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Don’t Let Tax Season Sneak Up: Use This Checklist

Nurse Practitioners in Business

The tax season is moving into full swing. People and businesses get ready to file their yearly income tax. While business filing dates can vary with the choice of business structure and date of formation, most small business owners file their business taxes when they file their personal tax returns. Filing taxes should be simple and easy in theory, but often, the reality is very different.

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Why Younger Staff Need Critical Incident Debriefings

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Increasingly, acute care areas are now staffed with nurses with three years or less of clinical experience. Most new graduates today are young, and in addition to lacking clinical expertise, they also lack life experience. Consider the story of an urgent care director who recently discussed this […] The post Why Younger Staff Need Critical Incident Debriefings appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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There is a Mental Health Crisis in Nursing

The Nursing Site

According to Catherine A. Stubin, PhD, RN, assistant professor at Rutgers University – Camden (Camden, NJ), there is a “ mental health crisis in nursing. ” In 2024, research from Degreechoices, a higher education research group found that 38% of nursing students experienced depression. That is an increase of 9.3% since 2019. Stubin went on to say “ nursing is a very rigorous, difficult, psychologically and physically demanding profession.

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Trailblazers in Scrubs: Celebrating Black Nurses Who Changed History and Inspire the Future

Daily Nurse

Nurses are not just caregiversthey’re advocates, educators, and changemakers. This Black History Month, let’s take a moment to reflect on the incredible contributions of Black nurses who broke barriers, faced adversity head-on, and paved the way for a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system. These stories are not just history but a call to action for every nurse to honor their legacy by fostering equity and empowermen t in our profession.

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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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MP to present new bill on protecting nurse title

Nursing Times

Read about a new bill being introduced to parliament by MP Dawn Butler that would protect the 'nurse' title and prevent its misuse.

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Lawmakers debut Precept Nurses Act

Becker's Hospital Review

A group of bipartisan lawmakers have introduced a bill that would create a $2,000 tax credit for nurses who take on preceptor roles to train nursing students.

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The Importance of Diversity in Nursing: Black History Month Reflection

Diversity Nursing

As we celebrate Black History Month , its essential to recognize the contributions of Black Nurses and the crucial role diversity plays in healthcare. A diverse Nursing workforce isnt just about representation, its about improving patient care, addressing health disparities, and fostering a more inclusive healthcare system. Why Representation in Nursing Matters The U.S. population is becoming increasingly diverse, yet the Nursing workforce does not always reflect this diversity.

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The Power of Teamwork in Combating Nursing Home Neglect 

American Medical Compliance

According to the World Health Organization , 1 in 6 adults aged 60 and older has experienced some form of abuse in community settings. This alarming statistic underscores the urgent need for stronger safeguards in long-term care facilities, where vulnerable elderly residents rely on healthcare providers for their well-being. Unfortunately, despite regulations and oversight, nursing home neglect remains a critical issue, often leading to devastating consequences such as malnutrition, infections,

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Nurses receive wellbeing grants in memory of Amin Abdullah

Nursing Times

Read about the nurse-led projects that have been selected to receive a mental health and wellbeing grant in memory of Amin Abdullah.

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Sentara embarks on systemwide virtual nursing rollout

Becker's Hospital Review

"Sentara Health implements virtual nursing system at all 12 hospitals by October 2025, freeing up bedside nurses to focus on hands-on care and improving patient

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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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Leading the Charge: Black Nursing Leaders Shaping the Future of Healthcare

Minority Nurse

Nurses are no strangers to leadership in action whether at the bedside, in the classroom, or within boardrooms. But leadership doesn’t look the same for everyone. For Black nursing leaders, advancing the profession means tackling systemic challenges head-on, amplifying voices that have historically been silenced, and creating pathways for the next generation.

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A True Example of Patient Engagement

Nurses Advocates

As nurse case managers and patient advocates, we discuss engaging our patients in their care. I recently had an experience that showed me how powerful patient engagement can be. Friends of mine have a sister who lives in Arizona. Their sister, Nancy, recently lost her husband after a long period of illness. She is sad as she mourns his loss. Nancy was her husbands advocate and experienced many of the issues caregivers and patients go through during an illness.

