Josephine Ensign
DECEMBER 30, 2022
My former late and great writing mentor, Waverly Fitzgerald, had those of us in her Shipping Group (a writing support and accountability group) do an end-of-year review of our writing. Being an accountability group focused on ‘shipping’ pieces of writing and writing-related grant applications, it ended up being more of a tally sheet: useful when starting out on my writing life.
New Thing Nurse
DECEMBER 26, 2022
The Year End Job Review: Am I happy? By: Sarah K. Wells, MSN, RN, CEN, CNL As we near the end of 2022, I encourage everyone to look at their job and review your professional situation against the criteria - am I happy? Here are a few prompts to consider: What do I like and not like about my current role? Does work bring me positive or negative stress?
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Nurse.com
DECEMBER 27, 2022
The current need for nurse faculty has left nursing students, instructors, and schools stretched thin. So, now more than ever, it’s crucial to create and implement strategies to grow this vital part of the nursing profession. When Susan Bindon, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CNE, CNE-cl, FAAN, explained the need for nurse educators, her description was succinct.
Daily Nurse
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Sometimes, we get involved in facets of our career or volunteering because of something that has happened in our personal lives or the lives of people close to us, especially when it concerns children with rare diseases. That’s exactly what happened with Adriana D Glenn, Ph.D., MA, MN, FNP-BC, CNE Assistant Professor, RN-BSN Program Director […].
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.
Board Vitals - Nursing
DECEMBER 29, 2022
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) are the governing boards that administer tests to examinees seeking to become certified as a nurse practitioner. Both ANCC certification and AANP certification are credentials that demonstrate the necessary expertise by nurse practitioners. There are multiple FNP exam areas including Family, Adult-Gerontology, Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Midwifery and Psychiatric.
Minority Nurse
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Getting your MSN degree in nursing is a significant step in mapping out the next part of a nursing career. But making this decision and choosing the right program for your personal and professional goals takes a lot of research and thought. An MSN degree offers more profound knowledge and experience, leading to more significant career opportunities.
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Daily Nurse
DECEMBER 29, 2022
It’s no secret that nursing is a popular and highly respected profession with excellent potential for job growth. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) reported in April of 2022 that a “strong interest in nursing careers” was readily apparent based on increasing enrollment in entry-level programs. However, examining the job growth projections published […].
Hospital Recruiting | Nursing
DECEMBER 28, 2022
The final few months of the year are a great time for for quiet reflection. With 2022 coming to a close and 2023 right around the corner, we’d like to take a moment to recap the best blogs HospitalRecruiting that were published this year. Our job board is proud to continue offering resources for healthcare professionals and employers alike, so today we would like to recognize the standouts.
IntelyCare
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Like many industries, long term care was forced to find places to cut their budgets during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this creates an incredibly difficult balancing act of fiduciary responsibility. They must be profitable to maintain adequate cashflow while at the same time satisfying regulatory compliance. Failure on either side can mean the demise of their organization.
Carlow Today & Tomorrow
DECEMBER 29, 2022
According to the 2022 Nurse Salary Research Report female nurses have a $14,000 lower earnings rate than males. How does this pay gap impact female nurses and what are some things they can do to boost their earning potential? The post How the Gender Pay Gap Impacts Female Nurses first appeared on Carlow Today & Tomorrow.
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
Daily Nurse
DECEMBER 26, 2022
Nurses continue to be in high demand as hospitals struggle to fill their ranks. But, in Baltimore County, a new partnership could fill that gap. Baltimore County, the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center (UM SJMC), and the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) are partnering to launch the Public Health Pathways Program. This […].
NRC Health
DECEMBER 29, 2022
NRC Health appreciates the opportunity to guide you in trends and competitive insights to help you engage your patients and employees to drive loyalty and retention. The post 2022 Highlights: Helping you put Human Understanding into practice appeared first on NRC Health.
American Medical Compliance
DECEMBER 29, 2022
A number of dental waterlines have been found to contain waterborne bacteria, infecting children with nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM). This caused the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue a health advisory on bacteria in the pipes of dental facilities. Dental Waterlines and Infections. Biofilms containing bacteria can easily develop in dental waterlines.
Northeastern State University
DECEMBER 28, 2022
The American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) has a set of core competencies that all nurse executives should develop: communication, knowledge, leadership, professionalism and business skills. These competencies are essential because nurse executives “design and manage healthcare delivery systems, promote effective nursing practices and ethics, and ensure all departments run smoothly,” according to Career Profiles.
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.
Daily Nurse
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Norma Martinez Rogers, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, is a 50-year veteran of the UT Health San Antonio Nursing School turned living legend. In November, she was awarded the highest honor for any nurse at the 2022 Health Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., and is only the second Latina to receive the American Academy of Nursing Living […].
Empowered Nurses
DECEMBER 27, 2022
You are probably wondering what is Delta 8? Delta 8 is known as delta-8 THC tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) , is a psychoactive substance found in the Cannabis sativa plant, of which marijuana and hemp are two varieties. It is legal under federal law because it is derived from the hemp plant which does not contain THC (but usually contains 3% or less).
Nurse Deck
DECEMBER 28, 2022
While not everyone prioritizes the salary in deciding which nursing job to take, it remains a significant factor. If you are looking for a new career path, here are the ten highest-paying nursing jobs in 2023 that you can explore. 1. Chief nurse anesthetist Topping the list of 10 highest paying nursing jobs in 2023 is being a chief nurse anesthetist.
