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Retaining New Graduates

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN During a webinar, a nurse manager recently noted that the new graduates they hired in June already seemed restless and just finished their residency program. She observed that “recent graduates enter her health system, complete their residency program, and then want to leave to travel or return […] The post Retaining New Graduates appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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16 Benefits of Online Learning for Flexible Study

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Online learning is a popular alternative to traditional on-campus, in-person learning. In 2024, Research and Markets forecasted that the online education market will reach $788.05 billion by 2032. 1 Given the major impact of COVID-19, it’s likely that online programs may see even greater growth. In fact, the pandemic has demonstrated the practicality and sustainability of an online learning model.

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Anti-racism in nursing

American Nurse

Barriers to and strategies for sustainable progress Racism in nursing not only contradicts the core values of our profession but also undermines the quality of care we provide. Racist attitudes, biases, and behaviors against nurses of color have no place in nursing, yet they persist, disrupting workplace satisfaction, career mobility, and nurses’ ability to advocate for ourselves and our patients.

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10 Strategic Steps to Eradicating Racism in Nursing Education

Daily Nurse

Nursing schools are the gateway to the profession. But when racism is prevalent at the collegiate level , the racial, structural, and institutional inequities entrenched in these programs have a profound impact. Workforce composition, the development of future educators and administrators, student success, and the overall health and well-being of society are at risk when racism in nursing education persists.

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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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Strategies to Improve Nurse Manager Retention

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN How many of you have seriously considered leaving your role? I recently asked this question during a session with nurse managers, and I was not surprised to see 80% of the hands in the audience go up. While we are not seeing massive turnover in the nurse manager […] The post Strategies to Improve Nurse Manager Retention appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Beyond the Ballot: Talking to Kids About Loss and Uncertainty After an Election

The Relentless School Nurse

Click to view slideshow. More than twenty-four hours have passed since the election results were confirmed. I have spent the time trying to wrap my head around the outcome. But in the wee hours of that morning, 2:00 am, processing the news was incomprehensible. Amid my panic, Donna Gaffney , a brilliant and compassionate nurse psychotherapist sent me a lifeline at that early hour.

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A Midwesterner’s Guide to Travel Nursing in Cold Assignment Locations

The Gypsy Nurse

The weather in the Midwest is very unpredictable. In the past winters, Indiana has experienced polar vortexes, and temperatures have been as low as -20 degrees, and that doesn’t even take into consideration the wind chill. We have put together some tips for travel nurses while on assignment in cold locations. Here is A Midwesterner’s Guide to Travel Nursing in Cold Locations.

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When Nurses Are Caught Between Hospital Policy and Frustrated Family Members

Amercan Journal of Nursing

A difficult exchange Photo by Riccardo Chiarini on Unsplash She was one of those patients who remind me of my own daughters, who make me consider up close what it would feel like to watch a terrible disease process insidiously take over my own child’s body. Her cancer had spread and she was struggling to breathe. The team had told the parents it was likely we might have to give her a breathing tube before my shift was over.

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Fistula management basics

American Nurse

Preparation enhances nurse confidence. Takeaways: A fistula, an abnormal connection between two areas of connective tissue within the body, can occur spontaneously or be associated with surgery An interdisciplinary approach to care should include a Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse, case manager/social worker, dietician, primary registered nurse, pharmacist, physician, and surgeon.

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Nurse Practitioner vs. Doctor: Key Differences Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Nurse practitioners (NPs) and medical doctors (MDs) spend their days making a difference in people’s lives. Providers in both professions treat patient illnesses and injuries with the best science and acute care techniques. In the U.S. healthcare system (depending on the state), both can serve as primary care providers. The main difference between a nurse practitioner and doctor is that NPs undergo less training than MDs —so their responsibilities differ.

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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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Reducing Legal Risks Through Proper Injury Reporting 

American Medical Compliance

In healthcare settings, injuries among staff and patients are unfortunately not uncommon. According to a National Institutes of Health article , there are 34.1 total injury incidences for all professions per 1,000 healthcare workers. Additionally, according to the World Health Organization, around 1 in every 10 patients is harmed in health care. Incidents can happen even with the best protocols in place.