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Healthcare Community Honors the Legacy of Dr. Loretta Ford

Daily Nurse

The nursing and healthcare community deeply mourns the loss of Dr. Loretta C. Ford, EdD, RN, PNP, FAAN, FAANP, a trailblazing innovator and visionary in nursing. Dr. Ford, renowned worldwide for her pivotal role in co-founding the nurse practitioner (NP) profession, passed away peacefully at her home in Florida on Jan. 22 at 104. Her extraordinary contributions have revolutionized healthcare delivery and globally expanded patient access to quality care. “Dr.

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Restorative clinical supervision via professional nurse advocates

Nursing Times

Learn how an integrated model of restorative clinical supervision was developed, delivered by in-house trainers and professional nurse advocates.

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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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Managing Healthcare Staff with Compliance in Mind

Celayix

Compliance is more than just a buzzword in healthcare. It means following rules, protecting patients, and keeping staff safe. But managing healthcare staff is challenging. You must balance regulatory requirements, legal standards, and quality patient care. In this post, well explore why compliance is crucial when managing healthcare staff. Read on to discover actionable tips, best practices, and the role of technology in creating compliant healthcare teams.

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Governor Shapiro proposes policy to help nurse practitioners across Pennsylvania

Health Leaders | Nursing

At the 2025 Budget Proposal, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced a policy that would greatly benefit nurse practitioners. "Giving full practice authority to highly educated, highly qualified nurse practitioners who work under a licensed physician for at least three years, said Shapiro. It's a policy that's been debated for years, but Shapiro said it could help rural areas access much needed healthcare.

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Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges: The Legacy of Army Nurse Corps Pioneer Nancy Leftenant-Colon

Minority Nurse

Nancy Leftenant-Colon, the first Black woman to join the U.S. Army Nurse Corps after its desegregation in the 1940s, passed away on January 8 at the age of 104. Her remarkable life, shaped by resilience, service, and humility, has left an indelible mark on nursing, military history, and the fight for racial equality. Known affectionately as “Lefty,” Nancy Leftenant-Colon quietly shattered barriers during her trailblazing career. “She never created waves when she was doing all t

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UMMS Rolls Out Virtual ‘NEST’ to Support Bedside Care Teams in Labor and Delivery Units Across the System

Daily Nurse

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) has launched NEST ( Neonatal Outcomes Impacted by Escalation Safety Telemetry). This groundbreaking remote fetal monitoring center offers continuous, real-time monitoring of critical elements of labor and delivery across System hospitals. NEST is led by a medical director and a team of highly specialized nurses who bring over 200 years of combined experience safely delivering thousands of babies.

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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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High fitness to practise referrals ‘masking’ progress with backlog

Nursing Times

Read about the NMC's latest FtP caseload numbers and claims by the regulator that high numbers of new referrals are 'masking' progress made.

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Nurses could perform women’s health checks to prevent ED visits, says APNA

Nursing Review

Following the release of new hospital data , the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) has called upon the federal government to remove the policy barriers preventing some nurses from delivering preventative healthcare for women. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare's report, Australias hospitals at a glance , lists 'diseases of the genitourinary system' (such as urinary tract infections) as the third most common reason for women aged 15 to 44 to present to an emerge

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Why Legal Nurse Consulting Is the Easiest Business to Start

Empowered Nurses

Starting a business may sound intimidating, but as a nurse, you already have the perfect foundation to succeed in legal nurse consulting (LNC). In fact, among the many business opportunities available to nurses, legal nurse consulting stands out as one of the easiest and most lucrative to start. Heres why: 1. You Already Have the Expertise As a nurse, you bring years of clinical experience, critical thinking, and knowledge of medical terminology to the table.

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Why Should CNOs Have a Seat at the Table?

Health Leaders | Nursing

Aspiring CNOs should take these steps to gain perspective as future leaders, says this CNO. CNOs play an integral role in nursing. They act as the voice for nurses in the executive space, advocating for investment in new programs that can better the patient care environment. CNOs carry the entire weight of the nursing workforce, and it's not without challenges.

