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Coaching New Graduates About Career Options

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Nurse leaders are concerned about the number of new graduates who enter their practice settings and immediately start an NP program. Consider the story one leader shared on a recent webinar. Several new graduates I recently hired have approached me about schedule changes to accommodate their “graduate […] The post Coaching New Graduates About Career Options appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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NP-Led Direct Primary Care

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Do you ever wonder about Direct Primary Care? Judging by the questions we receive at NPBO about this, chances are good you have. On Episode #96 of the NP Business Matters Podcast, we speak with Dr. Penni Vashon, DNP, APRN of Charleston, SC, about DPC practices. What is DPC? Pros and Cons of DPC practice? Who are they for, and who are they not for? And we will find out more about the first DPC conference specifically for NPs and PAs being held February 7-9 in Charleston!

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A Conversation with Jenn Adams

Josephine Ensign

” ‘The last thing you own when you’re losing everything you own is probably your vehicle, so that becomes your home.’ Jenn Adams knows this from six years living in her Seattle van starting in 2007. ‘I’ve lived in three different vans and a doorway,’ she said in a recent interview I had with her. She talked about her experience and current work as an advocate and peer outreach worker to vehicle residents in Seattle.

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Futility Is A Challenge

Life of a Nurse

Nursing is a dynamic and rewarding profession as one navigates the boundaries of art and science. The edges can be blurred when practices are vague and not supported by evidence, and ambiguity can be a nemesis. Futility presents many challenges to the health care team to navigate ethical practices with patient conditions that are observed and assessed as having the hallmark of suffering.

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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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A Travel Nurse Leader’s Perspective on Supporting Frontline Nurse Leaders

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN One of the benefits of working with health systems across the country is that you gain insight on both best practices and areas where leadership practice could be strengthened. I was therefore interested to hear the perspective of Jonathan Uugno Delmundo, a seasoned nurse leader who has […] The post A Travel Nurse Leader’s Perspective on Supporting Frontline Nurse Leaders appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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A Near Tragedy: Lessons for Nurses from a Kentucky Man’s Close Call with Organ Donation

Empowered Nurses

Recently, a shocking story from Kentucky highlighted the importance of caution and communication in healthcare. A man was mistakenly declared brain-dead and nearly had his organs harvested before his family’s vigilance saved his life. As nurses, we are often the ones closest to our patients and their families, and there are valuable lessons we can take from this case to prevent similar errors.

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Data reveals how many nurses referred to NMC by employers

Nursing Times

Read about new data from NMCWatch about how many nurses and midwives are being referred to the regulator by their employers.

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How to Build Trust in End-of-Life Care Discussions 

American Medical Compliance

According to a review by the Center for Bioethics and Health Law , patients who received early palliative care not only experienced significant improvements in their quality of life and mood but also lived 25% longer. This underscores the profound impact that compassionate and proactive care can have. End-of-life care discussions rank among the most sensitive and challenging conversations healthcare providers engage in with patients and their families.

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Speech Pathologist Vs Speech Therapist: Are They the Same?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Are you curious about the difference between job descriptions for a speech pathologist vs. speech therapist? Whether you’re considering speech-related careers or researching what kind of rehabilitation practitioner could help you or a loved one with a communication disorder, you’re not alone. Speech therapists and speech-language pathologists (SLP) are the same—there are no educational or qualification differences between a speech-language pathologist vs. speech therapist.

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Registration now open for the 2025 Virtual Nursology Theory Week, March 20-24

Nursology

Registration Information Registration for the 2025 Virtual Nursology Theory Week (VNTW) is now open! The fee for the 5-day virtual event is $189! The conference will follow the traditions of the past few years – plenary sessions on Thursday, Saturday and Monday, along with 30-minute “knowledge sessions” based on your abstracts!

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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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NMC to keep ‘close eye’ on physician associate review

Nursing Times

Find out about the NMC's stance on the upcoming review of physician and anaesthesia associates and its implications for nursing associates.

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Nursing Gifts: 7 Coolest Ideas For Any Occasion

NurseBuff

When you buy something using the links on our posts, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Learn more. Picking the right nursing gifts isn’t that easy. Since nurses do a lot for their patients, you want to make sure that the gifts you’ll give them will put genuine smiles […] The post Nursing Gifts: 7 Coolest Ideas For Any Occasion appeared first on NurseBuff.

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Virtual Nursing - The Pros and Cons

Diversity Nursing

Virtual Nursing has emerged as a groundbreaking innovation, leveraging technology to reimagine traditional Nursing practices. As healthcare systems face growing demands, virtual Nursing offers a hybrid model to optimize patient care. However, like any transformative change, it comes with its own set of advantages and challenges. Let’s explore the pros and cons of virtual Nursing to understand its role in healthcare.

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The Value of Integrating Nursing Theories in an Era of Legislative Censorship

Nursology

Contributor: Robin R. Walter The problem of legislative censorship in academia is an ongoing issue of national scope.

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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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Former nurse ‘let down’ by failings in pressure ulcer care

Nursing Times

Read about the why the parliamentary and health service ombudsman has found failings in the pressure ulcer care of a former nurse.

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Empowering Nurses: CDC Foundation Funds NPWH to Battle Increasing Health Threats in Pregnancy

Daily Nurse

In a major move to improve maternal health, the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) announced a landmark grant from the CDC Foundation that will empower the organizations to strengthen nursing’s response to infectious diseases during pregnancy with a keen focus on addressing the alarming resurgence of congenital syphilis in the United States.

