Daily Nurse
JANUARY 2, 2024
In an evolving healthcare landscape, many hospitals and health systems have a diverse nursing staff of tenured employees, contractors, specialists, and more. While this can be a recipe for a dynamic and collaborative environment, it also has the potential to become precarious without proper management. Disorganization and lack of communication ultimately trickle down to patients.
Emerging RN Leader
JANUARY 3, 2024
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN “Someone will write a resolution that says, I want to exercise more, or I want to lose 15 pounds – which is a great goal to have -, but every study tells us that if you pose things in abstract terms, it is much less likely that […] The post Leadership Resolutions for 2024 appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
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New Thing Nurse
JANUARY 2, 2024
By: Sarah K. Wells MSN RN CEN CNL Setting intentions in our careers helps us set goals, focus our behaviors, and begin to create a path forward to achieve them. How do I set 2024 career intentions? What is #mywhy ? – Spend some time considering what fuels your nursing fire. Your “why” may be the goal of your intentions. It’s the journey instead of the destination. – Focus on the steps to get to the goal and write down those action items.
The Nursing Site
JANUARY 2, 2024
Sheec Socks Before we jump into 2024, I have a couple of Post 2023 product reviews for nurses to wrap up. Socks and shoes are very important to nurses and can easily make or break their day! In November, I was generously gifted some fabulous socks from Sheec Socks and after trying most of them, (which took me awhile) I definitely have a favorite! ( ComFits compression socks) I purchased a few more of these and bought some for my son who is also an RN.
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.
Nursology
JANUARY 2, 2024
We are very pleased to notify all Nursology.net visitors that the entire three volumes of “The Nurse Theorists: Portraits of Excellence” are now available on our website. The videos are available for viewing by those who access nursology.net, Downloading is not allowed due to our licensing agreement with the Fuld Institute for Technology in Nursing … Continue reading Announcing The Nurse Theorists “Portraits of Excellence” FITNE Videos on Nursology.net!
Consult QD
JANUARY 5, 2024
A research team led by Cleveland Clinic and Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) investigators has developed a new method for mapping the electrical paths that connect and coordinate various parts of the brain to complete behavioral and cognitive tasks. The findings promise insights critical to understanding behavior changes in patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological disorders.
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Becker's Hospital Review
JANUARY 3, 2024
The nurse practitioner profession is the fastest growing profession in the U.S. As it continues to expand in 2024, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners has named 5 critical trends it is paying particular attention to.
American Nurse
JANUARY 5, 2024
The health of people with diabetes, hypertension and obesity improved when they could get free fruits and vegetables with a prescription from their doctors and other health professionals. We found that these patients’ blood sugar levels, blood pressure and weight improved in our new study published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.
Consult QD
JANUARY 3, 2024
There’s a known association between obesity and asthma, and between asthma and chronic sinusitis. However, less is understood about the link between obesity and chronic sinusitis itself. Now, two new studies by Cleveland Clinic physicians make it clear that obesity does increase risk of chronic sinusitis — independent of the asthma connection. The papers, as well as forthcoming research by the same team, add to our understanding of how obesity impacts different systems of the body, says Mohamad
Daily Nurse
JANUARY 1, 2024
Defining your nursing career and life goals for 2024 involves considering various aspects of your personal and professional development. Here’s a guide on how to structure your goals into ten categories: Career Advancement Specify the position or level you aim to achieve in your career by the end of 2024. Consider factors like promotions, leadership roles, or new responsibilities.
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
Becker's Hospital Review
JANUARY 5, 2024
Certified registered nurse anesthetist is the top-earning position in nursing, with a median annual salary of $203,090 in the U.S., though there are several other jobs in the field where nurses can earn six-figure salaries.
Health Leaders | Nursing
JANUARY 2, 2024
This CNO has advice for the huge challenges facing nurse leaders as we enter the new year. As we dive into the new year, CNOs must be prepared to deal with the new and ongoing challenges facing the nursing industry. Lisa Dolan, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Ardent Health Services, has laid out what she thinks are the five biggest issues that nurses will face in 2024. 5.
Consult QD
JANUARY 3, 2024
Thanks to generous donor support, Cleveland Clinic Cancer Institute is able to offer support services to help patients and their care partners throughout their cancer journey. The Taussig Cancer Center is designed for easy access to an array of patient support services intended to reduce the psychological stress of cancer. There’s a growing body of evidence demonstrating the positive benefits of supportive therapies such as: Body work, including massage and reflexology Art and music therapy Yoga
American Nurse
JANUARY 2, 2024
Mentoring and supporting nurses in different stages of their careers are more important than ever since the pandemic. This content is for Digital Access and Print Plus subscribers only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post Mentorship matters appeared first on American Nurse.
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.
Becker's Hospital Review
JANUARY 2, 2024
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of students who passed the national licensure exam for nurses fell from 88.2% to 79.9%, but the trend is reversing after the release of the latest nursing exam, Medpage Today reported Jan. 1.
Diversity Nursing
JANUARY 3, 2024
Being a Research Nurse is a unique and vital role within the healthcare system. Research Nurses play a crucial part in bridging the gap between clinical practice and scientific research. Here's an overview of what it's like to be a Research Nurse and why the role is essential: Responsibilities of a Research Nurse Clinical Trial Coordination Research Nurses play a crucial role in the coordination and management of clinical trials.
Consult QD
JANUARY 4, 2024
Once a week, Steven Nissen, MD , has a clinic in which almost every patient has elevated levels of lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a). Patients come to this clinic from around the world, yet their profiles are highly similar: Most have had multiple family members suffer a myocardial infarction (MI) or stroke — and/or undergo bypass surgery or coronary stent placement — by their forties or fifties.
