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Helping Nurses Think More Long-Term

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Nurse leaders are asking me how to help staff become more long-term thinkers. Younger staff, they observe, are living in the moment and fail to consider the longer-term impact of some of their decisions. Some examples they give include the following: […] The post Helping Nurses Think More Long-Term appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Setting Intentions for Self-Care in 2023

The Nursing Site

Journaling is an effective tool in setting intentions Typically, the end of the year or the first couple of weeks of the new year are times when people think about new year’s resolutions. It’s a time for letting go of the past and planning new goals and focus on the blank slate. It’s a time for renewal and reflection. A time to begin new and rediscover yourself.

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Nurse Practitioner Role Named “Best Health Care Job” in 2023

Daily Nurse

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) is celebrating the news that U.S News & World Report, for the second year in a row, ranked the nurse practitioner (NP) role first on its “2023 Best Health Care Jobs” list and second on its “100 Best Jobs of 2023” list. The annual rankings consider “… the most important aspects of a job […].

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How To Write a Thank-You Letter After a Nursing Interview

Nurse.com

You’ve done all the hard work of preparing for the interview for your dream job. This role has all of the things you’re looking for — the right hours, the right floor, and the right pay. You’ve nailed the interview and feel great about how it all went. Now it’s time to sit back, relax, and wait for your offer. Or is it? Don’t relax too quickly — there’s one more, often forgotten step.

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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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Fayetteville State University to Lead Statewide Initiative Training SANEs

Minority Nurse

Fayetteville State University’s (FSU) School of Nursing launched a statewide initiative to train more Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs). FSU is the first HBCU in the country to host a SANE training program at its nursing school, thanks to a $1.5 million appropriation from the state of North Carolina. Right now, there are fewer than 100 SANEs certified across the state of North Carolina, even though they are the best people to care for sexual assault victims and to collect forensic evidence.

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Nurses Secure The Spot For Most Trusted Profession 22nd Time In A Row

Diversity Nursing

The Gallup polls are in and f or more than two decades, Nurses have achieved the highest ethics rating from Americans. According to the findings, the 79% of U.S. adults who now say Nurses have “very high” or “high” honesty and ethical standards is far more than any of the other 17 professions rated. Nurses have topped the list every year except one since they were added to the annual ratings in 1999.

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Nurses and Natural Disasters: 3 Ways To Cope With Stress

Nurse.com

Earthquakes. Blizzards. Hurricanes. Natural disasters disrupt the daily functions of health care and leave nurses feeling strained and overwhelmed. Finding and practicing stress management strategies during these events can help nurses cope with stress and mitigate its effects. Day to day, nurses are on the front lines caring for patients and balancing various clinical tasks.

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Every Patient Needs an IV, or Do They?

Amercan Journal of Nursing

(This post is by an author of AJN ‘s January CE feature, “ Evidence-Based Practice for Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Management.”). Questioning the status quo. As a former critical care nurse and now a vascular access nurse researcher, I’ve had the good fortune to travel widely and work with nurses from around the globe on multiple projects.

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Where Did the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Role Originate?

Ensearch

As with many jobs in the medical field, the role of the neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP) is always evolving. New tools are developed and best practices are refined based on emerging research, both of which continue to empower NNPs to provide quality care for neonates. Yet, the role didn’t always look the way it does [.] The post Where Did the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Role Originate?

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Springer Publishing Honored by AJN 2022 Book of the Year Awards

Daily Nurse

Eight Springer Publishing titles were awarded the American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards for 2022, with three first-place, two second-place, and three third-place titles. The AJN Book of the Year program is a time-honored and prestigious competition honoring exceptional print and digital texts for advancing healthcare quality in nursing by exploring and advancing critical […].

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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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Episode 22: From Ableism to Disability Advocate

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

Dr. Bonnie Swenor of the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing talks about her personal experience with a disability and how that propelled her into a career in disability equity research and advocacy. Dr. Swenor is Director of the Disability Health Research Center at Johns Hopkins. She was recently invited to the White House Summit on… The post Episode 22: From Ableism to Disability Advocate appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.

