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First Year(s) Transition to Practice

American Nurse

Anthony, a distinguished nurse, has dreams of becoming an esteemed writer. He is a former Bostonian living in Southwest Florida. A lifelong love for nursing, and a knack for teaching, will bring his vivid transparency to his writing–a perfect recipe connecting the front line to the front page. Over two years have passed since I drove home from Port Charlotte, Florida after taking my National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).

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Podcast: How Denver Health is Tackling Nursing Disruptors

Health Leaders | Nursing

Hear more about how this health system is tackling staffing and nurse education challenges, according to their nurse leaders. The nursing industry is always changing. With the introduction of new technologies, new generational needs and values, and innovative ideas about recruitment and retention, it seems like there are always new disruptors and challenges that CNOs have to face.

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How pediatric providers should be addressing social media use in children

American Nurse

There was a time when multi-layered camisoles, bright blue eyeshadow, and hastily scribbled date requests with a yes or no check box were the epitome of those awkward teenage years. But no more. Gone are the days of tightly clenched lips over glistening metallic smiles and slightly off-color foundation slightly dabbed onto pimples scattered across your chin.

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Chart Your Own Journey With Unique Nursing Opportunities

Post University

The nursing field is truly remarkable, encompassing a wide range of opportunities that allow passionate nurses to provide curated support for all types of patients. It is this versatility that makes nursing so desirable to so many aspiring healthcare professionals. Registered nursing, in particular, is a far broader field than most people realize, including not only well-known specialties such as pediatric nursing and ICU nursing but also many lesser-known options that allow nurses to work in ev

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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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Assuming the best: Why nurses should believe in patients’ desire for health

American Nurse

As a nurse, it’s not uncommon to hear the frustration in the voices of colleagues—or even in our own internal dialogue: “Why don’t they just take their medication?” or “Why should I care more than them?” These sentiments are echoed across healthcare settings, from emergency rooms to primary care clinics. The assumption that people are indifferent about their health choices is a common one.

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Self-care in heart failure patients: a 21st-century problem?

Nursology

Contributor: Maria João Dias Ferreira I’m part of the nursing team at a Heart Failure Outpatient Clinic (HFOC), where we apply a multidisciplinary approach to patients with Heart Failure (HF). This model encompasses two strands of nursing care: a scheduled nursing consultation, where various topics are covered in teaching sessions for self-care and self-management of … Continue reading Self-care in heart failure patients: a 21st-century problem?

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How to Manage Venue Staff for Event Success 

Celayix

There is no doubt that there are many elements that go into the planning, coordination and execution of a successful event. Lot’s of factors go into measuring event success! While we often see praise for venues , organisers and brands, there is one element that is often overlooked and that is the venue staff. When you organize an event, you rely on venue staff to provide a great experience to your customers and attendees.

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Advanced Nursing Degrees to Accelerate Career Growth

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

The door is open for many exciting career opportunities within nursing. Advanced nursing degrees prepare licensed nurses for expanded roles in clinical practice, leadership and more. Explore two primary advanced nursing degrees and specializations offered within some degree programs. Why Get an Advanced Nursing Degree? The demand for nurses with advanced nursing degrees creates exciting opportunities for nurses with graduate-level education.

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Analytics

Celayix

This Celayix information sheet is also available for download Download here Analytics Leverage your workforce data and make informed business decisions For most businesses, your workforce is your biggest expense. Understanding those costs and identifying opportunities to save can be the difference between success and failure. Celayix analytics allows you to analyze the key performance indicators that are important to you.

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Celebrating a Decade of Innovation: Highlights from the 10th Annual FNA Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Conference

American Nurse

The 10th Annual FNA Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Conference was held on July 27, 2024, at Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando, FL. This event gathered nursing professionals and researchers statewide to discuss innovative practices, share groundbreaking research, and collaborate on advancing the field of nursing. Key Highlights: Opening Keynote: Dr.

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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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GS1 Group’s Strategic Shift to Modern Security Management

Celayix

About GS1 Group Founded in 2006, GS1 Group has established itself as a leader in the security solutions industry , blending over 80 years of combined law enforcement experience with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional executive protection, private investigations, and uniformed security services. Led by CEO and Co-Founder Mike Severo, GS1 Group offers tailored security solutions designed to meet the needs of high profile individuals and businesses across California.

