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Nursing Named Most Trusted Profession for 22nd Consecutive Year

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

The trend continues with nursing ranked as the most trusted profession in America for the 22nd time this century. According to a recent Gallup Poll, 78 percent of U.S. adults rated their trust in nursing professionals as “high” or “very high.” However, overall trust in the profession has fallen since it’s peak in 2020 during… The post Nursing Named Most Trusted Profession for 22nd Consecutive Year appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.

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Tips for a Productive Doctor’s Appointment

Nurses Advocates

When you go to the doctor’s office, do you prepare? Do write a list of questions on things that have come up since the last visit? Do you review your medications and make notes about how you are feeling, or note any side effects you notice? If you had lab work or any diagnostic testing done, do you check to make sure the results are in your patient portal so you can talk to the doctor about them?

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August Course Promises Efficient, Engaging Way to Get Up to Speed Across Cardiology Practice

Consult QD

Keeping up with the latest in cardiology practice can be daunting. Cleveland Clinic is looking to help by offering “ State-of-the-Art Topics in the Prevention and Management of Cardiovascular Disease ” on Aug.-4, 2024 at the InterContinental Cleveland on Cleveland Clinic’s main campus. This comprehensive 2.5-day live CME event is a successor to the long-standing Cleveland Clinic Intensive Review of Cardiology, which the course directors have refreshed with an enhanced focus on the latest researc

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ANCC vs. AACN: Which AGACNP Exam Should I Take?

Board Vitals - Nursing

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) are the regulatory bodies responsible for conducting exams for individuals aspiring to obtain certification as a nurse practitioner. Both ANCC and AACN certifications serve as proof of the expertise possessed by nurse practitioners. An Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) cares for adult patients experiencing acute illness related to a condition.

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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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Is Vigorous Exercise in Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Less Risky Than Previously Thought?

Consult QD

Patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) historically have been advised against vigorous physical activity out of concern for ventricular arrhythmia that could lead to sudden cardiac arrest. A multicenter study published in JAMA Cardiology upends that conventional thinking and may provide a path toward updated clinical guidance. The findings from a prospective cohort of 1,600 patients across 42 high-volume centers show that patients with HCM (or those with a positive genotype) who engage

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Nurse Practitioners: #1 Job in 2024

Daily Nurse

As a popular career path, nurse practitioners have been in the ascendant for some time now, and 2024 is no exception. Every time you turn around, it can seem like someone else you know is in NP school or considering applying. No matter how you slice it, the nurse practitioner career has been enjoying its day in the sun, and the trend is destined to continue for the foreseeable future.

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Nursing named most trusted profession for 22nd year

Becker's Hospital Review

Nursing has been ranked as the most trusted profession in America for 22 consecutive years, but trust in it has fallen since 2020, according to Gallup Poll's Most Honest and Ethical Professions survey released Jan. 22.

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Nursing Ranked Most Trusted Profession for 22nd Year

Diversity Nursing

In Gallup's 2023 Honesty and Ethics poll , Americans' evaluations of almost all 23 professions have experienced a decline compared to previous years. Interestingly, only one profession, labor union leaders, has managed to maintain its standing since 2019. Surprisingly, a mere 25% of respondents consider their honesty and ethics to be "very high" or "high.

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Doubly dedicated: Nurse wins IRONMAN World Championship

Penn Medicine News

Ava Warfel, a 23-year-old LG Health employee, recently won her age group (age 18-24) IRONMAN World Championships in Kona, Hawai’i. Ava says her supportive colleagues have helped her accomplish her health care and athletic goals.

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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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NICU Bed Growth in 2023 & Projections for 2024

Ensearch

Knowing the number of NICU beds within a community helps healthcare systems understand trends and anticipate needs for the workforce and other resources. Unfortunately, pinpointing precise NICU data can be challenging; currently, there is no updated, comprehensive registry for all NICUs across the country. Further, there are many types of NICUs, and each state has [.

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The Resilient Nurse, Episode 9: What Builds Trust? What Breaks It?

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

Guest Michelle Reina, PhD, co-founder and chief trust building officer of Reina Trust Building and Dr. Cynda Rushton talk about how trust with nurses is built or broken. They make the unconscious elements of trust… conscious. The Resilient Nurse is a special series within the On the Pulse podcast. This podcast discusses the complexities, misconceptions,… The post The Resilient Nurse, Episode 9: What Builds Trust?

