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LPNS and LVNs: A Potential On-Ramp to a Satisfying Nursing Career

Daily Nurse

When we think of a nurse, the registered nurse may quickly come to mind, but licensed practical nurses (LPNs) are also a significant part of the nursing workforce and deserve equal attention for their important contributions to patient care. We can also recognize the LPN role as a viable potential on-ramp to a satisfying nursing career. What are LPNs?

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Building a Resilient NNP Workforce: Addressing Burnout and Retention

Ensearch

Like much of the healthcare sector, the neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP) workforce is facing a critical challenge: burnout and retention issues amplified by the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The demanding nature of caring for the most vulnerable patient population, combined with systemic staffing shortages and emotional strain, has made it difficult to maintain [.

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Keeping The Patient and Their Family Engaged

Nurses Advocates

Over the past few weeks, I have been working with a patient who has been in the ICU on a ventilator due to respiratory failure for over 30 days. I was asked to get involved as the family was getting frustrated as they did not know what was happening despite the mother practically living in the hospital. She told me when I met her, I felt like they didnt see us anymore.

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“Overjoyed”: NSWNMA strikes deal with Ramsay Health Care

Nursing Review

After two years of negotiations, 250 days of protected industrial action and three no votes, NSW nurses and midwives have voted to accept the latest enterprise agreement proposed by employer Ramsay Health Care. Members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association (NSWNMA) began historical industrial action in July 2024, after multiple failed attempts to negotiate a pay offer that meets inflation.

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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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Hydration Hacks for Nurses: How to Stay Energized Through Your Shift

Minority Nurse

If you haven’t drank water today, this is your reminder. Water is the body’s vital resource, keeping our organs healthy and functioning. However, it can be hard to take a sip when nurses’ schedules keep them busy. Nurses stay active and moving, so drinking water to hydrate is important to avoid dehydration. Even mild dehydration can hurt nurses’ work performance by reducing their cognitive function and concentration.

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Class action launched against Bupa Aged Care

Nursing Review

An Australian law firm has today announced that it has commenced a class action against Bupa aged care facilities on behalf of residents. Echo Law alleges that from July 1 2019 Bupa Aged Care failed to provide staffing levels that would meet minimum acceptable standards in each of its aged care homes." The law firm says it is seeking to recover damages for breach of contract and for breaches of the guarantees owed to consumers under the Australian Consumer Law.

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Tornado Watch vs Warning: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

Relias

When severe weather strikes, understanding the difference between a tornado watch vs warning can be lifesaving. These two alerts sound similar, but they signal very different levels of risk and require different actions. Confusion during a storm can lead to delayed decisions, putting lives and property at risk. In this article, well break down what each alert means, how to respond, and why its so important to stay informed.

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Better cleaning of hospital equipment could cut patient infections by one-third – and save money

Nursing Review

Hospital-acquired infections are infections patients didnt have when they were admitted to hospital. The most common include wound infections after surgery, urinary tract infections and pneumonia. These can have a big impact for patients, often increasing their time in hospital, requiring additional treatment and causing discomfort. Unfortunately, some people who sustain an infection in hospital dont recover.

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How to Create an Effective Tornado Disaster Plan

Relias

When a tornado strikes, theres little time to think only time to act. Thats why having a well-crafted tornado disaster plan is essential for families, caregivers, schools, and facilities, especially in areas prone to severe weather. Tornadoes can develop quickly, leaving behind devastation in minutes. But with the right plan in place, you can protect lives, reduce confusion, and respond with confidence.

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Take Charge and Ensure Your Birthday is the Best

The Nursing Site

One thing we all have in common is birthdays. We each were birthed from a mother and we each have that special day every year to celebrate us. The details and circumstances are unique to each of us, but we all have birthdays. And we all have the power to make them great birthdays. We deserve it! Take charge and ensure your birthday is the best. How we celebrate, why we celebrate and If we celebrate are also details unique to each of us.

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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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Tornado Safety Procedures: How to Stay Safe From a Tornado

Relias

Tornadoes are among the most destructive natural disasters, capable of leveling homes, uprooting trees, and disrupting entire communities in a matter of minutes. Each year, hundreds of tornadoes touch down across the United States, often with little warning. Thats why having clearly defined tornado safety procedures is not just recommended its essential.

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3 Ways CNOs Are Planning for the Future of Nursing

Health Leaders | Nursing

CNOs are coming together to face three challenges that are heavily impacting the nursing industry. This year started off with a bang for healthcare and the chaos has continued. From the ever-changing landscape of technology to the uncertainty surrounding healthcare policy, CNOs have a lot to consider when thinking about the future of the nursing industry.