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Preventing Addition Addiction

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Peter Drucker, considered the father of modern management theory, frequently talked about the problem leaders have in making decisions to stop doing things. The default in healthcare is to keep adding more. Addition addiction is a real problem today that frontline nurse leaders frequently discuss. Professionals are […] The post Preventing Addition Addiction appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Choosing the Best Name for Your Nurse Practitioner Practice

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Picking a name for your business is one of the first steps to launching an independent Nurse Practitioner practice. The business name you choose will shape your brand identity, influence how patients and colleagues perceive you, and impact your ability to market and grow your practice over time. A well-chosen name can serve you for years without causing any branding, marketing, or legal challenges.

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Who Were the Black Angels? 

Minority Nurse

Tuberculosis has been a scourge to humankind for millennia. While it was misunderstood in ancient times, we have known for decades that it is caused by an organism called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB primarily affects the lungs but can also lodge in bone, kidneys, the spine, the larynx, and many other sites throughout the body. Much science has contributed to the relative control of TB around the world, although it is still prevalent in many locations, including the U.S.

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A Conversation with Charlotte Tucker Sanders, MSW

Josephine Ensign

Charlotte Tucker Sanders, MSW Back to basics. Back to what we know works. That is my main takeaway from my interview with social worker Charlotte Tucker Sanders. I’ve had the privilege to work with her, first at Neighborcare’s 45th Street Homeless Youth Clinic and then when I led the UW’s Doorway Project. She said, “I feel like if we were to really think about this world which seems to be driven by money, and the costs and benefits.

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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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Have a Bias for Action in Your Leadership

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN When I conduct focus groups with young nurses for organizations, I repeatedly hear a theme: They don’t see any loops being closed on problems and challenges. It is one reason why many pull back from shared governance efforts. It is critical today that nurse leaders have a […] The post Have a Bias for Action in Your Leadership appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Community Nurses Are Key To A Healthier America

Daily Nurse

Community nurses registered nurses who provide healthcare to people within their homes, healthcare centers, or elsewhere in the local community will be increasingly in demand as America’s healthcare system continues to shift towards preventative care. Healthy lifestyle habits can prevent around 80% of chronic diseases , while poor lifestyle choices ultimately cause 63% of deaths associated with chronic diseases.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Meet the TikTok School Nurse – Mandy Palo is on a Mission to Educate and Entertain

The Relentless School Nurse

Mrs. Palo School nurse Mandy Palo, known on TikTok as Mrs. Palo , has carved out a unique niche for herself in the digital world, blending her professional expertise with the vibrant, engaging format of social media. Her venture into social media began with an Instagram account to share school nursing tips, but it was TikTok that truly captured her attention.

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Wind, Flame, Ash, and a Pink Polka-Dot Ribbon: Lessons from the Altadena Wildfire

Nursology

Dr. Marsha Fowler is a member of the Nursology.net Advisory TeamAuthor: Nursing Ethics, 1880s to the Present Until recently I lived in the 140 year old town of Altadena, California. Altadena is nestled in the foothills of the transverse range of the San Gabriel Mountains, between the San Joaquin and Whittier Narrows fault-lines.

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Board-Certified ER & Trauma Nurses Share Inspiring Journeys in BCEN’s ‘Invest in Yourself’ Campaign

Daily Nurse

The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) has launched “ Invest in Yourself ,” a multi-year campaign featuring nationally board-certified registered nurses (RNs) working in emergency, trauma, and critical care transport settings. The campaign features RNs discussing the intersections between nursing professional development, high-level patient care, and their own health and well-being. “The priority was to give nurses a platform to say in their own words how inves

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AMC President Mark Gutweiler Expands into UAE & Middle East at Arab Health 2025

American Medical Compliance

AMC (American Medical Compliance) has achieved a major milestone by expanding into the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the broader Middle East, reinforcing its position as a key player in global healthcare compliance. At the forefront of this initiative, AMC President Mark Gutweiler led the companys participation in Arab Health 2025 , one of the worlds most prestigious healthcare exhibitions , held in Dubai.

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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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Navigating Ethical Dilemmas as an NNP

Ensearch

The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) can be an emotionally charged environment, and caring for the most vulnerable patient population comes with unique challenges. As a neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP) working in this high-stakes setting, you may at times find yourself at the intersection of complex ethical dilemmas, where decisions can profoundly impact patients and [.

