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Take that! How I (kind of) defeated the nurse who is out to get me

Scrubs

Image: Jupiterimages | Creatas | Getty Images There’s this clipboard nurse upstairs who is out to get me. She has been trying to find ANY reason to “counsel” me (this is when management meets with you and your union rep to have a nice talk about how much you suck). First, she wanted to counsel me because I was “late.” Yeah, I swiped in at 11:33 a.m. three times last month, and not 11:27 a.m.

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Fertility nurse steals drugs: Patients undergo egg retrieval without anesthesia

Empowered Nurses

Erslia Pompilio, a friend of mine, of roguenursemedia.com and podcast host of the nurses and hypochondriacs recommended I listen to the podcast called The Retrievals. The Retrievals is about Donna Monticone, a nurse at Yale Fertility Center who was stealing fentanyl over a period of several months. Meanwhile, over 200 patients were taken for egg retrievals for their in vitro fertilization procedures without anesthesia or with a substantially reduced amount of fentanyl since Ms.

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“Time Off? What’s That?” Nurses on What They Do When They’re Not at the Hospital 

Scrubs

Nursing can be one of the most time-consuming professions on the planet. 12-hour shift? No problem. But all those long hours can take a toll on your mental and physical health. Balancing work and your personal life isn’t always easy, so we asked millions of nurses what they do with their time off – and we’re taking notes: Riding horses is the best stress relief -Jennifer Go to the gym and hang with my wife and daughter.

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Empower Nurses–They Will Lead the Way

Minority Nurse

Nursing is more than a profession. It’s a calling. And those who answer the call become the backbone of a high-functioning, compassionate health care system. People who become nurses are capable, compassionate, and strong scientists and clinicians who have worked hard to start their careers. Their expertise, patient care delivery, and commitment to the profession contribute a distinct perspective on how health care should be managed and delivered.

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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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Under New Management: Nurses Share What They Like (and Dislike) About Their Managers

Scrubs

Every nurse has one. Managers come and go, but some live on forever in our memory – for better and for worse. Some nursing managers know how to treat their employees better than others. We all have stories of working under someone we either love or don’t. Nursing is one of the toughest jobs in the world, and managing nurses can be just as difficult.

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Nurses Share Their Favorite Patient Stories, and We’re Tearing Up 

Scrubs

Patients come and go, but some of the people that you treat will likely stay in your mind forever. Nurses may get to know thousands of people over the course of their careers. These can be some of the most rewarding and surprising relationships of their lives. There’s nothing like a bond between a nurse and the person that depends on them. From heartwarming encounters to hilarious quips and ridiculous exchanges, nurses from all over the world shared their best patient experiences: Admitting an e

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Does nursing need a rebrand to attract more men?

Becker's Hospital Review

A nursing background can lead to a myriad of job paths. That comes as no surprise to those already working in the profession, but there's an immense opportunity for healthcare organizations to do a better job at showcasing just how diverse the range of career options are with a nursing degree — especially when it comes to attracting more men to the field.

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Nurses, Giving, and the Art of Receiving

Daily Nurse

Nurses are well-known for focusing their energy on giving and taking care of the needs of others. Whether it’s colleagues, community members, family, neighbors, or friends, a nurse is often on high alert for an SOS they can respond to. Can a nurse ask for what they need when such a need arises? Natural givers aren’t always comfortable communicating their distress to others.

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76% of student credits from shuttered nursing program found to be invalid

Becker's Hospital Review

More than 3 of every 4 student credits from a Connecticut nursing program that was shutdown in February were determined to be invalid by an independent audit, according to the state's Office of Higher Education.

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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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12 Best Undergraduate Degrees for Occupational Therapy

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

If your aspiration is to make a difference in people’s lives as a licensed occupational therapist (OT), it’s essential to lay the groundwork for your success at the earliest opportunity. To become an occupational therapist , you must complete a graduate program from an accredited school earning either a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) or a Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree.

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Alumni Board Specialty Spotlight

Consult QD

Paul Benedetto, MD (IM’09, D’12, MSDO’13) , is Chair of the Dermatology Department at Cleveland Clinic Florida and the Alumni Association Board Specialty Director for Dermatology. Q. Describe your current position. A. I currently serve as Chair of the Dermatology Department for Cleveland Clinic Florida. Our group of five physicians and three APPs sees patients in four sites across South Florida.

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How To Choose an SLP Program: Seven Factors To Consider

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Applying to Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) programs is an exciting next step after completing your undergraduate degree. However, it can be an overwhelming process with so many program options to choose from. We’ve created this guide to help you navigate the application process. Learn how to choose an SLP program based on your unique requirements, and how to apply to an SLP program. 1.

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How intentional team recognition strengthens patient care

NRC Health

As technology-driven innovation becomes routine across the healthcare ecosystem, a human-focused approach can be a great differentiator. The post How intentional team recognition strengthens patient care 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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Passion for Sports Drives USAHS Graduate’s MiLB Physical Therapy Career

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Jonathan Pabon, PT, DPT, SCS, Cert. DN, has always had an unwavering passion for the game. Growing up near Atlanta, Georgia, he spent his free time playing and watching organized sports – ultimate frisbee, basketball and baseball. When it was time to choose a career path, Dr. Pabon let his love of people and sports fuel his profession. “I’ve always been interested in human anatomy and helping others.

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Paving a Pathway for Ethics in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Consult QD

Growing interest in ethics within the field of pediatric hematology/oncology has led to calls for increased awareness and a more formalized professional pathway for the sub subspecialty discipline. A team of pediatric hematologist/oncologists from centers across the U.S. published an article in Pediatric Blood & Cancer that highlights the modern experience of ethics within the discipline, recommendations for practice, and opportunities to strengthen and elevate the field.

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Packing for Travel Nurses: A Comprehensive Guide

The Gypsy Nurse

As a travel nurse, one of the most daunting tasks that come with a new assignment is packing. You might have limited space to carry your belongings, which means you need to be strategic in your choices. However, with a bit of planning and organizing, you can make sure you have everything you need while keeping your luggage manageable and easy to carry.

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Will an Old DUI Charge Come Back To Haunt This Nurse?

Nurse.com

A nurse who just graduated from an advanced practice nurse (APN) program is troubled by the APN application for licensure. According to the nurse, the application asks for past criminal judgments as part of its background check process. The registered nurse (RN) pled guilty to a driving under the influence (DUI) charge while she was in nursing school and was required to undergo court supervision.

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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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UMass, Mass General Brigham expand nursing partnership with $20M

Becker's Hospital Review

Boston-based Mass General Brigham and UMass Boston's Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences are expanding their nursing program with a $20 million investment.

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Reducing Maternal Mortality: Will the ‘Birthing-Friendly’ Hospital Designation Help?

Relias

­The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule in August 2022 to improve maternal health outcomes and advance health equity — two of the Biden-Harris Administration’s key priorities. Maternal mortality remains a critical problem in the U.S., which has more than triple the rate of most other high-income countries. Sadly, U.S. rates are continuing to rise.

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Study Links Polysomnographic and Sleep Symptom Clusters With Atrial Fibrillation Risk

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Patients with hypoxia and sleepiness are at higher risk of five-year incident atrial fibrillation (AF) than those with the highest apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and the highest arousal index. So finds a Cleveland Clinic retrospective analysis presented at the SLEEP 2023 meeting , which identified five clusters of symptoms and sleep study findings associated with various levels of AF risk.

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