Daily Nurse
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Many organizations, events, concepts, and theoretical frameworks drive innovation and advancement in nursing. With our profession currently reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, there couldn’t be a better time for nurses to gather together and envision the future. The annual Magnet Conference is one such event that allows nurses to convene for a […].
Nurse.com
OCTOBER 7, 2022
Solutions such as newly required nurse-led staffing committees aim to end unsafe nursing ratios that compromise patient safety. . At a recent conference, a group of nurse leaders came up with this catch phrase, “You cannot fix it with a pizza day.”. “It’s one of my favorite expressions now because it’s just so apt for the way nurses are feeling,” said Cindy Bacon, PhD, RN, CNE, NE-BC, Associate Professor and Program Director of MSN Programs at the University of North Carolina Greensboro School o
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The Nurse Break
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Graduate Nurse Tips. The transition from student to graduate is characterised by an intense introduction into the world of being a health professional. The gap between what you learn at university and what is actually experienced is your early stages of work is definitely a reality shock. Some common reactions that you might have in the first year of your transition might include (this is only some): frustration, exhaustion both physical and emotional, feeling like you want to give up nursing, f
Minority Nurse
OCTOBER 7, 2022
RaDonda Vaught, RN, was not the first nurse to be prosecuted for making a mistake, but the circumstances and her trial were the most public. Nurses from around the country watched and spoke out, supported her, and shared similar issues about the environment of care that she worked in, the failure of organizations to support nurses after self-disclosure, and the lack of trust in non-punitive response to error.
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.
Daily Nurse
OCTOBER 7, 2022
Chamberlain University reached an agreement with Stratford University to help recently displaced Stratford University nursing students continue their nursing school education and achieve their career ambitions. Chamberlain University, the largest school of nursing in the U.S., remains committed to addressing the nation’s critical nursing shortages through its mission to educate, empower and embolden diverse healthcare […].
Nurse.com
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Nursing internships offer aspiring nurses hands-on clinical experience with patient care, while fostering professionalism, creating networking opportunities, and developing clinical knowledge. First, future nurses need the foundational education that comes from undergraduate nursing programs. Academic programs provide numerous courses and labs that cover topics such as HIPAA regulations and clinical and scientific techniques.
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Minority Nurse
OCTOBER 3, 2022
If you’re a nursing student and you particularly enjoy working with infants, children, and adolescents, a career as a pediatric nurse is a career path worth finding out more about. This week’s annual celebration of Pediatric Nurses Week , held this year from October 3 to 7, highlights the work pediatric nurses do. As you’re thinking about the career path or nursing specialty you want to pursue upon graduation, and a pediatric nursing specialty appeals to you, you can begin to m
Daily Nurse
OCTOBER 4, 2022
I’ve used my nursing education in more conventional ways, like working as a certified nurse midwife (CNM) at the hospital, clinic, and birth center. As a CNM, I performed basic primary care and cared for the reproductive health of adolescence and beyond. CNMs also support laboring patients and catching babies. Attending births and watching families […].
Diversity Nursing
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Being a parent and a Nurse are demanding roles and it may seem almost impossible to thrive and manage both at the same time, but it is possible! If you're a parent in the Nursing field consider these tips below. Parent Guilt. This feeling of missing out on important moments in your children's lives while away at work can really build up negative emotions such as anxiety and depression.
The Nurse Break
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Clinical Education – but I don’t have time…. Read more from In Pursuit of Excellence. Almost certainly the biggest barrier I hear on a regular basis from clinicians who are asked to participate in the delivery of clinical education is time. Clinical environments are busy places with lots going on and there’s always something else that needs to be done.
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
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Welcome to part one of Three Trailblazing Hawaiian Nurses blog series – Mabel Isabel Wilcox, First Registered Nurse in Hawaii. . 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 heritages.
Daily Nurse
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Almost 40% of U.S. patients routinely use alternative medicine. That number is consistently increasing as alternative methods become more widely available. However, not as many patients inform their physicians about their preferences. It’s easy for the average patient to fear potential stigmas or judgment by their doctors, so they keep quiet about wanting to know […].
Nurse.com
OCTOBER 5, 2022
A self-proclaimed millennial, Amanda Bettencourt , PhD, APRN, CCRN-K, ACCNS-P, is serving a one-year term as president of the world’s largest specialty nursing organization, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). Amanda Bettencourt, APRN. We spoke with Bettencourt about her concerns for critical care nursing, what she loves about being a critical care nurse, how the pandemic changed the nursing specialty, and more.
Symplr
OCTOBER 3, 2022
In the healthcare “theater,” supply chain professionals largely work behind the scenes. As a result , we tend to notice supply chains only during times of disruption. Yet, these professiona ls frequently engage in logistical acrobatics to help protect clinicians’ ability to perform in their roles to ultimately provide excellent patient care. Since the pandemic upended healthcare, there's been an overwhelming realization of just how crucia l the supply chain is to the healthcare delivery ecosyste
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.
Minority Nurse
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Despite the increased focus on mental health over the pandemic, it’s not always easy to diagnose or recognize depression. When it’s something you are experiencing, it can be even tougher to see the bigger picture. October 6 is National Depression Screening Day and offers an excellent opportunity to assess your own mental health by taking an online depression screening and learning more about depression.
Daily Nurse
OCTOBER 5, 2022
School nursing builds a culture of health and improves health outcomes in their communities. Today’s Nurse of the Week is a school nurse passionate about using the school nursing profession to educate and uplift students, families, and the community. We honor Dr. Cynthia Samuel, Ph.D., RN, CSN-NJ, school nurse at the University Middle School in […].
