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6 Best Stethoscope Covers

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. Stethoscopes are important for nurses, particularly when assessing patients’ lungs, hearts, bowel sounds, and other parts of the body. Because of their importance, you should keep yours safe and protected inside your bag. […] The post 6 Best Stethoscope Covers appeared first on NurseBuff.

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From Me to We – A Team First Mindset

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN For years, nurse leaders never thought much about teamwork. It seemed like such a natural part of nursing. Over the past couple of years, nurse managers have seen changes in how many younger nurses view teamwork and collaboration. Consider the story a nurse manager told during a […] The post From Me to We – A Team First Mindset appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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A Conversation with Anitra Freeman

Josephine Ensign

Anitra Freeman is a force of nature with an infectious laugh and a sense of humor. Freeman is a wise elder, a Raging Granny , a founding member of the Women in Black in Seattle, a housing/homelessness activist, a wife, and a computer wiz. Freeman also lives with a form of bipolar disorder and experienced homelessness in Seattle. She is now stably housed and continuously giving back to our community and working to make our city a safer, healthier place for everyone, including people without homes

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What is Your Nursing Archetype?

Empowered Nurses

Here are five distinct nurse archetypes, each highlighting unique qualities and approaches that nurses bring to healthcare. You have access to all these archetypes but usually one is primary: 1. The Guardian The Guardian nurse is fiercely protective of their patients and advocates relentlessly for their well-being. Known for their unwavering sense of duty, they often stand up against challenging situations to ensure patients receive the care and attention they deserve.

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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 Day in The Life: Family Nurse Practitioners

Daily Nurse

As of February 2024, 88% of nurse practitioners are certified in primary care, and 70.3% deliver primary care every day. A substantial number of nurse and family nurse practitioners fall within this category. Family nurse practitioners have a significant role in the delivery of healthcare. They positively impact their patients and patient outcomes and also meet the needs of those living in rural communities.

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Nurse Leaders Are Not Therapist

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN “I want to be a servant leader, but where do you draw the line between coaching your staff and doing therapy?” Frontline nurse leaders have asked me this question many times recently as they work with younger staff with very high anxiety levels and clinical depression who often […] The post Nurse Leaders Are Not Therapist appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Why I choose to be grateful

American Nurse

This Thanksgiving, in nurse lounges across the United States, makeshift buffet tables will be filled with an array of delicious food and beverages to mark one of America’s most beloved holidays—second only to the Fourth of July. Between caring for patients, nurses will dash off to get a bolus bite in the festive, yet subdued, atmosphere just steps away from the Omnicell.

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Military Nursing: A Path with Unique Benefits and Opportunities

Diversity Nursing

The role of a Nurse is one of dedication and service, and for some, that calling extends to military service. Nurses in the military not only provide critical care to service members but also to civilians in crisis situations around the world. Serving as a Nurse in the military offers unique opportunities, excellent benefits, and a chance to be part of something greater than oneself.

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Elevating Patient- Centered Care: Embracing Spiritual and Religious Diversity

Nursology

Contributor: Faith Tisson, RN, MSN-Ed, CCRNDoctoral Student at Texas Women’s University Spirituality, which can include religion and prayer, is a customary theme in nursing, healthcare research, and among healthcare professionals globally.

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Creating a Culture of Kindness and Gratitude in Healthcare

Healthy Workforce Institute

As healthcare professionals, we understand the value of caring for others, but we often overlook the power of kindness and gratitude in the workplace for transforming our work environment. National Gratitude Month and World Kindness Day are timely reminders to reflect on how kindness and gratitude in the workplace not only impact our teams but also enhance patient care.

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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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How Leaders Are Optimizing the Workforce in 2024

Health Leaders | Nursing

Recruiting alone won’t solve the workforce crisis, according to these leaders. One of the biggest areas of concern for healthcare executives of all titles is the workforce, and the issues go far beyond recruitment and retention. Today’s CNOs, CMOs, and other industry leaders are confronting AI, breaking down barriers to entry in education, and cultivating a sense safety in the workplace, all in an effort to create the most sustainable workforce possible.

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Advanced practice: international nurses back regulation

Nursing Times

Read about the barriers faced by international nurses and midwives in becoming advanced practitioners in the UK and why they back regulation.

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St. Paul Wipes Out $40 Million in Medical Debt for 32,000 Residents

Scrubs

In an unprecedented step toward financial relief and health equity, the city of St. Paul, Minnesota, has announced the erasure of nearly $40 million in medical debt for 32,000 residents. Through a partnership between city and state leaders and medical debt relief organizations, this initiative aims to lift a massive burden off the shoulders of St. Paul residents, allowing them to “breathe easy” and focus on their well-being without the looming stress of unpaid medical bills.

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Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy Through Pediatric Immunization Training 

American Medical Compliance

Defined by the World Health Organization as the reluctance or refusal to vaccinate despite the availability of vaccines, vaccine hesitancy is influenced by complex factors including misinformation, cultural beliefs, and fear of adverse effects. To help address this growing concern, pediatric immunization training equips healthcare providers with the skills, knowledge, and empathy necessary to effectively address vaccine hesitancy.

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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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One Ukrainian surgical scrub tech found confidence and a team she calls family at Providence

Providence

“I applied for a job, and I found a family” Surgical Scrub Tech Anastasiya moved to the United States from Ukraine eight years ago and joined our team in Portland nearly three years ago.

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Turning the lens on ourselves: exploring the practitioner’s own narrative

Nursing Times

The post Turning the lens on ourselves: exploring the practitioner’s own narrative appeared first on Nursing Times.

