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The Rise of Malpractice Claims Against NPs

Daily Nurse

According to “The 2022 Nurse Practitioner Professional Liability Exposure Claim Report: 5th Edition,” claims again nurse practitioners (NPs) are rising. To find out what this means and what NPs can do about it, Daily Nurse interviewed Georgia Reiner, MS, CPHRM, Risk Analyst, Nurses Service Organization (NSO). What follows is our interview, edited for length and clarity.

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Imposter Syndrome and New Leaders

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A new leader recently asked me whether the feeling of imposter syndrome and a fear of “people will find out that I don’t know what I am doing” is normal with new leaders. I reassured her that this is quite common and not even restricted to those […] The post Imposter Syndrome and New Leaders appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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20 Affordable And Do-able Nurses Week Celebration Ideas

NurseBuff

Are you tired of the same old Nurses Week celebration ideas? Do you want to show your appreciation for your nursing colleagues in a way that’s truly memorable and meaningful? We’ve compiled a list of affordable and do-able Nurses Week celebration ideas that will not only surprise and delight your nurses, but also show them […] The post 20 Affordable And Do-able Nurses Week Celebration Ideas appeared first on NurseBuff.

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Witnessing Homelessness: A Story of Compassion and Gratitude.

Donna Cardillo

I recently stayed in a hotel out of state the night before a speaking engagement. I decided to walk to a local market to buy some food rather than go out to eat. It was raining lightly, but enough to need an umbrella. I noticed a pickup truck with a passenger cab in the parking … Witnessing Homelessness: A Story of Compassion and Gratitude. Read More » The post Witnessing Homelessness: A Story of Compassion and Gratitude. first appeared on Donna Cardillo, RN.

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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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Nurses Month is Rapidly Approaching

The Nursing Site

Nurses Week stickers. Nurses Month is rapidly approaching! May 1st is next week. May 6 is Nurses Day in the US. May 12 is the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale and International Nurses Day. The theme as designated by the American Nurses Association is You Make a Difference. The focus this year is on Self-care, Recognition, Professional Development, and Community Engagement.

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How Customer-Centric is Your Practice, Business, or Organization?

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Quick story… Last week, we had a couple of trees removed. One was a tall, beautiful ash, the other a well-established oak. Unfortunately, the ash was dying, and the oak was pushing against a retaining wall that now must be replaced. It was a sad affair, twice, since it was so close to Earth Day… But of course, that’s not what happened! Why am I telling you this?

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All Together Now!

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

In the pool or in any health care setting, leadership you can count on Coral Alonso Garcia was born out of sync. There’s a last time for everything. Advised by a physician that exercise would be good for her premature baby’s development, Garcia’s mom found a nearby swimming pool, and it wasn’t long before the… The post All Together Now! appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.

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How Nurses Can Help Curb High Maternal Mortality Rates in Black Women

Health Leaders | Nursing

Battling racism is the Rx for safer and healthier moms and babies, educator says. Disproportionately high mortality rates for black women aren’t caused by genetics, says an expert in healthcare disparities that affect maternal care; the cause appears to be systemic racism. Black women can be “healthy as a marathon runner” and receive ample prenatal care, yet they still face a higher maternal risk, says Mykale Elbe, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC , director of the MSN Nurse Practitioner Program and Assistant

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The Promise and Peril of ChatGPT in Geriatric Nursing Education 

Daily Nurse

Artificial intelligence (AI) integration in healthcare has become more prevalent through the advancements of ChatGPT, an OpenAI-developed AI language model based on deep learning that produces human-like text. ChatGPT has many questioning its role in healthcare, specifically its use in nursing education. So Daily Nurse spoke with Bei Wu, PhD, FGSA, FAAN (Honorary), Vice Dean for Research, Dean’s Professor in Global Health, New York University, Rory Meyers College of Nursing , and Xiang Qi, B

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Florida Law Requires Hospitals to Report Patients’ Immigration Status

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A new law is set to pass in the state of Florida that will require all hospitals receiving Medicaid funding to collect information regarding their patients’ immigration status as part of the admissions process. The request will include a disclaimer that the patient’s response won’t affect their care or be reported to the immigration authorities. Patients’ names also wouldn’t be disclosed to the state.

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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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US pauses nurse green card applications

Becker's Hospital Review

No more applications for green cards for foreign nurses will be accepted by the State Department this year, and only applications submitted by June 2022 will be processed until the backlog eases up and more green cards are made available, according to a bulletin issued by the department April 20.

