Emerging RN Leader
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Many healthcare systems will be piloting new care delivery models that include the use of LPNs in 2024. Some systems, such as Community Health Systems, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Dartmouth Hitchcock, have successfully been doing this for years. I had a long leadership history of […] The post Adding LPNs to Acute Care Teams appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Health Leaders | Nursing
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Despite the advantages of NPs in rural areas, barriers to practice remain. Editor’s note: This article appeared in the July-September 2023 edition of HealthLeaders magazine. With more than 100 million Americans lacking access to primary care, employing more nurse practitioners (NPs) and allowing them to practice at the top of their license is critical to making healthcare more accessible in rural areas, NP leaders say.
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American Nurse
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Pay attention to sleep, nutrition, exercise, and your personal life. Takeaways: Night Council leadership saw a need to help night shift teammates have healthier lifestyles. The council addressed four core needs of shift workers: sleep, nutrition, exercise, and commitments outside of work. A healthy night shift team enhances staff and patient safety via increased productivity and engagement.
Consult QD
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Lorundrostat (MLS-101) ― an investigational medication that works by lowering aldosterone production ― safely and effectively lowered blood pressure (BP) in patients with hypertension refractory to standard medical treatment. So reported investigators with the placebo-controlled Target-HTN phase 2 clinical trial in a late-breaking clinical trials session at the American Heart Association Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2023.
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.
The Nursing Site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
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Daily Nurse
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
An analysis of 10 years of health data showed that risk factors for needing mechanical ventilation changed for patients with newly diagnosed sepsis as more time passed after onset. In the study, 13.5% of patients with a new diagnosis of sepsis required initiation of mechanical ventilation. Over half of these patients required mechanical ventilation within the first 24 hours after sepsis onset, while initiation occurred after 24 hours in 47.4% of patients.
American Nurse
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Nurse knowledge prompts quick intervention. Takeaways: Malignant hyperthermia occurs in about 1 in 30,000 surgeries in patients younger than 19 years of age. Recognition and intervention require knowledge of risk factors, patient family history, and known triggering agents, including strong anesthetics and neuromuscular blocking agents. Thorough assessments, prompt interventions, and maintenance of a malignant hyperthermia care aid appropriate intervention.
Becker's Hospital Review
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
The technology healthcare will use in 50 years is impossible to predict, but nursing leaders agree that the one thing that will not change is the importance of caring individuals at the bedside.
NP Hub
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
“Why is being a nurse practitioner a good career?” is a question many … The post 7 Reasons Why Nurse Practitioner is a Good Career Choice appeared first on NPHub.
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
American Nurse
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Embrace a spirit of inquiry to improve patient outcomes. Takeaways: As nurses, our code of ethics guides our practice and requires us to advance our profession through research and scholarly inquiry. Empowered nurses seek opportunities for practice improvement and share their findings with colleagues. This labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum unit applied an evidenced-based practice to aid reduction of cesarean births.
Ensearch
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
A well-structured orientation program promotes competency and retention for newly hired NNPs. It prepares new hires to perform their job as effectively as possible, setting the foundation for success for both the healthcare organization and the employee. Here, we share some guidelines you can use to create an effective orientation program that establishes expectations and [.
American Nurse
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
The need continues for an organization that promotes healthcare equity. Debra A. Toney Angelica Millan Since 1998, the National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurse Associations (NCEMNA) has served as the unifying body for five national ethnic minority-nursing associations: Asian American/Pacific Islander Nurses Association, Inc.; National Alaska Native American Indian Nurses Association, Inc.; National Association of Hispanic Nurses, Inc.; National Black Nurses Association, Inc.; and Philippine N
Ensearch
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Preterm birth affects up to one in ten infants born in the U.S., though there are many other conditions that may warrant a stay in the NICU. To ensure the best quality of care for infants requiring specialized medical attention, researchers leverage patient-oriented neonatology investigators (PONI). This initiative emphasizes the improvement of neonatal care and [.
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.
Becker's Hospital Review
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Only 45 percent of nurses report being "fully engaged" at work while 14.1 percent report being "unengaged," according to the 2023 " PRC National Nursing Engagement Report.
Minority Nurse
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Nephrology Nurses Week is marked during the second full week of September (this year from September 10-16) and honors nurses who specialize in the care and functions of the kidneys. For Nephrology Nurses Week, Faith Lynch DNP, RN, CNN and a national director of the American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) talked with Minority Nurse about a nephrology nursing career path.
