Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Nurses have an embarrassment of riches to choose from when planning their nursing education journey and professional career in healthcare. From entry-level Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to a terminal degree like a PhD or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), there are a myriad of pathways in the nursing profession. For many nurses, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree is an achievable goal worth the effort in terms of the return on investment it can offer.

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Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Working in transplant programs can be challenging as life can move quite slowly for waiting patients and then suddenly speed up when an organ becomes available. But have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in pediatric transplants? We interviewed Gerri James, RN, BSN, CCTC (Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator), manager of the Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health , and she told us all about what her job entails.

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Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Dr. Bonnielin Swenor, PhD, MPH, BS has been installed as the inaugural Endowed Professor of Disability Health and Justice at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. The Endowed Professorship of Disability Health and Justice was established by The Maryland E-Novation Initiative Fund Authority, the estates of Ms. Charlotte B. Lockner (SON class of 1955) and… The post Dr.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

OCTOBER 17, 2023

According to a recent study published in the Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, transcendental meditation is effective at reducing burnout and enhancing the overall well-being of nurses.

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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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Nursology

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Contributor: Marta Yarynych I have worked in a cardiothoracic surgery intensive care unit for about five years. Every day patients are admitted to my team in their immediate postoperative period. Since this is a specific intervention area, each patient can have a different clinical evolution.

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Symplr

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Each month we bring you a roundup of achievements and thought leadership in the healthcare industry. From innovative tech solutions to esteemed professionals, symplr and our customers continue to make waves across the healthcare landscape.

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Becker's Hospital Review

OCTOBER 17, 2023

New York City Health + Hospitals plans to cut 1,500 contract registered nurse positions by the second half of 2025.

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Nurse.com

OCTOBER 17, 2023

It was almost over before it began. I was 18 and in my first semester of a highly competitive associate degree in nursing program. Plus, I had just started my weekend home health aide job. My first patient was a woman who was terminally ill and had decided to die at home surrounded by her loving family. Valeria A. Esposito Kubanick, RN My shift started at 8:00 a.m., and when I arrived it was clear that the patient had very little time left.

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NRC Health

OCTOBER 17, 2023

HUB23 speakers helped conference attendees engage and transform healthcare together—and now you can watch Fundamental First speakers on demand. Don’t miss these incredible talks on how art and science can improve your healthcare system’s practices. The post HUB23 Speakers: Inspiring consumers and co-designing care appeared first on NRC Health.

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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

Healthcare Law Insights blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Many long-term care residents live in Missouri nursing homes for years. But occasionally circumstances may change such that it is no longer appropriate for the resident to continue to reside at the facility. In certain cases, nursing homes may discharge or transfer a resident even if the resident does not consent to the discharge or transfer – this is known as an “involuntary discharge” or an “involuntary transfer.

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Diversity Nursing

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Frontier Nursing University (FNU) has received the 2023 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. As a recipient of the annual Health Professions HEED Award — a national honor recognizing U.S. health colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion — FNU will be featured, along with 64 other recipients, in th

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Consult QD

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Healthcare and the nursing profession are constantly in flux. Change can be uncomfortable, but Darlene Morocco, MHA, BSN, RN, NE-BC, FACHE encourages nurses to lean into change and embrace it. “There’s a lot of inspiration and a lot of reward in change agentry,” says Morocco, CNO of Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital. “I think that the nurses inspire me, and I hope that I inspire them to become change agents.

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Celayix

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Unfortunately, employee turnover is a part of most employee lifecycles. Whether it’s reflective of the company, or the journey of the employee, it’s relatively common across most industries. This is particularly true for millennial employees as they move through their careers. According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics , the industries with the highest employee turnover rates in the U.S. include Manufacturing , Retail Trade, Transportation, Warehousing, and Utilities, Professional and Busin

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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.

Education

Consult QD

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Approximately 25% to 30% of infants and children experience sleep disturbances, which can negatively impact a child’s development, behavior and quality of life. “This is an area where prevention is clearly better than cure,” says sleep disorders specialist Vaishal Shah, MD , Director of Pediatric Sleep Operations in Cleveland Clinic’s Sleep Disorders Center.

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Did you know that a degree in psychology opens doors to various opportunities in health and rehabilitative sciences? You’ll have the chance to explore several fields and specialties beyond clinical behavior study. Learn more about pursuing a unique career path in psychology and beyond, plus educational requirements and insight into each position. These requirements can vary by location and institution, so it’s essential to research the qualifications needed in your area and for the specif

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American Medical Compliance

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Safeguarding the nation’s food supply requires that the food supply be regulated and monitored according to science-based principles. Ensuring food safety covers a broad range of processes, from on-farm production to processing, distribution, storage, selection, preparation, and consumption. Additionally, foodborne infections affect millions of Americans annually.

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Becker's Hospital Review

OCTOBER 17, 2023

What are the tasks only a nurse manager can do? That is the question Keck Hospital of USC in Los Angeles set out to answer when it had all nurse managers and assistant nurse managers meet with the chief nursing officer to list everything they are responsible for on a given day.

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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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American Medical Compliance

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Congress established the first antitrust law, the Sherman Act, in 1890. The passing of this law acted as a “comprehensive charter of economic liberty intended to preserve free and unrestricted competition as the rule of trade.” The Clayton Act and the Federal Trade Commission Act, which established the FTC, were two more antitrust legislation passed by Congress in 1914.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Raise will put many in the six-figure salary range, even after adjusting for inflation.

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Consult QD

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Written by Malek H. Bouzaher, MD, Suat Kilic, MD and Samantha Anne, MD Note: This article is reprinted from the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine ( 2023; 9 0[5]:279-281 ) After having an abnormal ear examination and a failed hearing screening at her well-child visit with her pediatrician, a 15-year-old female presented for an audiogram, which revealed a left-sided conductive hearing loss.

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