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From Bedside to Classroom: Navigating the Path to Becoming a Nurse Educator

Every Nurse

CAREER PATHS From Bedside to Classroom: Navigating the Path to Becoming a Nurse Educator By EveryNurse Staff Writers | Updated on November 22, 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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As some nurse managers eye the exit, health systems evolve

Becker's Hospital Review

The national average exit rate for nurse managers is 8.8%, according to a recent report. At hospitals in California, Ohio and Louisiana, leaders shared with Becker's how they have achieved turnover rates as low as 3%.

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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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NMC names new interim chief executive

Nursing Times

Read about the appointment of Paul Rees as the new interim chief executive for the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

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Bill introduced to ensure hospitals have adequate nurse staffing

Health Leaders | Nursing

A new bill introduced in the Ohio House aims to increase nurse staffing in the state’s hospitals. Supporters of the bill say it would hold hospital executives accountable, ensuring that there is enough staff to take care of patients properly. Opponents of the bill argue that it would make existing nursing shortages worse.

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What is a Nursing Compact License? A Simple Guide for Travel Nurses

The Gypsy Nurse

AMN Healthcare provided this article. Being a travel nurse comes with a lot of freedom, but it also means figuring out different licensing rules in each state you work. The Nursing Compact State License, or Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC), makes this easier by letting you work in multiple states with just one license. Here’s a clear guide to help you understand what a Nursing Compact License is, how it works, and why it’s such a great option for traveling nurses.

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NP staffing models: A double-edged sword for hospitals

Becker's Hospital Review

Nurse practitioners are taking on more patient care responsibilities in hospitals, helping organizations address growing care demands amid the national physician shortage. However, education gaps may leave many NPs unprepared for practice, posing potential patient safety risks, Bloomberg Businessweek reported Nov. 22.

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Nursing regulator ‘open’ to reducing practice learning hours

Nursing Times

Early findings have been shared from the NMC's review of practice learning requirements for student nurses, read more.

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A new state law could ease Massachusetts' nursing shortage. Here’s how

Health Leaders | Nursing

Silda Melo has been a nurse for a decade. And in that time, the Lynn resident, who practices in Boston, has seen no shortage of challenges and changes in her industry. Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic sent shockwaves through the entire health care sector, one of the most vexing remains a staffing shortage that’s hurt morale and pushed concerns about deteriorating patient care to the front of the queue.

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The Nursing Code of Ethics: A Cornerstone of Professional Practice

Every Nurse

CLINICAL PRACTICE The Nursing Code of Ethics: A Cornerstone of Professional Practice By EveryNurse Staff Writers | Updated on November 21, 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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Researchers to nurse leaders: Use social media to recruit

Becker's Hospital Review

As nurse influencers collectively reach more than 1 billion followers, social media holds vast potential for nursing leaders to attract and retain nurses, according to research published in The Journal of Nursing Administration.

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USAHS Rounds Out Exceptional Austin Leadership Team to Tackle Healthcare Worker Shortage

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Originally published on GlobeNewswire The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is proud to announce the appointment of a new program director at its Austin campus: Dr. Christopher Wise, who leads the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. Alongside Dr. Meghan Savage , who continues to direct the speech-language pathology (SLP) master’s program, and Dr.

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'It's a Great Time to Be a Nurse': Recruiting and Retaining Gen Z Nurses

Health Leaders | Nursing

Gen Z is looking for purpose at work, says this CNE. HealthLeaders spoke to Jean Putnam , chief nurse executive at Baptist Health South Florida and HealthLeaders Exchange member, about workforce challenges in nursing and innovative ways to recruit and retain Gen Z nurses. Tune in to hear her insights. The HealthLeaders Exchange is an exclusive, executive community for sharing ideas, solutions, and insights.

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How CBT for insomnia can unlock other mental health challenges

Penn Medicine News

For Lyssa and many others, the goal-oriented cognitive behavioral therapy for sleeplessness helped with other issues like anxiety.

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Paying for Nurse Practitioner School

Board Vitals - Nursing

Paying for NP school can be a significant source of stress for many students. The conventional method of paying out-of-pocket is feasible for some, but not all, students. However, there are multiple other options to consider for payment assistance. Scholarships Most universities have a financial aid office responsible for guiding students on scholarship opportunities.

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Unleashing innovative marketing insights to connect the dots for patient experience initiatives

NRC Health

Consumers expect always-on connectivity, transparency, and personalization; so, to drive loyalty, the Wexner Medical Center has focused on delivering individualized, high-quality patient experiences while enhancing its digital front door. The post Unleashing innovative marketing insights to connect the dots for patient experience initiatives appeared first on NRC Health.

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Ohio bill would mandate nurse-to-patient ratios

Health Leaders | Nursing

Ohio lawmakers are debating a bill to address challenges facing nurses. One solution on the table is mandating minimum staffing ratios in all hospital units. The Ohio nurses association surveyed 11,000 nurses last year and found 58% of them left bedside roles because of their patient care load, and 70% of direct care nurses said they’re considering leaving bedside roles because of how many patients they’re caring for.

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Top States for Your Next Travel Nursing Assignment

The Gypsy Nurse

Jackson Nurse Professionals provided this article. Introduction to the World of Travel Nursing Stepping into the world of travel nursing opens doors to new adventures and experiences. It’s a path that combines professional growth with the thrill of discovering different parts of the country. Each assignment presents an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in diverse communities while building lasting memories.