Wed.May 10, 2023

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The Dark Side of Medicare Advantage Plans

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Recently an NPBO Member shared with me a report on Medicare Advantage plans and the increasing amount of prior authorizations that are being required with Advantage plans. But that is just one disadvantage of these plans… If you, a family member, or a friend receive Medicare, you’re well aware of the uptick in marketing (aggressive marketing) before each annual renewal period.

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Nursing School Enrollments Now Down

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN The nation celebrates nurses this week. Yet sadly, all is not well with the profession. Last week, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing released some concerning nursing school enrollment data. The number of students in entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs decreased by 1.4% in 2022, ending 20 […] The post Nursing School Enrollments Now Down appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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The Best and Worst Gifts Nurses Received for Nurses Week

Scrubs

Nurses’ Week is all about showing providers some much-needed love and appreciation for their work, and for many nurses, that means getting a gift from a patient, colleague, employer, or loved one. But not all gifts are made equally. We asked our community of nurses to share their best and worst gifts from Nurses’ Week and, oh boy, did they deliver. Some are incredibly thoughtful and touching, while others are downright strange, and maybe even a little insulting.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Celebrating School Nurse Day 2023 with a Poem

The Relentless School Nurse

Nurse Holly is one of the administrators of the School Nursing Facebook page. The page has grown to almost 18,000 school nurses over the last few years. It is an active and vibrant community where school nurses gather for information, advice and support. Holly is dedicated to supporting school nurses in all seasons of their careers. She is a creative, who uses her many talents to educate the public about health topics.

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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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Hospital Celebrates the Only Male Nurse in the Labor and Delivery Ward

Scrubs

Jacob Eddington is the first and only male nurse hired to the labor and delivery ward at Ascension St. Vincent Women’s Hospital in Indianapolis, Ind. It’s a title he wears with pride. Eddington works with around 90 other nurses, and they all say having him around has made a big difference. Some of his coworkers even asked him to help deliver their own babies when they gave birth. “He is adored,” said Kari Jones, who is a nurse manager. “He is appreciated.

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End of PHE may limit patients' access to certain providers: AANA

Becker's Hospital Review

When the public health emergency draws to a close May 11, some patients could lose critical elements of care overnight, the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology warned in a May 9 news release.

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Nurse T – Teberah Alexander Shows Kids the Path to Healthcare Careers

Daily Nurse

Detroit, Michigan native Teberah Alexander, RN, BSN, also known as Nurse T, kicked off National Nurses Week, showcasing healthcare careers for children and engaging them in the same way she became interested: by stoking their curiosity. Alexander’s Future Nurses Program gives children 6-13 years old hands-on experience in nursing and healthcare professions with interactive workshops like one over the weekend at Renaissance High School, her alma mater.

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How EHRs can help reduce violence against ED nurses

Becker's Hospital Review

Workplace violence against nurses and healthcare workers has increased at rates that experts say are "alarming." Often, rates of violence are even higher for healthcare professionals who work in emergency departments, but new technology may be able to reduce these instances.

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The Pros and Cons of Online Ph.D. Programs in Nursing

NurseBuff

As technology continues to advance and society becomes more connected, online education has become increasingly popular. For students in the field of nursing, the option of pursuing an online Ph.D in nursing can be particularly appealing. But is it the right choice for you? In this article, we’ll explore the pros and cons of online […] The post The Pros and Cons of Online Ph.D.

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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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37 hospital execs write thank-you notes to nurses

Becker's Hospital Review

For more than two decades, nursing has been rated at the top of the list of the "most honest and ethical professions" in the country, according to Gallup.

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Nightingale and Seacole: A Rivalry?

Advances in Nursing Science

The current featured ANS article is titled “Considering the ‘Bitter Rivalry’ Within the Context of European and Colonial History of Women Healers” by Adeline Falk-Rafael, PhD, RN, FAAN. This article will be available for download at no cost while it is featured – an apt resource for the week we celebrate “Nurses’ Week”!

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The Importance of Lifelong Learning for Neonatal Nurses

Every Nurse

HIGHER EDUCATION The Importance of Lifelong Learning for Neonatal Nurses Updated May 11, 2023 by EveryNurse Staff Writers Neonatal nursing is a specialized field that requires extensive knowledge of neonatal care and a deep understanding of the unique needs of newborn infants. As the landscape of neonatal care continues to evolve, it is essential that neonatal nurses keep up with advancements in technology and best practices.

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All You Need to Know About Seasonal Unemployment

Celayix

Seasonal unemployment is an economic phenomenon that affects various industries and sectors worldwide. As the name suggests, it occurs when the demand for labor fluctuates throughout the year due to seasonal factors such as weather, holidays, and tourism cycles. Understanding it is crucial for business managers and workforce management professionals to plan and implement strategies that minimize its impact on their operations.

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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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How a BSN Degree Can Impact Salary

Every Nurse

HIGHER EDUCATION Earning Potential: How a BSN Degree Can Impact Salary Updated May 11, 2023 by EveryNurse Staff Writers As a registered nurse , you already know that healthcare is a rewarding profession in numerous ways. Being able to help patients, promote wellness, and manage complex cases can bring immense satisfaction. However, you can also enhance your career by pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.

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10 inspiring quotes that’ll make you even more proud to be a nurse!

Scrubs

“I know I will be a good nurse, but I want to be more than that. I want to be a nurse who makes a change in my community; one that improves the lives of my patients through quality, compassionate, culturally centered patient care. That is what being a nurse means to me.” – Jaime Contreras , Riverside Community College “As a nurse I will have many responsibilities, but I need to take time to build relationships with patients, communicate effectively, and learn how I can best treat the person base

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Working with New Technology as a Traveling Nurse

Every Nurse

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Working with New Technology as a Traveling Nurse Updated May 11, 2023 by EveryNurse Staff Writers As a traveling nurse , your job involves providing top-quality care to patients in various healthcare facilities across different locations. To achieve this, you must stay updated with the latest technologies and tools used in the medical field.

