Daily Nurse
JULY 20, 2022
In the Covid era, we often hear (and can’t help but understand) that older nurses, resources exhausted by their pandemic ordeal, are retiring early. Nurse of the Week Mercedes “Mercy” Kallal, RN, however, has been a nurse for over half a century now and at 83 years old she just isn’t ready to hand in […].
Nurse.com
JULY 18, 2022
If you are a registered nurse or LPN/LVN looking to take the next step in your career, you should certainly consider an advanced practice degree and the steps to become a Nurse Practitioner. According to Dr. April Kapu, president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, an advanced practice degree is all about “continuing to build upon the education you have to create more opportunities…It’s about creating opportunities and reaching people in different ways throughout your caree
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Minority Nurse
JULY 22, 2022
Nursing for me is about making a difference — and every day I’m making a difference in the lives of the people I care for. Take a Monday earlier this month. A patient of mine living with cerebral palsy was struggling to complete her therapeutic exercises. Her mother, clearly frustrated, feared her daughter wasn’t making sufficient progress. Dedicated and caring, the mother also worried that she wasn’t doing enough to help her daughter improve and succeed.
The Nurse Break
JULY 17, 2022
We interview Jessica Lambert, a final year nursing student at the University of Tasmania about her nursing studies. She gives some great pieces of advice that all nursing students should read. Student & Grad articles. Write for us. West Africa to Nursing Studies. Hi! My name is Jessica Lambert and I’m a 22-year-old nursing student living in Tasmania, studying at the University of Tasmania (UTAS).
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.
Daily Nurse
JULY 20, 2022
There’s no doubt that the medical industry has faced some significant challenges over the last few years. COVID-19 has been particularly disruptive in a variety of areas. Among the most notable effects is the pandemic has exacerbated burnout to the extent that healthcare personnel are leaving the industry en masse. This means there is a […].
Elder Care Matters
JULY 19, 2022
Guardianship and conservatorship disputes, will and trust disputes, fights over family real estate, and disputes over true intentions of gifts can all result in probate litigation. The most successful approach to mitigating or avoiding probate litigation risk is carefully planning for the future. Comprehensive estate plans that are routinely updated, careful consideration and documentation of… The post Tips for Preventing Probate Litigation appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCar
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Minority Nurse
JULY 18, 2022
Do you have friends at work? Do work friendships matter? In a time of the “Great Resignation,” a phenomenon that is having a particular impact on healthcare industry, having friends at work can make your work life easier. Work friends see you more than almost anyone else–sometimes even more than your family. And while those familiar faces are often a comfort, work friendships can sometimes turn into a problem.
Daily Nurse
JULY 18, 2022
“All across our country, people are hurting. They need help. The good news is that getting that help just got a lot easier… This cross-government effort has been years in the making and comes at a crucial point to help address the mental health crisis in our country, especially for our young people.” —FCC Chairwoman […].
Symplr
JULY 18, 2022
Transfers—sending patients to a different facility and, alternatively, accepting patients from referring providers or hospitals—are regular occurrences. But unfortunately, so are the hampered communication and data management efforts surrounding them. In fact, most health systems waste significant time and resources trying to track down the provider information they need to quickly make the best decisions about patient transfers.
NurseBuff
JULY 22, 2022
One of the key risk factors with elderly patients is malnutrition. It can be seen in hospitals, in residential care, and even in the community. The incidence of malnutrition ranges from 12% to 50% among the hospitalized elderly population and from 23% to 60% among institutionalized elderly. Poor nutrition in older adults is compounded by […] The post 10 Healthy Meal Planning Tips for Elderly Patients appeared first on NurseBuff.
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
Minority Nurse
JULY 20, 2022
Melanoma is a potentially deadly form of skin cancer that effects people of every racial and ethnic group. The risk factor most closely linked to developing melanoma is exposure to ultraviolet, or UV, rays from the sun. In fact, sunburns have been associated with doubling one’s risk of melanoma. Sunscreen can block UV rays and therefore reduce the risk of sunburns, which ultimately may reduce the risk of developing melanoma.
Daily Nurse
JULY 22, 2022
Nursing for me is about making a difference — and every day I’m making a difference in the lives of the people I care for. Take a Monday earlier this month. A patient of mine living with cerebral palsy was struggling to complete her therapeutic exercises. Her mother, clearly frustrated, feared her daughter wasn’t making […].
American Medical Compliance
JULY 22, 2022
According to Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner, Dr. Allison Arwady, the BA.4 and BA.5 COVID-19 variants are not presenting drastically different symptoms. However, there are more new symptoms to be aware of. These variants are highly contagious and are associated with cold and flu-like symptoms. These symptoms include night sweats, fever, and sore throat.
The Leadership Development Group
JULY 21, 2022
As the healthcare industry grapples with the chaos of the past two years, it’s become clear that strategic decision-making is an important skill for leaders in all industries. The ability to analyze situations, data, and personal experiences to reach a solution keeps leaders prepared for even the most unexpected events — like a global pandemic.
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.
Minority Nurse
JULY 22, 2022
A career in nursing is a reliable and meaningful way to make a living; it’s also one that continues to have exceptional industry growth. The job site Indeed recently released its list of the top 10 hottest jobs of 2022 and two of the spots went to nursing. In the U.S. News & World Report’s 100 Best Jobs of 2022 , nursing roles occupied two of the top 12 spots and reflected excellent nursing job growth.
