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Addressing Health Inequities: Diversity and Inclusion Matter

Diversity Nursing

Underserved communities often face significant barriers to accessing equitable healthcare. To make meaningful progress, these communities need to see themselves reflected in the systems designed to improve their health. This requires a commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across all aspects of healthcare. The Role of Representation in Healthcare Healthcare systems must prioritize the lived experiences, preferences, and concerns of individuals, considering factors such as gender, geography, and

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Preventing Resident-to-Resident Aggression Through Staff Training 

American Medical Compliance

A study published in BMC Geriatrics found that out of 3,693 nursing staff surveyed (with a response rate of 60.1%), 88.8% reported witnessing at least one incident of resident-to-resident aggression in the past year. Resident-to-resident aggression (RRA) is a growing concern in healthcare facilities, particularly in assisted living and long-term care settings.

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What Is a Doctor of Nursing Practice? (And What You Should Know)

Post University

If you are a nurse who loves hands-on patient care and is curious about integrating the latest research into your work, you might be asking, “What is a DNP degree?” A doctor of nursing practice (DNP) is an advanced degree designed to help you expand your clinical skills and explore new leadership opportunities, all while staying connected to the practical side of nursing.

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UnityPoint Health nurses accuse health system of trying to bust up bid to form union

Health Leaders | Nursing

UnityPoint Health nurses in Des Moines have filed complaints with federal labor officials against the health system, accusing hospital administrators of trying to illegally discourage their union efforts. Nurses at the four UnityPoint Health hospitals in Des Moines have announced their intention to organize a union through Teamsters Local 90 because of their discontent over nurses' compensation and working conditions.

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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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The Nurse Keith Show and Springer Publishing Podcast Launches with a Must-Listen Episode: Navigating Psychiatric Mental Health

Minority Nurse

Nurses, there’s a new podcast in town, and it’s designed just for you! Keith Carlson, widely known as Nurse Keith, has teamed up with Springer Publishing , the parent company of Daily Nurse and Minority Nurse , to bring you The Nurse Keith Show a podcast dedicated to nursing and healthcare careers. The highly anticipated podcast launches today, and the first episode is already a can’t-miss event for nurses everywhere.

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Rethinking Nursing: Moving Beyond Heroic Narratives

Nursology

Guest Contributor: Hyeyoung HwangDNP/PhD student at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing I still remember the excitement and nervousness I felt on the day of the Nightingale Pledge ceremony. Almost all nursing schools in South Korea, where I was born and raised, hold this ceremony to prepare nursing students for patient care.

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Intermountain boosts nurse retention to 97% with group mentoring

Becker's Hospital Review

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The Marketing Advantage of Joining an ElderCareMatters.com Directory

Elder Care Matters

Unlock new marketing opportunities by joining the ElderCareMatters.com directory. Connect with families seeking elder care financial guidance and grow your professional network. The post The Marketing Advantage of Joining an ElderCareMatters.com Directory appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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Becker's Hospital Review

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HL Shorts: How to Incorporate DEI Into Strategy

Health Leaders | Nursing

Diversity should inform your strategy, according to this CNE. On this episode of HL Shorts, we hear from Claire Zangerle , CEO of the American Organization of Nursing Leadership ( AONL ), and senior vice president and CNE at the American Hospital Association ( AHA ), about how CNOs can improve nurse manager retention. Tune in to hear her insights.

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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