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How to Manage a Multigenerational Workforce

Celayix

As the workforce continues to evolve, it’s becoming increasingly common to see employees from different generations working together. In fact, it’s not uncommon to see employees from up to five different generations working in the same workplace. With each generation comes unique perspectives, work styles, and values. Managing a multigenerational workforce can be a challenge, but it’s a challenge that can be overcome with the right approach.

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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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Creating a memorable and meaningful Nurses Week 2023 celebration

Nurse Deck

It’s that time of the year again when the nursing profession is celebrated! From May 6 to 12, nurses from around the country get together in honor of the nursing profession. What is Nurses Week and how can nursing professionals have a meaningful celebration? We’ve rounded up some ideas for you! What is Nurses Week and the significance of celebrating it?

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Alice Benjamin

Minority Nurse

Alice Benjamin’s nursing education journey has been everything except traditional. At first, she thought her path would hinder her career, and she secretly envied the traditional 4-year nursing program. But her education journey has provided unique, colorful, resourceful, well-rounded, and practical real-life experiences that helped mold Benjamin into the nurse leader she is today.

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New Research Explores Role of Redo IPAAs, Impacts on Quality of Life

Consult QD

Restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA), the preferred procedure among patients with ulcerative colitis, is associated with a variety of early and late complications that can lead to pouch failure in 5% to 15% of cases. Individuals faced with pouch failure, and who are motivated to maintain intestinal continuity, may choose to undergo a redo IPAA procedure.

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Ochsner Lafayette General Partners With U. of Louisiana for New Accelerated Nursing Program

Health Leaders | Nursing

UL Lafayette is one of the largest producers of healthcare professionals in Louisiana. A new accelerated bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree program will help address the urgent need for RNs in Louisiana’s Acadiana region in the south and southwest part of the state. The new program, created through a partnership between the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center , will enable students who hold a bachelor’s degree in any field to earn a bachelor

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Studying Augmented Reality Visual Cues to Treat Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s

Consult QD

Freezing of gait (FOG) eventually develops in more than half of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). While it is generally not effectively managed with medications or surgical treatments, FOG can be ameliorated by visual gait cues such as parallel floor lines. However, the real-world applicability of such gait cues is limited. New research now underway at Cleveland Clinic is exploring whether augmented reality (AR) can help change that and expand the utility of visual gait cues to treat FOG in

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National Nurses Week 2023: Effective Mentors Helped Chief Nurse Lanie Ward Get Where She Is

Health Leaders | Nursing

A 5-part series celebrating nurse leaders who have claimed their place as a strategic partner in their organization's leadership. Editor’s note: Hospitals and health systems have seen a steady evolution of chief nursing officers taking a seat at the executive strategy table, guiding and participating in operations and policies. HealthLeaders is featuring five of those nurse executives to discuss their experience as a strategic partner in their organization’s leadership.

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Nurse Mentorship Can Boost Confidence and Foster Growth (Podcast)

Consult QD

Whether you are a new graduate or experienced nurse, engaging in a mentorship can be transformative. “We don’t know it all, and the closer you get to the mountain you realize how much more knowledge there is out there to learn,” says Lydia Booher, PhD(c), APRN, ACNS-BC, ONC, a clinical nurse specialist at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. “If we really want to succeed and grow in life, we need to say, ‘I don’t know enough of that.

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The High Cost of Nurse Turnover on Your Patients, Your System, and The Health Ecosystem and Three Strategies for Mitigating the Risk

The Leadership Development Group

There’s a reason the American Nurses Association calls nurses the “backbone of healthcare provision in the United States.” Nurses provide critical health care services, are often a patient’s first or primary point of contact throughout their care journey, and help promote overall health and wellness in the communities they serve through education and practice.

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Former nurse sentenced for dosing error seeks license return

Health News Florida | Nurses

Nurses around the country rallied for RaDonda Vaught during her criminal trial, saying the risk of going to prison for a mistake made nursing intolerable. Vaught was ultimately sentenced to three years of probation.

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Which US jurisdictions have not entered the Nurse Licensure Compact?

Becker's Hospital Review

While Washington was the 40th U.S. jurisdiction to enact the Nurse Licensure Compact, which it did in April, 15 states and jurisdictions have not yet joined.

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How to Minimize Employee No Shows

Celayix

Most businesses create their supply chain revolving around their employees. This makes employees the business’ most significant asset. Sadly, employees can also create situations where they become a liability, especially for managers. Any instance when an employee does not show up for work without notifying the employer results in a ‘no call, no show’.

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Nurse Gives Homeless Community a Pathway to Housing

Scrubs

Juju McClain-Riggins is bridging the gap between the local homeless population and the Philly healthcare industry. She spends her days going checking in on Philadelphia folk experiencing homelessness and now she’s being honored as part of Independence Blue Cross’s 5th Annual Celebrate Caring Campaign during this year’s National Nurses’ Week. McClain-Riggins’s colleagues note that she starts everyday dancing to the beat of her favorite song.

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Melanie Bales: A School Nurse Career Path

Minority Nurse

With the May 10 celebration of School Nurse Day , school nurses around the country will recognize how the role of a school nurse has changed dramatically over the decades. This recognition day helps highlight the increasingly complex medical, social, and community needs and duties school nurses are responsible for. Melanie K. Bales, MSN, BSN, RN, CMS , is nursing supervisor in Georgia’s Cobb County School District and a member of the Georgia Association of School Nurses (President 2019-202