Fri.May 12, 2023

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A Model of Care for Today and Tomorrow

Consult QD

Healthcare has seen significant change in recent years. The ways clinicians care for patients is different, patient and caregiver expectations are higher and staffing shortages and turnover are more prevalent. For many organizations, nursing models of care, which define how nurses and support staff deliver care, no longer align with the current environment.

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Nurses, Go Ahead and Ask for More! 

Minority Nurse

Yes, I said it. It’s time that nurses put nurses first! This is our week, our month, shoot, it’s even our year. Come on. Let’s go. Ask for what you want both in your professional life and personal life. The world knows that we deserve more, and we deserve the best. We work hard, so we need to take care of ourselves. We give, give, and give and it is time to receive.

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Florence Nightingale Visits Hospital for National Nurses’ Week

Scrubs

The originator of modern nursing is back from the grave! At least for a few hours, that is. The staff at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, Illinois got a surprise for Nurses’ Week when historical impersonator Megan Wells arrived in full character as Florence Nightingale. Known as the “The Lady with the Lamp” for treating patients in all kinds of unsanitary, dim conditions, Nightingale passed away in 1910, but her spirit lives on in the healthcare community.

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2023 Nurses Month – Week 2 – Giveaway

American Nurse

American Nurse wants to thank you for all you do. Our nurse heroes have shared stories and in-depth accounts of how the COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted nurses and the healthcare industry. Please enjoy a complimentary viewing of American Nurse Heroes by filling out the form below: American Nurse Heroes - Nurses Month 2023 First Name * Last Name * Email * Title * Administrator Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Assistant Director of Nursing Assistant Nurse Manager BSN Nurse Cardiovascular Nu

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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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Evelyn Rose Benson: Public Health Nursologist Extraordinaire

Nursology

Guardian of the Discipline I met Evelyn Rose Benson at an annual meeting of the Nursing History Archives of the Boston University Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center circa 2001.

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Expanding Network Connectivity Brings New Possibilities to Cleveland Clinic Mentor Hospital

Consult QD

Shibu Thomas sees a digital landscape that’s full of potential. “Healthcare technology is at a transformative juncture for digital innovation through improved connectivity,” says Thomas, Cleveland Clinic’s Chief Technology Officer. Thomas leads the digital teams responsible for the organization’s foundational digital platforms, devices and in-building technologies.

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How get more men into nursing, per 21 male nurses

Becker's Hospital Review

The nursing workforce is in crisis, and hospitals throughout the U.S. are looking for creative ways to attract more nurses today and beef up their talent pipelines so there will be a steady stream of new nurses on the horizon.

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Unique Database Yields Insights Into Familial Clustering in Stiff-Person Spectrum Disorder

Consult QD

A familial analysis using the Utah Population Database reveals evidence of familial aggregation of stiff-person spectrum disorder (SPSD) and other autoimmune conditions. The findings, presented at the 2023 annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology by Cleveland Clinic neurologist Justin Abbatemarco, MD , bolster earlier evidence suggesting a clustering of autoimmune comorbidities within SPSD cohorts.

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'We did the work': More nurses caught in degree scheme speak out

Becker's Hospital Review

More nurses are asserting their innocence in the national degree scheme , saying their entanglement in the situation has damaged their careers and threatened their livelihoods, Newsweek reported May 12.

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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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Transitioning from ADN to BSN: Advantages and Opportunities

Every Nurse

HIGHER EDUCATION Transitioning from ADN to BSN: Advantages and Opportunities Updated May 13, 2023 by EveryNurse Staff Writers If you are an RN with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) , you may be considering pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. In today’s competitive job market, a BSN can offer numerous advantages and opportunities that can take your nursing career to the next level.

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How to use social media strategically as a nurse to establish your brand & create an impact

Nurse Deck

What was just a way of getting in touch with friends and family virtually has now become a platform to reach a wider audience. Social media truly has come a long way. As a nurse, you can use social media strategically to establish your brand and create an impact. Let’s get you started with all you need to know about being a nurse on social media! The power of social media for nurses & how it can help build your professional network Social media is absolutely powerful and influential.

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The Role of Accreditation in RN to BSN Programs

Every Nurse

HIGHER EDUCATION The Role of Accreditation in RN to BSN Programs Updated May 13, 2023 by EveryNurse Staff Writers Registered nurses (RNs) who want to advance their careers and education often pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. However, not all RN to BSN programs are created equal. Accreditation plays a critical role in ensuring that these programs provide the necessary education and training for nurses to succeed in their careers.