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Set a Timer on Financial Return for Software Investment | symplr

Symplr

What’s the biggest capital budget problem in a health system? Too many requests and not enough money. As a result, healthcare spending decisions—on technology, software, and equipment—require answers to two key questions: How big will the return on investment (ROI) be for a given amount spent? How soon will that return be realized?

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Acing Your Next Nursing Job Interview — 4 Common Questions to Prepare For

Digital Doorway

Job interviews can be a source of stress for both novice and seasoned nurses, and being prepared for some of the most common questions can give you the confidence to ace your next nursing interview. You obviously can't rehearse for every possible question, but practice boosts your readiness and creates a positive mindset that will increase your comfort level preparing for what's ahead.

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Nurse of the Week: Jennifer Stasieluk Becomes Living Organ Donor – Twice

Daily Nurse

Nurses experience a range of emotions when caring for patients, and nurse Jennifer Stasieluk was no different—especially when the patient was her mother. Stasieluk stepped up, not once but twice, as a living organ donor for her mother, Marzena. Daily Nurse is proud to name Jennifer Stasieluk our Nurse of the Week. Stasieluk’s mother needed a […].

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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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Patient Empowerment 101: Its More Than A Book; It’s An Adventure

Nurses Advocates

During our drive from Florida to Pennsylvania and Maryland for the holidays, I read a new book titled; Patient Empowerment 101: More Than a Book; It’s An Adventure by a friend and colleague, Ann M. Hester, MD.The book was easy to read and hit all the topics people need to learn to be their best advocate when entering the healthcare system. To address the challenges in our complex healthcare system and make substantial changes, we need people, patients, and their families to be active participa

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20 Questions With Vice Dean, Bob Atkins

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

In August we welcomed new Executive Vice Dean Dr. Robert Atkins, a community builder and highly respected senior leader in higher education, to the Hopkins School of Nursing. We look forward to the impact he will bring as he puts his mark on JHSON with his expertise and enthusiasm. Learn more with: Twenty Questions with… The post 20 Questions With Vice Dean, Bob Atkins appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.

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How to Keep Your Healthcare Workers Safe with the Right Technology

Ensearch

In recent years, hospitals have experienced a number of challenges that have left healthcare workers, patients, and their families feeling overwhelmed. From COVID-19 to staffing shortages, the healthcare landscape has become emotionally charged. As frustrations rise among patients, it’s become more imperative than ever that healthcare staff remains protected.

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South College Launches Associate of Science in Nursing Program

Daily Nurse

The South College campuses in Knoxville and Nashville, Tennessee, are launching an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program upon approval by the Tennessee Board of Nursing. This is the institution’s first ASN program to launch, offered through campus instruction over seven quarters. Students work to build a strong academic foundation and learn fundamental skills […].

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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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How to create a nursing resume to get you hired

Nurse Deck

You’ve got it all. Stellar grades, certificates to match, and a degree you’ve worked hard for. What you don’t know is the hard part has only just begun. How to create a nursing resume to get you hired is no easy task. Every employer looks for something different in job applicants. The correct resume can be a make or break. It can show the best of you or gloss over your capabilities.

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Protected Health Information Disclosed by Website Technology

American Medical Compliance

Certain website technologies may be at risk of sharing protected health information. The Office of Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a bulletin warning that certain website tracking technologies may violate the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Tracking technologies include but are not limited to cookies, replay software, and tracking pixels.

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The Top 12 Leadership Development Trends From 2022

The Leadership Development Group

Consider the changes in the health industry this past year, ranging from an increased focus on health equity, to new collaborations between diverse partners and a search for a solution to the burnout problem. It’s clear that massive shifts are taking place in the health ecosystem and beyond, and leaders across industries are experiencing the shockwaves of disruption.

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The Mess In Healthcare Gets Messier

Empowered Nurses

7,000 nurses walked out at 2 hospitals in New York City. I am so proud of these nurses who are saying, “NO,” that they will no longer put up with short staffing. That is the sticking point for the nurses to walk out. It seems contrary that nurses would walk out on patients if they’re concerned about having sufficient staff, but this seems to be the only way to emphasize that point.

