Nurse workforce shows signs of bouncing back
Becker's Hospital Review
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
"Study finds nursing workforce to bounce back to pre-pandemic levels by 2023, with projected growth of 1.2 million registered nurses by 2035.
Fri.Feb 16, 2024
122 
Casey Green Talks About Critical Care Transport Nursing
Minority Nurse
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
As a sponsor of the annual Critical Care Transport Nurses Day on February 18, the Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association aims to raise awareness of this nursing career path while simultaneously celebrating the nurses who work in dynamic critical care transport settings. The critical care transport nursing specialty offers variations of work settings so nurses can work in settings including air transport, ground transport, and military transport.
Join 5,000+
Insiders
Sign Up for our Newsletter
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Trending Sources
Navigating the Challenges of Night Shift Nursing
Scrubs
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Nursing is challenging, demanding, and rewarding, but working the night shift as a nurse presents a unique set of challenges that many nurses struggle to overcome. Navigating these obstacles requires a strategic approach to maintain physical and mental well-being. Working nocturnal hours sees you constantly juggle energy levels amid the silence of the hospital corridors, struggle with disrupted sleep patterns , and face difficulties in maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Will Machines Replace Us?
American Nurse
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are a hot topic in many industries and most nurses don’t know their nursing and healthcare implications or applications. Several years ago, with a focus on professional growth and development, I tasked my ambulatory care nursing team with starting a nursing journal club where they would use evidence-based literature to develop a presentation around a topic relevant to nursing practice.
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.
Meet Cardiac Nurse Diana-Lyn Baptiste
Minority Nurse
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Longtime cardiovascular nurse Diana-Lyn Baptiste, DNP, RN, CNE, FPCNA, FAAN , associate professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA) board member, gave Minority Nurse some insight into a career in the broad field of cardiac nursing. As the nation marks American Heart Month in February, Baptiste shares some of what makes this career choice a good fit for her.
Sign up to get articles personalized to your interests!
Nursing Leadership Today brings together the best content for nurse leaders from the widest variety of industry thought leaders
More Trending
Most trusted, least valued: How to help nurses
Becker's Hospital Review
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Despite being the top trusted profession in the U.S. for 22 years running, nurses are the least respected and most stressed, according to experts and national data.
Fire Prevention and Safety Training for Dental Healthcare Providers
American Medical Compliance
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The following Fire Prevention and Safety Training for Dental Healthcare Providers is designed to educate dental healthcare providers on common fire hazards in dental offices. Fires can happen in any setting, making it important for your dental practice to know the safest fire prevention practices to ensure the safety of your staff and patients. What you will learn: Best practices for reducing fire risks in dental offices Emergency response plans specific to fire incidents in dental settings Evac
Health systems rethink nursing
Becker's Hospital Review
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Hospitals are redesigning nursing and care team models to meet patient needs and leverage technology to better support nurses. While still in the early stages, a few health systems are seeing promising results for patient care and nurse satisfaction.
Myths and Challenges of Private Duty Nursing
American Nurse
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Many of the myths and challenges in private duty nursing (PDN) may be due to the lack of knowledge of what PDN truly is. There are many misconceptions about PDN regarding lower pay, lack of opportunity for career advancement, a less diverse nursing experience, the cost of benefits, and the thought that a PDN nurse may not be challenged enough in their role.
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
From Student to Instructor: MSN Graduate Now Teaches at Post University
Post University
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
When COVID-19 spread across the country and the globe, Kylee Grizzle knew that she needed to help. A Registered Nurse since 2018, the Florida native had been working as a travel nurse for a little over a year in intensive care units throughout the state. The idea of traveling to a COVID hotspot to offer her support came into her head almost immediately, and she applied to work for the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Perceptions of “Reasonable” Accommodations among Nursing Faculty and Student Nurses with Disabilities
American Nurse
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Nursing programs have seen an increase in enrollment in student nurses with disabilities (SNWD) who require accommodation in the classroom and clinical setting. Although there may be challenges for SNWD, “reasonable” accommodations are assigned based on individual assessment at the discretion of the institution’s Student Accessibilities Services in compliance with the American Disabilities Act (Lucas et al., 2022).
Nearly half of healthcare workers have witnessed racism, discrimination, report shows
Health Leaders | Nursing
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Among the key findings in the survey: 47% of U.S. healthcare workers said they witnessed discrimination against patients, and 52% said that racism against patients was a major problem.
Rehabilitation Nursing and How it has Evolved Over the Years
American Nurse
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
What is rehabilitation nursing? It is caring for an individual with a disability, acute condition, or chronic illness and helping them reach their maximum potential and function or adapt to the new physical or neurological challenges they are facing. According to the Association of Rehabilitation Nursing, rehab nursing was not considered a specialty until 1976 by the American Nurses Association (Association of Rehabilitation Nursing; [link] nurse.org/about/history) Rehab nursing requires a colla
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.