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Decoloniality, Pluriversality, and the Pluriverse of Nursologies

Nursology

Contributor: Jerome Visperas Cleofas In my recent paper, “Building a Pluriverse of Nursologies: A Paradigm for Decolonial Theory and Knowledge Development in Nursing,” published in Nursing Philosophy (Cleofas, 2024), I explored how nursing has long been shaped by coloniality and epistemic violence.

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What the term 'nurse burnout' misses

Becker's Hospital Review

There's an issue with the term "nurse burnout," according to Jane Dus, DNP, RN, senior vice president and chief nursing officer of Advocate Health's Midwest region.

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Gen Z Nurses: A New Era of Expectations and Engagement

Diversity Nursing

As Gen Z Nurses begin to enter the workforce, they bring fresh perspectives and unique expectations for their careers. This generation— born roughly between 1997 and 2012—has been raised in an era where digital technology is not only a tool but an integral part of daily life. As such, they are the first truly digital native generation, and their approach to work reflects this.

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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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7 Ways Healthcare Could Change Under RFK

Scrubs

If Robert F. Kennedy Jr. were to assume leadership of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it could signal significant changes in healthcare policy, regulation, and public health priorities. Known for his controversial views on vaccines and a vocal critic of many public health policies, Kennedy’s potential appointment raises questions about the direction of the FDA and the future of healthcare in the United States.

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I was a cancer patient at Penn Medicine. Now I’m a nurse here.

Penn Medicine News

Chris Naimo, a U.S. Army veteran and recent cancer survivor, shares how his experience as a patient made him want to become a nurse.

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Virtual nursing results at 8 systems: 24 stats to know

Becker's Hospital Review

Faced with a shortage of nurses, a rise in high-acuity cases and an increase in labor spend, hospitals and health systems have turned to virtual nursing programs for solutions.

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The 10 Least Stressful Nursing Jobs: Finding Balance in Your Career

Every Nurse

CAREER PATHS The 10 Least Stressful Nursing Jobs: Finding Balance in Your Career By EveryNurse Staff Writers | Updated on July 10, 2024 Medically reviewed by Joanna Whitfield, MSN, RN Our Promise We are dedicated to providing high-quality, trustworthy content. Our team of writers, editors, and experts rigorously researches and reviews all material to ensure accuracy and relevance.

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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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Woman Faked Nurse Credentials to Inject Fake Botox, Say Prosecutors

Scrubs

On November 1, 2024, federal authorities charged 38-year-old Rebecca Fadanelli, owner of Skin Beaute Med Spa in Randolph and South Easton, Massachusetts, with illegally importing counterfeit cosmetic products and administering them without proper medical credentials. The charges include one count each of illegally importing merchandise contrary to law, selling or dispensing a counterfeit drug, and selling or dispensing a counterfeit device.

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Penn’s patriotic mission to train Navy medical staff

Penn Medicine News

After a successful three-year pilot partnership embedding Navy medical staff with a Penn Trauma team, phase two will train multiple teams at once.

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10 ways to address racism in nurse education

Becker's Hospital Review

Racism in nursing education presents in multiple ways, including educational disparities for minority students, limited access to administration processes, lack of reporting and poor planning or limited diversity among decision-makers, the Daily Nurse reported Nov. 4.

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The Relentless School Nurse: #NursesVote – Let’s Get Out There!

The Relentless School Nurse

A final message for Election Day 2024 from one of my fav guest bloggers, Judy Doran. Judy, Maine’s 2023 School Nurse of the Year, is here to share her heartfelt message about the importance of voting. With decades of nursing including 16 years of school nursing, she has a knack for connecting with her community. Judy knows firsthand how crucial this day is for all of us.

