The Nurse Sabbatical
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Since I started my sabbatical, my friends are always asking how my sabbatical is going. They also like to poke fun at what I do. During my sabbatical, if I say that I am working, their response is, “ Tommy, you don’t have a job.” A joke well understood from the show Martin in the 90s. Although I laugh at this joke, my sabbatical journey sparks conversations with my family and friends about sabbaticals.
Daily Nurse
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
I received my Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Nova Southeastern University and credited my education at NSU for playing a significant role in my successful nursing career. My education exposed me to many different specialty types during my clinicals and courses. As a result, I ultimately chose a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit after completing […].
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The Nurse Break
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
We chat with Kaylene who has had an epic journey, rural nursing throughout Australia. If you’ve ever thought of Rural and Remote nursing then this is a great read! Before you read on go join our exclusive PRIVATE FB Group ‘ Rural & Remote Nursing | The Australian Outback ‘ to ask questions and network with other like-minded nurses, midwives and students.
Minority Nurse
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) named Dr. Paula Alexander-Delpech, Ph.D., PMHNP-BC, APRN, as its Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO). Previously, Dr. Alexander-Delpech served as the Interim CDIO since January and guided the planning and programming for FNU’s 12th annual Diversity Impact Conference held in June. Dr. Alexander-Delpech serves as co-chair of the President’s Task Force on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the Faculty, Staff, and Preceptor Development and Retention
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.
Nurse.com
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
As the U.S. population ages, geriatric nurses and nurse practitioners (NPs) can make an impact. The need for geriatric nurses can be explained simply by looking at data highlighting an aging United States. From 2009 to 2019, the population of adults age 65 and older grew 36% to more than 54 million Americans, according to the Administration for Community Living (ACL) — a division of the U.S.
Daily Nurse
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Kimberly Van Raay is a U.S. Army Veteran and registered nurse with professional experience. Yet, despite having years of experience as a combat medic training and even more in the specialty area of cardiac stress testing, she never felt prepared to help those who struggled with the cunning and baffling disease of addiction. At age […].
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Diversity Nursing
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
If you're interested in joining the Nursing field, or changing your Nursing Specialty, you'll want to learn more about which Specialty is the right fit for you. Looking to make a difference in the lives of infants and their families? Neonatal Nursing may be the perfect career choice. Every year, 10 to 15 percent of babies born in the United States (roughly half a million) are admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Nurse.com
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
A reader submitted a question about their state’s Good Samaritan law. He said that where he lived, many individuals could not get the health care they needed, especially those without medical insurance. He wondered if licensed nurses, who provide what the reader termed “mutual aid” (which is not part of Good Samaritan laws) to those in need, would be protected under an exception in a Good Samaritan law.
Daily Nurse
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
“It’s time for a Nursing Revolution!” says nurse educator Farah Laurent, International Nurse Coach, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CPXP, NPD-BC, TCRN, CPEN, CEN. She says nurses need to advocate and speak up for what they want and deserve and feel supported in their transition from nursing school to nursing practice. Laurent is a nurse mentor, educator, […].
Symplr
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Calling all nurses and nurse leaders: You’re rightfully proud of the crucial work you do and are aware that your role is more important than ever. For some nursing teams, it’s time to take the next step in bringing meaningful recognition to your extraordinary practices by becoming a Magnet-designated organization. If your organization has achieved and maintains the prestigious designation, congratulations on choosing the path to excellence.
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
Core Medical Group
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Before jumping into any career decision, it’s best to weigh the pros and cons given your lifestyle and unique situation. Interim healthcare management could make sense for you now, or it may be an option you tuck away for a different season of life. No matter which category you fall into, understanding this more flexible career path will be helpful as you plan your future.
Nurse.com
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Nurse.com recently announced its acquisition of HOLLIBLU, a social networking app for nurses, as a joint effort to expand and cultivate the nurse community. . The app is known for its commitment to supporting, connecting, and engaging nurses. Through building community, the app has offered nurses a safe space to share, network, and grow. Nurse.com has long supported the nurse community, and shares the same vision of connecting nurses.
Daily Nurse
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Changing careers is often exhilarating and terrifying, especially after being in the same profession and sector for so long. Making a significant professional transition might raise hundreds of questions and concerns. In our society, nursing is a vital profession, especially when it relates to medical sales. Some people prefer to stay in their current jobs […].
Relias
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Healthcare organizations across the U.S. have grappled with healthcare staffing shortages since well before the COVID-19 pandemic. Contributing factors are an older workforce, limited capacity of nursing schools to meet growing demand, and an aging population experiencing more chronic diseases. The pandemic worsened these shortages, reducing the number of registered nurses nationwide by over 100,000.
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.
The Nurse Break
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Could Virtual Nurse Led Models Of Care Be A Solution For A Workforce Shortage? If Funded and Supported, the Answer is Absolutely Yes! More from ‘ Leading for Change ‘ here. It feels like there isn’t an industry in Australia right now that isn’t reporting that they are struggling to attract workforce to meet their current demand. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reports that currently Australia has an unemployment rate of 3.8% , which is the lowest on record since 1974.
FreshRN
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Now that the fall nursing school semester is underway, let's look at some practical tips that will help you know how to study for nursing school. The post How to Study for Nursing School appeared first on FRESHRN.
Daily Nurse
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Chamberlain University’s Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program receives Initial Accreditation through 2030 by the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) Commission on Accreditation (COA). Three years ago, Chamberlain University’s College of Health Professions launched a new MSW degree program to uniquely prepare students to be agents of social change in communities worldwide.
Relias
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
With the rise in life expectancy and increased risk of dementia in older adults, the demand for nurses who are trained to care for people with dementia is also growing. Near patients’ final days, they and their families can greatly benefit from hospice professionals who understand how to provide specialized care for dementia. About one in nine people in the U.S. age 65 and older have Alzheimer’s disease.
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.
Capitol Beat
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Achieving health equity is a key goal for the nation’s health care system. While not a new issue, we are seeing renewed focus on identifying and overcoming barriers that are leading to health inequities—especially with the COVID-19 pandemic magnifying underlying and persisting inequities. These barriers include sociodemographic factors, such as housing and food instability, which often lead to worse health outcomes for patients.
Penn Medicine News
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Following updated guidelines, 45-year-old Scott Larkin, of Hamilton, N.J., underwent a screening colonoscopy at Penn Medicine Princeton Health and was surprised at what the doctor found. Had he waited until 50, the outcome could have been different.
Symplr
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
symplr has officially changed our name from "Vendor Credentialing Service LLC" to " symplr software LLC".
Penn Medicine News
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Supported by Penn Medicine CAREs, Philly Roller Derby Juniors offers an inclusive environment and boosts self-esteem among young skaters, earning their first gold medal and title as the top open-gender junior roller derby team in the country in July.
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