Emerging RN Leader
OCTOBER 4, 2023
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN When I ask nurse managers about the most valuable content in my programs, they inevitably tell me they come away “very happy to know that I am not alone in some of the behaviors that I am seeing.” These nurse leaders at the frontlines are observing what […] The post Ten Trends with the Nursing Workforce appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Nurse Practitioners in Business
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Have you ever wondered what success tips nurse practitioner business owners would share with you? Well, here they are. I recently asked Nurse Practitioner business owners to share some of their top success tips for those who are thinking about starting and growing their own practices. So in this episode of the NP Business Matters podcast, I blend their tips with several of my own.
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Health Leaders | Nursing
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Health systems across the country are launching telemedicine programs aimed at improving the nurse's workload, but both value and sustainability are hard to pin down. Virtual nursing is all the rage these days, with health systems across the country launching telemedicine-based programs aimed at helping their beleaguered nurses. But with no clear-cut path to ROI, executives are uncertain whether the programs can be sustainable.
Consult QD
OCTOBER 4, 2023
By Albert Aboseif, DO; J. Daniel Bireley, MD; Yuebing Li, MD, PhD; David Polston, MD ; and Justin R. Abbatemarco, MD Note: This article is reprinted from the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine ( 2023;90[7)]:439-447 ). Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a common form of orthostatic intolerance, with a prevalence of 0.2% to 1% in developed countries. 1 While no single unifying etiologic mechanism has been determined, several have been proposed, including activation of the immune
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.
Emerging RN Leader
OCTOBER 1, 2023
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A CNO expressed frustration about a recently held meeting with nurse residents in her facility. She told the following story: I talked with our new graduates about career planning and the wide range of opportunities available to them in nursing. Almost the whole group of 30 seemed […] The post Helping New Graduates Expand Their Range of Career Options appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Erika Estrada-Ibarra is a 1st year DNP-FNP/PhD students at the Johns Hopkins school of Nursing. Erika completed her BSN at Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi, and gained hands on experience in pediatrics at Driscoll Children’s Hospital. Erika’s current research focuses on pediatric obesity in Hispanic populations located in U.S./Mexico border towns.
Nursing Leadership Today brings together the best content for nurse leaders from the widest variety of industry thought leaders
Consult QD
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Surgeons at Cleveland Clinic have published the world’s largest single-center experience to date on an innovative endoscopic endonasal approach to removing or sampling benign intraconal orbital tumors. The research appears in Laryngoscope. Even when benign, tumors that arise in the deepest part of the eye socket, the intraconal space, can still cause vision loss or neurologic deficit if not removed.
Emerging RN Leader
OCTOBER 1, 2023
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I have heard multiple versions of a similar story from nurse managers in recent conversations: I gave some constructive feedback to one of our new graduates today. It just involved some minor changes in how she prioritized her assignments. She became so defensive even though I was […] The post Communicating With Defensive Staff appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Minority Nurse
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Pediatric nurses often say the field of pediatric nursing is something that calls to them for varied reasons, but helping children and their families is a top goal. Michaela Lewis, DNP, ARNP, CPNP-AC/PC, PMHS, CPN, CPEN, CNE, CNE-cl,VA-BC, CCRN is an assistant professor at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, College of Nursing , and says making a positive difference for the children and families she cares for is so rewarding.
American Nurse
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Roxana Chicas had it in her all along. Sometimes it takes a person looking at you from the outside to recognize your leadership qualities. That’s what happened to Roxana Chicas, PhD, BSN, RN, FAAN. While working as a billing specialist in a pediatric office, one of the physicians told her she’d make a great nurse… This content is for Digital Access and Print Plus subscribers only.
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
Consult QD
OCTOBER 6, 2023
A recent research effort underscores the importance of not only defining quality metrics in cervical cancer, but also tracking adherence to identify areas of improvement that will optimize patient care and outcomes. Cleveland Clinic researchers, led by Sudha Amarnath, MD , Co-Director of the Gynecologic Cancer Program and Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology, found that a dedicated weekly huddle can help reduce barriers to diagnosis and treatment initiation.
