Nursing Review
JUNE 5, 2023
The NSW Health Minister is prioritising fairer staffing ratios in hospitals and better working conditions for the state's frontline workers. Health Minister Ryan Park told Nursing Review he planned to address staffing shortages, high work pressure, and recruitment challenges. "We need to ensure our healthcare workers are at the heart of our healthcare system," Mr Park said.
American Nurse
JUNE 5, 2023
Standardize care, educate nurses. Takeaways: Newborns who’ve experienced long-term in-utero exposure to illegal drugs or prescribed medication may experience withdrawal symptoms after birth. Lack of standardized treatment protocols leads to longer NICU stays, prolonged pharmacologic treatment, and increased healthcare costs. A team of nurses initiated a combination evidence-based project and quality improvement project to address this need.
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NurseBuff
JUNE 5, 2023
Sepsis (1) is scary. It can start off showing signs and symptoms of pneumonia, urinary tract infection or the flu. Before you know it, it has already developed into a widespread inflammation and infection, causing organ failure and even death. As a nurse, it’s your responsibility to ensure that your patients don’t develop infection and […] The post Nursing Care Plan for Sepsis appeared first on NurseBuff.
American Nurse
JUNE 5, 2023
Shorten delays, improve safety, reduce costs Takeaways: Hospital discharge delays can result in patient safety issues, reduced patient satisfaction, and increased costs. An assessment tool that goes into effect at admission can help the patient and healthcare team prepare for discharge. Hospital discharge delay, defined as more than 2 hours from the time of a written order, can negatively impact patients and hospitals.
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.
Minority Nurse
JUNE 5, 2023
Many nurses feel stuck and need help figuring out why. Alright, no worries. I can reassure you that you are not the only nurse feeling this way. Here are some reasons you may feel stuck and how to get out of that rut. Lack of Career Advancement and Growth You may not be experiencing growth in your current position. Or you are not getting the opportunities you want due to different circumstances.
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Penn Medicine News
JUNE 5, 2023
In many ways, Penn Medicine is now stronger and better prepared for the future thanks to the lessons, alliances, and workflows developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nursing Times
JUNE 5, 2023
The Nursing and Midwifery Council is moving its advanced practice review into the next stage by establishing a new steering group for the project.
Consult QD
JUNE 5, 2023
By Katherine Dell, MD Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most common genetic kidney disorder, occurring in approximately 1 in 1,000 individuals. Affected patients may experience significant morbidities, including progressive chronic kidney disease (CKD). ADPKD accounts for 10% of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) in those < 65 years of age.
NurseBuff
JUNE 5, 2023
As a travel nurse, you embark on thrilling adventures, exploring new healthcare environments and making a positive impact wherever you go. With the constant movement and diverse assignments, having the perfect luggage becomes essential. In this article, we’ve curated a selection of the best luggage options designed to cater to the unique needs of travel […] The post Best Luggage for Travel Nurses appeared first on NurseBuff.
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
Scrubs
JUNE 5, 2023
The U.S. is facing a crippling mental health crisis. According to the American Psychological Association, around 75 percent of adults experience stress levels that impact their mental health, and around a quarter of all adults have so much stress that they can barely function. Research shows that men are less likely to seek out professional help than women when it comes to managing their mental health.
Becker's Hospital Review
JUNE 5, 2023
Lisa Surratt, RN, a nurse in the intensive care unit at Quincy, Ill.-based Blessing Hospital, retired June 1 after 44 years.
Daily Nurse
JUNE 5, 2023
While some nurses feel pulled into treating children, others love to care for those in their later years by working in the geriatric field. If you’ve ever wondered what these nurses do, why they like it, or if it’s the facet of the field that fits you, we’ve got you covered. We interviewed Nancy Mitchell, RN. She has more than 37 years of experience in geriatric nursing care, both as a senior care nurse and director of nursing care, and she took the time to answer our questions.
CynaMed
JUNE 5, 2023
3 minute read Building a rapport with coworkers is essential to any job, and LPN jobs are no exception. As a licensed practical nurse (LPN), you may work in various healthcare settings, from hospitals to nursing homes to clinics. Although these inconsistencies in the work environment might feel isolating, it does not mean you have to sacrifice community belonging.
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.
