Wed.Oct 11, 2023

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When Nurses Lack Empathy

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Some of the most troubling conversations I have with leaders today concern a growing number of nurses who seem to lack empathy. Caring for patients in a way that projects concern and empathy has always been a core value in nursing. Leaders see an increasing number of […] The post When Nurses Lack Empathy appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Soft Skills vs Hard Skills — What’s the Difference?

The Nursing Site

We often hear a lot about soft skills vs hard skills today. What’s the difference and how do they apply to the nursing profession? Both are required for nurses to provide quality care to patients. They are also very different by definition. Soft skills are basically innate personality traits such as interpersonal (people) skills and behaviors.

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Hershaw Davis, Jr. Talks About Emergency Nursing

Minority Nurse

Early in Hershaw Davis Jr.’s career, an assignment to work as a floater in the emergency department changed his entire nursing career outcome. Now Davis MSN, RN, an emergency nurse at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and clinical faculty in the Department of Organizational Systems and Adult Health at the University of Maryland School of Nursing , is an established emergency nurse and says his career is an ideal fit.

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3 systems win ANCC's nursing development award

Becker's Hospital Review

The American Nurses Credentialing Center awarded three hospital systems and four healthcare organizations for excellence in their nursing professional development efforts.

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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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Did You Know DAISY Honorees Can Win Conference Scholarships?

Nurse.com

For almost 24 years, The DAISY Foundation has made bestowing nurses who demonstrate extraordinary skill and compassion with meaningful recognition and appreciation its goal. The majority of DAISY Award nominations, which describe the difference nurses make every day, are written by patients and their family members. Over two and a half million nominations have been submitted, to date.

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Intimate partner violence – Reader Response

American Nurse

In Response to: Intimate partner violence Dear Editor, Congratulations to Lisa DiBlasi Moorehead for highlighting the hidden issue of intimate partner violence (IPV) in your August 8 edition. We agree with her call for patients to be offered greater support. But healthcare organizations should also recognize that this is a problem that impacts their staff as well.

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Celebrating Native Land on Indigenous Peoples Day

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing respectfully acknowledges and give thanks to the Piscataway Tribe – the Indigenous people who are traditional owners of the lands of the Chesapeake Bay region. We also acknowledge all Indigenous Peoples, the traditional owners of the lands and waters of the United States of America. Johns Hopkins School of… The post Celebrating Native Land on Indigenous Peoples Day appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.

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Charity Commission to investigate NMC governance concerns

Nursing Times

The Charity Commission will look into claims the NMC has a poor internal culture and is failing on fitness to practise. Read more.

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Mount Sinai has faced $700K in arbitration over nurse ratios

Becker's Hospital Review

New York City-based Mount Sinai Hospital has racked up $700,000 in arbitration awards it must pay to the New York State Nurses Association, Politico reported Oct. 10.

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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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A Guide to Strengthening Your Healthcare Organization’s Elevator Pitch

Ensearch

An elevator pitch is a brief description of your company that explains it clearly and succinctly enough that a listener can understand in a short period of time; i.e., an elevator ride. While many jobseekers use this format to create a brief professional overview of themselves when applying and interviewing for new positions, it’s just [.] The post A Guide to Strengthening Your Healthcare Organization’s Elevator Pitch appeared first on ENSEARCH.

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Magnet Hospitals Support Nurses

Minority Nurse

Hospitals designated through the Magnet Recognition Program® live up to their name—they attract and keep nurses thanks to the nursing-focused strategies at the organization ’ s operations ’ foundation. Since the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) launched its inaugural Magnet pilot program in Seattle in 1994 , the designation has become the highest recognition for a hospital ’ s nursing department.

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Webinar Recap: Understanding Staffing Mandates, Rate Caps and Their Implications for Long-Term Care

IntelyCare

News surrounding the proposed federal staffing mandate and rate caps has been dominating long-term care headlines these days. But what does this new legislation actually mean for your facility? In a recent webinar, Sean Carney, VP of Client Services at IntelyCare, and Marcia Proto, Executive Director at The Connecticut Center for Nursing Workforce, delved into the complex world of staffing mandates, rate caps, and their impact on long-term care facilities.