Daily Nurse
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Poor posture and being on your feet all day puts a lot of strain on your back, and it’s estimated that 74% of all nurses will have at least one episode of low-back pain a year. Fortunately, pilates can improve posture and prevent pain — individuals with chronic low-back pain who participated in a pilates-based core exercise program achieved a better quality-of-life score than people with back pain who didn’t do pilates, a recent study in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapi
Minority Nurse
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Nurses are invaluable members of the healthcare workforce, and when you’re proactively building a nursing career that you can fully embrace and be proud of, there are plenty of strategies and mindset hacks to consider. One of the greatest assets you carry as a nurse is the many skills you’ve worked hard to acquire. So, if you want to boost your self-confidence and make the most of your nursing career, it’s wise to humbly take full ownership of the many things you know and the incredible skill se
American Nurse
OCTOBER 6, 2023
A serious reaction requires immediate intervention. Takeaways: Vancomycin flushing syndrome is an anaphylactoid reaction caused by rapid infusion of the antibiotic. Signs of the condition include a pruritic, erythematous rash of the face, neck, and torso, which also may involve the extremities; weakness; and angioedema. Nursing interventions include close monitoring, regular assessments, and administration of ordered pain medications.
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.
Consult QD
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Ischemic or coronary evaluations often unnecessarily delay lifesaving ablation therapy in patients who have monomorphic ventricular tachycardia (VT) electrical storm with no indication of an acute coronary syndrome (ACS). So concludes a retrospective study of nearly 100 patients from a Cleveland Clinic registry, which found that such evaluations resulted in low yield of findings of causative coronary occlusions and had little impact on procedural and mortality outcomes.
Daily Nurse
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Mikaela Thepvongsa, 26, is an ICU nurse in Seattle pushing for inclusivity with educational TikTok videos going viral. Thepvongsa is like most adults her age and enjoys life’s usual pleasures like exploring, hanging out with friends, and dating. The big difference is that she is deaf and has made it her mission to prove that hearing loss shouldn’t set her apart.
Becker's Hospital Review
OCTOBER 6, 2023
In 2022, Bachelor of Science in nursing programs rejected nearly 66,300 applications not because of lacking qualifications, according to American Association of Colleges of Nursing data CNN cited in an Oct. 5 report.
American Nurse
OCTOBER 5, 2023
An analysis that looked at 1.8 million employed adults in the U.S. found healthcare workers, registered nurses in particular, were at higher risk for suicide compared to non-healthcare workers. The study , using data from the 2008 American Community Survey linked to National Death Index records through 2019, estimated suicide rates for six healthcare workers groups — physicians, registered nurses, other healthcare-diagnosing and treating practitioners, health technicians, healthcare support work
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.
Consult QD
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Surgical resection is the primary treatment approach for intraventricular tumors, which can be benign or malignant and additionally can affect the flow of cerebrospinal fluid and result in obstructive hydrocephalus. Minimally invasive endoscopic surgery offers several benefits over conventional methods, including reduced risk of complications and faster recovery.
Daily Nurse
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Fall marks the start of influenza season—a time of year that fills up hospitals and gives healthcare workers an extra layer of stress, but at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center , however, patient care staff can step into a “Serenity Lounge,” a break room equipped with massage chairs, aromatherapy oils, artwork and other amenities to provide a soothing respite from their demanding work. “Historically, studies have shown that nurses’ well-being affects job satisfaction and perfor
NurseBuff
OCTOBER 4, 2023
When you buy something using the links on our posts, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Learn more. Have you ever felt naked without a reliable stethoscope hanging around your neck? You are not alone. Stethoscopes serve as a nurses’ guide when conducting physical assessments. Without a reliable stethoscope, […] The post A Nurse’s Ultimate Guide to the Best Stethoscopes appeared first on NurseBuff.
American Nurse
OCTOBER 5, 2023
More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers began a three-day strike in Virginia, California, Colorado, Washington state, Oregon and Washington, D.C., on Oct. 4, 2023, after company executives and eight unions representing aides, techs, support staff and other employees failed to agree on the terms of new contracts. This is the largest U.S. health care strike on record.