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Seize the Day: Health Policy for All

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

JHSON jumps at the opportunity to build and share its skills. For so long, policy has been a carrot at the end of a stick. If nursing could just run faster, jump higher, build more leaders with the gumption to overcome hurdles—economic, cultural, pandemic-related—to reach the influencers’ table, it would at last show the world… The post Seize the Day: Health Policy for All appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.

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Breathing Life Into Your Nursing Career

Daily Nurse

The life and career of a nurse can be inspiring and fulfilling, and, like any career, it can also become stale, stagnant, and not as fulfilling as it used to be if it’s not carefully fed and watered. All jobs risk becoming rote and robotic, and nursing is no exception. Compassion fatigue, burnout, stress, or garden-variety boredom can transform a career you used to love into one you tolerate at best and perhaps even loathe.

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Patient Safety is the Most Important Workforce Issue, HR and Nursing Leaders Agree

Health Leaders | Nursing

Strengthening employee engagement and retention ranks second in critical issues that need to be addressed. Human resources (HR) leaders and chief nursing officers (CNOs) rate quality and safety as the most critical issue to address at their organization, according to a report released Tuesday examining issues and trends affecting healthcare talent. Other priorities include optimizing the workforce, boosting productivity, conducting strategic workforce planning, and improving recruitment.

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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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Food, glorious food… wasted

American Nurse

Everyone has heard this: There is so much food, in fact tons of it, wasted. Every day. In 2010, according to the US Department of Agriculture , an estimated 30% to 40% of the food supply, or approximately 133 billion pounds of food, was wasted, with a price tag of $161 billion. This unmitigated food waste and all the resources that go along with its production and disposal are all too apparent in the hospitality and hospital industries.

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The Complete Guide to Freebies and Discounts for Nurses

NurseBuff

Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare industry, working tirelessly to provide care and support to patients in need. However, the demanding nature of their profession can often take a toll on their physical, emotional, and financial well-being. To help ease the burden, many companies and organizations offer freebies and discounts exclusively for nurses as […] The post The Complete Guide to Freebies and Discounts for Nurses appeared first on NurseBuff.

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NICU Nurse Katrina Mullen Adopts Teen Mom Who Delivered Triplets Alone

Daily Nurse

NICU nurse Katrina Mullen knew finding a foster home for a 14-year-old mother who had just delivered triplets would be impossible. “No one was going to take a teen mom and her preemie triplets,” says Mullen. So Mullen, a neonatal nurse at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis, Indiana and mother of five, officially adopted the teen mom, Shariya Small and her triplets – more than two years after the pair met when she gave birth.

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Forty Minutes of Bright Light Helps Nurses on the Night Shift Feel Less Tired

Scrubs

A new study published in Sleep Health shows that nurses who work the night shift feel less tired and commit fewer errors at work when they get at least 40 minutes of bright light before their shift. “Feasible changes, such as getting light exposure before the night shift, may help reduce fatigue and its effects on performance at work, something which could benefit both the nurses and their patients.” said Jay Olson, one of the authors of the study.

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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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7 Steps To Prevent Pressure Sores

Relias

Older people are at risk for a variety of health problems, ranging from physical health deterioration to cognitive decline. While the risk factors for these conditions differ, nearly all older people are at risk for pressure injuries. Also known as pressure sores or pressure ulcers, these wounds are more likely when pressure builds on a specific area of the body over time.

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12 Really Fun Things To Do For Nurses Week

NurseBuff

Nurses Week is here, and it’s time to celebrate all of the hard work and dedication of our healthcare heroes! But let’s be real, nurses deserve a break, too. That’s why we’ve put together a list of 10 really fun things to do for Nurses Week that will help you unwind and have a little […] The post 12 Really Fun Things To Do For Nurses Week appeared first on NurseBuff.

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Understanding Nursing Shortages in the U.S. for 2023

Daily Nurse

Nurses are essential to healthcare, yet nursing shortages have persisted for decades. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these shortages to crisis levels, with demand for nurses outpacing supply in nearly every region. However, healthcare experts had already anticipated a significant nursing shortage before the pandemic, worsening the precarious situation.

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Three Dogs Promoted to Chief Comfort Officer at Virginia Hospital

Scrubs

One Inova Hospital in Northern Virginia has three new employees: Bartley, Jeremiah, and Moo. These pooches have just been named Chief Comfort Officer and the patients and staff are thrilled to have them on the team. Research shows that therapy dogs can help patients heal faster and reduce stress among providers. Mikey DeJesus gets to see Moo, a three-year-old Labrador retriever, and his handler Monika Stolze almost every day as part of his treatment.