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How a Care Coordination Center Can Improve Care Inefficiencies

Health Leaders | Nursing

Memorial Healthcare System's new $1.7 million center aims to eliminate gaps in patient navigation and care management. The new Care Coordination Center at Memorial Healthcare System is expected to boost care quality and patient safety, the CMO of the health system says. The South Florida health system invested about $1.7 million in the 3,000 square foot facility and equipment.

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Nursing research yields $3.4M+ in savings for Ascension

Becker's Hospital Review

St. Louis-based Ascension's nurse-led clinical research efforts saved an estimated $3.4 million in costs in fiscal year 2024, according to the system’s inaugural Clinical Research Institute Report released Nov. 12.

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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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NPs in 2025: Trends to Watch 

Minority Nurse

A greater role for technology, especially artificial intelligence, and more states introducing legislation to allow NPs to practice at the top of their license are among the trends NPs will see in 2025. So forecasted Stephen A. Ferrara, DNP, FNP, president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), in an interview. “I firmly believe that technology is going to play an increasingly important role in the way that we provide care, particularly through the use of artificial int

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Further delays to NMC advanced practice regulation

Nursing Times

Read about the further delays to the Nursing and Midwifery Council's regulatory work around advanced practice.

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Faculty Highlight Series: Kathy F. Bernhard

The Leadership Development Group

Meet Kathy F. Bernhard, a leader in succession planning and leadership development, whose work with TLD Group has transformed how healthcare organizations navigate leadership transitions.

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The Consequences of DUI Convictions for Nurses: Understanding the Professional and Personal Impact

Every Nurse

HEALTH & WELLNESS The Consequences of DUI Convictions for Nurses: Understanding the Professional and Personal Impact 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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UMass launches state-wide program to support local public health nurses

Health Leaders | Nursing

The Elaine Marieb College of Nursing at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH), is launching a pioneering initiative to support local public health nurses and their health departments in each of Massachusetts’ 351 cities and towns, focusing on building a stronger and more responsive public health workforce to enhance health outcomes statewide.

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Caring runs in the family: Relatives working together at Providence

Providence

October 8, 2024 Many caregivers say that their teams feel like family—but we have a mighty contingent of caregivers who are literal family, too. Meet a few of our Providence caregivers who work side-by-side with their own family members.

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Utah nursing school sent hundreds of acceptance, rejection letters by mistake

Becker's Hospital Review

Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, mistakenly sent acceptance and rejection letters to every applicant for its nursing college, affecting hundreds of people, according to Salt Lake City-based radio station KSL-FM.

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Planning Your 2025 Travel Nurse Assignments

The Gypsy Nurse

Travel Nurse Across America provided this article. If you haven’t started thinking about your 2025 travel assignments, it’s time to get a jump-start on planning your travel nursing assignments for the new year. January is a high-demand time for healthcare travelers – and you don’t want to miss out on the best assignments. Planning now can help secure your ideal role while giving you peace of mind through the holiday season.

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The Exec: Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital Has a New CNO

Health Leaders | Nursing

The key to success is getting to know your team, according to this CNO. Jessica “Jess” Almeida ’s background in nursing leadership spans a variety of patient care and nonclinical areas. Almeida earned her doctorate in nursing practice and her master’s in nursing from Capella University in Minneapolis, and professionally, she has led hospital-wide initiatives focused on improving communication, interdisciplinary care and operational efficiency.

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Empowering Women’s Health: Your Path to Becoming a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner

Daily Nurse

There is a significant demand for nurse practitioners, including women’s health nurse practitioners , to meet the population’s healthcare needs. Women’s health NPs see an average of 19 patients per day and care for a variety of patients, including those needing wellness exams, prenatal or postnatal care, and other acute and chronic problems.

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NPs Play a Key role in Treating Depression Across the Lifespan 

Minority Nurse

According to Mental Health America, major depression is one of the most prevalent mental health conditions in the U.S., impacting over 8% of adults—equivalent to 22.5 million people. Meanwhile, the same 2022 study found that 19.5% of youth ages 12 to 17 suffer from major depression, equivalent to 4.8 million people.* Depression has far-reaching consequences on healthcare, contributing to issues such as the country’s maternal mortality rate.

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Designing the future of healthcare: Elevating patient and staff experience

NRC Health

In today's episode, Lukas Voss chats with Jennifer Baron, Chief Experience Officer at NRC Health, and Dr. Reg Blaber, EVP and Chief Clinical Officer at Virtua Health. They delve into the concept of "experiences by design" and its crucial role in healthcare. The post Designing the future of healthcare: Elevating patient and staff experience appeared first on NRC Health.

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A Heartfelt Farewell: Reflecting on 40 Years of Supporting NNPs

Ensearch

Dear NNP Community, After 40+ years in the recruitment business, 30 of which have been focused on exclusively recruiting NNPs, it is time for me to step away and spend more time with family and friends and to see what this “retirement thing” is all about. As such, I will be retiring and leaving my post [.] The post A Heartfelt Farewell: Reflecting on 40 Years of Supporting NNPs appeared first on ENSEARCH.

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Essential Tools for Enhancing Patient Communication and Safety in Nursing

Daily Nurse

In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, nurses require effective tools to enhance connections between patients and providers. Ensuring accurate medication administration and that every voice is heard can improve patient outcomes. With this in mind, we highlight five essential tools: Patient Communication Boards, Red Medical Warning Dog Tags, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Medication Reconciliation Forms, and Interpreter Services.

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5 Business Ideas for an Enterprising NP

Minority Nurse

When new nurse practitioners graduate from school, they’re ready to hit the ground running and find jobs in their respective areas of specialization. It’s an exciting time when an NP can finally strut their stuff and work as the medical providers they’ve trained to become. We find NPs in acute care, family practice, cardiology , neurology, and all clinical settings.