtually every aspect of a patient’s care from admission to discharge. They are the principal contact for patients and their families when addressing immediate and intermediate needs. A patient’s short- and long-term treatment options are almost always orchestrated by a dedicated nurse case manager.

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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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Nurse of the Week: Former ALC Student Turned Nurse Leader Elizabeth Anh-Trinh Stulac

Daily Nurse

Nurse of the Week Elizabeth Anh-Trinh Stulac, RN/BSN is an established nurse leader working toward a Ph.D., but she remembers where she came from. So, earlier this month she went back home to Elk River, Minnesota to share a message with graduating seniors at tiny Ivan Sand High School, the alternative learning center she graduated […].

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Brand Loyalty: How to Reach New Patients and Keep Them Coming Back | symplr

Symplr

Consumers are loyal to brands that offer high-quality products and services, exemplary user experiences, and value. It’s true in retail, dining, and yes—even in healthcare. Just as consumer experiences in daily life increasingly have gone digital, so has the healthcare experience for patients. Think: telehealth, find-a-provider directories, and online appointment setting, to name a few instances.

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Travel Nurses Need To Be Prepared for Anything

Nurse.com

Growing up in Nashville, Makaya Carter, BSN, RN, CCRN-CSC, always wanted to work in the medical field. She began her college career studying to be a physician but eventually chose nursing because of the one-on-one impact she could have with patients. After working as an ICU staff nurse in her hometown, she had the urge five years ago to see more, thanks to a familiar TV show.

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Nurse Researchers Study Spread of Cancer Misinformation on Social Media

Daily Nurse

Viewing cancer misinformation on social media negatively influenced patients’ decisions and adversely affected their mental health, according to a new study published in the journal Cancer. While online social networks can be useful resources for cancer patients, they’re also scattered with potentially dangerous misinformation. Researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (U of U) created a […].

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How to Meet the Needs of Adult Learning Styles

Relias

Training programs are one of the most effective ways to retain staff members and help them grow within your organization. But not all training programs are created equal. To effectively train your staff members, you need learning content that utilizes adult learning theory. Our brains function differently as we age. Tailoring your training to adult learning styles will provide greater motivation for your staff to learn and drive better results for your organization.

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Healthcare Organizations Prevent Nurse Burnout

SelfCare for HealthCare

Findings by LeAnn Thieman A recent study by the International Council of Nurses found that burnout rates in nursing were 40 percent before the pandemic, and now the figure has grown to 70 percent. I believe nurses are not burned out but drained out. I’ve seen the absolute devastation of burned land in the Colorado fires — land that will never be recovered the same.

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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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Should You Apply to Positions You Are Under-Qualified For?

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

Should you apply for positions that you are not completely qualified for? This is a question that many job seekers struggle with. On the one hand, you do not want to sell yourself short and miss an opportunity to advance your career. On the other hand, you don’t want to waste your time applying for jobs that you would never be considered for anyways.

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Supreme Court Reaffirms Mens Rea Requirement in Controlled Substance Health Care Fraud Cases and Government Burden to Prove Subjective Bad Faith

Healthcare Law Insights blog

On June 27, 2022, the United States Supreme Court, by a vote of 9-0, overturned the lower circuit courts’ rulings affirming the convictions of two physicians of the unlawful distribution of controlled substances. In Ruan v. United States (Case No. 20-1410), consolidated with Kahn v. United States (Case No. 21-5261), the Supreme Court was asked to determine whether a physician may be convicted of unlawful distribution of controlled substances under 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) without regard to whether,

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Overdue Reckoning on Racism in Nursing

Peggy L Chin

We are soon entering the second full year of this important project, conducted under the umbrella of the NurseManifest Project. Lucinda Canty (UMass Amherst), Christina Nyirati (Heritage University), and I form the leadership team for this project.

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Moving the Conversation on Climate Change

Council of Public Health Nursing Organizations

Dr. Kasey Jordan I could feel the breeze from eyes rolling through the classroom. It was about 2010, and I was facilitating a discussion about the mental health impacts of climate change with my pre-licensure nursing students. I knew my students well, and the class was full of compassionate, intelligent people. Teaching about this particular topic was a special challenge though; it was rare to find evidence that students felt climate change was a true risk to human health.

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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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COVID-19 – THE VALUE OF LEADERSHIP PRESENCE

Joy Parchment

No one can deny that nurses are experiencing and will continue to experience extreme amounts of stress, burnout, and anguish related to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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The Hot Topic: Midsummer Exercise Motivation and Education

Penn Medicine News

From exercising safely outdoors to finding a qualified personal trainer, Mitchell Sherman, MS, CSCS, EP-C, offers a variety of advice for starting or maintaining an exercise routine this summer.

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Advocating for public policy to advance nursing

Nursing Management

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Insights from the Front lines: Qualitative Public Health Nursing Research with Vulnerable Populations During COVID-19

Council of Public Health Nursing Organizations

By Dr. Kashica J. Webber-Ritchey Over my eight years as a health promotion researcher, reducing health disparities in vulnerable populations has been my primary focus. The prevention of health disparities requires addressing social determinants of health (SDOH), including conditions in the places where people live, learn, work, and play that affect health risks and outcomes (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2020).

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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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Philippines nurses moving to Australia. The 5 W’s

The Nurse Break

We are fortunate to have Philippines nurse Chester write for us about his transition from the Philippines to Australia including the who, what, when, where and why’s of his journey. Chester goes into the step-by-step process involved for someone keen to nurse in Australia! He currently works in Tasmania in a busy public hospital ICU. International Nursing Content.

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The Power of Images: Helping Others Through Art and Research

Penn Medicine News

As an artist and fundus photograph grader, Eli Smith's goal is to help others — emotionally connecting with people through his artwork, and contributing to research that improves patient care.

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Relational leadership: A contemporary and evidence-based approach to improve nursing work environments

Nursing Management

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CPHNO Supports Reproductive Rights

Council of Public Health Nursing Organizations

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Nurses at Texas Abortion Clinic After Fall of Roe: “Our Hands are Tied”

Daily Nurse

On Friday morning, a nurse at Alamo Women’s Reproductive Services in San Antonio ushered a patient into an exam room. She gave her a gown, told her the doctor would be in shortly, and stepped back out of the room into a changed world. “I saw the other nurses standing in the hallway,” said Jenny, […].

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COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Under 5

American Medical Compliance

The CDC has recently announced that children under 5 will be able to receive coronavirus vaccines within weeks. Soon, children aged 6 months and older will be eligible to receive one of two FDA approved vaccines: Moderna and Pfizer BioNTech. This is instrumental in helping decrease the prevalence and severity of the coronavirus in the United States.

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Leveraging Your Nursing Leadership Style

Nurse.com

Leadership in nursing has been an increasingly relevant topic, as the industry continues to rapidly change during unprecedented challenges. Nurses stand to make a significant impact in these times of complex and urgent change. With an increased focus on leveraging nurse leadership , refining your nursing leadership style is particularly important as you grow your nursing career.

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COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Under 5

American Medical Compliance

The CDC has recently announced that children under 5 will be able to receive coronavirus vaccines within weeks. Soon, children aged 6 months and older will be eligible to receive one of two FDA approved vaccines: Moderna and Pfizer BioNTech. This is instrumental in helping decrease the prevalence and severity of the coronavirus in the United States.