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Celebrating Nurses Week in West Central Florida

American Nurse

In May 2024, the Sarasota and Pasco County Boards of County Commissioners proudly recognized the invaluable contributions of nurses during Nurses Week. Both Pasco and Sarasota County held a special White Coat Assembly on May 7, 2024, where nurses gathered to receive a proclamation officially designating May 6-12, 2024, as Nurses Week. The proclamations serve as a testament to the ongoing appreciation and recognition of nurses’ unwavering commitment to patient care, resilience, and professionalis

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Micromanagement: The Hidden Efficiency Barrier

Celayix

In today’s workplace, micromanagement is a common term. It describes a style where leaders closely watch every part of their employees’ work. While this approach may stem from good intentions, aiming to ensure quality and compliance, it frequently results in unintended negative consequences. It is important to understand micromanagement, its effects, and how good scheduling can help.

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The Value of the Florida Nurses Foundation in Promoting Scholarship and Research

American Nurse

FOCUS ON FOUNDATION In the dynamic and ever-evolving healthcare field, nursing is a critical cornerstone in patient care and community health. As the president of the Florida Nurses Foundation (FNF), I am proud to highlight the value our organization brings in promoting scholarship and research. Our foundation is committed to advancing the nursing profession, fostering innovation, and ensuring that nurses are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the challenges of modern healt

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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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Committee on the College at Wise approves Family Nurse Practitioner graduate program

Health Leaders | Nursing

The Board of Visitors’ Committee on the College at Wise heard a presentation on a proposed Family Nurse Practitioner master’s program, and approved the College at Wise to move ahead with the process of setting up the program. The Committee also received updates on fall enrollment and Wise programs aimed at local community outreach.

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Time to Say Goodbye – For Now!

American Nurse

Even after decertification, FNA remains committed to supporting you. John Berry Director of Labor Relations At the end of the 2023 Florida Legislative Session, Governor DeSantis signed into law SB 256 and HB 1445, the “Employee Organizations Representing Public Employees” bill. These bills state that if an elected labor organization cannot maintain 60% of its eligible members in a bargaining unit, the organization will be decertified when its annual PERC certification expires.

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Free nurse-visitation program for new mothers, babies set to expand

Health Leaders | Nursing

New Jersey is expanding its free, universal home visitation program for new mothers to an additional six counties come January, the latest step to improve birth safety in a state with high maternal mortality rates. The state Department of Children and Families is scheduled to announce Tuesday that it has contracted with two community nursing agencies to coordinate visits with new moms in Somerset, Sussex, Passaic, Hudson, Bergen and Ocean counties starting next year.

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Bridging the Gap: Supporting New Nurses in their Transition from Student to Professional

American Nurse

Aminah Johnson, BSN, RN Transitioning from student to professional nurse is an exciting yet critical phase in a new nurse’s career. This shift involves moving from a structured educational environment into a vigorous, real-world clinical setting, demanding adaptability, enhanced skills, and professional judgment. The change is challenging as new nurses must quickly adapt to the responsibilities and pressures of their role while continuing to develop their clinical skills and professional j

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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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How to Recognize and Rectify a Toxic Work Culture Among Your Healthcare Providers

Ensearch

In healthcare organizations, the wellbeing of patients and providers alike hinges on a supportive work environment. Unfortunately, there are many factors working against healthcare staff, from workforce shortages to the ongoing pressures of working in a high-stakes environment. When a toxic work culture takes root, it can have far-reaching consequences for providers and the quality [.

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Clinical Mentorship of Nursing Students: The Staff Nurse’s Role in Creating a Positive Learning Experience

American Nurse

Clinical learning experiences, during which prelicensure nursing students help care for actual patients, allow students to apply information learned in the classroom. These experiences provide opportunities for students to develop their role identity as a member of the nursing profession and within the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Staff nurses play a pivotal role during clinical learning, serving as formal and informal guides, mentors, and preceptors.