American Nurse
JANUARY 2, 2024
I’m a new nurse employed in a hospital and would like to better understand a nurse’s responsibility around calling out sick. On the inpatient unit where I’ve worked for over a year, I frequently hear nurses planning to call out in advance if they’re having a difficult shift. This content is for Digital Access and Print Plus subscribers only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.
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.
Empowered Nurses
JANUARY 4, 2024
If someone wants to talk to you and calls your cell phone, you can ignore the phone call and send it to voicemail. If they want to talk in person, we don’t need to answer the door. However, when it comes to your employer, the police or an investigator, we feel obligated to talk. Just know, you have the right to remain silent. It is hard with your employer as they can fire you for not talking but I see it time and time again where nurses think they have not done anything wrong so they spill their
Elder Care Matters
JANUARY 3, 2024
Covid-19 Vaccine Information for 2024 Now is the perfect time to review the current senior COVID-19 vaccine options. With the COVID virus projected to peak in number this winter, availing ourselves (including children) of the new vaccine heads the list of anti-COVID strategies, especially during the seasonal ‘tripledemic’ threats of influenza, RSV and SAR-CoV-2 (COVID-19).… The post Covid-19 Vaccine Information for 2024 appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.
Consult QD
JANUARY 2, 2024
Cancer therapies treat the entire prostate. But for a subset of patients, minimally invasive focal therapies that leave part of the prostate untreated may be an option. “[The key is] finding men who are intermediate risk, who based on imaging and based on biopsies have cancer localized to one small part of their prostate,” says Zeyad Schwen, MD , a urologic oncologist at Cleveland Clinic.
American Nurse
JANUARY 2, 2024
A new tool enhances engagement and improves compliance. Takeaways: Peer review, an expectation of nursing professionals, aligns with Magnet® standards related to the promotion of patient safety and the advancement of nursing knowledge. When a Florida hospital experienced an increase in central line–associated blood stream infection (CLABSI), it implemented a quality improvement project related to its peer review process.
Celayix
JANUARY 3, 2024
What is Staff Scheduling? At its core, staff scheduling involves selecting and assigning employees to shifts within an organization and determining when and for how long those shifts should occur. However, it extends far beyond these basics, encompassing considerations such as qualifications , hourly thresholds , task assignments , and more. This essential organizational function tackles a spectrum of complex issues, including adherence to union rules, managing overtime , and addressing absentee
Health Leaders | Nursing
JANUARY 5, 2024
The University of Minnesota School of Nursing worked with a virtual reality company to develop an “immersive simulation experience” for nurses, thanks to a $1.3 million grant from the American Nurses Foundation.
Consult QD
JANUARY 2, 2024
Written by Sudhir Krishnan, MD ; Eduardo Mireles-Cabodevila, MD ; and Hassan Khouli, MD , The COVID-19 pandemic was a watershed moment in critical care history, and the experience left an indelible mark on those of us who served in the ICUs. The management of refractory acute lung failure combined with protracted ventilator therapy was a hallmark of this malady.
American Nurse
JANUARY 5, 2024
Corporate social responsibility in the post-pandemic work environment Takeaways: The nursing profession must address climate change to protect and promote human health. Climate change activities as corporate social responsibility provide a promising avenue to both scale successful organizational initiatives and to generate hope, transformative improvements, and renewed professional commitments for nursing.
The Gypsy Nurse
DECEMBER 30, 2023
Nomad Health provided this article. By Valerie Gale, RN, BSN, MOAM, vice president of clinical excellence and credentialing operations, Nomad Health It’s been a few years since the pandemic upended our society, but the healthcare business is still reeling from the disruption. The demand for nurses and allied health professionals continues to climb, making this a great time for traveling nurses to explore new opportunities.
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
JANUARY 3, 2024
A speech-language pathologist (SLP) diagnoses and treats issues related to speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders. 1 For patients struggling to communicate or swallow, these healthcare professionals help them to better engage with the world around them. Read on to learn more about this exciting and promising career. Table of Contents: What Do Speech-Language Pathologists Do?
Consult QD
JANUARY 3, 2024
Cleveland Clinic physicians collaborating across disciplines are combining innovative interventions with well-established methods to preserve fertility for patients receiving gonadotoxic treatment for cancer. “Cleveland Clinic is really an ideal place for patients to be seen for fertility preservation, because we have so many subspecialists who can work together to individualize the patient’s treatment plan,” says Mindy Christianson, MD, MBA.
American Nurse
JANUARY 2, 2024
Astute triage leads to an evidence-based treatment plan Takeaways: Traumatic hyphema, primarily caused by recreational injuries, require emergent evaluation to prevent vision loss. Patients frequently present with vision loss, eye pain, photophobia, nausea, or vomiting. Brian Wright*, a 34-year-old man with a history of essential hypertension, is struck in the right temple with a bat during a softball game.
The Gypsy Nurse
JANUARY 2, 2024
Travel nursing can open your world up to a variety of new experiences. But, if there’s one potential drawback, it’s that it can be quite lonely. You might have to leave your family and friends for weeks or months at a time, and missing that sense of community can be detrimental to your mental well-being. One of the best ways to combat isolation, reduce housing costs, and foster a sense of community as a travel nurse is to consider co-housing.
Nursing Times
JANUARY 3, 2024
The Welsh Government is considering the introduction of nursing associates or a similar role in Wales, to the concern of the RCN. Read more.
Consult QD
JANUARY 4, 2024
Current results from the phase 1 clinical trial of a novel vaccine under investigation at Cleveland Clinic were presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium on December 6, 2023. The trial was created to determine the vaccine’s safety and dosage profiles in patients with early triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and is funded by the U.S. Department of Defense.
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