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Simplifying Medical Documentation: The Role of Healthcare Document Scanners

Scrubs

In the bustling corridors of a hospital or a private clinic, healthcare professionals often face a daunting avalanche of paperwork. Agendas are filled to the brim, and stacks of patient records teeter on desks, demanding attention. Amidst this chaos enters a hero—the healthcare document scanner , a tool that is fast becoming as essential to healthcare practices as stethoscopes and scrubs.

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Mental Health in the Medical Field

The Gypsy Nurse

Titan Medical Group provided this article. Encouraging healthcare professionals to prioritize their mental health is important to us here at Titan Medical. The mental health of healthcare professionals is vital as it directly influences their ability to provide quality care not only to their patients, residents, and families but for themselves. Healthcare partners in a healthy mental space are more resilient to the stress inherent in the profession, reducing burnout and turnover rates, which ar

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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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Leading Vegas Hotel Revolutionises Scheduling & Communication with Celayix

Celayix

This hotel (Name Confidential) is a 5-star hotel and casino resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. It has provided best-in-class hospitality since 1999 and is home to 3,209 rooms. It is among the largest, most fully featured resorts in the Vegas area. It’s renowned as an entertainment destination and has put on such notable live shows as “Chicago,” “The Lion King,” “Mamma Mia,” and performances of Cirque du Soleil.

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Free nursing TAFE pipeline has record number of nurses

Nursing Review

A record-breaking 1,400 students have been enrolled for a TAFE nursing diploma, fully funded by the Queensland Government. Students will save almost $25,000 with the initiative supporting 3,500 training places. QLD Premier Steven Miles welcomed the first cohort last week, stating the fully-funded diploma would change lives. "[Free TAFE] is a legacy of our government and has now become a staple training program nationwide," he said, "The Diploma of Nursing was one of the most popular free TAFE co

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DNP Graduate Joins the College of Nursing and Health Sciences as Adjunct Professor

Post University

Inspired to Become Like Them Post University DNP Graduate Joins the College of Nursing and Health Sciences as Adjunct Professor At 18-years old, Leona Gamerl went to the University of California, Davis, with the intention of becoming a doctor. But after a challenging chemistry course, she felt intimidated and switched majors to psychology. “I loved it and added a minor in education, and my plan was to go into teaching,” says Leona, who grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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New study finds leadership roles non-existent for female nurses

Nursing Review

A new study by Monash University has found multiple barriers holding female nurses back from being considered, applying for, or accepting for, or accepting leadership positions. Research spanning "decades" identified that healthcare systems and organisations limit female nurses' skill acquisition, motivation, and opportunities in healthcare leadership due to inequitable policies, practices, and bias.

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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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Study: 23% of nurse leaders consider leaving in next 6 months

Health Leaders | Nursing

The American Organization of Nursing Leadership has completed a five-part longitudinal study on the challenges facing nurse leaders, and the results have revealed a significant portion of them might already have one foot out the door.

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St Vincent’s Private Hospital nurses threaten to strike over pay offer

Nursing Review

Nursing staff from St Vincent's Private Hospital (SVPH) in northern NSW have threatened to strike after a backpedal on a pay increase. In a statement by the NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association (NSWNMA), the private hospital had negotiated a pay offer of four per cent for 2023, with back pay of 2.53 per cent to October 2022. However, the offer was withdrawn at the "eleventh hour" by current chief Alan Cooper, who only offered a 2.3 per cent increase backdated to July 2023.

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Addressing Veterans’ Mental Health: An Overview

Relias

Military personnel put their lives on the line for their country. In the line of duty, they can experience events that have a lasting impact on their behavioral and mental health. Unfortunately, once they’ve left the service, they do not always receive the care they need or deserve. That’s where your organization comes in. To help you and your staff provide better behavioral and mental health services to veterans, we’ll review some of the most prevalent mental health challenges veterans face and

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Nurse practitioners: #1 job in 2024

Health Leaders | Nursing

As a popular career path, nurse practitioners have been in the ascendant for some time now, and 2024 is no exception.

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Virtual Nursing Playbook: Nursing Execs Explain the Keys to Success

Health Leaders | Nursing

Start small to grow sustainably, and keep the right people plugged in, say CNOs and CNIOs in the know. With nursing tech disruption at a fever pitch, savvy CNOs and CNIOs are putting their heads together to ensure their investments make real impact. And there’s one place in particular where they’re setting their sights. “I think virtual nursing is definitely on the mind of every CNO, or it should be,” says Natalie Nicholson, DNP, MBA, RN, CENP, NEA-BC , associate chief nursing officer at Denver