Daily Nurse

MARCH 14, 2023

A New York hospital reduced the incidence of medical device-related pressure injuries (MDRPIs) following a tracheostomy to zero for four years, according to a study published in AACN Advanced Critical Care. “ Reducing Tracheostomy Medical Device-Related Pressure Injury: A Quality Improvement Project ” details how NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester, Bronxville, achieved the results in its 18-bed adult intensive care unit (ICU), in part by integrating MDRPI prevention into the bedside p

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Penn Nursing

MARCH 14, 2023

George Demiris, PhD, FACMI , the Mary Alice Bennett University Professor and Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor, has been appointed Penn Nursing 's next Associate Dean for Research and Innovation. This appointment will begin on June 1, 2023.

Nursology

MARCH 14, 2023

Contributor: Jennifer M.L. Stephens There are countless examples of transhumanist thinking percolating into modern entertainment over the past decades. In “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” Iron Man and Captain America have a conversation about the transhuman artificial intelligence (AI)-synthetic humanoid character named Vision. Captain America: “The rules have changed.”Iron Man: “We’re dealing with something new.

Scrubs

MARCH 14, 2023

There’s a new weight loss drug on the market that’s quickly surging in popularity. It’s called semaglutide and is sold under the brand names Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus. The drug is an antidiabetic medication that’s used as an appetite suppressant in individuals looking to lose weight. The FDA has approved semaglutide for once-daily use in those struggling with obesity.

Nurse Practitioner

Speaker: Dr. Christine Gall, DrPH, MS, BSN, RN

The promise of virtual care is no longer theoretical and is now a critical solution to many of healthcare’s most urgent challenges. Yet many healthcare leaders remain unsure how to build a business case for investment and launching the right program at the right time can be the difference between value and failure. For organizations seeking a financially sound, clinically effective entry point, Virtual Patient Observation (VPO) offers a compelling case to lead with.

Business

Consult QD

MARCH 14, 2023

Patellar injuries, which typically first occur around ages 10-12, can be devastating — causing pain, emotional trauma, and disruption to sports and daily activities. In addition, patellar dislocation at a young age seems to be associated with the development of osteoarthritis later in life. For many patients, if patellar dislocation happens once, it’s likely to recur.

NurseBuff

MARCH 14, 2023

The human heart is a remarkable organ that pumps blood throughout the body, supplying it with oxygen and nutrients. However, sometimes this vital organ can become compromised, leading to a potentially life-threatening event known as a heart attack. While many people are aware of the classic symptoms of a heart attack, such as chest pain […] The post Top 10 Heart Attack Symptoms You Might Ignore appeared first on NurseBuff.

National Nurses in Business Association

MARCH 14, 2023

The post Deanna Cooper Gillingham – Nurse Entrepreneur’s Exchange Video Interview appeared first on National Nurses in Business Association.

Nurse Entrepreneurs

Celayix

MARCH 14, 2023

Cross-training employees is a phenomenon used by businesses to develop more skills within their workforce. In fact, we believe it’s a staple part of effective workforce management, and making the most of your resources. Our previous blogs have emphasized different ways companies can improve their workforce and better handle their workload. Companies offering such corporate training programs have adopted new processes that allow employees to improve their most creative skill: Flexibility.

Business

National Nurses in Business Association

MARCH 14, 2023

The post 7 Reasons To Start Your Nursing Business: Show up and Show out! appeared first on National Nurses in Business Association.

Business

Celayix

MARCH 14, 2023

As an employer or manager, it’s important to understand the difference between “double time” vs “overtime. You should also know how to calculate them properly. Both terms refer to additional pay that employees receive for working beyond their regular working hours. However, they differ in terms of how much extra pay an employee will receive for their extra hours.

Business

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.

Communication

Nursing Review

MARCH 14, 2023

Healthcare staff have been warned of a 'triple virus threat' this winter, prompting medical experts to push Australians to get up-to-date with their vaccinations. Cases of influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have spiked across northern hemisphere nations since the start of 2023, raising concern among the medical communities. RSV is considered a highly contagious virus that is the leading cause of acute respiratory infections worldwide.

The Leadership Development Group

MARCH 14, 2023

At TLD Group, we’ve spent a lot of time over the past few months considering the massive changes that are taking place in the health ecosystem , as well as the leaders whose jobs are changing every day because of these disruptions. This month, we’re honing in on the state of life sciences and its impact on executives, specifically leaders in the pharmaceutical sector, who play a critical role in the health ecosystem through researching, developing, and distributing vital treatments.

