American Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2023

A literature review identifies opportunities to support nurses working in these care settings. Takeaways: Resilience helps prevent nurse burnout. Continuing education and professional development aid burnout reduction and improve nurse retention. Establishing goals of care and providing education regarding hospice and palliative care philosophies can better prepare patients and families for the inevitable struggles at the end of life.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 7, 2023

It’s always nice to be appreciated , but some gifts are more strange than sweet! We asked nurses to tell us about the funniest gift they had ever received at work—read on for their hilarious answers! 1. A love poem from a smitten elderly resident. He tapped me on the elbow and handed it to me without a word, then spun away from me in his wheelchair at 45 mph.

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American Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2023

What does nurse-led innovation look like? Do you know it when you see it? Maybe you read an article, watched a video, or came across work happening within or outside of your organization. You also may know of other current initiatives. This content is for Digital Access and Print Plus subscribers only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post Discover nursing innovation appeared first on American Nurse.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 7, 2023

Nursing is a vastly complex career, and a career in nursing can often be totally stressful and hard to manage. There’s so much to remember, so much to do – and so much to NOT do. It can be a lot for even veteran nurses to deal with, let alone a new nursing school graduate. It’s tough out there for all nurses. So to help you keep your head at work – whether you’re a rookie nurse or a grizzled veteran who can insert a foley cath with her eyes closed – we’ve put together a list of some of the most

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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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AUGUST 7, 2023

I hope you are having a good summer. I am sharing links to my Summer Reading List and Professional Reading List so you have something to read as I am away for a few days. Take some time to review them and check out some books. I will be back next week! 2023 Summer Reading List: [link] 2023 Professional Reading List: [link] Have a good week!

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Health Leaders | Nursing

AUGUST 7, 2023

'Inclusivity is about making people feel comfortable to say who they are, being who they are.' When students of Brenda Cassidy, DNP, RN, CPNP-PC , at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing expressed uncertainty about how to respectfully ask patients about sexual orientation and gender identity, a consult with her colleagues found their students felt the same hesitancy.

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American Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2023

The inaugural National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing, comprised of representatives from over 30 national nursing organizations and 80 subject matter experts, has accomplished much. This content is for Digital Access and Print Plus subscribers only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post Confronting racism in nursing appeared first on American Nurse.

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Daily Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2023

While the average person probably thinks that nurses working via telehealth is something new that came about during COVID, that couldn’t be further from the truth. “I have personally been practicing in telehealth for the past eight years,” says Mariea Snell, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, an associate professor of nursing and the director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Programs at Maryville University.

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American Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2023

Are nurse leaders serving as good examples of self-care? Takeaways: Nurse leaders must advocate for clinical nurses’ self-health and develop and support programs to ensure a healthy work-life balance for today’s workforce. All nurses lead, whether formally or informally, so they have responsibility modeling healthy lifestyles and self-care. As the largest category of healthcare professionals, nurses can play a critical role in tackling public health crises and providing education.

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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

NurseBuff

AUGUST 7, 2023

Nurses are the unsung heroes of the medical world, working tirelessly to care for the sick, comfort the distressed, and support the healing process. While they are essential to the functioning of healthcare systems, nurses often face misconceptions that cloud our perception of their profession. In this article, we will shed light on the truth […] The post 8 Common Misconceptions About Nurses appeared first on NurseBuff.

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American Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2023

ANA supports enforceable safe nurse staffing standards, including acuity and setting-specific ratios, as an approach to promote the recruitment and retention of nurses and improve quality outcomes for patients. This content is for Digital Access and Print Plus subscribers only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post Nurses take pivotal issues to Capitol Hill appeared first on American Nurse.

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Becker's Hospital Review

AUGUST 7, 2023

In most cases, "just a nurse" isn't a welcomed phrase. But quite literally, today's nurses want to get back to a place where they can actually focus on being nurses and providing patient care instead of being an "organizational sponge" that absorbs what often seems like an infinite number of tasks, Katie Boston-Leary, PhD, RN, wrote in an Aug. 3 opinion piece published in nurse.org.

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American Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2023

Implement innovative strategies to help at-risk patients. The World Health Organization describes intimate partner violence (IPV) as “behavior by an intimate partner or ex-partner that causes physical, sexual or psychological harm, including physical aggression, sexual coercion, psychological abuse, and controlling behaviors.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which expanded this definition to include stalking, estimates that one in 10 men and one in four women experience sex

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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.

Education

Minority Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2023

As summer winds down and the academic year comes ever closer to launch, it’s time to start thinking about how to succeed in your nursing program. Time management is one of the best tools you can have for keeping everything under control for back to school. Preparation is one requirement to a successful school year, but it takes time and planning to reach your set goals.

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American Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2023

How is it ethical that healthcare systems are making multimillion dollar profits when funds remain desperately needed at the bedside and beyond? This content is for Digital Access and Print Plus subscribers only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post Considering profit priorities in healthcare appeared first on American Nurse.