Human Understanding in the era of AI is key
NRC Health
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
In a recent engaging and thought-provoking webcast, NRC Health hosted two healthcare leaders for a patient-provider conversation on trust, empathy, and human-centered care. Dr. Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA, share her takeaways. The post Human Understanding in the era of AI is key appeared first on NRC Health.
Nurturing Success: Empowering Students with Different Abilities in Nursing School for a Healthy Future
American Nurse
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Little research exists on nursing students with accommodations in higher education. Nursing schools historically do not admit students to nursing programs with physical disabilities due to the technical requirements of being a Registered Nurse (RN). However, students choose a nursing school for a variety of reasons, and a majority of the time, it is because of a positive interaction with a nurse, sometimes due to their own engagement with the healthcare system due to a disability (Elting et al.,
Swish to Success: USAHS Alum Kim Manlangit’s Path, From Varsity Basketball Player to Physical Therapist and Coach
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Sports enthusiasts and aspiring physical therapists: Dive into the inspiring story of Kim Manlangit, DPT. Dr. Manlangit is a true embodiment of passion, perseverance and purpose. Her journey from a varsity basketball player to a physical therapist and coach is motivating. A BNN article shares her story, highlighting the twists and turns that have shaped her career trajectory.
The Breadth of Caring for Those with Chronic Conditions
American Nurse
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Many patients to whom nurses provide care have a chronic condition. These chronic conditions can arise from any organ or system in the body. They can be present since birth (e.g., cerebral palsy) or develop at any point during the lifespan (e.g., diabetes, asthma, and blindness). Chronic conditions can be progressive (e.g., muscular dystrophy or dementia) or have periods of exacerbation and remission (e.g., lupus erythematosus or rheumatoid arthritis); occasionally they can resolve or be cured (
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.
HL Shorts: Differentiating Your Health System During Recruitment
Health Leaders | Nursing
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
It's important that your health system stands out, says this CNO. On this week’s episode of HL Shorts, we hear from Cassie Lewis, Chief Nursing Officer, Bon Secours Richmond Market, about how CNOs can distinguish their health systems to new nurses during the recruiting process. Tune in to hear her insights.
School Nurses, Advocates for Students with Disabilities
American Nurse
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Karen Nestor, MSN, RN, CPN, NCSN School Nursing is a complex practice in which professional nurses care for students from young preschool age through adolescence. There are various ideas and perceptions about the school nurse role, but it is quite a unique career path for professional nurses. School nursing practice has evolved, and the responsibilities have become much more extensive since its inception.
Effective Ways to Maximize Your Earnings as a Travel Nurse
The Gypsy Nurse
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
AB Staffing Solutions provided this article. If you’re considering becoming a travel nurse or have been a traveler for a while, it is worth your time (and money) to consider whether you’ve been maximizing your earnings and, if not, find ways to maximize your earnings. As we like to say, communication, especially with your recruiter, is key to meeting your expectations.
Finding Your Connection
American Nurse
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
In a year of finding center , finding connection is important. Nursing is relational. How do you know that you’re not alone as a nurse? When I facilitate intentional conversations with nurses, a common theme is “feeling alone.” The revelation that others are thinking and feeling the same is refreshing, re-energizing, and self-affirming. How can we “be our own nurse” and know that we’re not alone?
Tackling 2024's Biggest Healthcare Operations Hurdles | symplr
Symplr
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Healthcare management is a bit like trying to dance tango in a room where someone keeps changing the music. It’s intricate, ever-evolving, and frankly, a bit of a workout! A recent poll on symplr’s social media channels, combined with insights from our 2023 Compass Report , has us all tapping to the rhythm of some pressing challenges in healthcare operations as we dive further into 2024.
Georgia nurse, hospital associations hold workplace violence summit
Becker's Hospital Review
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The Georgia Nurses Association and the Georgia Hospital Association held the first Workforce Violence Prevention Summit at the Georgia State Capitol on Feb. 12 to address the increase of violent jobsite incidents.
Hospital Workplace Violence: Precautions and Preparedness Techniques
Diversity Nursing
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Workplace violence is a serious growing concern. Hospitals must prioritize precautions and preparedness measures to mitigate the risk of violence against staff, patients, and visitors. According to a report from National Nurses United, 81.6% of Nurses reported they have experienced workplace violence, with half stating they have seen instances of violence increase in the last year.
The 911 nurse program that saved $500K+ in 1 year
Becker's Hospital Review
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
A California city piloted a nurse triage program for incoming 911 calls that has helped 581 residents and saved over $573,000, ABC affiliate CBS8 reported Feb. 15.
Let's personalize your content