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The human cost of war: A nurse’s reflection on the tragedy of forced migration from the Zaatari Camp

American Nurse

Abeer Alharthi, MSN, RN, PhD Student As the doors to the primary health center (PHC) swung open, the triage room overflowed with Syrian refugees, their eyes fixed on the healthcare staff, yearning for attention and aid. My green vest, embroidered with the words “King Salman Humanitarian Aid & Relief Center,” was a symbol of hope as I walked through the crowded halls.

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Stories From the Dean’s Travel Fund

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

PhD candidate, Marlena Fisher received funding from The Deans Travel to further her research. One of the requirements for receiving this funding is to put together a short blog documenting the experience after returning from travel. Marlena Shares her story. Marlena Fisher, MSN, RN, CNL I had the privilege of attending The Annual Assembly of… The post Stories From the Dean’s Travel Fund appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.

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Meet Transplant Nurse Jongwon Yoo

Minority Nurse

In honor of Transplant Nurses Week (this year from April 24 through May 1), Minority Nurse heard from International Transplant Nurses Society Board of Directors member Jongwon Yoo, PhD, APRN of Northwestern Medicine’s Transplant Surgery program about a career path as a transplant nurse. Please tell me a little about your background. How and why did your career path lead you to transplant nursing ?

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U.K. Officials Take Legal Action to Stop Nurses from Going on Strike

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Ministers in the U.K. have been negotiating with the Royal College of Nursing to prevent a strike over an ongoing pay dispute, but the RCN says the government is asking the highest court to issue a ruling that would make the strike illegal. RCN General Secretary Pat Cullen says the group is planning to strike on April 30 and May 2. It will involve NHS nurses in emergency departments, intensive care, cancer, and other wards, which is a first for the RCN.

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On the Dementia Unit, Patients Welcome Me Into Their World

Nurse.com

I’ve worked on dementia units for most of my nursing career. I’ve had so many heartfelt moments with my patients and have watched as they change. As they lose their memory, they become younger in their thoughts and actions. They become more fragile in body, yet stronger in spirit. When I care for them, I live in their world. Christie Peterson, LPN I remember when one resident — I’ll call her Dorothy — started calling me Eunice.

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The Best Nursing Job: Fulfilling My “Why” in Nursing Through the Nurse-Family Partnership Program

Nursology

Contributor – Jessica K. Cochran, BSN RN At the age of 29, three weeks deep into the haze of being freshly postpartum, I found myself on the couch seemingly continuously nursing my new baby and glued to the coverage of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

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3 Considerations for Supporting Aging Nurses

Minority Nurse

Many nurses commit to a long career in healthcare, so it’s essential to support aging nurses. This longevity may be due to their continued passion for serving the community, or it can also result from the family of colleagues they’ve built around them. Nevertheless, having a long career or even joining later in life can see professionals in the field facing challenges related to aging.

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Nursing Student Saves a Life at JFK Airport While on Spring Break

Scrubs

Natalie Davies, a senior at Sacred Heart University, was at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City waiting to catch a flight to New Orleans for spring break when she heard a man screaming. She quickly jumped into action when she saw him lying on the ground. “With my clinical experience, plus my work in the emergency room at Yale New Haven Hospital, I just reacted,” Davies said.

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The Relentless School Nurse: A Heartfelt Retirement Speech With an Advocacy Message

The Relentless School Nurse

One of my fav pictures of Kathy and me at our NJSSNA Spring 2023 Conference! Kathy McCutcheon, MSN, RN, NCSN, did her school nurse practicum in my office in 2003. She was an experienced nurse who had returned to school for her school nurse certification. She landed in my health office, beginning a friendship of two decades. We co-chaired the New Jersey State School Nurses Association (NJSSNA) Spring Conference in 2019, before the world shut down.

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Deals, Discounts, and Perks for Nurses

Nurse.com

Making every dollar go as far as you can matters. And finding the best deal on everything from shoes and workout clothing to phone plans can make a difference. With all the hard work you do caring for others, it’s only right that you receive recognition and more through National Nurses Week and beyond. Below we’ve compiled a list of companies that want to celebrate you and all that you give.

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Nurse green card freeze prompts recruiting concerns

Becker's Hospital Review

Healthcare groups are concerned the U.S.' decision to limit green card applications for foreign nurses will exacerbate staffing woes at hospitals and nursing homes, The Hill reported April 25.

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