Pharmaceutical

Health Leaders | Nursing

MARCH 14, 2023

The months ahead are shaping up to be challenging for healthcare providers. Skyrocketing expenses compounded by reduced reimbursement rates; increased scrutiny on nursing home staffing levels; and complications resulting from a new Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment are all expected to trouble long-term care facilities in 2023.

Long Term Care

SelfCare for HealthCare

MARCH 14, 2023

Higher levels of optimism are associated with a longer lifespan and a greater chance of living past 90, according to a new study of nearly 160,000 women of different races and backgrounds. Healthy lifestyle factors, such as the quality of diet, physical activity, body mass index (BMI), smoking and alcohol consumption, accounted for less than a fourth of the association between longevity and optimism, according to the study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

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

Nurse.com

MARCH 14, 2023

In past blogs, I have written about the importance of your integrity and credibility when testifying in court. Credibility is also essential during board of nursing (BON) proceedings. In the following case, a nurse’s veracity was the focus of a state supreme court decision and decisions in three prior proceedings. Facts of the case During a night shift, a staff nurse at a nursing home and a certified nursing assistant (CNA) needed to turn a patient living with obesity.

Long Term Care

NRC Health

MARCH 14, 2023

Author, inventor, and entrepreneur Paul Coyne shares his perspective on nursing collaboration and technology innovation in the latest episode of NRC Health’s Patient No Longer podcast. The post When futuristic innovations meet empathy and Human Understanding appeared first on NRC Health.

Becker's Hospital Review

MARCH 14, 2023

Researchers have identified the top 16 countries for producing the best nurses, financial website Insider Monkey reported March 13.

Ensearch

MARCH 14, 2023

In the face of the healthcare employment crisis, many hospitals are cutting benefits and other areas of their budgets to control costs. Retaining healthcare workers remains a critical priority, but traditional incentives like raises and bonuses currently aren’t an option. Fortunately, there are still ways you can retain your providers in an economically challenged environment. [.

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.

Education

The Gypsy Nurse

MARCH 14, 2023

Gifted Healthcare provided this article. The ability to work in different cities and states, giving you the chance to experience new cultures, meet new people, and expand your horizons, is a perk that few other careers aside from Travel Nursing can offer. The question is, are you taking advantage of it? If you have your bucket list of travel nursing adventures started, we have five national parks you need to add to the list, and this is the time of year to experience them!

Travel Nursing

Ensearch

MARCH 14, 2023

The nursing shortage has become a significant burden to the medical community. While new NNPs entering the field can help to address the shortage, one barrier to getting students the clinical experience they need is the shortage of preceptors. Of course, the preceptor shortage is partially a result of the nursing shortage, creating a frustrating [.] The post A Look into the Preceptor Shortage and How Schools and Hospitals Can Address It appeared first on ENSEARCH.

Preceptors

Scrubs

MARCH 14, 2023

Prosecutors and medical boards all over the country are still searching for the thousands of individuals with fake nursing degrees as part of Operation Nightingale, which involved the selling of some 7,600 phony degrees from three now-closed nursing schools in Southern Florida. The FBI is working with local law enforcement to bring anyone with a fake degree to justice, while nursing board officials are trying to stop these individuals from practicing medicine.

Business

Consult QD

MARCH 14, 2023

The number of men seeking vasectomies appears to have risen following the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning Roe v. Wade, according to new Cleveland Clinic findings that reinforce previous anecdotal reports. In June 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that had established a federally protected right to abortion in the United States.

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.

Health Outcomes

Nursing Review

MARCH 14, 2023

An estimated 15 out of 100 registered nurses and midwives working in NSW could be experiencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder due to Covid, a new report has revealed. The Rosemary Bryant Research Centre surveyed 2,300 nurses and midwives across NSW on the challenges they have faced on the front over the past three years. They found that nearly 300 respondents suffered from high-stress levels and met the clinical classification for PTSD.

Mental Health

Consult QD

MARCH 14, 2023

Researchers at Cleveland Clinic’s Taussig Cancer Institute developed a risk calculator to predict overall survival of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) after stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), and are sharing it publicly to help support clinical decisions. The research team demonstrated that use of the persistent homology (PHOM) score of a patient’s CT scan is the strongest predictor of overall survival of any standard clinical measure.