Nurse Practitioners in Business
MARCH 17, 2024
Do you have a fair amount of outstanding patient balances and difficulties collecting? Well, you’re not alone. It’s common, particularly in small practices, to struggle with collecting money from patients. Most patients never blink an eye when asked for their co-pay, deductible, or other balances. They do everything they can to pay on time and in full.
Donna Cardillo
APRIL 23, 2024
How many times have you been out in public when someone asks you what you do and you respond, “I’m a nurse.” Bland. Generic. Nondescript. That type of response promotes the false notion that all nurses are alike, do the same thing, and are basically interchangeable. But this couldn’t be further from the truth. Case […] The post Why Nurses Need an Elevator Speech first appeared on Donna Cardillo, RN.
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Emerging RN Leader
DECEMBER 8, 2024
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Some of the most troubling conversations I have with leaders today concern a growing number of nurses who seem to lack empathy. Caring for patients in a way that projects concern and empathy has always been a core value in nursing. Leaders see an increasing number of […] The post Teaching Nurses to Be More Empathetic appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Life of a Nurse
JANUARY 16, 2024
I attended a dear friend’s viewing last week, a man who touched many lives as an educator, cultural community leader, and a spiritually jolly man who left us; suddenly after a short illness. Afterwards, a friend who has been through many caretaking challenges for about a decade; we headed to an Irish pub, where we enjoyed a pint and reminisced about our friend no longer with us.
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.
Becker's Hospital Review
APRIL 10, 2024
The U.S. has an all-time record number of actively licensed nurses — 5.6 million — but hospitals are struggling to recruit and retain enough. To discover missed opportunities, researchers surveyed 7,887 nurses who recently exited the healthcare industry.
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
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American Medical Compliance
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Assisted living facilities are a lifeline for elderly and vulnerable individuals who need care and support in a safe, nurturing environment. Yet, even in these compassionate settings, caregivers often face the challenge of managing aggressive behaviors among residents. Imagine the case of Mrs. Stevens, a once gentle and kind woman who, after the onset of dementia, began exhibiting sudden outbursts of anger.
Daily Nurse
DECEMBER 23, 2024
For most folks, the holidays are a time of reunions and traditionloved ones coming home from out of town, kids back from college, and living rooms full of joy and laughter. However, my holidays have been far from traditional for the last six years as an ICU travel nurse. Most Thanksgivings and Christmases, I’ve traded home-cooked meals and family gatherings for hospital hallways and patient care across the country.
Nurses Advocates
DECEMBER 10, 2024
By now, I am sure you have heard about the killing of Brian Thompson, the CEO of United, that occurred in Mid-town Manhattan on 12/4/24. The killer has been caught, and the police investigation is ongoing. Hopefully, we will gain more insight into this heinous crime as time passes. What has been alarming is the reaction from the public that the killing was based on how healthcare insurance companies are using cost-cutting methods to deny care to people to increase profits for the C-Suite and sha
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Sheila Prose, a professor and supervisor at the pro bono neuroplasticity clinic at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in South Austin, holds onto Oray Dill as he works with student Savannah Wisnieski. Originally publi shed on Austin American-Statesman Six-year-old Oray Dill giggles with delight as Savannah Wisnieski turns a fabric tunnel into a worm that’s going to swallow him up.
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
Nurse Practitioners in Business
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Congratulations! Youve taken the bold step of starting your own nurse practitioner (NP) practice. This is an exciting milestone, but lets face ityour first year in business is going to be a whirlwind. From attracting patients to managing administrative tasks and finances, theres a lot to juggle. In this post, Ill walk you through what you can expect during your first year and share actionable tips to help you navigate this critical phase successfully.
Empowered Nurses
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Recently, a shocking story from Kentucky highlighted the importance of caution and communication in healthcare. A man was mistakenly declared brain-dead and nearly had his organs harvested before his family’s vigilance saved his life. As nurses, we are often the ones closest to our patients and their families, and there are valuable lessons we can take from this case to prevent similar errors.
Emerging RN Leader
DECEMBER 22, 2024
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A nurse manager confesses that she is taking her first out-of-town vacation during the holidays and is worried. Her medical center is short-staffed, and her young staff often call her to help them figure out assignments or how to manage call-ins. They are so dependent on me […] The post More Yoda and Less Superman in 2025 appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Life of a Nurse
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Nursing is a dynamic and rewarding profession as one navigates the boundaries of art and science. The edges can be blurred when practices are vague and not supported by evidence, and ambiguity can be a nemesis. Futility presents many challenges to the health care team to navigate ethical practices with patient conditions that are observed and assessed as having the hallmark of suffering.
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 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.
Post University
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Aspiring nurses who are interested in building the core competencies required to achieve their desired career outcomes often find themselves wondering which nursing degree programs to pursue. Within the nursing profession, there is significant demand for both skilled registered nurses and intuitive nurse practitioners, inviting nursing students to explore what it means to be anurse practitionerversus an RN.
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.