Minority Nurse
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Many nurses often decide to work in the profession due to their struggles in life, but few are willing to make a difference in their work based on their hardships. Dr. Sharrica Miller, PhD, RN, has used her voice to speak up against injustice against Black nurses. She’s an assistant professor at Cal State Fullerton, where she serves as chair of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion , and Student Engagement.
Consult QD
OCTOBER 2, 2023
The need for high-quality patient care nursing assistants (PCNAs) is on the rise, as hospitals continue to rely on ancillary caregivers to mitigate the national post-pandemic nursing shortage. Determined to prevent staffing gaps and foster the careers of this indispensable group of caregivers, Cleveland Clinic is focused on creating a supportive work environment that provides many opportunities for training and professional growth.
Nursology
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Deadline for submission: December 1, 2023 midnight EST The theme for the 2024 conference will be “Nursology Theory Think Tanks for the Future.” As you develop your abstract, consider pressing questions and issues that call for creative and innovative approaches and that prompt collective discussion and solutions based on the fundamental knowledge of our discipline.
American Nurse
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Understanding the past can help pave a path to future care. Takeaways: Skin failure or skin changes associated with dying are a recognized factor in skin breakdown, particularly toward end of life, but also with acute, chronic, and dermatologic conditions. No universal agreement exists among clinicians as to how skin failure develops, manifests, and progresses.
Amercan Journal of Nursing
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Shedding parts of us that no longer serve us. Photo by Javardh on Unsplash A couple months ago, I shared my experience with burnout and lessons learned from it. This experience propelled me into a healing journey. This healing journey wasn’t just about a newfound appreciation for “self-care.” Guided by several mentors, coaches, and healers, it incorporated modalities such as energy healing, spiritual healing, mindset work, inner child work , meditation, breathwork , and journaling.
The Relentless School Nurse
OCTOBER 3, 2023
West Virginia school nurse, Sarah Arbogast stood before her school board meeting to explain her concerns as a district school nurse and a parent of a special needs child. BOE hears concerns of nurse, parent. “Taking into consideration the number of nurses we have staffed at this time, meeting the needs of all the students, especially the students with special medical needs, is becoming a daunting task for us to adequately provide enough nursing staff to the schools,” Arbogast told the Board of
Consult QD
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Beyond Leadership: a Cleveland Clinic Podcast · Just Say Yes When Neil Smith, DO , was in school, he was told that he probably didn’t have high enough chemistry or biology scores to study medicine – but he went to med school anyway. When he was in private practice and was offered a chance to buy an urgent care facility, at first it didn’t look like a great idea from a financial standpoint.
American Nurse
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Dr. Pam Cipriano—a living legend among nurses. I’ve been fortunate to have worked with Pam Cipriano, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, for nearly 25 years. As the founding editor-in-chief of American Nurse Journal , Pam continues to serve as editor emeritus. She’s a rare breed of individual whose dedication and impact extend beyond the confines of their profession.
Empowered Nurses
OCTOBER 5, 2023
The main reason, or maybe the only reason hospitals exist is for nursing care. As an intricate tapestry of healthcare, nurses are the threads that bind all of health care together. They are compassionate caregivers and tireless advocates. Yes, they are unsung heroes who day and night work diligently to ensure every patient’s well-being. Yet what if one day, every … nurse … in … the … world … vanished ?
Celayix
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Time theft is a common and costly issue for employers. In fact, 49% of US employees and 62% of Canadian employees admit to committing time theft. In the U.S alone, time theft costs employers more than $11bn per year! This is before factoring in lost productivity and other indirect costs. 43% of hourly workers have admitted to exaggerating the amount of time worked during their shift.
Consult QD
OCTOBER 4, 2023
A Cleveland Clinic-led research team has identified a key protein-modifying mechanism that the Zika virus (ZIKV) and other mosquito-transmitted flaviviruses use to hijack infected host cells and promote their own replication. The discovery from the laboratory of Michaela Gack, PhD , Scientific Director of the Florida Research and Innovation Center , raises the prospect of new therapeutics for flaviviruses, a category of viruses for which few drug treatments or vaccines currently exist.
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