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Use This 5-Step Approach To Market Your Small NP Practice Effectively

Nurse Practitioners in Business

What do you do to market your NP-Practice effectively? Before we answer that question, though, let’s get one thing out in the open… Too many small business owners believe they don’t need to market their business. But that’s a dangerous belief! I am here to tell you that marketing is essential, no matter the type or size of business, if you want to stay in and grow your business.

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Realities & Life

Life of a Nurse

Best-laid plans survive until they’re acted upon, and all kinds of crap can occur. Not to be overly pessimistic, but my last blog entry has been challenging to bring fully to reality due to all that stuff of life. I related my intention to improve my fitness and intrinsic strength of my core due to a nurse’s back pain; indeed, I have reached that age where it’s not maintenance.

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The Hidden Crisis: Unveiling the Mental Health Struggles of Teen Boys

Amercan Journal of Nursing

In today’s world, teenage boys are facing a crisis that often goes unnoticed: their mental health. Anxiety, depression, despair, and even suicidal thoughts plague young boys and young men alike. Shockingly, teenage boys and young men in the United States are more than twice as likely, and sometimes up to four times as likely , to die by suicide compared to their female counterparts.

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The Resilient Nurse, Episode 3: Speaking Up With Integrity

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

Episode 3 of The Resilient Nurse discusses how nurses can identify their values, speak up with integrity, and use resilience to remain empowered. Featured guests include Jennifer Dalton, an R3 Champion and Simulation Manager at the University of Maryland School of Nursing at the Universities at Shady Grove campus, and Selena St. Jules, a nursing… The post The Resilient Nurse, Episode 3: Speaking Up With Integrity appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.

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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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The Intersection of Nursing and Justice

Minority Nurse

When we reflect on nursing, we don’t always consider the concept of justice. We may think about patients, patient care, medications, interventions, and hospitals, but justice might seem like the purview of lawyers, legislators, activists, human service agencies, and non-profit organizations. However, nursing and justice are more closely related than we think; thus, linking them in our consciousness is an important consideration.

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Mitochondria Transfer From Healthy Astrocytes Fuels Glioblastoma Tumorigenicity

Consult QD

Glioblastoma cells use mitochondria from the central nervous system (CNS) to grow and form more aggressive tumors, according to a new Cleveland Clinic-led investigation published in Nature Cancer. The research shows that it is common for healthy astrocytes ― a type of glial cell with important functions in the CNS ― to transfer their energy-producing organelles to glioblastoma cells.

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ENA Names Cam Brandt 2023 Judith C. Kelleher Award Recipient

Daily Nurse

The Emergency Nurse Association (ENA) named longtime emergency nurse and educator Cam Brandt, MS, RN, CEN, CPEN, the recipient of the 2023 Judith C. Kelleher Award, the ENA’s most prestigious honor. Driven by a passion for caring for children, as well as teaching and mentoring ED nurses, Brandt’s impact could be felt in the emergency departments where she worked and across the emergency nursing community through continual contributions as an ENA leader in Texas and key volunteer with many of the

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Emerge Stronger: Program Helps Nurses Heal, Navigate Loss

Consult QD

The top priority for any nurse is the health and well-being of their patients, yet the unpredictable nature of illness and recovery can trigger feelings of guilt, fear, anxiety and grief in even the most experienced caregivers. Adverse clinical events, including the sudden death of a patient, can have serious emotional consequences for the nurses charged with their care.

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6 Tips for Building Relationships in a New Job

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

Starting a new job can is exciting, with new tasks, a new environment, and new people to get to know. As you navigate a new workplace and role, building relationships with your colleagues is essential both for your future professional success and your fulfillment in your new role. Building strong connections enhances your satisfaction with your new job and builds a support network that will help you succeed. 1.

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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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The Relentless School Nurse: Building Bridges Across the Globe – School Nurses Reconnecting

The Relentless School Nurse

School Nurse International is Coming to Boston! In a world marked by division and challenges, it is more important than ever to come together, build bridges, and foster understanding and cooperation. The upcoming School Nurse International Conference (SNI) at Northeastern University (NU) provides a unique opportunity for school nurses from around the world to do just that.

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Welcome to Pride Month

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

Pride Month celebrates the diversity and vibrancy of the LGBTQ+ community and their impact on our nation through their contributions, activism, advocacy, and mutual community support. Pride month also calls on us to recognize the obstacles LGBTQ+ people have overcome for equal treatment and the barriers to opportunity, health, and freedom that continue today.

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The Relentless School Nurse: What Data Suggest About School Shootings with David Riedman

The Relentless School Nurse

David Riedman, founder of the K12 School Shooting Database If you have never heard the name, David Riedman, you most certainly have read about his life’s work, the K-12 School Shooting Database , because you see, we need one. David is the one-man team behind this extensive database that documents shootings that happen on school grounds from 1970 through the current day.

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Kayaker Finds the Body of ER Doctor in Arkansas Lake

Scrubs

It’s been just over a week since anyone has heard from John Forsyth, an emergency room physician in Cassville, Missouri. He last contacted his fiancée early on May 21 when he texted her that he would be home soon after finishing the overnight shift at the town’s Mercy Hospital. But he never came home. When his family went looking for him, his brother found surveillance footage of Forsyth walking toward his RV outside the hospital.