American Medical Compliance
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
According to a review by the Center for Bioethics and Health Law , patients who received early palliative care not only experienced significant improvements in their quality of life and mood but also lived 25% longer. This underscores the profound impact that compassionate and proactive care can have. End-of-life care discussions rank among the most sensitive and challenging conversations healthcare providers engage in with patients and their families.
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.
Daily Nurse
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Nursing schools are the gateway to the profession. But when racism is prevalent at the collegiate level , the racial, structural, and institutional inequities entrenched in these programs have a profound impact. Workforce composition, the development of future educators and administrators, student success, and the overall health and well-being of society are at risk when racism in nursing education persists.
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.
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Physical therapists (PTs) work with patients during their recovery process after surgery or injury. By earning a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), you will learn how to help individuals regain or maintain mobility through treatments such as strength and stretching exercises, electrical stimulation and manual therapy techniques. To be successful, you should consciously cultivate several skills needed to be a physical therapist.
Nurse Practitioners in Business
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Do you ever wonder about Direct Primary Care? Judging by the questions we receive at NPBO about this, chances are good you have. On Episode #96 of the NP Business Matters Podcast, we speak with Dr. Penni Vashon, DNP, APRN of Charleston, SC, about DPC practices. What is DPC? Pros and Cons of DPC practice? Who are they for, and who are they not for? And we will find out more about the first DPC conference specifically for NPs and PAs being held February 7-9 in Charleston!
Empowered Nurses
DECEMBER 19, 2024
What happens when a contract limits your ability to work elsewhere? Covenants not to compete (non-compete agreements) have long been a controversial aspect of healthcare employment. These clauses, often tucked into contracts, restrict nurses and/or nurse practitoners from working for competing employers or starting similar businesses within a certain geographic area and timeframe after leaving a job.
Emerging RN Leader
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN During a webinar, a nurse manager recently noted that the new graduates they hired in June already seemed restless and just finished their residency program. She observed that “recent graduates enter her health system, complete their residency program, and then want to leave to travel or return […] The post Retaining New Graduates appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
The Relentless School Nurse
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Click to view slideshow. More than twenty-four hours have passed since the election results were confirmed. I have spent the time trying to wrap my head around the outcome. But in the wee hours of that morning, 2:00 am, processing the news was incomprehensible. Amid my panic, Donna Gaffney , a brilliant and compassionate nurse psychotherapist sent me a lifeline at that early hour.
Amercan Journal of Nursing
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
A difficult exchange Photo by Riccardo Chiarini on Unsplash She was one of those patients who remind me of my own daughters, who make me consider up close what it would feel like to watch a terrible disease process insidiously take over my own child’s body. Her cancer had spread and she was struggling to breathe. The team had told the parents it was likely we might have to give her a breathing tube before my shift was over.
Post University
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Nursing and computer science may seem like two fields that are unlikely to intersect with one another very often. However, behind every nurse providing care in clinics and hospitals across the country is a wealth of technology and data and the professionals responsible for developing these technologies and analyzing this data are known as nursing informatics professionals.
Health Leaders | Nursing
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Memorial Healthcare System's new $1.7 million center aims to eliminate gaps in patient navigation and care management. The new Care Coordination Center at Memorial Healthcare System is expected to boost care quality and patient safety, the CMO of the health system says. The South Florida health system invested about $1.7 million in the 3,000 square foot facility and equipment.
American Medical Compliance
OCTOBER 31, 2024
A survey reveals that falls are the most frequent health issue affecting seniors in long-term care facilities. Interestingly, while 90% of caregivers feel confident in implementing fall prevention measures, only 60% have adequate knowledge to do so effectively. As the aging population grows, so does the demand for specialized healthcare tailored to the unique needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities, posing new challenges and responsibilities for healthcare providers.
Daily Nurse
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
As of February 2024, 88% of nurse practitioners are certified in primary care, and 70.3% deliver primary care every day. A substantial number of nurse and family nurse practitioners fall within this category. Family nurse practitioners have a significant role in the delivery of healthcare. They positively impact their patients and patient outcomes and also meet the needs of those living in rural communities.
Minority Nurse
DECEMBER 11, 2024
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) Minority Fellowship Program (MFP ) at the American Nurses Association is excited to announce that applications for its 2025-2026 Class of Fellows are now open! This esteemed program is dedicated to reducing health disparities and improving healthcare outcomes for racially and ethnically diverse populations.
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
OCTOBER 28, 2024
In many hospitals and long-term care facilities, newly hired nurses, many fresh off of their studies , are asked to work the night shift. While a few true night owls prefer this schedule, working through the night is challenging for most nurses. You might find yourself spending a chunk of your time off recovering from your time at work. There are effective ways for how to work the night shift and stay healthy— and caring for your own health will help you better care for others.
Nurse Practitioners in Business
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Marketing feels daunting to many nurse practitioners. Afterall, you have your hands full with seeing patients and running your practice. And yet, it’s essential in order to have the patients that make this all worthwhile. In this episode of the NP Business Matters podcast, we discuss the first and most important things NPs want to do when marketing their practices.
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