Tue.May 16, 2023

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Nurses Spread the Word About Gun Safety

Nurse.com

Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, NCSN, FNASN, FAAN, a school nurse in Camden, New Jersey, and an adjunct faculty member at Rutgers University School of Nursing in Newark, knows firsthand the impact that gun violence can have on families. In 1949, her father, who was 12 at the time, survived a mass shooting in New Jersey that took the lives of thirteen people including his mother, father, and grandmother.

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How Shriners Children's is making it easier to do lifesaving research

Becker's Hospital Review

When Marc Lalande, PhD, vice president of research for Tampa, Fla.-based Shriners Children's, came to the organization five years ago, he said he was "struck by how many research projects were going on in some 20 different locations" in silos.

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Managing Severe Traumatic Brain Injury (Podcast)

Consult QD

Neuro Pathways: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast · Guidelines Review: Management of Severe Traumatic Brain Injury There has been a 50% reduction in mortality from head injuries since the Brain Trauma Foundation published its first guidelines on managing severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) in 1996. But there’s still more work to be done to connect and advance evidence-based guidance and clinical practice to improve care for patients with TBI.

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Hospital Staffer on Leave After Trying to Take a Rental Bike from a Black Man

Scrubs

A white female employee at Bellevue Hospital in New York City was caught on camera trying to take a rental bike from a black man in a dramatic scene. In the video, which was posted to Twitter, the woman in scrubs can be seen trying to take the CitiBike, while trying to paint the man as a threat. “Help! Help me! Please, help me,” the woman yells in the clip, which has already racked up over 6.6 million views.

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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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Nurses Drive Initiative to Address Postpartum Urinary Retention

Consult QD

In 2021, Cleveland Clinic introduced a new care path for postpartum bladder management and updated order sets to align with the protocol. Nurses were an integral part of the multidisciplinary team that developed and implemented the best practices. Postpartum voiding dysfunction is common after obstetric delivery, and it can lead to postpartum urinary retention (PPUR) – residual bladder volume after voiding of 150 ML or an inability to void six hours after delivery.

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What to Know In an Expanding Continuous Glucose Monitoring Landscape

Consult QD

A new policy from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) vastly expands coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), putting better type 2 diabetes management within reach for millions more patients. That makes it more important than ever for clinicians to stay current on technology and to find solutions to CGM-related challenges.

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Mentors Help RNs Transition to Advanced Practice Roles

Daily Nurse

Expectations are high for acute care nurse practitioners (ACNPs), and novice ACNPs may benefit from additional support as they transition into advanced practice roles. The U.S. has more than 300,000 licensed NPs, with over 36,000 completing their academic programs between 2019 and 2020. They may practice in various clinical settings, each with competencies, procedures, and patient populations.

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Hurry up and wait: How green card freeze could impact US hospitals

Becker's Hospital Review

An administrative backlog prompted the State Department to announce in its May 2023 Bulletin that this year's allotment of EB-3 visas has been exhausted and no applications submitted after June 1, 2022, will be considered until further notice. An EB-3 visa is required for an overseas nurse to work in the United States.

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Kerry Appleton Quit Because of Stress. Now She’s Helping other Burnt Out Nurses.

Scrubs

Kerry Appleton always wanted to be a nurse but her dream job in the pediatric ICU became a nightmare because of the added stress. She eventually quit after 16 years in the industry to take care of her health. Her life came full circle when she got a job at North Memorial Health in Minnesota as one of the country’s first resiliency coaches in the healthcare industry. “It can be really hard to come back again” after losing a patient or suffering anxiety over tough medical decisions, sh

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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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Celebrating the Class of 2023!

Penn Nursing

Penn Nursing celebrated the Class of 2023 on May 15 with our annual commencement ceremony at the Kimmel Cultural Campus. We celebrated their achievements, their studies, their work, their honors, along with all of their families, friends, and the Penn Nursing community. It is an honor to welcome them among the ranks of the Penn Nursing Alumni.