Nurses Advocates
JUNE 5, 2023
This weekend, my husband and I traveled to Maryland for our nephew and great nieces’ gratulations. Ryan is graduating from High School, and Gwen is graduating from pre-K. Both are important milestones we need to celebrate. We take the time to celebrate these milestones as they give us time to come together as family and friends to recognize the work the graduates have done and the how they are tackling the stages in their lives.
Joyce
JUNE 5, 2023
Our BSN degree program gets you on the hospital floor – or wherever you plan to practice nursing – as quickly and effectively as possible. It is accelerated and rigorous, but we won’t leave you to accomplish your goals alone. Our combination of online asynchronous lecture, hands-on labs, and in-person clinical experiences prepares graduates to pass the NCLEX — the majority on their first try.
Healthcare Law Insights blog
JUNE 5, 2023
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through its Office of Inspector General (OIG), announced plans for significant updates and modernization of OIG compliance program guidance (CPG) to improve their accessibility and usability for healthcare entities. [1] Originally issued in 1998, the CPG provide healthcare organizations across the industry with guidance on developing, implementing, and maintaining internal compliance controls.
Joyce
JUNE 5, 2023
Top 10 Reasons You Need Your BSN Degree Bloomberg recently reported on the growing need for nurses in the U.S.—and for more nursing schools to educate them. This is nothing new. Nurses have always been regarded as the backbone of our healthcare system, and with more positions becoming available every day, we continually need more nurses to fill them.
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.
Symplr
JUNE 5, 2023
Medical codes can be frustrating and confusing for anyone who isn’t a trained medical coder. Codes are constantly evolving. New codes are added. Old codes are deleted or replaced. And, code descriptors are revised. As the backbone of health care documentation and payment systems, this is a critical thing to get right. Healthcare is a highly regulated industry and there are multiple code sets that are under the purview of different government agencies.
Joyce
JUNE 5, 2023
Top 5 Benefits of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from Joyce A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is one of the most thorough pathways to nursing licensure and a fulfilling healthcare career. A BSN is one of a few different pathways into nursing. Some nursing students decide to earn their RN license with an associate’s degree, and Joyce University’s ASN program allows students to enter the workforce in as little as 20 months.
The Gypsy Nurse
JUNE 5, 2023
RNNetwork provided this article. Effective communication as a nurse not only allows you to do your job better but it also helps create a connection between you and your patient. That connection can help foster compassion, understanding — and, ultimately — better care. But what if you don’t speak the same language? Or if your patient struggles to speak at all?
Consult QD
JUNE 5, 2023
Neuro Pathways: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast · Behavioral Health Challenges Facing Patients with Parkinson’s Disease Patients with Parkinson’s disease can face significant behavioral health challenges stemming from chemical changes to the brain brought on by disease progression and medication interactions. Psychologists and psychiatrists are an important part of the multidisciplinary care team that can address these challenges.
Nurse.com
JUNE 5, 2023
Students and practitioners are learning about the impact of health disparities and implicit biases for LGBTQ patients. Catherine Trossello, FNP Nurse practitioner Catherine Trossello, DNP, FNP-BC, AAHIVS, and her colleagues at Callen-Lorde Community Health Center in New York City were exploring the possibility of starting a nurse practitioner fellowship focused on caring for LGBTQ patients when they discovered a surprising fact.
Consult QD
JUNE 5, 2023
A study by researchers at Cleveland Clinic in Florida identified a linear increase in advanced nodal disease linked to increased body mass index (BMI) for patients with right-colon cancer. This interesting finding could have implications for the assessment and treatment of patients with obesity diagnosed with colon cancer, according to lead author Sameh H.
Nursing Review
JUNE 5, 2023
Cost of contraception, lack of workforce training and a insufficient services in rural areas are among the greatest barriers women face when accessing reproductive healthcare in Australia, according the findings of a Senate inquiry. Last month, the Senate released a report titled ' Ending the Postcode Lottery ' which included 36 recommendations to improve access to reproductive healthcare.
Consult QD
JUNE 5, 2023
There has been an alarming rise in colorectal cancer among people age 50 and younger. This trend spurred researchers at Cleveland Clinic’s Taussig Cancer Institute, Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute and Lerner Research Institute to delve into the etiology of the disease. Several research teams are working together on parallel projects to better understand the rising incidence rate.
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