Nurse.com
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Cara Lunsford, RN, Vice President of Community at Relias and founder of HOLLIBLU, created a community-building social app as an all-in-one resource for nurses to support, collaborate, connect, network, and guide each other. Cara Lunsford, RN. Coming from a place where she saw many missing elements that were so desperately needed in the nursing profession, she sought to create a channel where nurses can grow in their careers and their community.
MAS Medical Staffing
OCTOBER 5, 2022
They are a great company to work for! My recruiter made me feel like family. She really helped me through my homesickness and helped me to realize the real experience that I was going to have!! I would definitely work for them again given the chance! The post CNA – Certified Nursing Assistant appeared first on MAS Medical Staffing.
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.
Symplr
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Think about a time when you had a moment of confusion or annoyance when using your phone or computer. Did the experience make you wish you could talk to the application designers? There’s a mechanism for that: user experience (UX) research! At symplr, we speak directly with our customers to decide what features to include, fend off frustration like that in our example, and continually improve our solutions for our 5,000+ users in healthcare.
Daily Nurse
OCTOBER 1, 2022
My Mother was the inspiration to become a nurse, but it was my experiences helping my elderly aunt and uncle navigate the healthcare system that inspired me to become a nursing entrepreneur. As I prepared to graduate from Temple University with a Bachelor of Arts degree, I was ready to embark on a career in […].
American Medical Compliance
OCTOBER 4, 2022
The Center for Disease Control has recently changed their universal COVID-19 masking protocol in hospitals and other facilities. Now, unless healthcare providers work in areas with high COVID-19 levels or have other specific circumstances, they do not need to wear masks at work. This change is a result of increased vaccination rates and decreased infection of COVID-19 rates within the United States.
Ringo
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Ringo’s core values guide our commitment to delivering exceptional service and innovative workforce solutions. We foster a culture of shared purpose, ensuring our team and partners thrive together.
Advances in Nursing Science
OCTOBER 3, 2022
The current ANS featured article is titled “Revisioning Obesity in Health Care Practice and Research: New Perspectives on the Role of Body Temperature” authored by Mary Madeline Rogge, PhD, RN, FNP, BC; and Bibha Gautam, PhD, RN, CNE. While it is featured you can download the article at no cost!
Digital Doorway
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Some of us have nursing jobs that are feel like a bed of nails, and some of us nurses have jobs that feel like comfortable old shoes. Have you ever fallen into either of these categories in terms of your work experience as a nurse? I posit that either one can be detrimental to your career in the long run. The Old Shoe Nursing Job If you've been working at a decent enough nursing job for a number of years, it can begin to feel like an old worn shoe: comfortable, fraying at the edges, and perhaps
Diane Sieg
OCTOBER 3, 2022
With all the interesting new people and places we experienced at our recent Ireland Retreat, ONE thing I brought back with me was the power of letting go of expectations. My only previous visit to Ireland was brief and 40 years ago, and my biggest memory was being very wet and cold the whole time. I wanted to prepare myself (and my retreaters) with realistic expectations to enrich our experience because: 1.
Relias
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Disasters happen. Whether they are natural or man-made disasters, human services professionals must prepare accordingly. While the steps your organization takes to prepare for a disaster may vary based on its location, there are certain best practices everyone can follow. To help your organization provide the best response possible, we’ve put together this resource on disaster behavioral health.
Symplr
OCTOBER 1, 2022
In January, symplr announced a new golf sponsorship program and has since welcomed new members. LPGA pro Azahara Muñoz was among the first brand ambassadors in the program. The partnership with Muñoz is unique and goes beyond the golf course, given that she was set to begin 2022 on maternity leave. symplr’s decision to partner with Muñoz symbolizes our dedication to all hard-working parents regardless of their chosen roles!
Board Vitals - Nursing
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Pediatricians and Pediatric Nurse Practitioners specialize in caring for children from infancy throughout adolescence. While these healthcare professionals both care for children, there are different education requirements and scopes of practice involved. In this article we’ll take a look at some of the key similarities and differences between pediatricians and pediatric nurse practitioners.
Penn Medicine News
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Using cotton swabs and other similar tools does not actually remove ear wax. Instead, these items push ear wax further down into the canal and can even get stuck, which can cause discomfort and potential damage.
Northeastern State University
OCTOBER 6, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic put a spotlight on the persistent health disparities in our society. In the case of the pandemic, the risk of getting sick and dying from COVID-19 was significantly worse for some groups of people than others, based on health inequities. From poverty to poor air quality, health disparities exist for many reasons. Unfortunately, overcoming the underlying causes of health inequities may seem impossible.
National Nurses in Business Association
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The post Cannabinoids & Cancer appeared first on National Nurses in Business Association.
Travel Nursing Central
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Social media platforms are great ways to interact with other travel nurses and make friends with nurses on the other side of the world. It’s also a great tool to keep in touch with family and friends while away on an assignment. Social media continues to grow. The number of social media users in 2018 was 3.196 billion , up 13 percent from the previous year.
Ringo
OCTOBER 3, 2022
In the wake of the Covid pandemic, a different belief-driven employee has emerged – someone seeking a strong fit between their own values and their employer’s core values. Social impact, collaboration between coworkers and a true belief in the service, function or product of an organization define what many workers want for their careers. It’s how we hire and nurture the members of the Ringo workforce.
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