The Nursing Site
JUNE 26, 2023
Although nurses graduate each term, May and June remain known for new grad nurse season. Congratulations to all the new grads whether you be total newbies or seasoned nurses with a higher education degree. Welcome to the nursing family You are all so very needed! For the newbies, the NCLEX is next for RN’s and LPN/LVNs. Time to hit the books again.
Post University
JUNE 26, 2023
Nurses follow a unique professional trajectory that includes a complex assortment of certificates, degrees, exams, and credentials. This is most obvious with the position of a registered nurse (RN), which, while available to those with their associate degree, is often a professional distinction held by those with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. All this becomes even more complicated as nurses aim to rise through the ranks.
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Becker's Hospital Review
JUNE 26, 2023
Nurses who are considering a career move — whether due to nursing-patient-ratios, burnout or even that they've found that bedside nursing is not bringing them the joy it once did — have options other than leaving the profession entirely.
Consult QD
JUNE 26, 2023
The lipid-lowering medication bempedoic acid (Nexletol ® ) was associated with a significant reduction in major cardiovascular events among patients taking it for primary cardiovascular prevention, according to a prespecified subgroup analysis of the large multicenter CLEAR Outcomes trial. The findings, presented at the 2023 scientific sessions of the American Diabetes Association in San Diego and simultaneously published online in JAMA , represent a wake-up call for clinicians and patients, acc
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.
Symplr
JUNE 26, 2023
HITRUST was founded in 2007 to help organizations prioritize security, manage data and compliance, and mitigate information risk. Today, it is one of the most rigorous and comprehensive security standards, established to safeguard sensitive, especially in the critical realm of healthcare. The HITRUST Assurance Program includes U.S. federal and state regulations and incorporates a risk-based approach to help organizations address security challenges through a comprehensive and flexible framework
Nursing Leadership Today brings together the best content for nurse leaders from the widest variety of industry thought leaders
Consult QD
JUNE 26, 2023
Above: An ophthalmologic exam with fluorescence angiogram was notable for severe occlusive vasculitis and posterior uveitis. By Rula A. Hajj-Ali, MD , Komal Ejaz, MD, and Jeffrey Donaldson, MD Central nervous system vasculitis (CNSV) is fraught with diagnostic challenges. Clinical presentation can be quite variable, and there is no disease-specific test.
Amercan Journal of Nursing
JUNE 26, 2023
The July issue of AJN is now live. Among the highlights is a guest editorial by Angelina Jolie, “ Addressing Health Inequities in Survivors of Domestic Violence ,” which explains the importance of bruise detection technologies for patients with varying skin tones. Referencing her daughter, who is from Ethiopia, she writes: “Even as my family has access to high-quality medical care, simple diagnoses are missed because of race and continued prioritization of white skin in medic
Consult QD
JUNE 26, 2023
Discontinuing disease-modifying therapy (DMT) for multiple sclerosis (MS) appears to be a reasonable option for older patients with no relapses or MRI activity during the previous five years, conclude investigators with the multicenter DISCOMS trial. After assessing 259 patients randomized to continue or discontinue DMT for up to two years, they found only a small increased risk of new MRI activity following discontinuation.
Becker's Hospital Review
JUNE 26, 2023
Labouré College of Healthcare, a private college in Milton, Mass., will shut down its nursing program this December, following a decision from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, Fox affiliate WFXT reported June 20.
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
Scrubs
JUNE 26, 2023
Few things in life are as painful as losing a child, but many parents in the U.S. lose their baby during the birthing process. The National Institute of Health recently called the stillborn rate in the U.S. “unacceptably high.” Every year, more than 20,000 pregnancies are lost at 20 weeks or more and the expected baby is born dead. Women of color are more likely to see their pregnancy end in stillbirth compared to white women.
Nursing Times
JUNE 26, 2023
Doctors and nurses are being driven out of their jobs for similar reasons, the main regulator for the nursing profession has said.
