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Top 5 Career Mistakes Healthcare Providers Make and How to Avoid Them

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

Healthcare professionals are dedicated to providing the best possible care for their patients. Even the most skilled and well-intentioned professionals, however, can make career mistakes that may hinder their growth, impact their job satisfaction, or even end their medical careers. By recognizing potential pitfalls, you can avoid career mistakes, ensuring your career and future opportunities continue to flourish.

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Does Sleep Dysfunction Help Explain Sex Differences in Alzheimer’s Incidence and Progression?

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Why women develop Alzheimer’s disease (AD) at a higher rate than men and tend to have more rapid cognitive decline are intriguing unanswered questions. Evidence indicates that differences between the sexes cannot be attributed to apolipoprotein E ( APOE ) genotype, age or education level. Some studies have found associations with AD progression and sleep deficits, but whether this can help account for the sex differences is unknown.

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Woman Declared Dead Knocks on Coffin Door During Her Own Wake

Scrubs

Something unexpected happened during a funeral in Ecuador over the weekend. The ceremony was held in honor of Bella Montoya, a retired nurse, who was pronounced dead at the age of 76. The only problem was that she wasn’t dead. The family halted the funeral when they heard strange sounds from inside the coffin where they found Montoya alive and breathing.

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Learning From Failure

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I recently did a workshop and a young leader in the workshop reached out to me after the session. She was looking for advice on how to bounce back from a leadership failure. Her story is one that I have heard before from leaders beginning their leadership […] The post Learning From Failure appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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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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Luspatercept Shows Promise as Treatment for Anemia in Patients With Myelofibrosis

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Treatment with luspatercept led to promising improvements in anemia and transfusion dependence among patients with myelofibrosis. This research , which was recently presented during the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting, also showed a safety profile consistent with previously reported data. “Anemia is incredibly common in patients with myelofibrosis,” notes study author Aaron T.

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3 Areas That Illuminate a Disconnect Between Nurses and Health Systems

Health Leaders | Nursing

Nurses want flexibility and health systems aren't giving it to them. Nearly all—94%—of 100 health system executives surveyed described the severity of the nursing shortage in their health systems as “critical,” and 68% indicated they don’t have enough nurses to manage another large-scale health crisis, a new report says. That may be because health systems aren’t delivering what nurses want.

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A New Family of NK3 Receptor Antagonists Offer Menopausal Symptom Relief

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Up to 80% of menopausal women experience hot flashes and night sweats, and 20% have severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS). Until recently, there were few options for relief aside from hormonal therapy. But in May 2023, the FDA-approved non-hormonal fezolinetant for VMS. “Hormonal therapy remains the gold standard, but we can’t use it for everyone, and not every candidate is willing to take it,” says Holly Thacker, MD, FACP, director of Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Specialized Women’s Health.

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Nursing Care Plan for Risk for Infection

NurseBuff

Do you need a guide for nursing diagnosis for infection? As a nurse, you have a very important role when it comes to preventing infections. You are at the front line when it comes to delivering quality care so you need to be aware of what can and can’t compromise your patients’ health while they […] The post Nursing Care Plan for Risk for Infection appeared first on NurseBuff.

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Nurse residency program doubles-down on ED training

Becker's Hospital Review

Training for the first cohort of Neenah, Wis.-based ThedaCare's nurse residency program is underway at seven of its hospitals. The system adopted the program with an aim to improve retention of new nurses and better equip them for the demands of emergency department care, according to a June 13 news release.

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Culture Shock

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I spent last week at the Gallup Work Summit. Researchers at Gallup have been studying workforce and workplace issues for more than 50 years. They are well-positioned to look at data across time and advise leaders on the future of the work. So when they report that […] The post Culture Shock appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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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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NPs and Professional Liability Insurance: Getting it Right

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Professional liability insurance, also known as malpractice insurance, is a crucial component of protecting nurse practitioners (NPs) in their practice. Whether you’re a business owner or employed by someone else, having your own policy is essential. Even if your employer provides coverage, it’s important to evaluate the terms as it often prioritizes the interests of the business.