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Nursing Times

AUGUST 7, 2023

A Shropshire hospital says it is now one of the first in England’s NHS to provide free period products for its staff.

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American Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2023

As AI disseminates, nurses take stock and plan. Artificial intelligence (AI)—for better or worse—is all the rage. This broad description of algorithms and computer systems that drive the behavior of software programs, machines, devices, and the like is evolving quite rapidly. A hot topic in the news and social media, AI has been the subject of Congressional hearings and scores of white papers.

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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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Becker's Hospital Review

AUGUST 7, 2023

Discover the average entry-level salaries for seven common nursing specialties, ranging from $22,750 to $133,970, according to 2023 rankings by Nursing Process.

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Registered Nursing

AUGUST 7, 2023

California When it comes to nursing salaries, California consistently tops the charts. The Golden State boasts stunning landscapes and vibrant culture and offers the current highest RN salary in the nation. The mean annual salary for registered nurses in California is currently $133,340, making it an attractive destination for aspiring nurses seeking financial stability.

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CynaMed

AUGUST 7, 2023

3 minute read A nurse anesthetist specializes in providing pain relief medication to patients. More specifically, they offer anesthesia to patients before, during, and after surgery if deemed necessary. On the surface, this may seem like a simple task. In reality, if this process isn’t treated with care and respect, there can be very serious consequences.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

AUGUST 7, 2023

Lack of interest from young professionals stems from lack of exposure. For Tammy Schmitz, what began with a nudge from her father turned into a nursing career spanning three decades and being named Interim HealthCare's 2023 Nurse of the Year. In 1989, Schmitz had been working as a bartender when, after a conversation with her father, she began to think about other career options.

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American Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2023

The American Nurses Foundation (the Foundation) was recognized with the 2023 Nurses House Dolphin Award, presented by Ilene Sussman, president of Nurses House, during the Foundation’s annual leadership donor luncheon on June 16. This content is for Digital Access and Print Plus subscribers only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post Foundation receives 2023 Dolphin Award appeared first on American Nurse.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 7, 2023

Sandra Bullock’s longtime partner, Bryan Randall, has died after a private battle with ALS, his family revealed on Monday. According to a statement obtained by Yahoo Entertainment, the photographer — who started dating the Oscar-winning actress in 2015 — “passed away peacefully” over the weekend. He was 57. “It is with great sadness that we share that on Aug. 5, Bryan Randall passed away peacefully after a three-year battle with ALS,” his family shared. “Bryan

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Nursing Review

AUGUST 7, 2023

A new project will allow student nurses to learn how to negotiate verbal and physical abuse without being put in harm's way. IVADE is an immersive computer simulation program by Edith Cowan University (ECU), made to help nurses and nursing students practise making decisions when faced with a hostile patient named Derek. Joshua Johnson, a research assistant at Edith Cowan University, said the development of the program was integral for the future of nursing.

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Becker's Hospital Review

AUGUST 7, 2023

Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare Central Region's student nurse advanced pipeline program provides individuals enrolled in local nursing programs with a four-part progression plan that steers them toward their first full-time hospital position after licensure.

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Nursing Review

AUGUST 7, 2023

Nursing and gymnastics – two seemingly different areas find a harmonious union in Amanda Edwards' life as she balances her life as a registered nurse and a gymnast. The 22-year-old nursing student from Edith Cowan University (ECU) represented Australia at the University Olympics in China this year. "For the past three years, I have been training gymnastics 20 hours a week whilst studying full-time to be a registered nurse," Amanda said.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

AUGUST 7, 2023

Lack of interest from young professionals stems from lack of exposure. For Tammy Schmitz, what began with a nudge from her father turned into a nursing career [CD1] spanning three decades and being named Interim Healthcare's 2023 Nurse of the Year. In 1989, Schmitz had been working as a bartender when, after a conversation with her father, she began to think about other career options.

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Penn Medicine News

AUGUST 7, 2023

Cancer patients at Abramson Cancer Center now have access to free, healthy prepared food through a new community refrigerator at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.

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Nursing Review

AUGUST 7, 2023

To honour the memory and sacrifice of Vivian Bullwinkel and the massacred Bangka Island nurses, the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) announced a new scholarship for nurses. ACN announced 22 scholarships to commemorate the sacrifice of the 21 nurses who were sacrificed at Radji Beach on Bangka Island during World War II, along with the sole survivor Lutenient Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel.

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Consult QD

AUGUST 7, 2023

Now that “race” has been removed as a criterion for the interpretation of spirometry results, Cleveland Clinic pulmonologist Philippe Haouzi, MD has developed a tool to help clinicians make the transition for patients who they’re managing over time. In May 2023, the American Thoracic Society (ATS) called for the removal of “race” from pulmonary function test (PFT) equations, recommending instead that the race-neutral Global Lung Function Initiative (GLI) reference equation be used instead.

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