Emerging RN Leader

AUGUST 6, 2023

By Mike Spiros, MALD, MS, APRN, AGACNP-BC, NE-BC Today, I am publishing a guest blog written by a nurse manager. Mike Spiros is an APRN currently serving as nurse manager for an acute care unit in Portland, Oregon. He has previously worked for hospital systems in Florida and Massachusetts. He describes his leadership philosophy as […] The post Reflections of a Nurse Manager on Today’s Leadership Challenges appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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American Nurse

AUGUST 6, 2023

Astute assessment prevents a poor outcome Takeaways: Three scores are used to assess a subarachnoid hemorrhage—Hunt and Hess, Fisher, and modified Fisher. Nursing care includes consistent assessment to monitor level of consciousness, urine output, and vital signs. Nimodipine, a calcium channel blocker, helps prevent vasospasm but can result in low blood pressure that harms the cerebral vasculature.

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AUGUST 6, 2023

You may have heard the phrase “meaningful use” floating around the healthcare industry as of late. The term is actually a part of the American Reinvestment & Recovery Act (ARRA), which was passed back in early 2009. The law is designed to modernize the country’s entire ailing infrastructure, including the healthcare industry. As part of this effort, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched a program to incentivize healthcare professionals to adopt the latest technology

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The Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 6, 2023

Over the last eleven years, I’ve had the honor of teaching the next generation of school nurses in the Rutgers-Camden School Nurse Certification Program. Witnessing the endeavors of my students and admiring their resilience is a source of inspiration. I guide adult learners, skilled nurses who are eager to step into the unfamiliar realm of school nursing.

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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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AUGUST 6, 2023

Rebecca Nicholson Set Out to Lose Weight to Set a Good Example for Her Patients Soon after becoming a nurse, Rebecca Nicholson decided to lose weight. One day, she was at work and bent down to tie her shoes. She was out of breath and realized all the extra weight was slowing her down on the floor and setting a bad example for her patients. Grappling with pain and intense physical pressure, Nicholson knew working as a nurse meant she had to lead a healthier lifestyle.

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AUGUST 6, 2023

Thinkstock | Digital Vision When a good day is a shift during which nobody dies, you know you have a stressful job on your hands. And while long runs, wine and a little lovin’ are great ways to counteract the emotional strains of nursing, you can’t exactly down a glass of Merlot and then complete half a dozen laps during the negative minutes you have for lunch (we’ll leave that third option to the imagination).

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Every Nurse

AUGUST 6, 2023

CLINICAL PRACTICE Emergency Room Triage: How ER Nurses Prioritize Patient Care Updated August 6, 2023 by EveryNurse Staff Writers In the chaotic and fast-paced environment of an emergency room, the role of the nurse is crucial in providing efficient and effective care to patients. Emergency room triage is the process in which nurses prioritize patient care based on the severity of their condition.

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AUGUST 6, 2023

iStock | ValentinaPhotos What do nurses dream about when they get the chance to sleep? As a nurse who regularly works a three- or four-day run, I tend to dream about the minutiae of work. And those dreams, well, they’re unremarkable. But sometimes — just sometimes — I wake up in a cold sweat. And it’s usually thanks to one of these five Nursing Nightmares: 1.

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The Gypsy Nurse

AUGUST 6, 2023

As a traveling nurse, building and maintaining relationships can often be a challenge due to the constant change in work environments and patient demographics. But forming strong bonds with patients, their families, and your fellow team members is crucial in promoting effective communication and efficient teamwork within the healthcare setting, no matter where you are.

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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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AUGUST 6, 2023

iStockphoto No doubt your head is already full with everything you need to remember about the patients you’re caring for, the doctors you’re babysitting for, and that new nurse you’re covering for. Good thing you have this handy list…filled with advice from those nurses who can share from experience! Top 10 things all nurses must know 1.

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AUGUST 6, 2023

If you work as a nurse, you’re probably all too familiar with long shifts. Nurses typically work in shifts that can last anywhere between 8 and 12 hours. While many nurses tend to stick to a 40-hour week schedule, long nights, emergencies, and shift swaps can easily push that number to 55 hours a week or more. But what effect does all that extra time on the floor have on your physical and mental health?

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