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Develop Your Frontline Leaders in 2024

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN As you do your strategic planning for 2024, please don’t forget that developing your leaders working in frontline positions should be a high priority. The seismic demographic shifts in the nursing workforce and changes in how nurses view their work post-pandemic have significantly impacted the role of […] The post Develop Your Frontline Leaders in 2024 appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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5 Simple Strategies to Stop Healthcare Theft in Its Tracks

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Did you know that roughly three to ten percent of total healthcare costs are attributed to theft and fraud? That’s a staggering number, considering the US spent $3.6 trillion on healthcare in 2018 and $4.3 trillion in 2021. Three to ten percent translates into $300 to $400 billion. Unreal! These are big numbers. But make no mistake: any degree of theft can add up to big losses over time and jeopardize the health of the practice.

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It’s A Different Time of the Year

Life of a Nurse

Yes I know the holiday season is coming but it’s been a life altering period. Grief is a process, not a race, some days are fine and others a lot of tears flow. Bright spots have also occurred a new companion named Moose, a puppy growing in weight and quick witted smarts. Well, I didn’t want a dumb dog and the universe provided, some things I teach him and some he figures out himself.

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Dr. Elaine Wyllie Shares Insights From a Singular Career in Epilepsy Medicine

Consult QD

When Cleveland Clinic epilepsy specialist Elaine Wyllie, MD , retires from medical practice at the end of 2023, her many legacies and other professional activities will carry on. Since joining the Cleveland Clinic professional staff in 1985, Dr. Wyllie has left her mark on the epilepsy subspecialty of neurology in an abundance of ways. She organized the first Cleveland Clinic International Epilepsy Symposium on pediatric epilepsy and collaborated with colleagues to establish a distinct program f

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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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Happy Hanukah!

The Nursing Site

The post Happy Hanukah! first appeared on The Nursing Site.

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Identity-grounded Ethics: Ethical methodology and analysis of racism (and other -isms) in Nursing

Nursology

There is little in the way of an ethical analysis or racism in the bioethical literature. Nor is there anything on racism that incorporates identity-grounded ethics in a bioethical analysis.

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Hand Washing Stops Infection’s Spread

Minority Nurse

The first full week of December is traditionally the time when national Hand Washing Awareness Week is celebrated, and it seems like it always comes at a perfect time. With the country in the middle of a holiday season that is coinciding with a rise in respiratory viruses including Covid, influenza, and RSV and also an uptick in gastrointestinal outbreaks, a reminder about proper hand washing is helpful for everyone.

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Tool Facilitates Fast, Accurate Assessments of Enteral Feeding Regimens

Consult QD

There’s an important component of patient care that sometimes gets overlooked – providing proper nutrition. “Nutrition is such an integral part of an individual’s wellness, and when you have chronic illnesses, it’s an even more critical piece of your therapies and getting you back to optimal health,” says Sandra Kim, MD , Chair of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Cleveland Clinic Children’s.

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Innovation Units: The New Standard in Nursing?

Health Leaders | Nursing

Mercy’s CNE says it will be. There are three w’s that are major pain points for CNOs: workforce, work environments, and workflows, says Betty Jo Rocchio, senior vice president and chief nurse executive at Mercy in Missouri. And Mercy has a solution. Mercy’s new nursing innovation unit has the potential to become the new standard practice in nursing as it employs new ideas, concepts, and technologies to improve the frontline nursing experience and quality of patient care.