Northeastern State University
DECEMBER 28, 2022
After a four-year hiatus from college, Violet Jones enrolled at Northeastern State University (NSU) to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2016. “I was searching online for master’s degree programs after I graduated,” she said. “NSU had been so good to me with the BSN program, so I decided to stick with it.” Jones graduated from the online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Nursing Informatics program at NSU in 2020.
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.
Daily Nurse
DECEMBER 30, 2022
The Nursing Beat and connectRN joined forces to reach expanded audiences, drive nurse-centric thought leadership forward, and create a sense of community and direction for nurses navigating a complicated industry. Long before the Covid-19 pandemic, nurses experienced high levels of burnout due to issues like low salaries, long hours, and lack of communication with management. […].
Empowered Nurses
DECEMBER 28, 2022
If you’re like me, you probably have all kinds of ideas on how to improve nursing, patient care or on another business venture. This is what makes us great entrepreneurs. We are idea generators! However, the downside is that sometimes we get so many ideas in our heads that we start but we don’t finish. Now, is this you? For myself, I admit that I am a great starter and maybe a good “middler” but not a good finisher.
FreshRN
DECEMBER 28, 2022
When your patient flips into atrial fibrillation suddenly, it can be a bit intimidating. These atrial fibrillation tips for nurses are exactly what you need to know, whether you are a new nurse or one with more experience, about how to handle this common clinical situation with confidence and care. There are different levels of urgency […] The post Atrial Fibrillation Tips for Nurses: How to Talk to Your Patients appeared first on FRESHRN.
Core Medical Group
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Editor's Note: This post was originally published in April 2017 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness. These 3 simple lessons will help you land the best travel nursing job ever – whether it’s your first time or fifteenth time!
IntelyCare
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Post-acute leaders are entering uncharted territory in their careers. More than ever, making smart, sustainable decisions for nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities requires an awareness not just of the post-acute space, but of the myriad staffing trends and forces that are reshaping healthcare. To help you get a grasp on these factors, we’ve talked with internal experts from multiple fields to curate this list as a guide for you. 1.
Nursology
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Wishing all of our Nursology.net visitors warm holiday greetings! We will return in the New Year with our regular messages to honor our nursology heritage and to inspire our future!
Nurse Deck
DECEMBER 26, 2022
Do you want to work as a nurse without the long-term commitment of staying in one healthcare facility? If you seek flexibility in your career, consider being a per diem nurse. What does a per diem nurse do, and what are the pros and cons? Is per diem nursing for me? Read this article to see all you need to know about per diem nursing. What is per diem nursing?
Joyce
DECEMBER 27, 2022
While choosing a program that’s right for you, it’s important to determine how nursing school will fit into your life. Nursing degrees can be earned in-person or online, with clinical requirements completed in a healthcare setting. At Joyce, our nursing programs blend online learning with campus-based labs to maximize flexibility, helping balance academic responsibilities with everyday life. 1.
The Nurse Break
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Republished article of The Nurse Path. Find more of The Nurse Path here. Or check out our other articles and guest bloggers here. Perhaps you have seen a colleague enduring the discomfort of red, dry, flaking, cracked hands resulting from constant hand washing at work. Some reports have estimated that up to 30% of health care workers may be afflicted with this problem, although a recent study of workers in Victoria found cases to be much lower (0.47%).
Symplr
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Each week, we add informative, thought-provoking blogs and news updates pertaining to healthcare operations, written by symplr and industry experts. These were the most popular blogs of the past year.
Nurse Deck
DECEMBER 26, 2022
One of the best ways to usher in 2023 is to devise a list of lifestyle changes and goals. While you may have personal resolutions, including those related to your career and nursing profession. Don’t have ideas in mind? Here are some of the best New Year’s resolutions for nurses. Take care of your health Nurses are in the profession of taking care of people’s health.
Minding The Bedside
DECEMBER 26, 2022
This morning, I received an email from one of my readers who wrote, "One question that I have about thoughts is, if they're not real, how do you know if they're 'true' or not.The way I've always viewed my thoughts is, well if I thought of them then they MUST be true." Do you ever wonder the same thing? If so, read on. The post Stressed by Thoughts? Remember, They Aren’t Real!
Health News Florida | Nurses
DECEMBER 27, 2022
The nation has the highest rate of maternal mortality among wealthy countries. A long-standing program, Nurse-Family Partnership, which supports new parents, works to address this deadly trend.
Minority Nurse
DECEMBER 26, 2022
Do you ever think you need to get better at budgeting? Learning how to budget well takes time and practice, but being in control of your finances brings benefits that extend past your wallet. Harrison Hinz , a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with First Pacific Financial and a Spark Financial Advisor , says nurses can take some steps to begin the budgeting process, and one of the first is shifting the way you see and prioritize budgeting. “The term ‘budget’ is often looked at
Amercan Journal of Nursing
DECEMBER 27, 2022
“Growing, evolving, and progressing are part of the natural order of things. In my almost 40 years as an RN, I have seen enormous evolution and elevation of nurses in the delivery of health care.”— AJN editor-in-chief Carl Kirton in this month’s editorial, “Evolution in a New Year” The January issue of AJN is now live. Here’s what’s new.
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