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UCHealth Partners with NRC Health to Improve Healthcare Experiences

NRC Health

Innovative approach and service-leading team set NRC Health apart in exhaustive selection process. The post UCHealth Partners with NRC Health to Improve Healthcare Experiences appeared first on NRC Health.

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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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Negotiating Pay and Benefits as a Traveling Nurse

Every Nurse

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Negotiating Pay and Benefits as a Travel Nurse Updated May 13, 2023 by EveryNurse Staff Writers As a travel nurse , you have the opportunity to explore new places and gain valuable experience in different healthcare settings. However, negotiating your pay and benefits can be a daunting task. In this article, we will discuss the basics of travel nurse compensation, factors affecting pay and benefits, tips for successful negotiation, and contract details to consider.

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Workplace safety is paramount at Providence

Providence

As one of the largest health systems in the country, we believe in leading by example, which is why we consistently evaluate processes and implement innovative solutions to ensure our caregivers feel safe when they’re at work. Some instances include our updated mask policy, K9 hospital safety program and zero-tolerance policy for workplace discrimination.

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How to Make Sure You’re Sending the Right Message to Candidates

Ensearch

When recruiting NNPs and other healthcare staff, it’s critical to make sure you’re sending the right messages to candidates. While miscommunications can usually be cleared up quickly, in the early exchanges with prospective employees, impressions matter. Even a seemingly small misunderstanding could have a major impact on your candidates’ perspective.

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Video: HealthLeaders Weekly Wrap

Health Leaders | Nursing

The Weekly Wrap, HealthLeaders' video series, brings you a quick look at what we're covering around the healthcare industry. Looking for a quick review of what’s hot in the healthcare industry? Our Weekly Wrap video recaps the latest news and analysis that HealthLeaders covers each week and features health system, hospital, pharma, and payer executives.

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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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Why young nurses are less satisfied than veteran nurses and how we can fix it

Nurse Deck

Job satisfaction is among the factors that may greatly affect one’s nursing career. If a nurse is not satisfied with the job and workplace, there is the possibility of shifting to another industry. This most likely occurs with younger nurses according to research. Let’s talk about job satisfaction in the younger and older nursing generation. Young and veteran nurses - comparing job satisfaction levels Recent research by AMN Healthcare shows that job satisfaction among nurses has significantly dr

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Support for regulation of advanced practice nurses

Nursing Times

The post Support for regulation of advanced practice nurses appeared first on Nursing Times.

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ANA presses Biden to keep 4 key PHE-era legislation in place

Becker's Hospital Review

With the public health emergency ended, the American Nurses Association is urging the Biden Administration and Congress to keep some legislation and healthcare resources in place.

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How fashion is used in a brand’s promotional material

Scrubs

Fashion plays a crucial role in brand promotion, as it can attract, engage and influence the target audience. The way a brand presents itself through its promotional materials can significantly impact its overall image and reputation. Fashion in promotional materials refers to the use of clothing, accessories, makeup, and hairstyle to create a specific aesthetic and convey a particular message.

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A Look into Locum Tenens Market Dynamics for Advanced Practitioners & NNPs

Ensearch

The staffing crisis is having a widespread impact on the healthcare industry, with many organizations feeling its effects irrespective of location and type of care. For NNPs and other advanced practitioners, these staffing shortages ultimately mean job security for the foreseeable future. Yet, what does this mean specifically for locum tenens practitioners?

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Meet the Nurse Dynamic Duo Behind the Adni Marketplace App

Daily Nurse

Nurse dynamic duo Anthony Scarpone-Lambert , BSN, RN, and Jennifferre Mancillas , BSN, RN, RNC-NIC set out in 2020 to build an online resource and marketplace they felt their healthcare community desperately needed. With staffing low and burnout higher than ever, the pair built Lumify Care, the startup behind the uNight Light, a hands-free device to illuminate a workspace while decreasing patient sleep disturbances.

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Ways to Be a Travel Nurse: How Different Families Make It Work

The Gypsy Nurse

Triage Healthcare Staffing provided this article. Lots of times, nurses think they can only be travel nurses if they’re travel nursing on their own. Either they’re single or leave their families and spouses at home while they go off on an adventure alone. If you’re interested in travel nursing with a family, see how these travelers make it work. Travel Nursing with Your Family: How Others Make it Work: Travel Nursing With a Partner Who’s a Remote Worker If your partner is a remote worker, they m

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How One Recruiter is Breaking Down Barriers on International Nurses’ Day

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Friday, May 12 is International Nurses’ Day and this year’s event comes at a time when the number of foreign nurses is increasing dramatically across the U.S. But English proficiency remains an obstacle for providers and recruiters in other countries. Experts estimate that around 8% of the eight million nurses working in the U.S. are foreigners or were educated overseas.