CynaMed
JUNE 26, 2023
3 minute read Travel nurse jobs offer registered nurses (RN) the chance to take temporary assignments in different locations. These opportunities provide new experiences, skills, and perspectives. If you’re interested in consistent travel nursing jobs in nursing homes, there are several steps to increase your chances of success. How to Land Travel Nursing Jobs If you like working with different people week-to-week, consider looking into travel nursing jobs.
Nursing Review
JUNE 26, 2023
Australia is facing a sharp rise in influenza cases across several states, including New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland, putting health authorities on alert. While Covid cases in Australia have decreased by 20 per cent compared to last week, there's been a significant increase in influenza cases across NSW and Queensland. In NSW, there has been a 0.5 per cent increase in newly diagnosed flu cases compared to the previous week, totalling over 4,500 cases.
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.
Aussie Nurse
JUNE 26, 2023
3 Awesome Superpowers That All Nurses Have These 3 superpowers that all nurses have are definitely developed very early in our careers especially after gaining some experience in healthcare. With all that nurses are exposed to at work, we learn to identify situations and using these superpowers helps us with the demanding work we do when providing care to patients/residents The 3 Superpowers That All Nurses Have Are – 1.
Nursing Review
JUNE 26, 2023
Australia will hold a first-ever public consultation exclusively for the LGBTIQA+ community to identify the greatest disparities affecting access to healthcare. Last Friday, a newly established expert advisory group for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer/questioning, and asexual (LGBTIQA+) held their first meeting.
IntelyCare
JUNE 26, 2023
As a result of staffing shortages, lack of support for new nursing grads, and inefficient vendor partnerships, care quality in senior living facilities has been suffering. This is a complicated problem facing all areas of healthcare, but it is hitting long-term care especially hard. McKnight’s recent webinar, “Elevating Senior Living Quality Through Trusted Partnerships,” brought together four industry experts for a panel discussion on this topic.
Every Nurse
JUNE 26, 2023
HIGHER EDUCATION Clinical Rotations and Practical Experience in BSN Programs Updated June 26, 2023 by EveryNurse Staff Writers Nursing education has undergone significant changes over the years. One of the most vital changes is the inclusion of clinical rotations and practical experience in Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs. These rotations offer students the opportunity to take the theoretical knowledge they have learned in the classroom and apply it in a real-world setting.
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.
The Gypsy Nurse
JUNE 26, 2023
TNAA-Travel Nurse Across America provided this article. As a travel nurse, building a strong and positive relationship with your recruiter is crucial. Your recruiter plays a vital role in connecting you with travel assignments that align with your skills, preferences, and schedule. But what happens when you have a problem with your travel nurse recruiter ?
American Medical Compliance
JUNE 26, 2023
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) granted enforcement discretion for certain aspects of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) during the public health emergency. However, a recent announcement by the OCR declares the expiration of HIPAA enforcement discretion related to COVID-19 public health emergency notifications.
Becker's Hospital Review
JUNE 26, 2023
Nursing leaders may be focused on the mounting nursing challenges of the day — nurse-to-patient ratios, shortages, burnout and incidents of violence against caregivers in hospitals — but the one issue that must always be center stage is patient safety.
Daily Nurse
JUNE 26, 2023
Being a nurse is incredibly rewarding yet demanding, but caring for others and ensuring their well-being can sometimes take a toll on your happiness and overall wellness. That’s why nurses must prioritize self-care and find ways to boost their happiness! Importance of a Nurse’s Well-being This blog post will discuss 25 wellness tips specifically tailored for nurses to increase their happiness and overall well-being.
Health Leaders | Nursing
JUNE 26, 2023
Workforce app delivers just-in-time instruction to nurses in varied and bite-sized formats. The challenge to effectively train nurses without enough preceptors led Singing River Health System to turn to technology to get the job done. Singing River Health, a community-based, not-for-profit healthcare provider for the Mississippi Gulf Coast, piloted the customized Elemeno Health workforce empowerment app at its Pascagoula hospital a little more than a year ago for nurse training and orientation a
Becker's Hospital Review
JUNE 26, 2023
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith will expand its nursing program thanks to a $10 million gift from the Windgate Foundation, the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette reported June 26.
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