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Strike plans lead to two 'historic' contracts for 1.1K Pittsburgh-area hospital nurses

Health Leaders | Nursing

Prior overwhelming strike authorization plans led bosses at two Pittsburgh-area hospitals to sign historic contracts covering more than 1,100 nurses and support staffers combined, SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania announced. The pacts, reached within a three-day span of September 9-12, also were pushed into public consciousness by mass demonstrations by the nurses, taking their causes to the hospital customers in their battles with West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh and Allegheny Valley Hospital in sub

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Diversity in Nursing: Building an Inclusive Future

American Nurse

As the population in the United States continues to change, the nursing workforce must adapt to reflect the diversity of the communities it serves. According to Smiley et al. (2023), the 2022 National Nursing Workforce Survey categorically showed that 80% of registered nurses (RNs) in the United States self-identify as White/Caucasian, far above the demography across the country.

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Whole Health: A Personalized Approach to Veteran Care

Relias

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Whole Health Program represents a transformative shift in how health care is delivered to Veterans. Moving beyond merely treating symptoms, this approach emphasizes a comprehensive, person-centric model that focuses on what truly matters to each individual. By prioritizing personal values, needs, and goals, Whole Health aims to empower Veterans to take charge of their well-being.

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Updates from the Florida Center for Nursing

American Nurse

The Florida Center for Nursing (FCN) is established to research challenges facing Florida’s nurses and develop solutions to meet those challenges. National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers Conference The Florida Center for Nursing offered several presentations at the National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers conference in June. The national conference brought together over 250 nursing, workforce development, and health care research leaders.

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Neonatal Nursing: Discover the Challenges and Compassion Behind Caring for the Tiniest Patients

Minority Nurse

Neonatal Nursing Week is September 14-20, celebrating the dedication and hard work of neonatal nurses who provide essential care to their tiniest patients. Neonatal nursing is a subspeciality of nursing that provides care to newborns born with health abnormalities such as prematurity, congenital disabilities, infections, and other types of health problems.

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Silencing Your Inner Thoughts and Facing Adversity when Leading

American Nurse

President’s Message I was seated among a group of nursing and non-nursing colleagues when this question was posed to me, “How do you do it? You engage in so many things, I just can’t figure out how you manage to lead and be effective.” My first thought was to silence all the negative thoughts surrounding the question and how it was stated. I took a deep breath and reminded myself of the purpose and the calling that God has for me.

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8 Tips for Travel Nurses Who Want to Go Back to School

The Gypsy Nurse

RNnetwork provided this article. Maybe you have your associate’s degree in nursing and want to fulfill your promise to complete your bachelor of science in nursing. Perhaps your goal is to become an advanced practice nurse. Or maybe you just like school! Even if you’re living on the road as a travel nurse, it is doable! Here are eight tips from Jennifer Vu, a travel nurse who successfully pursued more education without hitting pause on her travel nursing career. 8 Tips for Travel Nurses Wh

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Environmental wellness and nurse self-care

American Nurse

More and more we hear about how the environment must be included in how we care for ourselves. Perhaps thinking about the environment has been part of our nursing practice of caring for others. Are there rugs on the floor that could be a tripping hazard? Is my patient with a bee allergy living in a rural area with lots of pollinators? How do I help the older person that can’t afford an air conditioner or a fan during the summer heat?

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The Relentless School Nurse: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in School Nursing – Share Your Story

The Relentless School Nurse

Are you a school nurse with a story to tell? Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics invites school nurses to share personal experiences navigating the ethical dilemmas that arise in our vital role. Our insights can illuminate our unique challenges and impact on student health and well-being. Our practice is unique, often misunderstood, and minimized. Here is an opportunity to set the record straight!

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What Nurses Need to Know About Metadata, Documentation, and Legal Liability

American Nurse

This content is sponsored and supplied to American Nurse Journal by Nurses Service Organization. Content has been reviewed by ANJ editorial staff but is not peer-reviewed. What nurses need to know about metadata, documentation, and legal liability Metadata analysis of information in a patient’s electronic health record (EHR) has the potential to provide valuable information to attorneys in the case of a lawsuit.