Scrubs
AUGUST 15, 2023
BananaStock | ThinkStock Whether you’re a nurse, student, or parent, we all face the same challenge: time. In a profession that revolves around caring for others, it’s not unusual for us to neglect ourselves. It’s a dangerous and slippery slope to go down. We get swept up in countless responsibilities, obligations and assignments, often forgetting that our tank is running on empty.
Minority Nurse
AUGUST 15, 2023
The nursing industry has dozens of professional associations devoted to the art and science of nursing care and nursing specialties. And while many nurses know they exist, they may need to realize the depth of what associations do and how the skills and connections developed through membership can advance a career in ways they never expected. American Nurses Association (ANA) president Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN , says joining an association is an excellent professiona
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Daily Nurse
AUGUST 15, 2023
When listening to stories about the nationwide nursing shortage, some of us might immediately think of urban hospitals as the overwhelmed facilities most acutely struggling to care for the citizens of densely populated metropolitan areas. There are approximately 20 million people in the larger New York City region, and Los Angeles and Houston have more than 12 million and 7 million, respectively.
Becker's Hospital Review
AUGUST 15, 2023
Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock recruited 125 new nurses in July — the largest cohort in the system's 111-year history.
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.
Nursology
AUGUST 15, 2023
It’s somewhat fitting that I begin this blog by quoting Moses from the Old Testament, who became the adopted son of an Egyptian princess. I use these words to convey how I felt at a recent conference sponsored by the National Council for Adoption (NCFA), a national organization of adoption professionals.
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Nurse.com
AUGUST 15, 2023
Excessive heat poses risks for patients, health systems, and nurses themselves. How can you prepare? Extreme heat is having a significant impact on health care — and nursing in particular. “As temperatures rise to dangerous levels, nurses may face various issues in their work environment and in the care they provide to patients,” said Kimberly Bailey, MA, SCCEM, NRP, System Director for Emergency Management for Inpatient Facilities at Medical University of South Carolina Health.
NP Hub
AUGUST 15, 2023
In recent years, the healthcare landscape has witnessed a surge in business … The post Exploring Side Business Ideas for Nurse Practitioners for 2023 appeared first on NPHub.
Health Leaders | Nursing
AUGUST 15, 2023
The reality is that the shortage of qualified nursing professionals is in no way confined to the cities. Rural communities are also suffering, and the need for action is paramount.
Premier Medical Staffing
AUGUST 15, 2023
It’s no secret that the nurse-patient dynamic is a unique one. Part of being a great nurse is having the ability to demonstrate empathy and compassion with patients without crossing the line of professionalism. To provide the best care, clinicians must protect the caregiver-to-patient relationship by establishing and maintaining strong professional boundaries in nursing.
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
Relias
AUGUST 15, 2023
There are certainly some less-than-ideal stories that both patients and providers could share around childhood obesity. From the nine-year-old whose primary care provider told him (in his recollection) that he was going to get diabetes and die to the 17-year-old who walked away thinking that being in the 99 th percentile for BMI was fine, it is clear that obesity is a tough topic for all involved.
Celayix
AUGUST 15, 2023
Are you a business that operates 24/7 and needs long, unsociable shifts filled by staff? Rotating schedules might be the solution you’ve been looking for! Ensuring you have workers to fill your shifts can be difficult when no employee wants to work all unsociable shifts and have no work-life balance. This is where rotating schedules come into play as they allow your employees to take turns working the unpopular shifts.
American Nurse
AUGUST 15, 2023
In Response to: A warming planet and human health Dear Editor, My compliments on the best issue I’ve read in years. A warming planet was right on target and a fresh look at what nurses can do to mitigate and prevent issues of climate breakdown. I was unaware of the term climate “breakdown” usage now, so consider me educated. I also learned a new word…solastalgia!
Celayix
AUGUST 15, 2023
Now, more than ever, employers need to take extra steps when recruiting and maintaining employees. These changes are not easy for every organization, but they are necessary in order to attract and retain top talent. One of the most transformative steps an organization can take is to implement a collaborative work schedule. But what does this type of shift scheduling look like and how can it benefit your business?
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.
Premier Medical Staffing
AUGUST 15, 2023
Job Information Job Profession: How to Maintain Professional Boundaries in Nursing Job State: Job Location: Job Specialty: Job Assignment: It’s no secret that the nurse-patient dynamic is a unique one. Part of being a great nurse is having the ability to demonstrate empathy and compassion with patients without crossing the line of professionalism. To provide the best care, clinicians must protect the caregiver-to-patient relationship by establishing and maintaining strong professional boundaries
Celayix
AUGUST 15, 2023
Effective teamwork is the linchpin of success in today’s fast-paced business landscape. However, managing and fostering collaboration within a team can be a complex endeavour. Open communication, shared objectives, and well-defined roles are the bedrock of a thriving group. Astonishingly, 14% of managers are confident that their employees genuinely comprehend the company’s strategy, goals, and direction.