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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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Help Keep Icilda's Dream Alive

Equality 4 Black Nurses

[link] Your support will not only help rebuild but also contribute to creating a model nursing home that prioritises the well-being of its residents and stands as a beacon of hope for our community. Donate here Together, we can turn this crisis into an opportunity for positive change! Following our recent' blog post on the 23rd November 2023, titled: "Disturbing Saga of Icilda's Dream & the Battle Against Racial Bias & Discrimination in Social Care," many concerned individuals have reach

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Girl Scouts Rally for Hackensack University Medical Center Nurses 

Daily Nurse

Three members of Girl Scout Troop 96028 from Maywood, NJ, brought smiles to the faces of countless frontline healthcare workers at Hackensack University Medical Center recently when they delivered hundreds of “Smile Goody Bags.” The scouts raised money by posting a “Have You Thanked a Nurse Today” plea on social media. With the donated money, they purchased special snacks , soothing self-care products, and an array of other surprises, which they stuffed into hundreds of special gift bags ̵

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Overcoming Healthcare Staffing Challenges in 2024

Symplr

According to symplr’s 2023 Compass Survey of health system leaders, workforce challenges are the top threat to healthcare organizations in the coming year. Demand for healthcare services has ramped up in recent years due to population growth and aging, while increasing numbers of healthcare professionals are leaving the industry due to burnout or reaching retirement age.

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Mathematical Model Provides Further Insight on Spatially Fractionated Radiotherapy

Consult QD

A recent research effort—led by a team of Cleveland Clinic experts—explored radio-immune response modeling for cancer patients, shedding light on the effect radiation has on the immune response. These findings, which were recently published in the journal Physics in Medicine & Biology , lay the groundwork for future clinical trials. “There has been a renewed interest in spatially fractionated radiotherapy, historically known as GRID therapy,” says study author Jacob G.

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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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Unlocking Nursing Career Opportunities: Tips and Advice for Success

Diversity Nursing

One of the most extraordinary things about Nursing are the endless opportunities that lay at your feet the second you enter the profession. Here are some tips and advice to set you up for success in your Nursing career. Continuing Education and Learning Nursing is a dynamic career field with constant technological advancements and best practice updates.

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Revolutionizing Healthcare Staffing: The Transformative Power of Technology

Core Medical Group

Staying ahead of the curve is crucial for staffing and recruiting agencies. Technology has emerged as a game-changer, reshaping traditional methods and offering innovative solutions to meet the evolving demands of the healthcare industry. This blog explores the ways in which technology is transforming healthcare staffing, backed by actual facts and research.

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Nurse Practitioner Robin Hardwicke Recognized at National Conference for HIV/AIDS Care

Daily Nurse

UT Physicians HIV medicine expert Robin Hardwicke, PhD, FNP-C, was recently honored for the second time by the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC), receiving the Joanne Ruiz Achievement for Excellence in Clinical Practice in HIV Award, honoring an outstanding nurse clinician who brings knowledge and care to people infected with the disease. Hardwicke was nominated for the award by Diane M.

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How to Avoid Scheduling Problems during the Holidays

Celayix

The holidays are hectic and stressful for many industries, such as hospitality and retail. While witnessing a thriving business brings joy to every owner, they equally despise grappling with the challenges that frequently emerge during this time of the year! Generally, these are employee scheduling problems! Employee scheduling is a rugged, complex business function, even at the calmest of times.

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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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MILU Improves Outcomes Among Critically Ill Patients with Advanced Liver Disease

Consult QD

Multidisciplinary care expedites access to liver transplant providers and improves transplant rates in patients with advanced liver disease, according to data recently presented during the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases conference. Cleveland Clinic’s Medical Intensive Liver Unit (MILU), which opened in August 2018, is one of the few liver-specific intensive care units in the United States.

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'Use less, lose less, hire more': Inside the strategy that cut nurse turnover at AdventHealth

Becker's Hospital Review

Two years ago, AdventHealth's nurse turnover rate was 31%. In November, that figure dipped to 18.9% — progress leaders at the Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based system link to a three-pronged nurse staffing strategy: Use less, lose less, hire more.

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Social Media Best Practices For Nurses

Diversity Nursing

Social media can be a powerful tool for Nurses to connect with colleagues, share information, and engage with the broader healthcare community. However, it's important to use social media responsibly and professionally. Here are some best practices for Nurses using social media: Maintain Patient Confidentiality One of the most critical aspects of being a Nurse on social media is to prioritize patient confidentiality.