Health Leaders | Nursing
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Workplace violence has been on the rise nationally, and Virginia lawmakers are trying to change that starting with hospitals.
NP Hub
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
“Why is being a nurse practitioner a good career?” is a question many … The post 7 Reasons Why Nurse Practitioner is a Good Career Choice appeared first on NPHub.
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.
CynaMed
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
2 minute read Did you know there are multiple different spaces for nurses to find work? Yes, it’s true. Nurses work in a wide array of facilities, from hospitals and private homes to assisted living facilities and nursing homes. For those completing their CNA training, this is very crucial information. Especially when considering how nursing homes and assisted living facilities differ, choosing where to work as a CNA can be a big decision.
American Nurse
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed several gaps in our healthcare system, including the ongoing challenge of nurse safety and workplace violence (WPV). Organizations that tracked data identified that incivility, bullying, and WPV had been increasing, but the pandemic exacerbated the intensity of these issues. This content is for Digital Access and Print Plus subscribers only.
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
When you apply to a physical therapy (PT) graduate program , you can assume the application process includes an interview stage. In the interview, you’ll share your knowledge and skills and ask questions about the program. Running through practice questions and answers can help prepare you to answer questions confidently and improve your chances of successful admission into a PT graduate program.
American Nurse
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Inspirational leadership, outstanding clinical skills, and exceptional teamwork were just a few of the professional attributes cited when Lieutenant Commander LaTarya Gulley, MSN, APRN, ACCNS-N, was named the 2022 Pathway Nurse of the Year–Nurse Leader by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This content is for Digital Access and Print Plus subscribers only.
Nursing Review
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has opened scholarships to help boost the aged care nursing workforce. Last week, scholarship applications for aged care nursing and allied health opened at ACN – a move labelled by ACN as “vital”. ACN’s chief, Kylie Ward, said the scholarships were necessary to retain the workforce for the future of the ageing population.
American Nurse
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
I’m a nurse educator and realize that artificial intelligence (AI) crossing over into the academic environment via ChatGPT and other chatbots affects how we frame the use of AI in nursing education. What ethical pressure points touch this emerging, constantly evolving technology? This content is for Digital Access and Print Plus subscribers only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.
Nursing Review
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Teachers are not always equipped to deal with the growing health needs of their students, from mental health challenges to complex medical needs. Federal and state governments are currently looking at “key targets” as part of the next National School Reform Agreement , which starts in 2025. A consultation paper , which looks at many aspects of teaching and learning, hones in on how to improve student mental health and wellbeing.
Advances in Nursing Science
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Our current featured article is titled “Guided Participation for Clinical Practice: A Middle-Range Theory of Teaching and Learning” authored by Karen Pridham, PhD, RN, FAAN and Rana Limbo, PhD, RN, CPLC, FAAN. While it is featured you can download the article at no cost!
Nursing Review
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
“I’m sorry.” These are the words that Naomi Bowden repeated as she tearfully attempted to get through her opening statement to a New South Wales parliamentary inquiry into birth trauma in Wollongong. Ms Bowden tearfully spoke about her daughter, Bella, who was born stillborn 14 years ago at Wollongong Hospital. “The death of my baby was heartbreaking enough, but it was the disrespectful, inappropriate, and appalling treatment by numerous staff at this hospital that exacerbated and left me profou
Penn Medicine News
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
With more care being shifted to the home setting, Penn Medicine At Home established a new program to train the nurses who hit the road.
Nursing Inquiry
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Abstract Previous research has established that the success of strikes, and social movements more broadly, depends on their ability to garner support from the public. However, there is scant published research investigating the response of the public to strike action by healthcare workers. In this study, we address this gap through a study of public responses to UK nursing strikes in 2022–2023, using a data set drawn from Twitter of more than 2300 publicly available tweets.
Consult QD
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
National data show that 60% of mothers do not breastfeed for as long as they intended. The single largest influence of drop-off, which tends to occur around three months postpartum, is a lack of support. Put simply, for mothers and gestational parents who choose to breastfeed, support must be consistent, easy to access and tailored to the patient population, explains Heidi Szugye, DO, IBCLC Medical Director of Breastfeeding Medicine Clinic.
Diversity Nursing
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
In a recent announcement, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has provided employers with an updated deadline to submit their essential demographic data. With the commencement of the EEO-1 Component 1 data collection for the year 2022 set for October 31st, employers will now have until December 5th to file their crucial EEO-1 reports.
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