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Electronic Medical Records May Be Key to Diagnosing Delirium in Geriatric Emergency Patients

Consult QD

Dedicated to improving the rapid detection and long-term outcomes of older patients with delirium, Cleveland Clinic geriatricians have spent several years studying more efficient ways to manage this special population in the emergency department (ED), where many of these cases first arise. Now, researchers are reporting significant progress in the identification and assessment of at-risk patients with the use of electronic medical records (EMRs) during triage.

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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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The Unexpected Benefits of Employee Autonomy

Celayix

In the ever-evolving landscape of modern workplaces, the concept of employee autonomy has gained significant attention. Providing employees with autonomy goes hand in hand with building a culture of trust. Autonomy in the workplace is not something that happens without conscious effort from managers and decision makers. Autonomy at work increased employee productivity by 5.2% on an average!

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Dr. Tarakji, Who Launched AlumniConnect, Receives 2023 Service Award

Consult QD

Khaldoun Tarakji, MD, MPH (IM’04, Cards’09, EP’11) , who developed and launched the website tool AlumniConnect and served as an Alumni Association Board Specialty Director for Cardiology, has been honored with the 2023 Alumni Association Service Award. The award recognizes individuals who contribute to the growth and advancement of Cleveland Clinic and the Alumni Association.

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How to Foster Accountability in the Workplace

Celayix

There are many factors that are important when it comes to running a successful business. Here at Celayix , we always stress how important your employees are as a resource. However, just like any other resource, you want to make sure you’re maximizing their efforts. This is in fact, a huge part of workforce management. One element of that comes in the form of accountability in the workplace.Unfortunately, accountability in the workplace can be hard to find, despite being one of the most im

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Dr. Art Steffee, Renowned Spine Surgeon, is Distinguished Alumnus

Consult QD

Art Steffee, MD (GS’62/ORS’67) , known as “The Father of Modern Spine Surgery,” is the 2023 recipient of the Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumnus Award. The award recognizes “exceptional, enduring achievements and leadership that have brought pride and recognition to the Cleveland Clinic community.” Dr. Steffee was Director of Orthopedic Services at Lutheran Medical Center’s Cleveland Spine and Arthritis Center, as well as Former Chair of Orthopedic Surgery at St.

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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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Mobile Workforce Management Software and Strategies

Celayix

Here at Celayix, the majority of our customers operate with mobile workforces. We operate in home healthcare , security , events , and other industries dealing with mobile workers. Their employees are out in the field, on client sites, and away from any centralized workplace. The global mobile workforce has seen exponential growth in recent years, surpassing even IBM ‘s earlier forecast of reaching 1.87 billion workers by 2022.

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Dr. Gonsalves, Distinguished Emeritus Honoree, is Respected Leader

Consult QD

Lillian Gonsalves, MD, FAPM, FACP (P’81), recipient of the 2023 Alumni Association Distinguished Emeritus Award, was the first psychiatrist to serve on Cleveland Clinic’s Board of Governors and held a variety of leadership positions before retiring from Cleveland Clinic after 41 years. “Her remarkable career has contributed to the field of psychiatry and has touched the lives of countless individuals, providing them with compassionate care and unwavering support,” says Beri Ridgeway, MD (UG/PS’0

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60 Seconds of SelfCare: Appreciation for Change

SelfCare for HealthCare

Change can be hard. Change can be scary. But change is necessary for growth. Chicken Soup for the Soul author LeAnn Thieman encourages us to embrace change and find ways to appreciate it, even in the most difficult situations. Sign up for LeAnn’s monthly “Sip of Soup” for tips on life balance, resiliency and selfcare: [link] The post 60 Seconds of SelfCare: Appreciation for Change appeared first on LeAnn Thieman, SelfCare for HealthCare.