Daily Nurse
JULY 22, 2022
If this was 1950, parents all over the state would be losing sleep over this week’s polio infection in New York’s Rockland County. The poliomyelitis epidemic that hit the state in June-October 1916 killed 6000 during those six months and left some 24,000 people paralyzed. In New York City alone, 2400 people died of the […].
American Medical Compliance
JULY 22, 2022
According to Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner, Dr. Allison Arwady, the BA.4 and BA.5 COVID-19 variants are not presenting drastically different symptoms. However, there are more new symptoms to be aware of. These variants are highly contagious and are associated with cold and flu-like symptoms. These symptoms include night sweats, fever, and sore throat.
Carlow Today & Tomorrow
JULY 21, 2022
Great nurses are constantly in need. Pennsylvania, in fact, is one of the top 5 states with the highest employment level for registered nurses , according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. People with bachelor’s degrees in other fields have not missed their chance to join the growing nursing field. In fact, those skills and the experience that comes from their varied backgrounds, along with a second degree BSN can lead to them becoming great nurses.
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.
Nurse.com
JULY 20, 2022
An RN received a call during her shift that there had been a death in her family. She left work immediately without administering medications, without counting narcotics, and without documenting her nursing notes for her patients. The next day, the RN’s director of nursing put her on administrative leave due to the RN abandoning her patients. The DON then notified the RN’s colleagues that the RN was on administrative leave and would be fired when the leave was over.
Daily Nurse
JULY 21, 2022
Four years ago, when Karen Giuliano, Ph.D., MSN, MBA, FAAN went to a Boston hospital for hip replacement surgery, she was given a pale-pink bucket of toiletries issued to patients in many hospitals. Inside were tissues, bar soap, deodorant, toothpaste, and, without a doubt, the worst toothbrush she’d ever seen. “I couldn’t believe it. I […].
Nightingale College
JULY 19, 2022
The field of nursing provides aspiring RNs with a multitude of exciting opportunities, many extending beyond traditional bedside care. One of these rewarding career paths in legal nurse consulting. Finding their job at the intersection of nursing and law, Legal Nurse Consultants apply their extensive nursing knowledge and expertise to legal cases involving medical issues.
Board Vitals - Nursing
JULY 19, 2022
One of the best and, sometimes, most confusing characteristics of becoming a nurse practitioner (NP) is the ability to work in many types of jobs. However, knowing where you want to work after school can help you to distinguish what type of NP you want to become. Acute care nurse practitioners (ACNP) can work in a wide array of areas, which are typically related to short-term, serious incidences of illness.
Carlow Today & Tomorrow
JULY 18, 2022
Being a nurse comes with some inherent leadership and management traits. Whether taking responsibility for patient outcomes or supervising care teams, nurses use their knowledge and influence for positive results. Often used synonymously, nurse managers and nurse leaders share similar traits. However, they can have distinct roles within health care—this article explores what they are.
Daily Nurse
JULY 19, 2022
In May 2022, former nurse RaDonda Vaught was sentenced to three years’ probation for a fatal medication error, an unprecedented criminal conviction that echoed through the nursing community, and the implications of which are still to be fully determined. In an interview, Zane Robinson Wolf, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN, who has studied patient safety […].
Symplr
JULY 18, 2022
Happy Value Analysis Week! Organized by the Association of Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP), this week (July 18-22) celebrates value analysis professionals and their collaborative work toward improving costs, quality, and outcomes within healthcare organizations. “ Healthcare value analysis contributes to optimal patient outcomes through an evidenced-based, systematic approach to review healthcare products, equipment, technology and services.
SelfCare for HealthCare
JULY 16, 2022
SelfCare and life balance expert LeAnn Thieman talks about the importance of downtime… letting you brain rest. For more tips to nourish your mind, body and spirit, visit SelfCare for HealthCare. Contact me today to discuss implementing this powerful program at your facility. Interested in LeAnn Thieman’s keynote speaking, training and workshops?
NIOSH Science Blog
JULY 22, 2022
This content can also be found on CDC’s Safe Healthcare Blog. The COVID-19 pandemic brought about stresses to the U.S. healthcare workforce never seen before. Since early in the pandemic, reports have abounded of healthcare personnel (HCP) being infected, sometimes resulting in severe outcomes and death. As of July 20, 2022, there have been nearly 1 million COVID-19 cases and over 2,000 deaths reported to CDC among U.S.
Daily Nurse
JULY 21, 2022
Yesterday, the University of Rochester School of Nursing announced that they have selected Lisa A. Kitko, PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN to head the program. Kitko, an accomplished scholar, researcher, educator, and clinician, will become the sixth dean of the School on September 1, 2022. The associate dean for graduate education and director of the Ph.D. […].
Penn Medicine News
JULY 19, 2022
Gregory L. Beatty, MD, PhD, and a team of Penn Medicine researchers recently published breakthrough study results in Cancer Immunology Research suggesting that the immune system may be fundamental to outcomes in glioblastoma.
Healthcare Law Insights blog
JULY 21, 2022
Each July, the Medicare Administrative Contractors issue notices of a 2% Medicare payment reduction to those providers who did not meet quality data reporting requirements. Those notices have been sent. In this episode, Husch Blackwell’s Meg Pekarske and Jacob Harris talk about the issues providers faced in 2021 and how to pursue an appeal of the 2% payment reduction.
Penn Medicine News
JULY 18, 2022
“Stranger Things” has done more than fuel an otherwise unlikely resurgence of a hit mid-80’s single. As a clinical psychologist, I am impressed by the show’s ability to portray how isolating trauma can be and how it can bring out a shadow side of ourselves that, if left unaddressed, can be deadly.
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