Nurse Practitioners in Business
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
As a healthcare provider and business owner, you are no stranger to stress. Sometimes, the stress can feel overwhelming, from caring for patients to managing your office and everything in between. Yet stress, if ignored, can build up and eventually lead to burnout. But it doesnt have to end this way Dont allow stress to reach a level that may jeopardize your health, along with your business.
Daily Nurse
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
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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Diversity Nursing
JUNE 4, 2025
As Pride Month illuminates the vibrant spectrum of the LGBTQ+ community, it's a crucial time to reflect not only on the progress made but also on the ongoing journey toward equity in healthcare. Within the diversity of Nursing, LGBTQ+ individuals are not just caregivers; they are pioneers, advocates, and a vital force shaping a more inclusive and compassionate healthcare system.
American Medical Compliance
JANUARY 14, 2025
A 2023 systematic review published in BMC Nursing revealed a strong connection between clinical nurse competence and patient safety culture, underscoring the transformative impact of comprehensive training on nursing skills. Restorative nursing stands as a cornerstone of healthcare, dedicated to enhancing patients’ quality of life by helping them regain or maintain their highest levels of function and independence.
Speaker: Dr. Christine Gall, DrPH, MS, BSN, RN
The promise of virtual care is no longer theoretical and is now a critical solution to many of healthcare’s most urgent challenges. Yet many healthcare leaders remain unsure how to build a business case for investment and launching the right program at the right time can be the difference between value and failure. For organizations seeking a financially sound, clinically effective entry point, Virtual Patient Observation (VPO) offers a compelling case to lead with.
Minority Nurse
APRIL 9, 2025
This April, in honor of Autism Acceptance Month , we celebrate the incredible contributions of autistic nurses who bring compassion, dedication, and unique perspectives to the world of healthcare. According to the CDC , around 2% of adults in the U.S. are autisticand that number is growing as more people receive diagnoses later in life. With greater awareness comes greater acceptance, and more autistic adults are finding strength and clarity in understanding who they are.
Empowered Nurses
MARCH 27, 2025
It was 2:45 a.m. when it happened. I had just sat down for the first time all night. One of my patients, a sweet elderly man with dementia, had been restless and in pain since midnight. I had given him his scheduled pain medication around 1:30 a.m., documented everything, and even noted his verbal response: Thank you, honey. Thats better. But an hour later, his daughter arrived for a surprise visit.
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Relias
MAY 21, 2025
Achieving behavioral health equity is essential to ensuring that all individuals receive high-quality mental health care. Yet, persistent disparities continue to affect people across the country. These inequities are often fueled by stigma, implicit bias, and systemic barriers that hinder access to effective and culturally responsive services. As behavioral health providers, we have a critical role to play in closing these gaps.
Health Leaders | Nursing
APRIL 7, 2025
CNOs should consider looking to unexpected sources for strategies to improve nurse wellbeing including dogs. CNOs everywhere have come up with innovative solutions for nurse wellbeing and retention. But none quite like the one Beth Steinberg has implemented. In her 43 years as a nurse, Steinberg, who serves as the associate director of research at the OSU Center for Integrative Health , noticed that stress and burnout were reaching all-time highs, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic.
American Nurse
JUNE 16, 2025
The focus of this edition of the DNA Reporter is Nurse Leadership in the First State. I am honored to share this guest editor opportunity with Taryn Pariag, a former MSN Leadership student and Nurse Educator. This issue highlights the leader within each of us, emphasizing nurses’ significant role in innovating, leading change, and ensuring data-driven improvements in professional practice while remaining adaptable to the dynamic healthcare environment.
Registered Nursing
JANUARY 5, 2025
Trauma-informed care (TIC) plays a crucial role in supporting mental health, especially for young adults adjusting to college life. Trauma can originate from various experiences, such as childhood adversity, difficult transitions, or widespread events like the COVID-19 pandemic. Addressing trauma in the college setting is essential for fostering emotional well-being and academic success.
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.
Nurse Practitioners in Business
APRIL 10, 2025
Do you have an emergency fund for yourself and your business? Some events can affect your ability to work and generate income. As a business owner, you may be exposed to additional risks further impacting your ability to conduct business and generate income. Here are some examples: Insurance reimbursements are delayed or denied Technical malfunctions or a network gets hacked You have problems with employees There may be lawsuits and malpractice claims Changes in legislation affecting your profes
Daily Nurse
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
New research published in the Journal Nursing Outlook shows that labor and delivery units that are adequately staffed by nurses have lower cesarean birth rates. “Our findings highlight how crucial nurse staffing is for optimal maternal outcomes,” said Audrey Lyndon , the Vernice D. Ferguson Professor in Health Equity and executive vice dean at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing.
Diversity Nursing
MARCH 3, 2025
Nursing is among the most challenging professions, demanding physical, emotional, and mental strength. The intense environment, extended shifts, and regular exposure to trauma can impact mental health. Even with growing awareness of mental well-being in healthcare, many Nurses are reluctant to pursue psychological assistance. Recognizing the factors that affect their willingness to seek support is crucial for promoting a healthier workforce.
American Medical Compliance
JANUARY 8, 2025
Nursing homes should serve as sanctuaries of care, compassion, and safety for the elderly and vulnerable. Yet, abuse within these settings remains a pervasive and often hidden crisis, impacting countless individuals worldwide. Alarmingly, approximately 1 in 6 individuals aged 60 or older have experienced some form of abuse in community settings, including nursing homes, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
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
Minority Nurse
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
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.
