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Understanding Frontline ABVD in the Real World

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Although frontline treatment for classical Hodgkin’s lymphoma (cHL) is intended to be curative, a surprisingly high percentage of patients treated in the community setting receive subsequent therapy. This is one of many issues raised from a retrospective analysis of patients treated with ABVD in the real-world setting. Background In 2018, the RATHL study demonstrated that patients with advanced stage cHL could be treated with ABVD (doxorubicin, bleomycin, vinblastine and dacarbazine) for two cyc

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Magnet4Europe

American Nurse

Takeaways: The Magnet4Europe program aims to improve the mental health and well-being of European health professionals and improve patient outcomes by redesigning work environments. A collaboration between nurses at a hospital in New Jersey and nurses at a hospital in Germany worked to establish a Magnet council, develop a professional practice model, and create other strategies for improvement.

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Michigan nursing school boasts 100% NCLEX pass rate

Becker's Hospital Review

National Council Licensure Exam pass rates have been steadily falling in recent years but one nursing school in Ohio is bucking the trend, according to The Weirton Daily Times.

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Healthcare Workforce Trends Survey Results Show Patient Safety is Top Priority, and It Starts with Engagement and Retention

Daily Nurse

The results of a nationwide survey of human resource (HR) leaders and chief nursing officers (CNOs) examining the dynamics and trends impacting talent at healthcare institutions find patient safety and quality of care on par with employee retention needs. The study reveals that 84 percent of HR leaders and CNOs rate the quality of care and patient safety as the most critical issue to address in their organization, followed by strengthening employee engagement and retention (77 percent) and impro

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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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U of Minnesota to develop framework for AI in nursing

Becker's Hospital Review

A steering committee at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing in Minneapolis has been formed to explore the use of artificial intelligence in nursing and develop recommendations for its use in the profession, the university announced June 9.

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The key steps to becoming a neonatal nurse – a comprehensive guide

Nurse Deck

Neonatal nursing is a specialized field dedicated to the care of newborn infants who are experiencing complications due to premature birth, birth defects, infection, or other medical conditions. If you're considering a career in neonatal nursing, this comprehensive guide will outline the key steps, including education, training, certification, skills required, and potential career progression.

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Patient-centered innovation

American Nurse

Improving safety, access, and outcomes The American Nurses Association (ANA) and the American Nurses Foundation revealed the 2023 ANA Innovation Awards winners, sponsored by Stryker, a leading global medical technology company. The awards highlight, recognize, and celebrate exemplary nurse innovators who improve patient safety and health outcomes. Advancing nurse-led solutions that create sustainable, cost-effective results… This content is for Digital Access and Print Plus subscribers onl

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Case Study: Overcoming Glenoid Bone Loss in Revision Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty (Video)

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A 74-year-old woman presented seven years after right total shoulder arthroplasty. She noted increasing pain and functional limitations in the shoulder, without injury, over the past one to two years. Upon exam, she exhibited passive forward elevation of 150 degrees with active forward elevation of 130 degrees with pain, passive and active external rotation of 50 degrees, and active internal rotation to the lower thoracic levels.

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Master class

American Nurse

After more than 45 years as an RN and over 3 decades as an accomplished and cherished leader, ANA Enterprise CEO Loressa Cole, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, retires late summer, 2023. This content is for Digital Access and Print Plus subscribers only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post Master class appeared first on American Nurse.

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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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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. New episodes will be released each Friday. Subscribe now to HealthLeaders YouTube channel to catch all the episodes. Don’t miss out!

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How Long Can Travel Nurses Stay in One Location?

The Gypsy Nurse

AB Staffing Solutions provided this article. Traveling and taking vacations can offer many health benefits and is a great way to improve your overall well-being. Exposure to new cultures, landscapes, and experiences can help stimulate your mind and enhance your creativity. Taking a break from your everyday routine can help you relax and rejuvenate, which will lower your stress levels.

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Getting a Nursing Education Just Got More Affordable for Bassett Healthcare Network Employees

Health Leaders | Nursing

Bassett, Hartwick College align to encourage careers in nursing and nursing education. Bassett Healthcare Network employees who pursue degrees in nursing and nursing education at Hartwick College will receive a 30% tuition discount in a joint venture between the health system and college. Three educational tracks will be offered at a substantial tuition discount to Bassett employees by the Oneonta, New York-based college: a Master of Science in nursing education, certificate of advanced study in

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The uneven road to new models of care

American Nurse

Insight study highlights critical perception gaps between leaders and frontline nurses A study exploring how healthcare organizations currently respond to todays challenges and how they could better use resources in the future revealed both congruence and striking differences in the perspectives of nurse leaders and frontline nurses. Most nurse leaders (72%) and frontline nurses (67%)… This content is for Digital Access and Print Plus subscribers only.

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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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A Guide to Centralized Staffing and Scheduling in Nursing

Becker's Hospital Review

Nurse staffing and scheduling is dynamic and complex. There are three primary nurse staffing and scheduling models to consider: centralized staffing, decentralized staffing, or a hybrid of centralized and decentralized staffing. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages and the best management model varies based on a healthcare organization’s unique structure and culture.

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A 50-Year-Old Man Presents With Shortness of Breath

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By Kaylee Watson, MD; David Wolinsky, MD ; Mauricio Velez, MD ; and David Snipelisky; MD Note: This article is reprinted from the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine ( 2023;90[2]:95-101 ). A 50-year-old man with a history of bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome presented with progressive shortness of breath on exertion for the previous three months. Cardiovascular physical examination showed jugular venous distention to the middle neck at 30 degrees, a palpable maximal impulse displaced inferiorly

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The power of flexibility

American Nurse

Smart scheduling drives a satisfied nursing workforce “The more you use the reins, the less they use their brains” is one of my favorite leadership quotes. It reminds me to loosen my grip, lead from a place of trust, and recognize the power of my most precious resource: people. Increased turnover, low retention, unsafe staffing scenarios, and burnout aren’t new.

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High School Teacher Put on Leave for Discussing the Prostate During Anatomy Lesson

Scrubs

It’s common medical knowledge that males have prostates. This small organ, which is located between the penis and rectum, can provide sexual pleasure when stimulated. But you might get in trouble if you try telling that to a room full of high school students. At least that’s what happened to Judy Rehburg, a teacher at El Dorado High School in California.

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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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Do nurses of color feel excluded in hospitals? 'Yes. Every. Single. Day.'

Becker's Hospital Review

Nurses of color are exhausted by the racist behavior they see and experience in hospitals, and they are not surprised that diversity, equity and inclusion programs being instituted in health systems across the country are not making a dent in the problem.

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