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Dr. Monique Hassan Receives Early Career Award for Work in Bariatric Surgery

Consult QD

When Monique Hassan, MD, MBA, FACS, (S/ALB’18) , 2023 Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association Early Career Award honoree, chose to pursue her medical degree, she also committed to serving in the U.S. military. “I was granted a scholarship through the Army and then had to apply for military or Army residency programs after medical school,” says Dr. Hassan, now an academic bariatric surgeon at Baylor College of Medicine/Baylor Scott & White Health.

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Florida Nurse Seeks to Inspire New Nurses as an Educator

Post University

Donavan Painter worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for 20 years before deciding to go back to school to become a Registered Nurse. The Florida native was a good student growing up, but there was no money for college—so getting there wasn’t easy. “My mom worked at a convenience store, and I didn’t qualify for student loans, so I made my way to a technical college,” says Donavan, who had completed a Certified Nurse Aide course in high school and enjoyed it.

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Dr. Gary Dworkin, Service Award Honoree, Values Cleveland Clinic Family

Consult QD

2023 Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association Service Award recipient Gary H. Dworkin, MD, RPVI (CATS’92) , is a Past President of the Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association Board (2012-2014) and of the Florida Society of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons. A board-certified cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, he has observed, taught and performed cardiovascular and thoracic surgery in Europe, Canada, China and Latin America, as well as led five medical missions to the Dominican Republic.

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Bethanie McDowell named VP, Patient Care/CNO at Salina Regional Health Center

Health Leaders | Nursing

Salina Regional Health Center will soon have a new person in a leadership role. According to the hospital, Bethanie McDowell will be the new Vice President, Patient Care/CNO. McDowell, MSN RN CIC, has worked at Salina Regional Health Center for the past 15 years.

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Are you at risk for Karoshi? Find out

Yoga Nurse

Dear nurse, We’re diving into a topic that’s critical for all professionals, but particularly for those in demanding roles like nursing. This week, we’re focusing on the importance of work-life balance and the risks of overworking. First, we want to introduce you to a Japanese term, ‘ Karoshi ‘, which means death by overwork.

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Helping Students Succeed: Military Spouse Fulfills Dream with Pursuit of Doctorate of Nursing Practice

Post University

When Keelin Cromar met her future husband in the fall of her senior year of college, a 20-year adventure began. The following spring, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a Colorado university. Her husband graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy. “We got married just before he was to start medical school in Washington, D.C.,” recalls Keelin.

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Leticia Rios, a Neonatal Nurse from NYU Langone Hospital, Receives Top Award for Nursing Excellence

Daily Nurse

As a single working mom and PhD candidate, Leticia Rios, RN, has balanced many 24/7 challenges, applying lessons learned as a caretaker, clinician, and educator to her mission, helping mothers and babies in underserved communities avoid adverse birth and neonatal outcomes. Rios received the top honor for Clinical Nursing Excellence from the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council at this year’s Nurse of Excellence Award Ceremony.

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Special Achievement Honoree Dr. Bronson Has Regional, National Profile

Consult QD

David L. Bronson, MD, MACP (IM’92) , Emeritus Professional Staff, is the Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association’s 2023 Special Achievement Award honoree. This award recognizes physicians or scientists for exceptional, enduring achievements and leadership that have brought pride and recognition to Cleveland Clinic’s community. Dr. Bronson embodies these qualities, having “impacted Cleveland Clinic and our Ohio community in profound and astounding ways,” says Cleveland Clinic Akron General Pres

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Comparing Heart Rate Assessment Methods During Neonatal Resuscitation in a Simulated Setting

Consult QD

By Anirudha Das, MD , MPH, FAAP While most newborn infants do not require resuscitation — about 10% of them do — and about 1% of them require intensive resuscitation to restore cardiorespiratory functions. Increased heart rate is an indicator of effective ventilation and response to resuscitation efforts. 1 Electrocardiography is currently the recommended tool to assess heart rate during neonatal resuscitation, however, placement on a newborn infant can be difficult and delay heart rate determin