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Nurses respond to noncompete ban

Becker's Hospital Review

Contract provisions that stick nurses with the cost of training programs if they leave or are terminated before their contracts are up will largely be prohibited under the Federal Trade Commission's April 23 ruling to ban noncompete agreements — a decision National Nurses United is applauding.

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The Power of Hospice Nursing

Daily Nurse

Death and dying are an intrinsic aspect of our work as nurses, and hospice is a nursing specialty for those who feel especially comfortable and conversant with the care of patients facing the dying process. Hospice also involves the nursing care of hospice patients’ loved ones, which can include a great deal of education, encouragement, and psychosocial support throughout the journey.

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Nurse Manager Succession Planning is Broken

Becker's Hospital Review

Arguably, nurse managers have one of the toughest roles in healthcare. Their responsibility comes with oversight over direct care nurses, the work environment, job satisfaction, retention, quality nursing care, as well as patient safety and clinical outcomes.

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Meeting Mental Health Needs

Minority Nurse

In the press of caring for patients, family nurse practitioners (FNPs) must tend to a patient ’ s physical well-being and mental health. Caring for a patient ’ s mental status can be vital to meeting healthcare needs. As primary care providers, FNPS play a significant role in tending to mental health concerns. The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) reflected that 88% of the nation ’ s NP workforce are certified in an area of primary care, with over 70% delivering primary care s

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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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NMC revises corporate plan to focus on areas of ‘risk’

Nursing Times

The Nursing and Midwifery Council has announced that it has made revisions to its corporate plan, find out what the changes are.

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Highest-paying industries for RNs

Becker's Hospital Review

Government is the highest-paying industry for registered nurses, where they earn an average of almost $30,000 higher than the lowest-paying industry, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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3 Areas Where Nurse Leaders Want a Seat at the Table

Health Leaders | Nursing

From the frontline to the C-Suite, nurse leaders say they need a seat at the table. Nurse leaders have a lot on their plates. From ensuring nurses have a say in the integration of AI into healthcare systems, to improving the public perception of nursing, to demonstrating the value of nursing to the C-Suite, a CNO’s work is complex. In times like these strategizing with peers is key, and that’s exactly what dozens of nurse leaders from across the country are doing right now.

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MRI Level 2 Training

American Medical Compliance

The following MRI Level 2 Training is designed to educate healthcare professionals with Level 2 clearance on proper safety guidelines when using MRIs. This advanced training not only broadens the foundational knowledge obtained in Level 1 but also equips practitioners with specialized skills to handle complex imaging scenarios and interpret subtle nuances in MRI scans.

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Travel Nurse Assignments Over the Summer–Popular Locations and Finding the Best Housing

The Gypsy Nurse

Nurses are officially lining up their summer travel assignments, which means–it’s time to start looking for housing for the sunniest season of the year! One of the best parts of being a travel nurse is taking advantage of beautiful locations during specific times of the year. Summer is often the prime time to find the perfect location assignment while everyone waits for rates to pick back up in the fall.

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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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Cost of DPT Programs: How Much is PT School?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

If you want to become a physical therapist, investing in an academic degree or professional training sets you up for a successful career. However, now more than ever, it’s important to weigh physical therapy program costs and benefits of such a significant investment. Plan for your academic future by identifying the upfront cost of DPT programs, determining how to fund your education and calculating the return on your investment (both in salary and job satisfaction).