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Accountability for Documentation

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN We are living in interesting times. Ethicists have commented that there has been a change in the willingness of individuals to accept responsibility. for their behavior. The culture has instead become one of blame. Recently, nurse leaders have talked with me about professional nurses who don’t document […] The post Accountability for Documentation appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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A Conversation with Dr. Ben Danielson

Josephine Ensign

Dr. Ben Danielson, Odessa Brown Clinic, 2015, photo credit: Josephine Ensign I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Ben Danielson when he was the medical director of Seattle Children’s Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic in the Central District. I was a nurse practitioner at the co-located community health clinic, the Carolyn Downs Family Medical Center.

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The only 5 hospitals to earn Magnet's top honor

Becker's Hospital Review

In 2022, the American Nurses Credentialing Center unveiled the Magnet with Distinction program to recognize the world's highest performing Magnet organizations. Since then, only five hospitals in the U.S. have achieved the designation.

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NRC Health announces Nobl acquisition & Medallia partnership to advance healthcare experience innovation

NRC Health

NRC Health announces the acquisition of leading healthcare rounding technology company Nobl and a new strategic partnership with customer and employee experience management leader Medallia. The post NRC Health announces Nobl acquisition & Medallia partnership to advance healthcare experience innovation appeared first on NRC Health.

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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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Rethinking Your Outdated Paradigms

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I was recently interviewed for an article about improving strategic thinking in nursing leadership. A key element to becoming more strategic is a willingness to challenge one’s paradigms. Changing one’s paradigm takes work. Paradigms are deeply ingrained mental frameworks that shape our thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors.

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Emotional intelligence: A neglected nursing competency

American Nurse

I love my job. But if I were asked what the most challenging aspect of my role as a nursing faculty member is, I would point to the periodic salvo of stressful and annoying interactions with students and colleagues that dampens my productivity and makes me feel disrespected. Consider these scenarios: A student throws a tantrum over a randomly assigned exam seat; another disrupts a remote class by inciting peers in the chat box for bonus points mid-lecture; a faculty member walks out disrespectfu

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Essential Tips for Nursing School Success: What You Need to Know

Minority Nurse

Summer is almost over, and with the end of one season comes the start of another—nursing school. For first-year nursing students, the first semester can seem daunting and overwhelming. New classes mean new changes, workloads, and a new beginning for an exciting career. What should first-year nursing students expect? Since nursing students are starting their experience in the field, their first year is to introduce them to nursing prerequisites and clinicals.

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Nurse Leader Coach Workshop on September 18, 2024

Emerging RN Leader

I am proud to once again partner with New England ONL to provide the Nurse Leader Coach Workshop. Gallup researchers and other experts now advise leaders that a coaching mindset is key to leadership success with the younger workforce. In this workshop, you will learn key coaching skills that will help you more effectively retain […] The post Nurse Leader Coach Workshop on September 18, 2024 appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Inspiration for Students (or anyone!) Writing Nursology.net Blogs

Nursology

Academic terms are starting up again all over the world, and many students (and their professors) are looking for inspiration to embark on new learning activities! Nursology.net has established a history of encouraging students, or guests from any nursing career stage or setting, to contribute to the blog. Those of us who manage the site, … Continue reading Inspiration for Students (or anyone!

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How to Evaluate Benefits Packages

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

If you’re looking for a job in healthcare, you know that evaluating benefits packages has become essential for clinicians aiming to make informed career decisions. While salary is often a significant factor in choosing a job, benefits can also influence your overall satisfaction and financial well-being. A comprehensive benefits package not only supports your physical and mental health but also provides opportunities for professional growth and work-life balance.

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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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Meet Jason: A Passionate Advocate for Healthcare Professionals

Core Medical Group

Jason is a dedicated Permanent Placement Recruiter at CoreMedical Group. With years of experience, he excels at identifying top talent and building strong connections with his candidates. Outside of work, Jason enjoys watching and attending sports games, as well as exploring various forms of art, including music, films, and gastronomy.