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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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What to Do If You Suspect Elder Financial Abuse

Elder Care Matters

Elder financial abuse is a serious crime that affects millions of elderly adults each year. As people age, they may become more vulnerable to scams and financial exploitation, making them prime targets for criminals. Elder financial abuse can have devastating consequences, including financial ruin, loss of independence, and emotional distress. Let’s discuss elder financial abuse,… The post What to Do If You Suspect Elder Financial Abuse appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMat

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Canada to Put Health Warnings on Individual Cigarettes

Scrubs

Smokers in Canada will soon have a new warning to contend with. Instead of putting health warnings on the outside of packages, they will be placed on each individual cigarette. The sticks of tobacco will be wrapped in paper containing phrases like “Cigarettes cause cancer” and “Poison in every puff,” according to the country’s health agency. Some other phrases include: “Tobacco harms children” and “Smoking causes impotence.

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How Much Information Is Too Much Information

Empowered Nurses

Caitlin Bernard, MD, a family planning fellowship trained obstetrician and gynecologist in Indianapolis, performed an abortion on a 10-year-old Ohio girl who was just over 6 weeks pregnant after being raped. Regardless of your views on abortion, read the rest. On June 29, 2022, she attended a rally against abortion laws during which a reporter from the Indianapolis Star overheard her speaking with another physician about how patients living in other states would be harmed by abortion restrictio

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The definitive guide to addressing required vs. preferred qualifications when writing a nursing resume

Nurse Deck

In the world of healthcare employment, the perfect nursing resume serves as your ambassador, presenting your qualifications, skills, and experiences to potential employers. To create a persuasive and impactful resume, understanding the distinction between required and preferred qualifications for nursing positions is crucial. This comprehensive guide will delve into distinguishing these qualifications, enabling you to effectively showcase them on your resume and secure your dream nursing job.

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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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Exploring the Exciting Realm of Travel Nursing

The Gypsy Nurse

Travel nursing is a unique career path in the healthcare industry that combines the adrenaline-fueled excitement of travel with the rewarding fulfillment of nursing. If you’re a registered nurse seeking a new twist in your career or simply fascinated by the prospect of merging a love for travel and nursing, this article will guide you through the rewarding journey of travel nursing.

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Realizing a Dream: How I Earned My Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Nurse.com

It all happened in stages. Stage one: I set a goal Shelly Langley, RN I got my first stethoscope when I was six years old. It was in a doctor’s kit my siblings and I used to examine on our dolls. Eventually, I decided I wanted to be a nurse. In my senior year of high school, I wrote my goal for the future in my yearbook: “I will obtain my bachelor’s degree in nursing.

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5 LGBTQ+ Nurses You Should Know About: Pioneers in Healthcare

NP Hub

We often forget that history is made not only by kings and generals … The post 5 LGBTQ+ Nurses You Should Know About: Pioneers in Healthcare appeared first on NPHub.

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No more pizza: Moving forward with the basics of experience

NRC Health

The post No more pizza: Moving forward with the basics of experience appeared first on NRC Health.

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OSHA Slowly Moves Forward on Workplace Violence Prevention 

Capitol Beat

Workplace violence continues to be a profound concern for nurses across the country. 1 in 4 nurses are assaulted at work. Health care and social assistance workers face nearly six times the risk of workplace violence (WPV) than other industries. We hear often that the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated this risk. In a 2022 ANA survey of nurses, 29 percent reported experiencing a violent incident at work in the previous year.

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Anesthesia can cause disturbing sexual hallucinations, leading to lasting psychological trauma

American Nurse

Some patients can have vivid and detailed sexual hallucinations during anesthesia with sedative-hypnotic drugs like propofol, midazolam, diazepam and nitrous oxide. Some make suggestive or sexual comments or act out, such as grabbing or kissing medical professionals or touching themselves in a sexual way. Others awaken erroneously believing they were sexually assaulted.

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10 Steps To Optimize Your Revenue Cycle Management

Relias

Revenue cycle leaders are facing constant change, staffing shortages, and increased workloads. There’s good news, however — healthcare organizations are finding ways to make low-cost improvements in everything from pre-service processes to post-service collections through revenue cycle optimization. And they are getting results. “We’ve spent the last five years very focused on optimizing and streamlining many of our practices,” said Becky J.

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Resistant Hypertension: A Stepwise Approach

Consult QD

By Jordana Yahr, DO; George Thomas, MD ; Juan Calle, MD ; Jonathan J. Taliercio, DO Note: This article is reprinted from the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine (2023;90[2]:115-125) Most patients with hypertension do not achieve current recommended blood pressure targets. It is imperative that physicians recognize risk factors associated with resistant hypertension in order to better control it.

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10 Steps To Optimize Your Revenue Cycle Management

Relias

Revenue cycle leaders are facing constant change, staffing shortages, and increased workloads. There’s good news, however — healthcare organizations are finding ways to make low-cost improvements in everything from pre-service processes to post-service collections through revenue cycle optimization. And they are getting results. “We’ve spent the last five years very focused on optimizing and streamlining many of our practices,” said Becky J.

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Teaching Sexuality Skills to Individuals With Autism

Relias

For those with autism, the feelings and experiences of sexuality that come with adulthood can often prove more difficult to navigate than for their neurotypical peers. Contrary to longstanding stereotypes about autism and sexuality, autistic individuals can and do experience the full spectrum of human sexuality. Just because some individuals with autism have trouble with certain aspects of sexuality does not mean that they do not experience sexual feelings or should not receive sexuality educati

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Teaching Sexuality Skills to Individuals with Autism

Relias

For those with autism, the feelings and experiences of sexuality that come with adulthood can often prove more difficult to navigate than for their neurotypical peers. Contrary to longstanding stereotypes about autism and sexuality, autistic individuals can and do experience the full spectrum of human sexuality. Just because some individuals with autism have trouble with certain aspects of sexuality does not mean that they do not experience sexual feelings or should not receive sexuality educati