NurseBuff
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
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.
Emerging RN Leader
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
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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Josephine Ensign
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
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
Nursology
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
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.
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.
The Gypsy Nurse
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Go Healthcare Staffing provided this article. The introduction and popularity of job boards or “job sites” have transformed how healthcare professionals search, find, and apply for travel positions. These platforms promise convenience and a broad selection of opportunities, attracting thousands of travel nurses, therapists, and other healthcare workers.
Scrubs
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
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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Diversity Nursing
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
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.
Empowered Nurses
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
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.
Healthy Workforce Institute
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
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.
Daily Nurse
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
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.
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
The Gypsy Nurse
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Budgeting is essential for all of us; however, it is even more important for travel nurses. As travel nurses, you spend 13 weeks on an assignment and typically move on. With each of these moves, you need to have the funds to get to your next location and have the funds to pay for a place to stay during your next assignment. Below you will find some tips to help you with your budget while on assignment: Negotiate monthly AirBnB or VRBO before you book It never hurts to ask for a discount on hou
Emerging RN Leader
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
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.
Minority Nurse
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
The demographics of Veterans in America are changing. Although the overall Veteran population is expected to decline, the number of minority Veterans is projected to increase. Minority Veterans (all races/ethnicities excluding non-Hispanic white Veterans) currently make up about 25% of the total Veteran population but will make up just over 35% by 2040.
Daily Nurse
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Nurse practitioners (NPs) are at the forefront of healthcare, blending clinical expertise with a deep commitment to patient care. Their scope of practice is rich and diverse, encompassing everything from diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions to conducting health assessments and prescribing medications. By embracing a holistic approach, they not only focus on physical health but also emphasize emotional and mental well-being.
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.
Nursing Review
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
New data has shown that the gender of an Australian nursing graduate has a profound effect on how much they will be paid and how quickly their career will progress. Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have published The gender pay gap in the Australian nursing workforce: A retrospective observational study , examining the ongoing disparity experienced by female nursing graduates across all Australian universities.
Every Nurse
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
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.
Minority Nurse
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Post-graduate training programs for newly practicing nurse practitioners are crucial because they allow new clinicians to feel supported and safe and truly excel in the field of primary care. In the long term, they have been shown to improve confidence, reduce burnout, and keep providers practicing. As Nurse Practitioners are increasingly entering primary care at higher rates than our physician colleagues, these training programs are crucial to increasing the primary care workforce.
Daily Nurse
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
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.
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.
Health Leaders | Nursing
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
KCCI Investigates spoke to seven nurses who have worked for MercyOne in the last year. They all brought up similar concerns about patient safety. Those worries ranged from not getting medication to some patients on time to being able to listen to patients’ needs, the seven nurses KCCI Investigates spoke to said.
Every Nurse
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
CLINICAL PRACTICE A Day in the Life of an OB Nurse: Navigating Miracles and Challenges By EveryNurse Staff Writers | Updated on November 12, 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.
Minority Nurse
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Nurse practitioners have a significant impact on the healthcare system. Not only do they provide comprehensive, holistic care, but they also develop relationships with their patients’ family members, leading to overall better health outcomes. Patients who are cared for by NPs, specifically in primary care, experience an increase in access to healthcare and a decrease in hospitalizations, which impacts not only their patients but also the healthcare system.
Daily Nurse
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Nursing has been a part of the armed forces since time immemorial, with nurses playing a vital role in the care of members of the Navy, Army, Marines, Coast Guard, and Air Force, as well as their families. For many nurses in the military, sincere pride and a great depth and breadth of experience are intrinsic to the life that the armed forces provide.
Ensearch
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
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.
NRC Health
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
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.
Minority Nurse
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
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.
Elder Care Matters
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Explore long-term care options, costs, and planning strategies. Learn about in-home care, assisted living, and nursing homes for seniors. The post Planning for Long-Term Care: Options, Costs, and Strategies appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.
Health Leaders | Nursing
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Terry Jacoby is likely one of the few remaining women out of 120,000 from the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps who answered the call when her country needed her most. From 1943-1945, Terry trained with the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps, which was a war-time program designed to take care of civilians at home and soldiers overseas. Pillar: CNO Link: Full story Article Source: KSDK.
Nursing Review
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
New South Wales public sector nurses and midwives are preparing to walk off the job again in the latest union-led industrial action for higher wages. The NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association has warned that its members will commence a 24-hour strike at the beginning of the morning shift tomorrow, Wednesday 13 November, "to demand the NSW government value our professions".
Minority Nurse
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
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
Elder Care Matters
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Understand Medicaid eligibility for seniors, including income limits, asset rules, and strategies to qualify while protecting savings. The post Medicaid Eligibility for Seniors: Key Requirements and Tips for Qualifying appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.
Daily Nurse
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
For over three decades, Jorge Jordan, APRN, has profoundly impacted the lives of young patients and their families at KIDZ Medical Services , a multispecialty practice in South Florida dedicated to neonatal, pediatric, and women’s health. His dedication to providing life-changing medical care has earned him the title of Nurse of the Week , a recognition he truly deserves for his unwavering commitment and expertise.
The Gypsy Nurse
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
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.
NRC Health
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
This episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast explores the challenges and solutions with Shelby Chapman, Director of Patient-Family Experience at Children's Hospital Colorado and Toya Gorley, Improvement Advisor at NRC Health. They discuss a human-centered framework and successful strategies to create a safer and more respectful environment for everyone.
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