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‘No plans’ for government to undertake independent inquiry into NMC

Nursing Times

Read about the government's response to calls by nurses and midwives for an independent inquiry into the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

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Have You Heard About GLIMMERS?

Nurses Advocates

Have you heard about GIMMERS? Recently, there has been a lot of talk about GIMMERS and how recognizing and embracing them can improve our lives. In this post, I want to introduce you to GIMMERS so you can recognize them when they come into your life. The term GLIMMERS was coined by Deb Dana , a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in complex trauma, in her 2018 book “The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy,” “GLIMMERS” refers to small moments when our biology is in

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How Hospitals Are Using Technology to Support the Nursing Workforce

Diversity Nursing

Technology is rapidly evolving to support and enhance the role of Nurses. As the backbone of patient care, Nurses face a demanding and ever-changing environment. From managing complex patient needs to coordinating care across multidisciplinary teams, their responsibilities are vast and varied. Fortunately, advancements in technology are providing valuable tools to streamline their work, reduce stress, and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

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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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How to Get Started as a Nurse Advocate Around Key Issues Like Scope of Practice

Amercan Journal of Nursing

National Council of State Boards of Nursing map of Nurse Licensure Compact states. Click to expand. Have you ever been frustrated by a professional issue and wondered if new legislation could fix it? This happened to me as a nurse practitioner after moving to a new state. I was young and newly married, wanting to be closer to family. I didn’t realize how drastically different each states’ Nurse Practice Act could be in terms of advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) scope of practice.

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AI meets empathy: NRC Health launches first AI-enabled solutions to elevate healthcare experience

NRC Health

NRC Health debuted healthcare’s most comprehensive experience management platform and announced strategic acquisitions and partnerships to enable greater human connection across the healthcare journey. The post AI meets empathy: NRC Health launches first AI-enabled solutions to elevate healthcare experience appeared first on NRC Health.

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Covenant Health clinics enable caregivers to fulfill their calling to serve others

Providence

Caregivers often tell us they applied to Providence because they identify with our Mission to serve all in our communities, especially the poor and vulnerable. This is true for many of our clinic caregivers at Covenant Health, part of the Providence family of organizations, in West Texas and Eastern New Mexico.

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What Is the Difference Between a Practical Nurse and a Registered Nurse?

Post University

Interested in a career in nursing? If so, two common roles to consider include that of a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and a registered nurse (RN). Although both are nursing jobs that involve a lot of direct patient care, there are some notable differences between the two—especially as it relates to job duties and educational requirements. So, what is the difference between a practical nurse and a registered nurse, exactly?

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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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Keeping calm in case of catastrophe

Penn Medicine News

The small but dedicated Hospital Emergency Response Team works year-round to imagine and prepare for major crises that could disrupt patient care.

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NRC Health announces winners of 2024 patient experience and loyalty awards

NRC Health

NRC Health is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Consumer Loyalty Awards and the Excellence in Patient Experience Awards. The post NRC Health announces winners of 2024 patient experience and loyalty awards appeared first on NRC Health.

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Pima Community College nurse program combats state nursing shortage

Health Leaders | Nursing

Pima Community College is playing a critical role in addressing the looming nursing shortage in Arizona, where the state could face a deficit of up to 25,000 nurses by next year.