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POCUS Provides ICU Clinicians Clear Benefits

Daily Nurse

Recent advances in ultrasonography technology have led to increased usage at the point-of-care, with handheld devices offering diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) has proven to be an effective tool for various medical and surgical conditions, including those experienced by patients who are critically ill. Its numerous benefits are that it can be performed quickly and cost-effectively without transporting the patient, uses no radiation, and is easily rep

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Compassion for the Holidays3 Questions to Ask

Diane Sieg

How many times have you heard yourself say, “I just have to ‘get through’ the holidays”? On our monthly Group Coaching Call, the Well-Being Coaches shared how they plan to support their Self-Leadership this holiday and the practice of Compassion was a common theme. Practicing compassion for yourself can help you enjoy your holiday instead of just endure it.

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Bold Moves: Live from the 2023 Nursing Leadership Summit (Podcast)

Consult QD

“In this day and age of nursing, where the problems are just getting more complex and none of the answers are easy, how can we, each of us, find the courage to be bold?” That’s the question Carol Pehotsky, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Surgical Services, posed to chief nursing officers from four Cleveland Clinic hospitals during a live recording of the Nurse Essentials podcast at the healthcare system’s 15th annual Nursing Leadership Summit in October.

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Premier Holiday Favorites

Premier Medical Staffing

Job Information Job Profession: Premier Holiday Favorites Job State: Job Location: Job Specialty: Job Assignment: It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No matter where you may find yourself (whether out on a contract or home sweet home), we hope the warm feelings of the holidays reach you and fill your spirit. There’s so much to love about the holidays, so we went around and asked our Premier staff what their favorite things are about this time of year.

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Packing for Cold Weather: 30 Travel Nursing Essentials

The Gypsy Nurse

CareerStaff Unlimited provided this article. White blankets of snow, cozying up after a long shift, magical holiday events warmed by the fire, hot chocolate, and long-standing traditions – there are endless reasons to choose a cold weather destination for your next travel nursing assignment! Not sure how to prepare or unfamiliar with packing for cold weather?

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Leadership Qualities for Students

Scrubs

When we discuss students, we always mention their qualities. Those qualities show what they are capable of and how they can find their place under the sun. Some youngsters become leaders. These are decisive people who are not afraid of challenges. They are ready to lead other people fearlessly because they know what they can do and how to solve the issue.

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Nurse’s Side Gig: Skincare Blogger

Daily Nurse

Have you ever wondered if you could have a side gig as a skincare blogger? Could you make money at it? Would you like it? Christina Diferdinando, DNP, RN-BC, has done just that. While she’s had an amazing career from everything as an ER nurse to a nurse providing project management, digital strategy, and quality improvement, her full-time job now is as the director of product operations at the Digital Innovation Group within a large healthcare organization.

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A First in London: Total Knee Replacement Assisted by Augmented Reality

Consult QD

A 60-year-old man with knee osteoarthritis presented at Cleveland Clinic London as a candidate for total knee replacement. Knee pain had dramatically reduced his quality of life as he was otherwise healthy and active. To optimise results of the surgery, the team at Cleveland Clinic London proposed a robotic-assisted knee replacement supplemented with augmented reality (AR) — technology rarely used in the U.K. and never before offered in London.

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Developing a Regulatory Compliance Checklist for Ketamine-Assisted Therapy

Healthcare Law Insights blog

The Rise of Ketamine Clinics and Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Ketamine clinics have been on the rise in the U.S. in recent years. As a byproduct of the common practice of prescribing drugs “off-label,” these clinics are not necessarily new in their operating model. Off-label use is the utilization of pharmaceutical drugs for, among other factors, unapproved indications.

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How To Write a Stand-Out Travel Nurse Cover Letter

The Gypsy Nurse

Host Healthcare provided this article. Are you a travel nurse eager to embark on a new professional journey but finding yourself challenged by the task of crafting a compelling cover letter? Whether you’re a seasoned traveler in the healthcare industry or just starting your adventurous career, the cover letter is your gateway to making an impactful first impression.