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Expanding HIV Prevention for Pride Month: Empowering Communities with New PrEP Modalities

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

Hello, Pride community! This is Amit “Mickey” Dhir, I am a Ph.D. student at JHSON and my research specifically focuses on HIV prevention and its impact within key populations. As we celebrate Pride Month, it’s essential to highlight the advancements in HIV prevention that are revolutionizing the fight against the epidemic. Today, we’ll explore new… The post Expanding HIV Prevention for Pride Month: Empowering Communities with New PrEP Modalities appeared first on Johns Hopkins

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The Exec: Nurse Satisfaction is Rising, Patient Calls are Falling with UnityPoint Health's New Care Model

Health Leaders | Nursing

The new Collaborative Care Model is rooted in positioning team members to practice at top of their licensure. When UnityPoint Health began exploring new inpatient care delivery models, D’Andre Carpenter, DNP, RN , chief nursing officer, wanted to go beyond the concept of team-based care to position nurses and other clinicians to practice at the top of their license.

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Healthy workplaces, healthy nurses

American Nurse

Two healthcare systems take the Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation mission to heart. Penn Medicine Princeton Health and Orlando VA Health Care System (OVAHCS) are making nurses wellness a priority with programs that incorporate physical and mental health. Penn Medicine Princeton Health Making staff wellness a part of a hospitals strategic plan ensures it becomes a… This content is for Digital Access and Print Plus subscribers only.

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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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400 nurses travel to Capitol Hill to urge Congress to address unsafe working conditions

Becker's Hospital Review

Nurses have been calling for U.S. legislators to take action to address the national nurse staffing crisis for months to no avail. Almost 400 nurses traveled to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., June 15 to make sure Congress hears their message — loud and clear.

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LGBTQIA+ Community Nursing Representation Is Essential

Minority Nurse

As LGBTQIA+ nurses celebrate June’s Pride Month, they continue to advocate for accessible and safe care for the LGBTQIA+ community and for a nursing workforce that represents the populations they serve. Jeff Day, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, CNEcl, who is chair of the nursing section of GLMA and a medical provider at Callen-Lorde a New York City-based community health center and a global leader in LGBTQIA+ healthcare, says a diverse nursing workforce is essential to good patient care, but it also make

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The Relentless School Nurse: Georgia On My Mind

The Relentless School Nurse

I have been honored to speak at many school nursing conferences over the years. Most of them have been remote because of COVID and work restrictions. My school year is coming to an end like a tall glass of sweet tea, as I was able to travel to Savannah, Georgia and speak at Georgia Association of School Nurses (GASN) annual conference. From the moment I landed, to the moment I departed, the warm southern hospitality was extended to me with open arms.

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LGBTQ+ nursing: Glancing back, looking forward

American Nurse

In America and in many parts of the world, June is celebrated as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, a celebration of the Stonewall uprising in the early hours of June 28, 1969, signaling the gay liberation movement. The first time I saw the phrase gay pride , I didn’t quite understand its loaded meaning. I grew up thinking, one takes pride for having achieved something or mastered a skill, not for something I did nothing to become, such as being born gay or lesbian.

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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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What nurses of color want white nurses to know: 'We don't trust you and we don't have to'

Becker's Hospital Review

Can you imagine going to work every day, determined to be your very best for your patients, knowing that you will likely encounter a patient — or colleague — who makes you feel like you don't belong, like you are an unwanted outsider whose nursing experience and skills don't matter?

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BCEN Names 2023 Distinguished Award Winners

Daily Nurse

BCEN announces the 2023 winners of the annual national BCEN Distinguished Awards , recognizing one top board-certified RN in emergency, pediatric emergency, trauma, flight, and critical care ground transport nursing specialties. “The 2023 BCEN Distinguished Award recipients embody the highest levels of clinical excellence in their specialties, and we applaud how they convey the importance of emergency, trauma, and transport nursing specialty certification as they support members of their teams

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Hawai'i Funds New CNA-to-LPN Program

Health Leaders | Nursing

Newly approved legislation helps to address the 'dire shortage of healthcare workers in our state,' governor says. Working certified nurse aides (CNAs) in Hawai'i who want to make the leap to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN) are getting a boost with legislation that Gov. Josh Green, MD , signed into legislation. In addressing that statewide shortage of healthcare workers, Green signed legislation that appropriates $130,000 for instructional costs for the Certified Nurse Aide-to-Practical

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ANA Enterprise News, June 2023

American Nurse

Thousands of RNs plan to leave the profession by 2027 More than 600,000 RNs said they plan to leave the nursing workforce by 2027 due to stress, burnout, or retirement, according to research conducted by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). Released in April, the study, titled “Examining the impact of the… This content is for Digital Access and Print Plus subscribers only.

