New Thing Nurse

DECEMBER 11, 2020

I have failed so many times this year. I have failed to get out of bed on days where my body wouldn’t listen to me. I have failed to be open with my family, friends, colleagues, and clients when the despair was too great to function. I have failed to be as present as I could have been during this most unprecedented time – historical mostly due to failures in leadership, process, and procedure that have cost our country 289,000 deaths and counting as of the writing of this post.

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Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

JULY 14, 2020

stylephotographs/123RF.com. We all played this game as kids: a short phrase is whispered from one person to the next. The last person says the phrase as she or he understood it. And the end message? It bears no resemblance to the phrase that started the game. Miscommunication between recruiters and candidates can sometimes feel like the whisper game.

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NIOSH Science Blog

JUNE 18, 2020

In 1996, after conducing multiple health hazard evaluations, NIOSH released a bulletin recommending the control of surgical smoke created during laser or electric surgical procedures. Since the 1990s the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) has recommended the evacuation of all surgical smoke. Yet, surgical smoke is still inhaled daily by nurses in the operating room.

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Nursing Uncensored

DECEMBER 30, 2020

It’s no secret - I am not a fan of the New Year’s resolution. I think there’s a lot of pressure and hype to make broad, sweeping changes to our lives starting January 1. To make matters worse, it’s become a cultural joke that we won’t maintain these changes. Any regular gym-goer knows that the gym is packed the first couple months of a new year, and then tapers off sharply when we get distracted or demotivated en masse.

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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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Nurse Abnormalities

DECEMBER 30, 2020

When I was a bedside CVICU nurse, I prided myself on my personalized report sheet. I did tailor it to fit the unit where I worked as a nurse, but I cannot express how much it helped me get through my day and give sign out to the oncoming nurse. The following was my morning routine as a bedside nurse and included is a free download to my report sheet.

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Board Vitals - Nursing

DECEMBER 22, 2020

What could be considered arguably as important (if not more so) than your classes as a nurse practitioner (NP) student? Your NP clinical rotations! After learning about pharmacology and pathophysiology in the (virtual or in-person) classroom, your clinical rotations are an opportunity to apply your learning to your future career as an advanced practice provider.

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Registered Nursing

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

The Competency and Credentialing Institute ( CCI ) is an organization that focuses on perioperative professional certifications for nurses. CCI identifies the specialty nursing certification as "the formal process by which a certifying agency validates a nurse's knowledge, skills, and abilities in a defined role and clinical area of practice." Certified nurses are recognized on March 19th every year by employers and healthcare providers for their dedication to pursuing excellence within their sp

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Inspire Nurse Leaders

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Inspire Nurse Leaders Launches Worldwide E-Learning Curriculum for Nurse Leaders and with Synova Associates Pledges $25,000 in E-Learning Credits VERO BEACH, FLORIDA , November 10, 2020 — Inspire Nurse Leaders , the nurse leader education, consulting, and coaching firm, today announced the results of its July 2020 nationwide “Leading in Times of Crisis” Nurse Leader Survey.

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Ringo

OCTOBER 22, 2020

As the economy continues its recovery, many staffing firms find themselves back in the same spot as before the crisis–many jobs and few qualified candidates. Other firms are struggling to find new business.

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EDNurseasauras

MARCH 22, 2020

It had snowed 2 days before. Not much, just a couple of inches of fluffy, sugary white stuff. For days, her little footprints were still clearly visible. Into the woods behind my house. Headed half way to my neighbors house to check on his dog. The flattened area where she rolled. She loved to roll in snow. The steady cold weather ensured that those footprints would remain undisturbed for weeks.

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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

New Thing Nurse

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

Thinking about getting a small group together for Thanksgiving this year? Many are, but is it worth the risk? And what is the risk? COVID-19 is raging across America. The United States is facing another huge surge in COVID-19 cases across the country. As a nation, we have hit new highs of cases per day, hospitalizations and have now surpassed 250,000 deaths from COVID-19.

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Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

APRIL 1, 2020

The events of the last few weeks are unprecedented in our lifetime and have brought into sharp focus the pricelessness of healthcare access. Even as the pandemic highlights gaps in our health care system, individuals, organizations, and governments have stepped up to deliver innovations to fill these gaps. While this change has come amidst a crisis, there are important lessons in these emergency measures that have the ability to affect our profession into the foreseeable future.

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NIOSH Science Blog

JUNE 10, 2020

Please note that this blog is specifically about respirators used by healthcare workers during long shifts and not facemasks worn as barrier control to stop the spread of COVID. Healthcare workers (HCW) and first responders often work long, physically and mentally exhausting shifts as they provide care for patients, especially during a public health emergency.

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Nursing Uncensored

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Like many nurses, I believe in creating good work karma.that is, we have a concept of what goes around comes around. I find it best to try to leave a trail of good whenever possible, especially for the nurse that’s going to take over for you when you leave. It’s less of a religious belief or superstition and more of a law of nature on a hospital unit.

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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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Nurse Abnormalities

AUGUST 19, 2020

There was so much discussion regarding experience prior to NP programs on yesterday’s post I wanted to summarize some thoughts. To preface, I do not want nurses to feel judged by what I am going to say, but some are not going to like my opinion. I also realize there are exceptions to every rule, and experience may be dependent on the type of NP and the area of practice.

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Board Vitals - Nursing

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Failing to pass your board exam is stressful, scary, and discouraging. While you may feel disheartened at your test results, you are not alone. Many individuals do not pass on the first try, and taking the time to review what went wrong can help you achieve success during your next test. There are things you can do to continue on your goal. BoardVitals has special features that make it a top tool to help you prepare for your upcoming attempt.