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Is Long-Term Care Insurance Right for You? | Elder Care Matters Estate Planning Guide

Elder Care Matters

Discover whether long-term care insurance is the right choice for you. Learn how it can protect your assets and ensure quality care as part of your estate planning strategy. Explore more with Elder Care Matters. The post Is Long-Term Care Insurance Right for You? | Elder Care Matters Estate Planning Guide appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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How to Make the Most Out of Your Travel Nurse Pay

The Gypsy Nurse

Triage Healthcare Staffing provided this article. Even post-pandemic, travel nursing can be a way for nurses to make more money than they would if they were a staff nurse. If you’re traveling for the money (no shame in that game), look for ways to stretch your dollars so you can maximize your take-home travel nurse pay. How to make the most out of your travel nurse pay: Look For a Contact with Paid Housing One of the easiest ways to stretch your funds is to look for a good-paying job that inclu

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Elevating Patient Care: The Power of Leader Rounding

NRC Health

Jon Tanner and Katie Haifley, CPXP delve into the critical role of leader rounding in enhancing patient experiences and outcomes. The post Elevating Patient Care: The Power of Leader Rounding appeared first on NRC Health.

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Collaborating on staffing guidelines

Health Leaders | Nursing

In a recent article published in AACN Advanced Critical Care, the collaborative efforts of L.A. County Department of Health Services (DHS) hospitals were highlighted as they worked together to develop unit-specific guidelines for staffing critically ill patients.

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Collaborating on Staffing Guidelines

Daily Nurse

In a recent article published in AACN Advanced Critical Care , the collaborative efforts of L.A. County Department of Health Services (DHS) hospitals were highlighted as they worked together to develop unit-specific guidelines for staffing critically ill patients. The hospitals involved in this initiative, including Harbor UCLA, Los Angeles General Medical Center, Olive View Medical Center, and Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center, recognized the need for standardized staffing ratios when patients r

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Indiana APRN Audit

Empowered Nurses

According to Indiana Code § 25-23-1-19.8, before December 31st of every even numbered year, the Board is required to randomly audit at least one per cent (1%) but not more than ten per cent (10%) of the APRNs with authority to prescribe legend drugs. This was enacted last year, and the board is still in the process of auditing. Currently, an Indiana APRN is required to complete at least 30 hours of continuing education of which eight (8) hours must be in the area of pharmacology and if you presc

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Understanding Functional Medicine

Minority Nurse

In the 21st century, several holistic approaches to medicine have become increasingly popular among clinicians and patients. One such approach continuing to gain steam is functional medicine. But what exactly is functional medicine, and what does it have to offer patients looking to dive deeper, as well as providers and clinicians who want to help their patients improve their overall health and well-being?

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'This Is Going to Stick With Us': The Impact of Virtual Nursing on Healthcare

Health Leaders | Nursing

The standard care model for nursing will be highly comprehensive, due to the integration of virtual nursing. HealthLeaders spoke to Steve Klahn , system clinical director for virtual medicine at Houston Methodist , about the widespread impacts of virtual nursing on the healthcare industry. Tune in to hear his insights.

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Reflections From a Stroke Survivor

Daily Nurse

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds, with 795,000 strokes annually. Stroke is a serious medical emergency, with the World Stroke Organization and other groups fighting a battle against this globally impactful disease. Since stroke is such a universal experience, understanding what it’s like on the patient’s end of the stethoscope is extremely valuable information for nurses.

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Packing Tips and Knowing When to Leave for Your Assignment

The Gypsy Nurse

Travel Nurses Inc. provided this article. Whether you’re packing for your first assignment or your tenth assignment, it can be overwhelming. You’re packing your life up for three months (or more) and going to a new place. Knowing what to pack and when to leave for your assignment is crucial. In this blog post, we will discuss packing essentials , smart packing tips, and knowing when the best time is to leave for your assignment.

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What are the Risks of Poor Contract Management? | symplr

Symplr

Developing and maintaining a deep understanding of the risks and complications of contract management in healthcare is essential. The sheer number of affiliations, partnerships, and vendors hospitals maintain increases the complexity of hospital contract management. To manage risk, organizations must adopt measures that ensure regulatory compliance , organizational efficiency, and revenue protection.

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West Penn nurses authorize strike after near-unanimous vote

Health Leaders | Nursing

West Penn Hospital nurses voted Wednesday night in favor of authorizing a strike. They rejected Allegheny Health Network's contract proposals in a 99.3% vote.

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