Empowered Nurses
JANUARY 16, 2025
Nurses across the nation are grappling with burnout, dissatisfaction, and a healthcare system that often feels unresponsive to their needs. If you’re a nurse wondering, Should I stay or should I go?, youre not alone. The decision to leave a job is never easy, but taking a structured approach can help you assess your situation and make the best choice for your career and well-being. 1.
The Gypsy Nurse
JANUARY 7, 2025
Travel nursing has long been an attractive career option for healthcare professionals seeking flexibility, higher pay, and the opportunity to explore new locations. Travel nurses fill short-term staffing gaps in hospitals and medical facilities, often receiving compensation packages that include high salaries, bonuses, and travel nurse housing stipends.
Emerging RN Leader
JULY 20, 2025
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I have been thinking a lot recently about the nursing workload conundrum. All of our recent workforce data indicate the same thing – nurses feel exhausted, burned out, and unable to manage the workloads assigned to them. I hear this in my work in Oregon and California […] The post Rethinking Nursing Workloads appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
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.
Nursing Inquiry
APRIL 13, 2025
ABSTRACT Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing nursing by enhancing decision-making, patient monitoring, and efficiency. Machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), and predictive analytics claim to improve safety and automate tasks. However, a structured analysis of AI applications is necessary to ensure their effective implementation in nursing practice.
Health Leaders | Nursing
MARCH 10, 2025
Being a preceptor is more than teaching someone the tasks of the job, says this nurse educator. Editor's note: Emily Berta, DNP, MSN, RN, is a nursing educator and professional development leader, serving as Director of Professional Development and Education at a community hospital and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Georgetown University School of Nursing.
Registered Nursing
APRIL 24, 2025
California faces unique healthcare challenges that directly impact which nursing specialties are most critically needed throughout the state. From the ongoing nurse staffing shortages exacerbated by the pandemic to California’s diverse population health needs, specific RN specialties stand out as particularly valuable in the Golden State’s healthcare landscape.
Nurse Practitioners in Business
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Picking a name for your business is one of the first steps to launching an independent Nurse Practitioner practice. The business name you choose will shape your brand identity, influence how patients and colleagues perceive you, and impact your ability to market and grow your practice over time. A well-chosen name can serve you for years without causing any branding, marketing, or legal challenges.
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
JANUARY 15, 2025
In the bustling halls of Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia, California, a heartwarming story of resilience and compassion unfolds. Meet Anthony Levesque, this week’s honored Nurse of the Week , whose journey from housekeeping to nursing is nothing short of inspiring. Not long ago, one patient lay in his hospital bed, feeling lonely and despondent.
Diversity Nursing
JANUARY 16, 2025
Diversity in healthcare is essential for ensuring fair treatment and enhancing patient outcomes. Among healthcare professionals, Nurses have emerged as champions for diversity, leveraging their unique positions as caregivers, educators, and advocates to lead the charge. Let's take a look at how Nursing is transforming healthcare by embracing and promoting diversity.
Nurses Advocates
MARCH 18, 2025
Being in the hospital alone and not knowing what is happening is scary and stressful. Patients and families need information to know they are not forgotten, especially when the healthcare team doesn’t know what is happening. As healthcare professionals, we know it takes the care team time to figure out what is happening. Helping the patient and the family realize this is integral to our job.
Minority Nurse
JULY 17, 2025
A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a terminal degree for nurses that provides them not only with the clinical skills necessary to practice as an advanced practice provider but also with the leadership skills necessary to implement change through the application of evidence-based research into practice. As healthcare continuously evolves, DNPs must be part of leadership teams, as they are uniquely positioned with their clinical expertise and education to help navigate these changes within the
Empowered Nurses
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Nurses are the heart of healthcare, giving their time, energy, and emotions to care for others. But have you ever thought about how nurses express and receive loveboth in their personal and professional lives? If you know another persons love language, it make communication much easier. Inspired by Dr. Gary Chapmans book, The 5 Love Languages, lets explore how these languages apply to the nursing profession and how they shape the way nurses care for patients, colleagues, and even themselves. 1.
American Nurse
JUNE 11, 2025
Dr. Parker J. Brigance DNP, MSNE, MBA, RN, CEN, CCRN, NE-BC, NI-BC, EMT-P, Director, Emergency Service Line – Baptist Health, Jacksonville FL In the whirlwind of hospital alarms, rapid responses, and medical procedures, it is easy to forget that healing is not just about science, it is also about human connection. As bedside nurses, we are more than caregivers.
Emerging RN Leader
MARCH 12, 2025
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Health systems are facing serious headwinds this year with potential cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and the federal subsidy of health exchanges. A declining economy also threatens the jobs of a significant number of workers in the US and, with it, their health insurance. But these are not […] The post Implications of Health Systems Losing their Non-Profit Status appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Nursing Review
JANUARY 27, 2025
The Albanese government has announced a new scheme for the removal of red tape to allow a record number of overseas-trained nurses to enter the Australian workforce faster. In a statement released yesterday, the federal Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler said that, from March 2025, nurses wishing to immigrate to Australia from countries with comparable qualification standards will have their registration applications fast-tracked.
Health Leaders | Nursing
JUNE 23, 2025
Addressing the nursing shortage requires a careful, multipronged strategy and a mindful approach. The national nursing shortage is an ongoing pain point for CNOs and for healthcare organizations across the country. It's critical for CNOs to understand why the nursing shortage is happening and the full extent of its impact, so they can develop robust strategies for combatting it.
Registered Nursing
APRIL 10, 2025
Nursing education has undergone a revolutionary transformation with the integration of simulation technology. Today’s nursing students across Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) , Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) , Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) , and even Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs benefit from sophisticated simulation experiences that bridge the gap between classroom learning and actual patient care.
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