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A Scrub's Life

MARCH 13, 2020

Hello! I know it has been a hot minute since I have posted – my apologies. Life has been busy! I also know that the […] The post Practical Guidance and a Reminder to Breathe first appeared on A Scrub's Life.

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Registered Nursing

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Jetting off to a tropical location or new city for a few months while getting paid top dollar can be a no-brainer for nurses with limited responsibilities who love to travel. Travel nursing has become increasingly critical during the past year to help combat the impact of the pandemic , and more nurses are considering if it might be the right time to jump in.

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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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Inspire Nurse Leaders

MAY 8, 2020

The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems. —Mahatma Gandhi COVID-19 has elevated nurses and the essential role we play in providing quality care to front-page news. This public recognition gives nurse leaders momentum to make real and necessary changes to promote their role and improve our healthcare system.

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Ringo

AUGUST 7, 2020

With the disruption caused by COVID-19 seemingly set to continue impacting almost every facet of the global economy for the foreseeable future, it's important for businesses to remain flexible and keep the longer-term picture in mind.

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Nursing Times

MARCH 2, 2020

A year after the first nursing associates entered the nursing register there is a lack of clarity about and consistency in the role. This discussion calls for nursing associates to be given a clear role that supports registered nurses and improves patient care The post What does the future hold for the nursing associate role? appeared first on Nursing Times.

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New Thing Nurse

AUGUST 3, 2020

Have a story about challenges with PPE while working in healthcare during COVID19? Congress wants to hear from you! Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., is asking for health care workers to submit their experiences trying to obtain personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I want to hear the stories of the people being affected by these shortages—nurses, EMTs, doctors and health care providers struggling to get PPE.

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Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

OCTOBER 1, 2020

pitinan/123RF.com The COVID-19 pandemic has affected jobs in every sector of the economy. While initially it seemed that healthcare jobs would likely be among the least affected, even healthcare professionals have found their jobs affected. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare workers has varied based on the fluctuations of needs. In some areas, lockdowns closed outpatient procedures and significantly reduced patient volumes.

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NIOSH Science Blog

JUNE 16, 2020

Introduction During times of increased demand for N95 filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs), hospitals or other medical facilities may want to protect these devices from surface contamination in order to prolong their use. When protection against surface contamination is needed, CDC recommends wearing a cleanable face shield over an N95 FFR[1].

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Nursing Uncensored

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Y’all it’s pandemic eatin’ time. While some of you are still getting no-contact delivery or curbside delivery, I’m trying to capitalize on all the groceries we bought and the meal/snack plan I made with bae. I’m not going to focus on what' I’ve been eating at home, because I really want to give you ideas for when you’re on a long-ass shift. My number one focus when planning work food is that I don’t want to have to touch it with my hands.

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Nurse Abnormalities

JUNE 30, 2020

I became a nurse in 2011 and over the past 18 months, I have had more thoughts of wanting to quit nursing than wanting to stay. I often think to myself, if I did not need the money, would I stay in this profession? I also have casually, but consciously set a stop date for my current way of working because I know I cannot take the stress of a teaching hospital for the rest of my life.

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Board Vitals - Nursing

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

We all learn in different ways. Whether you prefer visual aids, or you excel with auditory lessons, it is important to play to your strengths during test preparation. When you are ready to choose the right online test banks, make the right decision by selecting a bank that fits your learning style. Matching Your Learning Style If you do research on learning styles, you will find a wide array of experts begging people to stop “ perpetuating the myth ”.

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Minding The Bedside

MARCH 2, 2020

What kind of meditator are you? Have you never meditated? Or, do you have a practice but don't get as much time doing it as you wish? Perhaps you have a very stable meditation practice, but forget to use your mind well when you're off of your meditation cushion. Regardless of what your challenges are, there's an easy solution.just go for it! The post Meditation Tip of the Week: Just Go For It!

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Registered Nursing

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

Congratulations! You are officially a part of the most trusted profession , with the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives every day. A nurse's role requires involvement in the most vulnerable situations, and they recognize the immense impact they may have on the well-being of others. RNs can be consistently proud of the work they do – wherever their paths may take them.

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The Bossy Nurse

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

The post 3 Simple Strategies When Things Go Wrong in Your Business appeared first on Marsha Battee | Mindset & Business Coach.

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Ringo

MAY 15, 2020

While there is some evidence that the curve of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases is starting to flatten in some of the worst-hit areas in the country, we are a long way from being able to declare an end to the pandemic. We’re even further from being able to return to business as usual in key sectors of the economy⁠—especially hospitals, which are not only on the frontlines of the crisis, but also suffering from loss of revenues related to elective surgeries.

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Nursing Times

JANUARY 28, 2020

The "positive difference" made by nursing associates across the UK is being celebrated today to mark the one-year anniversary of the role. More than 1,500 nursing associates have joined the Nursing and Midwifery Council since its register opened to the profession 12 months ago. “They… The post Nursing associates celebrated on one-year anniversary of role appeared first on Nursing Times.

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New Thing Nurse

JULY 7, 2020

Masks can be such a simple thing. From a just a piece of cloth across your lower face (always covering your nose and mouth) to high-end pieces of technology with valves, filters, full eye protection, and many more bells and whistles, the mask has recently become a major part of everyone’s lives. As COVID-19 cases continue to skyrocket across the United States , the wearing of a simple cloth mask (along with washing your hands, staying at least 6 feet from others, and staying home when possible)

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