The Nursing Site
MAY 22, 2023
Nurses Month continues. The celebration has not ended. The traditional Nurses Week celebrations take place from May 6 to 12, but the COVID-19 Pandemic brought nursing the the forefront. Nurses became the heros of the healthcare industry for showing up and caring for patients in all stages of this disastrous disease, and still show up today to care for the lingering long COVID patients as well as those newly diagnosed.
Amercan Journal of Nursing
MAY 22, 2023
This is the last in a series of four blog posts (listed below) by nurse and attorney Edie Brous that introduce readers to some of the many notable Black nurses of the past. We encourage readers to delve more deeply into these lives and their intersection with key aspects of nursing history, women’s history, and the long struggle against racist barriers. “ Honoring Notable Black Nurses of History “ “ Mahoney, Thoms, Franklin: Black Nurses and Reformers to Remember “
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NurseBuff
MAY 22, 2023
Hypertension is common. However, despite being common, a lot of people aren’t fully aware of what it is, what damages it can cause, and why it happens. Affecting about 121.5 million Americans, it’s important to draft the right nursing care plan for hypertension. This will help ensure that patients’ individual needs are met and proper […] The post Nursing Care Plan for Hypertension appeared first on NurseBuff.
Nursing Review
MAY 22, 2023
An epidemiologist has warned healthcare workers to stay vigilant of soaring Covid-19 cases leading to pressure on hospitals as Australia heads into a fifth wave this winter. Australia's hospital system has been vital in managing Covid cases, while frontline staff worked under tight restrictions with cumbersome protective equipment and severe staffing shortages.
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
MAY 22, 2023
When Nick Escobedo DNP, RN, OCN, NE-BC , director of Inpatient Oncology at Houston Methodist Hospital, started his nursing career, he didn’t expect to land in oncology nursing. During May’s recognition of Oncology Nursing Month , Escobedo says the career has offered distinctive opportunities for personal and professional growth. “I went into a basic acute care setting right out of nursing school because I wanted to get a good, solid foundation for myself in practice,” Esc
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Consult QD
MAY 22, 2023
Use of the Impella 5.0 ® or 5.5 ® device to provide full left ventricular hemodynamic support for high-risk advanced heart failure patients undergoing ablation for recurrent ventricular tachycardia (VT) did not improve outcomes and was associated with a high rate of surgical and procedure-related complications. So reported Cleveland Clinic investigators in a late-breaking clinical trials session at Heart Rhythm 2023.
Symplr
MAY 22, 2023
As nursing shortages and low margins continue to plague the healthcare industry, nursing and healthcare leaders are seeking new strategies to reduce burnout and improve clinician retention and patient care. The American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) Conference is the premier event for nurse leaders which meets annually to connect decision-makers across the healthcare spectrum.
Becker's Hospital Review
MAY 22, 2023
The late Andy Rooney once said, "Age is nothing but experience, and some of us are more experienced than others." That said, in the nursing profession, there's something new to be learned every day.
Daily Nurse
MAY 22, 2023
Necessity is the mother of invention, and sometimes, this can even happen in your own life, as it did for Janice Wong, RN, the founder of BeCeBe Cloth (which sounds a little like “busy bee”). She thought about a problem she wanted to fix, and in doing so, she started her side gig. For ten years, she worked in psychiatric nursing and leadership positions.
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
MAY 22, 2023
Working all through the night can leave you exhausted. You might be so tired you might even mistake your own house for the intensive care unit! That’s what happened to nurse Lizzie Nicole, who recorded herself trying to swipe her ID on her front porch using her doorbell camera. She posted the hilarious clip on TikTok under the username @thelizzienicole3 where it currently has 800,000 likes.
Becker's Hospital Review
MAY 22, 2023
Nurses with decades of experience have been there, done that, seen and heard it all. They are more than willing to share advice about what they wish new nurses could already know and feel today that would help strengthen their practice.
Scrubs
MAY 22, 2023
A medical first is changing the way we think about paternity and genealogy. The Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority in the United Kingdom has confirmed that several babies were born using an experimental in vitro fertilization (IVF) technique that combines the DNA of three different people. The approach is designed to prevent the children from inheriting rare genetic diseases.
Penn Medicine News
MAY 22, 2023
EMS providers spend their days — and nights — taking care of others. An LG Health athletic trainer is passionate about teaching these dedicated professionals how to prevent back and other injuries that could end their careers.
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.
Scrubs
MAY 22, 2023
Dueling narratives are playing out at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, New Jersey. The hospital recently fired a nurse for breaking protocol while treating a patient, but her colleagues say her quick thinking might have saved the patient’s life. The dispute has led to the suspension of nine nurses, a petition demanding that the nurses be reinstated, and a protest outside the facility.
CynaMed
MAY 22, 2023
3 minute read After finishing nursing school, you deserve a high-paying job in your facility of choice. Is there a difference between LPN vs RN jobs and their corresponding salaries? And, how much do LPNs and RNs make in nursing homes or assisted living facilities? According to a study by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS,) registered nurses made on average $77,600 annually.