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Breaking the Silence: Mental Health, Suicide, and the Untold Stories of African Immigrant Youth in the U.S

Nursology

Contributor: Thelma Ogochukwu Ejimofor Mental health is a critical topic in America, yet the conversation often overlooks a key demographic: young African immigrants. Whether they came to the U.S. early in life or were born to African parents in the United States, these individuals face unique mental health challenges that are rarely acknowledged. I know … Continue reading Breaking the Silence: Mental Health, Suicide, and the Untold Stories of African Immigrant Youth in the U.

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ANA updates ethics code

Becker's Hospital Review

The American Nurses Association's new code of ethics highlights the profession's commitment to improving global health and confronting structural oppression.

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Nurses need care too – how curbing self-sacrifice can prevent burnouts

Nursing Review

Reflecting on my mothers decade-long nursing career, I often wonder why so many nurses leave the profession after just a few years. In the UK, the shortage of nurses has reached alarming levels. Fewer students are enrolling in nursing programmes, and nearly half of newly registered nurses leave within five to ten years. Meanwhile, the demand for healthcare continues to grow, as outlined in Englands NHS Long-Term Workforce Plan , which sets out how the NHS will ensure there are enough nurses and

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Help, I’m Being Sued!

Empowered Nurses

These are the words of a nurses biggest nightmare. The last thing we want to do is to be sued in a medical malpractice case. But the good news is that it is unlikely that you will be sued because attorneys typically name the hospital. The hospitals have insurance, and they don’t know whether the nurse does. So, typically the hospital is named because the facility is responsible for the actions of their employees when they are acting within the scope of their employment.

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Ohio pediatric hospital bolsters care with virtual nursing program

Health Leaders | Nursing

In an effort to provide the best care for its inpatient pediatric patients, Akron Childrens Hospital has deployed a new virtual nursing program. Pillar: Innovation Link: Full story Article Source: Cleveland.

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From Aspiration to Action: A Student’s Experience with the Miami Dolphins’ PT Team 

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Driven to learn from every experience, Doctor of Physical Therapy alum Anton Asknder discovered during his clinical rotation with the Miami Dolphins that excelling as a sports physical therapist requires much more than technical expertise. Anton Asknder (DPT 24) embarked on his USAHS journey with a focused goal: to pursue a career in sports physical therapy (PT).

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Featured Article for VNTW 2025 Conference – Available for Free Download

Nursology

We are delighted to announce that the publisher of Nursing Outlook has made the featured article for our 2025 Virtual Nursology Theory Week available for free download through the months of February and March! Use the DOI link below, then click on “Download PDF” that appears along the bottom of the page!

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The Relentless School Nurse: Silent Scars – Understanding the Hidden Impact of ICE Raids on Children

The Relentless School Nurse

In the shadows of America’s immigration enforcement policies, a silent crisis is unfolding, affecting the most vulnerable members of our society – children. The devastating impact of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids on our students’ physical and mental health is happening in real-time. An article from Visa Verge sheds light on this pressing issue, revealing the deep, lasting scars left on children caught in the crossfire of immigration enforcement actions.

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Top Ways to Find Affordable Housing as a Travel Nurse in 2025

The Gypsy Nurse

Onestaff Medical provided this article. Travel nursing is so much more than just a jobits an adventure. That mindset is why we are all in the industry we are in. Each new assignment offers the chance to explore vibrant cities, make lifelong memories, and immerse yourself in diverse cultures. But while the allure of the open road is undeniable, finding affordable housing can be a bit of a puzzle.

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Oregon nurses, Providence reach tentative deal to end 26-day strike

Health Leaders | Nursing

The Oregon Nurses Association announced late Tuesday evening it had reached a tentative deal with Providence to end one of the largest health care strikes in state history. The proposed deal came after 26 days on picket lines at various Providence facilities stretching from Medford to Portland, and Seaside to Hood River. Both sides have been in mediation talks urged by Gov.

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Georgetown School of Nursing Elevates Leadership Education with Nurse Executives in Residence Program

Daily Nurse

Georgetown University School of Nursing, a distinguished institution with over 120 years of history in professional, advanced practice, and doctoral nursing education, has launched its groundbreaking Nurse Executives in Residence program. This initiative is a hallmark of the newly enhanced Executive Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Health Systems Leadership and Policy program aimed at fostering transformative leadership in nursing and healthcare. “We are proud to welcome the addition of

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