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Study Pinpoints Factors Driving COVID Vaccine Hesitancy Among Black Women

Minority Nurse

Nurses, have you ever wondered why vaccine hesitancy lingers among certain groups? Understanding the why is key to addressing their concerns, especially for Black women, whose experiences often include layers of mistrust and lived realities. A study published in JAMA Network Open led by Brittany C. Slatton , PhD, from Texas Southern University, has delved into these concerns, uncovering critical insights.

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Solving the Nursing Shortage Starts with Investing in Educators

Daily Nurse

In recent years, nursing schools have cited faculty shortages as one of the top reasons for not accepting all qualified applicants into their programs. But when this means that nearly 66,000 qualified nursing school applicants are turned away each year amid a national nursing workforce crisis, no less its time to reframe our approach. This limitation, in combination with a lack of clinical sites and budgets, directly impacts the healthcare pipeline, leaving many hospitals and clinics chronical

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New Nurse Checklist: Essential Items You Need on the Job

NurseBuff

Few jobs expect you to hit the ground running like nursing. Stepping inside a hospital for your first shift can feel like stepping into another dimension where chaos and noise have replaced order and process. Patients dont know its your first day and dont care. The learning curve is steep. You must be prepared to […] The post New Nurse Checklist: Essential Items You Need on the Job appeared first on NurseBuff.

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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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Social Determinants of Health Training

American Medical Compliance

The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Training is designed to equip healthcare providers with essential knowledge about the factors beyond medical care that impact patient health. Understanding SDOH is critical, as social and environmental conditions, such as economic stability, education, healthcare access, and community support, play a significant role in health outcomes.

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Travel Nurse Red Flags: Protecting Yourself from Scammers

The Gypsy Nurse

Triage Healthcare Staffing provided this article. Recently, weve heard reports of scammers pretending to be travel nurse recruiters and targeting allied and nursing travelers. To help keep you safe, were sharing a few red flags that you can watch out for. Red Flag: A Free Email Address Theres a fast and simple way to determine if youre talking with a legitimate recruitertheir email address.

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Better Nurse Staffing Linked to Fewer C-Sections

Daily Nurse

New research published in the Journal Nursing Outlook shows that labor and delivery units that are adequately staffed by nurses have lower cesarean birth rates. “Our findings highlight how crucial nurse staffing is for optimal maternal outcomes,” said Audrey Lyndon , the Vernice D. Ferguson Professor in Health Equity and executive vice dean at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing.

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Hospitals will get $1.7 billion more federal funding. Will this reduce waiting times?

Nursing Review

This week, the federal government announced it will pay states and territories an extra, one-off, A$1.7 billion for public hospitals. This has been billed as a way to fix some ailing hospitals, and shorten waits for care in emergency departments and for elective surgery. But will it really make a difference? Labor created Medicare and we will protect it.

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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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Better nurse staffing linked to fewer c-sections

Health Leaders | Nursing

New research published in the Journal Nursing Outlook shows that labor and delivery units that are adequately staffed by nurses have lower cesarean birth rates. Our findings highlight how crucial nurse staffing is for optimal maternal outcomes, said Audrey Lyndon, the Vernice D. Ferguson Professor in Health Equity and executive vice dean at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing.

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The Best Places for Travel Nurses to Find Housing in 2025

The Gypsy Nurse

Finding a place to stay as a travel nurse can often seem like the hardest part of the job. From horror stories to exorbitant prices, short-term or mid-term furnished housing definitely has its ups and downs. But just like anything elsethe longer you do this, the easier it gets. Here are some tried and true ways to find housing as a travel nurse in 2025.

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ECU Health Nurses Leading the Way: Laura Respess & Dawn Tetterton Recognized for Advancing Nursing Leadership

Daily Nurse

In a profession that demands resilience, expertise, and unwavering commitment, nursing leaders don’t just rise to the occasionthey redefine it. At ECU Health, two remarkable nurse leaders, Laura Respess and Dawn Tetterton, are doing just that. Their dedication to advancing the nursing profession and shaping the future of healthcare leadership has earned them well-deserved recognition as the Nurses of the Week.

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Mastering ADLs Training for Healthcare Providers

American Medical Compliance

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) are essential tasks that individuals perform every day to maintain their independence. For healthcare providers, understanding and supporting patients’ ability to perform these tasks is a critical aspect of providing compassionate care. This course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, support, and optimize patients’ ADLs.