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Foot assessment and care – Reader Response

American Nurse

In response to Foot assessment and care To the Editor, Dr. Gelinas: I am writing in response to Dr. Swoboda’s article “Foot Assessment and Care,” published in American Nurse on September 3, 2024. The article emphasizes the significance of foot assessments in preventing long-term impairments through early intervention. Dr. Swoboda describes a 3-minute foot assessment that serves as a screening tool for lower extremity complications.

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Mastering Networking: Essential Strategies for Travel Nurses Seeking Opportunities

The Gypsy Nurse

AB Staffing Solutions provided this article. The networking opportunities for a travel nurse are vast. You will meet other professionals in your industry in every location, from fellow nurses to specialists to hospital administrators. The connections you make can help to boost your career and broaden your horizons. 70% of all jobs are landed through networking.

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Dr. Karlene Kerfoot – An Icon in Nursing

Becker's Hospital Review

The profession of nursing is mourning the passing of Dr. Karlene Kerfoot, a true icon whose leadership, mentorship, research, and influence have been a force in healthcare for decades.

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Gratitude Is The Secret Sauce!

Empowered Nurses

Imagine stepping off a long shift where everything that could go wrong did. You’re physically drained, mentally exhausted, and emotionally spent. In moments like these, nursing can feel relentless. Yet, what if just one simple habit—a moment of gratitude—could change your perspective and even lift some of the weight you carry? Practicing gratitude isn’t just a cliché; it’s a powerful, research-backed approach that can help us find balance, reconnect with meaning, and build resilience, especially

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Engaging four generations of nurses

American Nurse

Engaging every nurse in our profession can be incredibly powerful. When nurses come together, we can advocate more effectively for our patients, families, and communities while supporting each other professionally and emotionally.

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10 Best Remote Nursing Jobs in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide

Every Nurse

CAREER PATHS 10 Best Remote Nursing Jobs in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide By EveryNurse Staff Writers | Updated on July 10, 2024 Medically reviewed by Joanna Whitfield, MSN, RN Our Promise We are dedicated to providing high-quality, trustworthy content. Our team of writers, editors, and experts rigorously researches and reviews all material to ensure accuracy and relevance.

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How to Avoid Probate: Essential Strategies for Seniors

Elder Care Matters

Discover key strategies for seniors to avoid the probate process, including trusts, joint ownership, and beneficiary designations, for a smoother asset transfer. The post How to Avoid Probate: Essential Strategies for Seniors appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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NBNA Announces Prudential Financial Partnership 

Minority Nurse

The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) announces a partnership with Prudential Financial to provide financial education to its membership. As part of the partnership, in July, Prudential was a new Corporate Roundtable Member of NBNA’s 52nd Annual Institute & Conference in San Francisco, CA, where it hosted a welcome reception and financial wellness presentation.

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Implicit bias: More than a buzzword

American Nurse

Recognizing and addressing our biases can help ensure equitable care for all patients. Takeaways: Raising awareness of implicit biases is necessary for changing individual-level beliefs and actions. Having biases doesn’t make one a bad person. However, they become problematic when we treat others unfavorably based on those biases. Addressing implicit bias among healthcare providers is vital to improving patient safety, health outcomes, and access to care.

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What is a 12-Hour Rotating Shift?

Celayix

In today’s world, many industries require round-the-clock operations to meet consumer demands and maintain critical services. From healthcare to manufacturing , organizations rely on shift work to ensure continuous productivity. One popular approach is the 12-hour rotating shift. Essentially, it’s a work schedule designed to provide 24/7 coverage while balancing employee well-being with operational demands.

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Celebrating Compassion: Heather Braden Helps Family in Time of Need

Daily Nurse

In a heartwarming display of compassion and dedication, Heather Braden, an RN at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Cente r in Rome, Georgia, has been honored as the Daily Nurse Nurse of the Week. Her recent actions exemplify what it means to be a nurse—going above and beyond to help those in need, especially during challenging times. Recently, Braden encountered a single mother and her special-needs daughter who were facing an unimaginable crisis.