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Read alert: The decline of reading

American Nurse

A student just 2 weeks from graduation once asked me, “Where is the gallbladder?” With candid unconcern, the student admitted that she had never read a nursing textbook or a journal article throughout her studies. I couldn’t decide if this interaction made me more surprised or worried. For some time now, educators and social scientists have been lamenting the decline of reading —for school and for fun, across all levels.

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Introducing the 2024-25 Nursology.net Interns!

Nursology

The 2024-25 Nursology.net internship program is now underway! We announced this program in May 2024, and received over 20 applications! In addition to participating in the Advisory Team meetings, Interns will participate in learning sessions related to website management skills and participate in selected tasks involved in website management, including preparation and posting of their … Continue reading Introducing the 2024-25 Nursology.net Interns!

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Understanding the Silent Crisis: Suicide Among Nurses

American Nurse

A silent crisis is brewing in the halls of our healthcare institutions. Death by suicide is on the rise amongst nurses and is drawing global attention. According to Usher et al. (2023), while high suicide rates among other healthcare professionals are frequently highlighted in the media, disturbingly high suicide rates among nurses have gone unrecognized.

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Advocate tests 3 virtual nursing models

Becker's Hospital Review

As healthcare searches for the ideal virtual nursing model, Advocate Health has been experimenting with several frameworks since January 2023, according to Jane Dus, DNP, RN, chief nursing officer of Advocate's Midwest region.

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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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BCEN Honors Three Champions of Nursing Professional Development

Daily Nurse

Leaders who walk the talk. Remarkably low nurse turnover. An increased ability to attract and recruit top-tier nursing talent. Higher quality care, reduction in errors, and increased patient satisfaction scores. These are among the notable achievements of the three organizations recognized by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) on September 19 as BCEN’s 2024 National Certification Champions.

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Century-old New York City home health agency abruptly shutters

Becker's Hospital Review

In a sudden move, the Visiting Nurse Association of Staten Island ended operations, laying off its nursing and selling its assets after over 100 years in service, SILive.com reported Sept. 27.

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Coping with Cognitive Decline: Resources and Support for Seniors

Elder Care Matters

Estate planning is essential for seniors facing cognitive decline. This guide covers resources and support available to manage finances, healthcare decisions, and care options to ensure seniors receive the appropriate support. The post Coping with Cognitive Decline: Resources and Support for Seniors appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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Pearls of Wisdom from ANA-Michigan Podcast, Voices for Nurses

American Nurse

Serving as ANA of Michigan’s first podcast host has been an amazing opportunity. Andrea Boyce, my co-host, is fun to work with and brings an exciting flair to the podcast. Having the opportunity to talk with all the different nurses reminded me why I love being a nurse, mentor, coach, educator, and nurse leader. This is a new adventure for me, but I feel so safe being with the podcast team.

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Stress Management Tips for Travel Nurses: Wellness Strategies for the Road

The Gypsy Nurse

Just as you are starting to feel settled in one place, you get shipped off to somewhere else. Every few weeks, you are heading somewhere new, and you hardly have time to breathe, let alone spend quality time with your hometown friends and family. You are a travel nurse, and all this chaos is part of the gig. Still, you can’t be an effective healthcare provider if you are constantly stressed.

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Navigating the Transition: Embracing Work-Life Balance

American Nurse

As the warm days of summer gradually give way to the crisp air of fall, we often find ourselves reflecting on the cherished memories of family vacations and precious moments spent with loved ones. The transition from summer to fall not only marks a change in season but also a shift in our routines. With school resuming and the busy holiday season on the horizon approaching, it’s a perfect time to revisit the importance of work-life balance, especially for our dedicated nurses.

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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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Contributed Content: Technological Advancements are Changing the Way Nurses Deliver Care in the Home

Health Leaders | Nursing

New digital tools provide efficiency and better clinical data for nurses while empowering patients with easy access to their health information and their clinicians, says this CNO. Editor's note: Kathy Driscoll, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CCM, is the senior vice president and chief nursing officer at Humana. In recent years, we have witnessed significant advances in technology that have reshaped the health care industry and particularly improved the home health landscape.

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ANA-Michigan President’s Message | September 2024

American Nurse

As summer in Michigan winds down, we are all working hard to get some last-minute family and relaxation time in before transitioning into the fall season. It is also a year where we as a nation and even as an organization are going through change. ANA-Michigan has new strategies and goals as well as opportunities to collaborate and impact healthcare.

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How to Overcome the Challenges of Night Shift 

Daily Nurse

Nurses are no strangers to working odd hours. Like law enforcement and corrections personnel, firefighters, factory shift workers, and people employed in countless industries, many nurses and their colleagues sacrifice a regular sleep schedule for their careers. For those whose work schedules involve burning the midnight oil multiple nights per week over long periods—or who work on a split shift schedule—the impact can be enormously disruptive and unhealthy.