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Nurses reject offer, extend strike at Providence hospitals

Health Leaders | Nursing

Nearly 5,000 nurses are continuing to strike at eight Providence Health & Services hospitals across Oregon after rejecting a tentative agreement in votes counted Feb. 7 and 8. More than 90% of strikers voted, and those voting rejected the Providence proposal by more than 80%. Oregon Nurses Association said the agreement failed because it did too little to ensure safe staffing levels or make wages competitive to help recruit and retain staff.

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Your Guide to Obtaining a California Nursing License as a Travel Nurse

The Gypsy Nurse

AMN Healthcare provided this article. With its stunning landscapes and diverse culture, California is a dream destination for many. For travel nurses, the state offers breathtaking scenery, competitive salaries, abundant job opportunities, and a dynamic healthcare environment. However, securing a California nursing license is a necessary first step before you can take advantage of these opportunities.

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Faculty Highlight Series: Paul Erdahl, PhD, LP

The Leadership Development Group

Navigating Leadership Transitions in Healthcare Leadership transitions are pivotal moments for any organization, requiring a thoughtful and strategic approach to ensure continuity and success. For OSF HealthCare, founded by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis and headquartered in Peoria, Illinois, supporting leadership succession during a period of significant growth was a top priority.

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Monitoring Vital Signs for Healthcare Professionals

American Medical Compliance

Monitoring vital signs is a fundamental aspect of patient care, providing critical insights into a patient’s health status. Accurate measurement and interpretation of vital signs can help detect early signs of deterioration, enabling timely interventions. This course will cover essential techniques for measuring vital signs, interpreting readings, recognizing early warning signs of patient decline, and ensuring proper documentation.

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Sentara implements new virtual nurse system

Health Leaders | Nursing

Emergency rooms are becoming increasingly crowded, leading Sentara Health to implement a new tool designed to expedite patient care. Before admitting new patients from the emergency room, nurses must first discharge those they have already seen. When we have more than one patient being discharged, two or three, it gets kind of hectic trying to get everyone out the door in a timely manner, registered nurse Kierra Maddox said.

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Sector reacts to antisemitic nurses’ suspension: pollies speak out, nurses rally, migration laws under review

Nursing Review

A nurse who vowed to kill Israeli patients and another who claimed he had already sent Israeli patients to the afterlife have now been banned from practising anywhere in Australia, in any context. Ahmad Rashad Nadir and Sarah Abu Lebdeh were deregistered by the Nursing and Midwiferey Council of NSW, effective from February 13, Health Minister Mark Butler confirmed on Thursday.

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VNTW 2025 Program Detail – March 20-24

Nursology

The detailed program for the 2025 Virtual Nursology Theory Conference is now available! This 5-day conference is planned for maximum participation starting on Thursday March 20th, continuing through the weekend, and ending on Monday March 24th!

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Mastering Care Coordination in Healthcare Training

American Medical Compliance

Effective care coordination is vital in today’s fast-paced healthcare environment. As the complexity of patient needs grows, ensuring seamless communication among medical teams is more important than ever. In this context, the Mastering Care Coordination in Healthcare Training course provides healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge to navigate the intricacies of treatment services and foster a collaborative team approach.

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Infographic: 3 Ways CNOs Can Leverage Social Media

Health Leaders | Nursing

Social media is here to stay, and CNOs must adapt. In an era where nurses and healthcare workers are not just caregivers but content creators, social media has become a double-edged swordan unfiltered window into the world of healthcare, wielded with equal parts power and peril. With nursings reputation as the gold standard of ethics slipping, CNOs must step into a new role: social media strategist.

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Webcast Recap: Key updates on 2025 HCAHPS and patient experience strategies

NRC Health

Discover the latest updates from NRC Health's CAHPS Insider Live webcast, including new HCAHPS 2025 survey dimensions, care coordination, hospital environment restfulness, and symptom information. Learn best practices for data goal-setting and increasing CAHPS participation. The post Webcast Recap: Key updates on 2025 HCAHPS and patient experience strategies appeared first on NRC Health.

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A Book Review: “It’s Agape Love: The Spirit of Champions.”

Nurses Advocates

Yesterday, I received a surprise package. As I opened it, I found a signed copy of a new book a fellow Patient Advocate colleague wrote with her husband, Its Agape Love: The Spirit of Champions. The book is designed to be a transformative experience that tells a story, teaches, and touches your heart. Whether used for individual enrichment, as a couples study, or in a group setting, this book offers valuable lessons on living a life filled with love, overcoming obstacles with grace, and positive