Emerging RN Leader

DECEMBER 6, 2023

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN As you do your strategic planning for 2024, please don’t forget that developing your leaders working in frontline positions should be a high priority. The seismic demographic shifts in the nursing workforce and changes in how nurses view their work post-pandemic have significantly impacted the role of […] The post Develop Your Frontline Leaders in 2024 appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Minority Nurse

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Rekha Daniel-Kimani heads Total Rewards, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Strategic Human Resources Growth of BAYADA Home Health Care. Daniel-Kimani joined BAYADA in 2017 as director of benefits and compensation, and then in January 2022, Daniel-Kimani became head of total rewards, DEI, and HR strategy to ensure employees are effectively compensated and recognized and to help both current and prospective employees find their unique connection to BAYADA’s mission and values.

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Consult QD

DECEMBER 6, 2023

When it comes to reducing the toxicity of opioid overdoses, one of the critical objectives is preventing and treating opioid-induced acute ventilatory depression. Although there is currently no better antidote to fentanyl and other opioids overdoses than naloxone (Narcan), its use has some limitations in certain clinical situations, such as in the post-operative setting, when treating pain is critical.

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Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 6, 2023

UT Physicians HIV medicine expert Robin Hardwicke, PhD, FNP-C, was recently honored for the second time by the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC), receiving the Joanne Ruiz Achievement for Excellence in Clinical Practice in HIV Award, honoring an outstanding nurse clinician who brings knowledge and care to people infected with the disease. Hardwicke was nominated for the award by Diane M.

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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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Consult QD

DECEMBER 6, 2023

A recent research effort—led by a team of Cleveland Clinic experts—explored radio-immune response modeling for cancer patients, shedding light on the effect radiation has on the immune response. These findings, which were recently published in the journal Physics in Medicine & Biology , lay the groundwork for future clinical trials. “There has been a renewed interest in spatially fractionated radiotherapy, historically known as GRID therapy,” says study author Jacob G.

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Consult QD

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Pericardial access for epicardial mapping and ablation for ventricular tachycardia (VT) is sometimes necessary to target areas that cannot be accessed from the endocardium. The standard procedure involving subxiphoid entry to gain access, first described by Sosa and colleagues in 1996, continues to be challenging. Because the pericardial cavity is normally a virtual space, risks of inadvertent right ventricle puncture and coronary artery injury remain substantial, limiting the procedure to highl

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The Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Judy Doran is a school nurse leader and the proud recipient of the 2023 School Nurse of the Year award from the Maine Association of School Nurses. With a rich background in healthcare, including service with the US Public Health Service in Alaska and roles in Family Care and Pediatrics, Judy has spent the last 16 years as a dedicated school nurse in a small community in central Maine.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The Rise of Ketamine Clinics and Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Ketamine clinics have been on the rise in the U.S. in recent years. As a byproduct of the common practice of prescribing drugs “off-label,” these clinics are not necessarily new in their operating model. Off-label use is the utilization of pharmaceutical drugs for, among other factors, unapproved indications.

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Becker's Hospital Review

DECEMBER 6, 2023

While the nursing shortage is nothing new, the government is seeking new ways to combat it within its military healthcare system. Legislators have proposed a bill that aims to retain skilled nurses at military medical facilities while they pursue higher 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

The Gypsy Nurse

DECEMBER 6, 2023

This is a sponsored post by: Focus Staff Looking for the ultimate apps for nurses? In today’s world, our phones are practically an extension of ourselves. If you’re only using your phone to check your social media, you’re missing out! Changing environments and challenging schedules can be a difficult transition for some so having the right tools at your fingertips is crucial!

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Celayix

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In the dynamic world of restaurant management, striking the right balance between efficient staffing and employee well-being is a constant challenge. One of the often-overlooked challenges is the practice of “clopening” shifts, a term derived from “closing” and “opening” shifts. This blog post will delve deep into the hidden costs associated with clopening shifts, shedding light on how it impacts both employees and businesses.

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Empowered Nurses

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Nurses at Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin, Texas were blocked from safely staffing the NICU in the Hospital’s reaction to staging a one day strike this past Wednesday (December 6, 2023). Prior to the planned strike, the Day Supervisor and Perinatal Director would not allow some nurses to work their shifts in the Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

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Celayix

DECEMBER 6, 2023

3 Ways to Help Your Security Guard Company Grow At Celayix, we work with a great number of security businesses and companies, varying in size and needs. They typically require security guard scheduling software among other things. The security guard companies that work with us have seen business growth even during this pandemic. We’ve done the research, and we’ve listed 3 ways to help your security guard business grow.

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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.

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American Medical Compliance

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Elopement is defined by the VA National Center for Patient Safety (NCPS) as when a patient knows they are not allowed to leave but yet chooses to do so consciously. Finding out that a patient has “gone missing” is a terrifying experience for both clinicians and patients’ families. Furthermore, patients who elope frequently have decreased cognitive abilities as a result of dementia, brief delirium, or sporadic changes in mental status brought on by medicine, illness, or traumati

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Nursing Uncensored

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Welcome to the nurses' station, the bustling hub of any hospital unit where nurses come together for shift change, to chart, take breaks, and catch up on the latest gossip. It’s also the place where a lot of noise, personalities, and chaos all come together in a very tight space. While the rules of nursing practice are well established, there are also some unwritten rules which govern the behavior of nurses in this space to preserve the delicate professional and social homeostasis.

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Penn Medicine News

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Learn how a triage nurse program efficiently focuses on getting sick patients to the next step in their care.

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American Medical Compliance

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Restorative nursing entails several nursing interventions that support the resident’s ability to perform at their highest level. Furthermore, the purpose of a Restorative Nursing Program (RNP) is to restore as much independence as feasible while still preventing functional loss. RNPs assist people in doing things for themselves rather than personnel conducting duties on their behalf.

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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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