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What it will take to fix the nurse staffing crisis: Report 

Becker's Hospital Review

Nurse staffing challenges at healthcare organizations have a significant effect on care delivery, patient safety and the viability of organizations, according to the Partners for Nurse Staffing Task Force's May 10 report.

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Silence Can Regenerate Our Brains.

SelfCare for HealthCare

Researchers at Duke University Medical School tested the effects of different sounds on the brains of mice. It was silence—more than classical music, white noise, and mice pup sounds—that stimulated growth of neurons in the hippocampus, the region of the brain most associated with memory. The researchers described a core finding: “trying to hear in silence” activates the brain and promotes neural development.

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New York nursing students can complete one-third of training via simulations

Becker's Hospital Review

Nursing students in New York can now complete one-third of their clinical education using simulation technology after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed bill S447C into law May 15.

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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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Providence Magnet-designated hospitals elevate nursing careers

Providence

At Providence, we are committed to the highest standards of education and professional development for our caregivers through every stage of their careers. One of the programs that best exemplifies our commitment to our nurses is Magnet Hospital recognition.

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5 plead guilty in nurse diploma scheme

Becker's Hospital Review

Five defendants charged in the Southern District of Florida have pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy after their alleged involvement in a nurse diploma scheme.

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Connecticut Veterans Hospital Eliminates Overtime

Celayix

Organization State of Connecticut’s Department of Veterans’ Affairs Hospital The State of Connecticut’s Department of Veteran’s Affairs Hospital is a 190-bed hospital and 350-bed domicile, originally established in 1864. Today, the hospital provides both general medical care and a home for qualifying war veterans. They also administer aid and services to veterans and their dependents.

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Transitioning to LPN or Registered Nurse Roles: A CNA’s Journey

Every Nurse

HIGHER EDUCATION Transitioning to LPN or Registered Nurse Roles: A CNA's Journey Updated May 17, 2023 by EveryNurse Staff Writers If you’re a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) seeking to advance your career in nursing , there are several paths you can take. One option is to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), and another is to pursue a Registered Nurse (RN) degree.

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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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Best Attendance Tracking Software for 2023

Celayix

The Role of Attendance Tracking Software in Workforce Management Workforce management is a complex responsibility, and it requires the right tools to ensure effective and efficient operations. One crucial tool in the arsenal of effective workforce management is attendance tracking software. But what exactly is it, and why is it essential in today’s fast-paced business environment?

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Empathy and Compassion: Enhancing the Caring Relationship for CNAs

Every Nurse

CLINICAL PRACTICE Empathy and Compassion: Enhancing the Caring Relationship for CNAs Updated May 16, 2023 by EveryNurse Staff Writers As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) , the ability to provide compassionate care is essential to ensuring a positive patient experience. Empathy and compassion go hand in hand and are integral components for any healthcare professional.

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Frontier Nursing University Holds Annual Diversity Impact Conference

Minority Nurse

Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is holding its annual Diversity Impact Conference June 8-9. The Diversity Impact Conference brings together renowned thought leaders and speakers to increase awareness of the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the healthcare workforce, particularly for those working in underserved and rural communities.

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Building Resilience and Preventing Burnout as a Certified Nursing Assistant

Every Nurse

HEALTH & WELLNESS Building Resilience and Preventing Burnout as a Certified Nursing Assistant Updated May 16, 2023 by EveryNurse Staff Writers As a certified nursing assistant (CNA) , you play a critical role in providing high-quality care to patients. However, the demands of the job can be physically and emotionally exhausting, leading to burnout.

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HUB23 Preview: Jorge Torres

NRC Health

At HUB23, you’ll find expanded, dynamic programming focused on bringing impact to your organization. The post HUB23 Preview: Jorge Torres appeared first on NRC Health.

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symplr in the Spotlight, May 2023 | symplr

Symplr

Each month we provide a roundup of news, awards, and features about symplr and symplr's subject-matter experts.

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