NRC Health
AUGUST 15, 2023
NRC Health’s HUB23 conference just wrapped up in Boston, where the nation’s top healthcare organizations, industry leaders, and innovators gathered to engage and strategize around improving experiences for patients, providers, care teams, and health systems with a human-centered approach. The post Insights, strategy, and connection at HUB23 appeared first on NRC Health.
The Gypsy Nurse
AUGUST 15, 2023
Host Healthcare provided this article. Whether it be strolling down a tree-lined southern street or roaming around a picturesque, old New England town, small charming cities never cease to amaze. When on a travel assignment, one of the best things is exploring the area you work in. The United States has so many beautiful cities. Here are just a few to add to your bucket list.
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.
SelfCare for HealthCare
AUGUST 15, 2023
A study found a prevalence of distress and anxiety among patients with chronic blood cancers, before and after receiving treatment. “We found that ‘dwelling on’ the cancer and on the uncertainty and unpredictability of watch and wait resulted in increased anxiety, which could be more problematic than any physical symptoms,” the authors wrote in the European Journal of Oncology.
American Medical Compliance
AUGUST 15, 2023
The following course is designed to educate healthcare providers on the issues most frequently seen during early stage dementia. It is important to acknowledge that not all types of cognitive impairment will show the same symptoms during the early stage. This course identifies the differences between various forms of dementia in their early manifestations.
Healthcare Law Insights blog
AUGUST 15, 2023
Large managed care plans have been squarely in DOJ’s crosshairs for years, but a late July 2023 Justice Department settlement agreement with one regional healthcare provider’s Medicare Advantage Plan offers a glimpse into an issue health systems and providers with their own managed care plans need to track. This post examines the recent DOJ settlement, analyzes the trend towards enforcement of provider-owned managed care plans, and offers a prediction on what might be coming on the enforcement s
American Medical Compliance
AUGUST 15, 2023
The following course will educate healthcare providers (HCP) on the cognitive, behavioral, and functional manifestations of middle-stage dementia. Additionally, this course contains nonpharmacologic suggestions to manage the symptoms of middle-stage dementia. Lastly, this course addresses the numerous safety concerns that arise during middle-stage dementia.
Becker's Hospital Review
AUGUST 15, 2023
Discover the most stressful nursing jobs according to the Labor Department's Occupational Network.
American Medical Compliance
AUGUST 15, 2023
The following course is designed to educate healthcare providers (HCP) on how to develop a primary care plan to evaluate persons in the middle and late stages of dementia. There are several similarities and differences between the middle and late stages of the disease, which are reviewed in this course. Additionally, this course focuses on providing management solutions for medical issues that occur.
Nursing Inquiry
AUGUST 15, 2023
Abstract Sociocultural norms against women can contribute to promoting intimate partner violence (IPV) and shape women's decision to disclose IPV. A cross-cultural analysis of the existing literature is needed to present an overview of the influences of sociocultural norms on women's decisions regarding the disclosure of IPV across different cultural contexts.
Becker's Hospital Review
AUGUST 15, 2023
Providence (R.I.) College will break ground on its 100,000-square-foot, $80 million facility to house its new nursing program, The Providence Journal reported Aug. 15.
Nursing Inquiry
AUGUST 15, 2023
Abstract The global COVID-19 pandemic challenged the world—how it functions, how people move in the social worlds and how government/government services and people interact. Health services, operating under the principles of new public management, have undertaken rapid changes to service delivery and models of care. What has become apparent is the mechanisms within which contemporary health services operate and how services are not prioritising the person at the centre of care.
Consult QD
AUGUST 15, 2023
Targeting the cerebellar dentate nucleus with deep brain stimulation (DBS) is safe and feasible for promoting post-stroke rehabilitation, conclude investigators with the first-in-human study of the intervention. Results of the phase I study of 12 patients with persistent post-stroke upper extremity impairment were published in Nature Medicine by Cleveland Clinic researchers.
American Medical Compliance
AUGUST 15, 2023
This course is designed to educate healthcare providers (HCP) on the issues of racial and ethnic diversity as they pertain to dementia. Additionally, this course examines sex, ethnicity, and race and how they may influence the risk and incidence of dementia. Other diverse populations that are covered in this course include LGBT individuals and rural communities.
Consult QD
AUGUST 15, 2023
Heart transplantation seemed like the only option for the 3-week-old patient diagnosed with pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum (PA-IVS) and right ventricle-dependent coronary circulation (RVDCC). But quick thinking and a novel strategy to revascularize the RVDCC in the neonate with significant myocardial ischemia allowed the team to sidestep the need for a heart transplant altogether.
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