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World-class benefits that even cover your pets

Providence

January 11, 2023 Welcoming a pet into the family has many positive wellbeing benefits. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), more than 23 million American households—nearly 1 in 5—adopted a pet during the pandemic.

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What You Need To Know About Value-Based Payment Models

Relias

For over a decade, we have heard the terms “value-based care” and “value-based payment” in discussions about how to improve health care quality and reduce costs. But as a major difference in how most providers have operated, change has come slowly. For example, less than 20% of Medicare spending is currently value-based. But momentum will continue, since the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced in 2021 that it plans to transition fully to value-based reimbursement by 2030.

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The Importance of the Resident Assessment Instrument Process

IntelyCare

The Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process is a means of ensuring that residents receive the highest quality of care and can maintain the highest quality of life. The process helps nursing professionals and staff assess a resident’s strengths and needs to create an individualized care plan. This allows for a holistic approach to care for each resident.

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Future of Travel Nursing: Preparing for Transitions After COVID-19

MAS Medical Staffing

Whether you were on the frontlines when COVID-19 unfolded at unprecedented speeds or in your final year of nursing school, it’s hardly news that the pandemic fundamentally changed the world—including the realm of health care. Now, in our “post-pandemic” universe (yes, even as the illness continues to pose a threat across the globe), we’re continuing to see how COVID-19 has impacted the medical field and the nurses it employs.

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Thoughts on Peer Review from an Associate Editor

Nursology

Mysteries of Publishing I have served as an Associate Editor for two different journals and have quite a bit of experience recruiting, assigning, and harassing (I mean, following up with) peer reviewers.

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Nursing Named Most Trusted Profession for 22nd Year in a Row

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

We’re starting 2023 off on a high note. According to a recent Gallup poll, nursing is the the most trusted profession in America for the 22nd straight year. 79% of those polled said that nurses have the highest ethical standard among all professions, well above the second and third place rankings. The last time nursing… The post Nursing Named Most Trusted Profession for 22nd Year in a Row appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.

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Cannula security in the profusely diaphoretic patient

The Nurse Break

Republished article of The Nurse Path. Find more of The Nurse Path here. Or check out our other articles and guest bloggers here. Most of us have had to deal with it. A profusely diaphoretic patient. These patients are usually unwell, exactly the time you least want to lose their IV access. Yet due to the moistness of the patient’s skin their cannula dressing just lifts away, and scrumples up into a mess, and floats free, and you just can’t seem to do anything to get it to stick.

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How to support nurses and raise nurse retention rates

Nurse Deck

Nursing jobs can be tiring. Unstable work environments and long hours can take their toll on a person. It’s no surprise that many nurses think about leaving the workforce; this is not a new problem. It’s one of the most constant problems that have persisted throughout the years. The nursing industry has been looking for more ways to support nurses and raise nurse retention rates.

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10 Signs You Were Born to Become a Nurse

Every Nurse

Highest Paying Nursing Jobs Explore career profiles for the top 10 highest paying nursing jobs of 2023. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Nurse Practitioner Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner Critical Care Nurse Certified Nurse Midwife Clinical Nurse Specialist Pain Management Nurse Registered Nurse Nurse Educator 10 Signs That You Were Born to Become a Nurse Last Updated: January 08, 2023 by EveryNurse Play Video Nursing is a tough but rewarding career.

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Take part in our latest survey on nurse mental health

Nursing Times

The post Take part in our latest survey on nurse mental health appeared first on Nursing Times.

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You Must Know These 25 Unwritten Rules Of Nursing

The Nurse Break

Unwritten rules of nursing they won’t tell you this whole list at university or TAFE so here it is for you. We encourage you to share this article with your colleagues and fellow students. You’ll probably read this list and agree with at least a few of them, if not all of them! Check out other great articles here for junior nurses. Another great resource is Nurse & Midwife Support if you’re needing help.