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Sibling Rivalry with Estate Planning

Elder Care Matters

Sibling rivalry all too often resurfaces during a parent’s estate planning process, and long-buried conflicts often come back to life in a crisis such as a parent’s illness or incapacity. In fact, disputes over a parent’s needs and wishes may really boil down to, “I’m closest to Mom, so I know what’s best for her.”… The post Sibling Rivalry with Estate Planning appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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Using AI to Transform Nursing Education 

Daily Nurse

Big data and machine learning already impact most aspects of modern life, so there is growing optimism about using artificial intelligence (AI) to transform health provider education. Cristina Lussiana is a senior program manager of digital health and monitoring at Population Services International ( PSI ) and an expert in the health applications of AI.

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Empowering Nurses: 10 Amazing Ways to Lift Your Spirits and Unleash Your Superpowers

Empowered Nurses

Dear Nurses, you are the unsung heroes of the healthcare system, spreading compassion and care with every step you take. We understand that your journey can be challenging, but we’re here to support you. In this blog post, we will delve into the top 10 ways to empower and uplift you, so you can shine even brighter in your invaluable role. Embrace the Power of Appreciation: Nurses, your dedication and tireless efforts deserve nothing less than our heartfelt appreciation.

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First Dual-Chamber Leadless Pacemaker Surpasses Safety and Performance Goals at 90 Days

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A first-of-kind dual-chamber leadless pacemaker system demonstrated promising results in the first three months following implantation, reported investigators with the ongoing international Aveir DR i2i Study. The findings were recently presented in a late-breaking clinical trials session at Heart Rhythm 2023 and simultaneously published online in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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Put On Your Headsets: Virtual Reality May Become Part of Your Nurse Training Tools

Nurse.com

Virtual reality (VR) is a computer-generated, three-dimensional environment in which users can explore and even interact in a virtual “world” using special equipment such as a VR helmet or headset and hand controllers/special gloves. VR has evolved into an interactive educational tool for pilots and an elevated source of entertainment for arcade lovers and home gamers.

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Nurse Practitioner Payal Emery Uses Art to Help Others

Daily Nurse

Milford, Connecticut, nurse practitioner Payal Emery has been using art as an outlet to cope with many different moments in life. Because of her experiences, she now wants to use art to help others After noticing how much art helped her and her autistic son — and knowing stories of how art has helped others — Emery created the Artistic Nurse. Emery’s online gallery donates a portion of all sales to fund important causes supporting mental health, animal conservation, environmental conservation,

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How Do I Deal When an Angry Patient Threatens to Sue?

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Some people are naturally combative. As hard as you may try, you can’t always get away from these folks. The Internet is a veritable breeding ground for these people. Unfortunately, you may encounter a hostile patient from time to time. As physically incapacitated as some of these hostile people might be, there is one weapon in their arsenal that doesn’t rely on physical prowess: the threat of litigation.

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TRAVERSE Study Supports Cardiovascular Safety of Testosterone Therapy When Used as Indicated

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Testosterone replacement therapy was not associated with an increase in major adverse cardiovascular events compared with placebo in the large TRAVERSE study of middle-aged and older men with documented hypogonadism and preexisting or a high risk of cardiovascular disease. So reported Cleveland Clinic investigators at the Endocrine Society’s ENDO 2023 meeting in Chicago on June 16.

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Carrying Our Patients’ Stories

Minority Nurse

Nurses’ hearts and minds are like living libraries of patients’ stories. In the intimate container of trust created in the nurse-patient relationship, a tapestry of memories, confessions, and reflections are woven, and the nurse is privileged to be privy to such soulful sharing. As nurses, what are we to do when we’re the repositories of so much of the richness of our patient’s lives, including the tragic, the comedic, and the mundane?

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Nurses in politics: Meet Beth Haney, NP and Councilwoman of Yorba Linda 

Daily Nurse

If you’re a nurse considering a career in politics but haven’t seen any nurses in government yet, then meet Beth Haney, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP, FAAN. Haney is a councilwoman of Yorba Linda, California, and previously served as mayor in 2020. She’s also the Vice-Chair of the Placentia-Linda Hospital Governing Board and director of the Board of Financial Partners Credit Union.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Add Your Experience to the School Nurse Job Analysis Survey

The Relentless School Nurse

School nurses , you can contribute to this nationwide job analysis survey. Your voice is important, share your perspective, experience, and scope of practice. Here is the information from the National Board for Certification of School Nurses, asking for our help: NBCSN needs your help! The NCSN school nurse job analysis survey is now available. The results of this survey will be used to help develop the specifications for the National Board for Certification of School Nurses (NBCSN) National Cer

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