Nurses Advocates
MAY 22, 2023
Recently a friend of mine passed away. It was a shock to learn about this, as I had just seen her at the pool. Ann was a retired teacher and came almost daily to the pool to exercise and socialize with the other ladies. I have good memories of walking in the pool, talking and laughing with her and our friend Inez. I am writing this post to honor Ann and share some tips that might help prevent a terrible ending for someone else.
Consult QD
MAY 22, 2023
It’s been nearly five years since the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) released a consensus statement outlining a five-stage classification system for cardiogenic shock (CS) that spans patients “At Risk” for developing CS (stage A) to those in “Extremis,” demonstrating frank circulatory collapse (stage E). Last year the classification system was refined to reflect data from several validation studies and now includes gradations of severity within each stage.
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.
Relias
MAY 22, 2023
One of the most challenging tasks that caregivers for people living with dementia face is understanding certain behaviors and needs. Toxic changes in the brain destroy neurons and affect the behavior and emotional state of the person living with the disease. These changes can be stressful for the person and their caregivers alike and can lead to unnecessary conflicts.
Consult QD
MAY 22, 2023
Three significant developments in the last five years have changed the way the heart failure specialists at Cleveland Clinic in Florida evaluate and select patients as potential candidates for left ventricular assist device (LVAD) therapy. According to Jerry D. Estep, M.D., FACC, FASE , Chairman of Cardiology at Cleveland Clinic Florida and a leading heart failure researcher, the latest device outcomes data, a new risk assessment process, and the development of decision support tools have refine
Every Nurse
MAY 22, 2023
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Continuing Education Requirements for CNMs: Staying Current in Practice Updated May 22, 2023 by EveryNurse Staff Writers In the healthcare industry, it’s imperative for providers to stay up-to-date with the latest information and best practices. Certified nurse midwives (CNMs ) are no exception. Their role in providing comprehensive care to women and newborns during pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum requires them to have a deep understanding of a wide range o
Consult QD
MAY 22, 2023
Onc ICU leadership ( from left to right ): Humberto Choi, MD, (Associate Onc ICU Director), Tiffany Lang (G62 MICU RN Manager), Simon Mucha, MD, (Onc ICU Medical Director), Deepa Jagadeesh, MD, (Hematology Champion), Elisha Fleig PA (APRN/PA Manager) Written by Simon Mucha, MD , Humberto Choi, MD , Elisha Fleig, Heather Torbic, Tiffany Lang Approximately five percent of patients with cancer will require intensive care unit (ICU) care for management of acute life-threatening conditions often due
The Gypsy Nurse
MAY 22, 2023
Galaxy Healthcare provided this article. While the demand for travel nurses and allied health professionals positions has decreased since the pandemic, there is still a healthy demand with more job openings and higher rates than there were pre-pandemic. There are plenty of benefits to working local and travel assignments with agencies, including flexibility, traveling to new places, higher pay, and shorter contract commitments.
American Medical Compliance
MAY 22, 2023
DePuy Synthes recently agreed to pay $9.75 million to settle allegations that it paid kickbacks to healthcare providers committing fraud violations. The U.S. Department of Justice accused the company of violating the False Claims Act by paying kickbacks to physicians and hospitals in exchange for using their products. DePuy Synthes enticed healthcare providers to use their products by providing them with free items.
Equality 4 Black Nurses
MAY 22, 2023
In our work at Equality 4 Black Nurses , we have identified that White Nurses receive fewer referrals to the NMC and often receive more favourable treatment within internal workplace disciplinary processes. As a result of their preferential treatment, they may face less severe consequences for similar Nursing competence issues than people of other races.
Nursing Review
MAY 22, 2023
A nurse pioneer has won HESTA's Organisation of the Year award for bringing healthcare to the street and helping vulnerable Australians. Registered nurse, Sonia Martin, set up Sunny Street in 2018 to help people who'd been disengaged from healthcare and were 'sleeping rough and doing it tough.' Over the last five years, Sonia's nurse-driven team has helped over 30,000 vulnerable Australians.
Aussie Nurse
MAY 22, 2023
7 Practical Areas Of Wellness For Nurses Nurses often forget to recognise wellbeing as individuals, involving self care is essential especially as the life of nursing is busy and at times exhausting. Outside of work at home some nurses have family as the main priority and some nurses have to meet other obligations that makes them time poor The saying that ‘nurses are self sacrificing’ is another reason practising wellness is difficult for nurses, we often forget our own needs as all of our energ
Consult QD
MAY 22, 2023
For patients with diabetes, hospital stays can disrupt stable blood glucose control. Regardless of what prompts hospitalization, new procedures and medications — along with transitions between departments and eventual discharge — create the potential for hyperglycemic events that can result in prolonged stays or readmissions. With a focus on research, technology and team-based care, researchers at Cleveland Clinic’s Endocrinology & Metabolism Institute are investing in efforts to improve glu
Consult QD
MAY 22, 2023
Transplant cardiologist David A. Baran, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FHFSA , serves as Section Head of Advanced Heart Failure, Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) at Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital. Throughout his career, spanning more than 20 years, Dr. Baran has personally cared for more than 1,000 heart transplant patients. He is also a prolific clinical researcher, whose work has made important contributions in the areas of transplant immunosuppression and the management of cardiogenic
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