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Handling Negative Feedback

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Nursing leadership roles are challenging today. The last thing most leaders want is negative feedback about their performance. Consider a story a leader recently told me: I was depressed for days after I saw our all-employee survey results. It seems everyone wants to blame someone for what […] The post Handling Negative Feedback appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Greet Your Fellow Nurses With These Nurses Week Greeting Cards

NurseBuff

Happy Nurses Week, readers! It’s our special week and you probably want to give a shoutout to your colleagues and fellow nurses. Here are some greeting cards and tailored messages we’ve made especially for you. Share these on your friends’ Facebook and social media channels! They’re big on compassion Nurses are heroes. Compassion is their […] The post Greet Your Fellow Nurses With These Nurses Week Greeting Cards appeared first on NurseBuff.

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“Holy Grail” of Cancer Detection Can Predict Tumors Over a Year Before They Appear

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A new cancer detection tool known as the “holy grail” of early detection is currently being tested in hospitals throughout the U.K., and experts say it could revolutionize cancer treatment by predicting tumors more than a year before they begin to form. It is the first pan-cancer blood test, according to Ashish Tripathi, founder and CEO of Tzar Labs and chairman of Epigeneres Biotech, an Indian firm that first developed the test in 2021.

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Fun Facts & Quotes For The National Nurses Week

NurseBuff

In a world where superheroes wear scrubs, National Nurses Week is the perfect opportunity to shine a spotlight on these real-life heroes. Whether they’re caring for patients, administering life-saving treatments, or providing comfort and support, nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system. Their unwavering commitment to patient care, tireless work ethic, and compassionate nature […] The post Fun Facts & Quotes For The National Nurses Week appeared first on NurseBuff.

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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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FDA Approves Over the Counter Narcan to Combat Drug Overdoses

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The Food and Drug Administration announced today that Narcan, an essential tool in combating opioid overdoses, can now be sold over the counter. The move is aimed to increase the availability of the drug at a time when opioid-related deaths remain high across the U.S. Over 106,000 people died of drug-related overdoses in 2021 alone, according to the National Institute of Health.

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MAC Attack: Contending With Mitral Annular Calcification During Mitral Valve Surgery

Consult QD

In the setting of mitral annular calcification (MAC) in a patient undergoing mitral valve replacement, addressing the calcium to achieve optimal sizing and seating of a prosthetic valve offers the best chance of favorable results. But special care must be taken to avoid releasing calcium fragments into the bloodstream or injury to the atrioventricular groove or a left circumflex coronary artery; these potential high-risk complications deter most surgeons from adequately addressing MAC.

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Is a Medical Assistant a Nurse?

Every Nurse

CAREER PATHS Is a Medical Assistant Considered a Nurse? Updated March 30, 2023 by EveryNurse Staff Writers Medical assistants and nurses both play essential roles in the healthcare industry, but they are not the same. While the two positions may share some similarities, such as working in a clinical setting and interacting with patients, there are distinct differences between them.

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The Importance of Employee Recognition in Workforce Management

Celayix

Every organization wants a productive and engaged workforce. However, achieving that is easier said than done. Many companies need help with employee disengagement, high turnover , and low productivity. One effective solution to these problems is employee recognition. Employee recognition is a crucial component of workforce management that boosts employee morale and improves productivity, retention , and overall organizational success.

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Nursing resume writing tips and strategies from experienced professionals

Nurse Deck

Nursing resumes make or break an application. After all, it is your resume that recruiters first see which gives them an initial impression of you as an applicant. Coming up with an attractive resume can be challenging but many resources can help you. Follow these nursing resume writing tips and strategies from experienced professionals to guide you and land your dream job in no time!

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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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Dr. Tia Hughes, USAHS, Discusses Heightened Demand for OTs Due to Aging Population

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

The call for occupational therapists (OTs) is becoming increasingly critical – particularly in locations with an aging population, such as St. Augustine, Florida. The Ponte Vedra Recorder explains that as “health care concerns arise with age, provider shortages will become increasingly evident in the years ahead, especially in states with the largest populations of senior citizens, such as Florida.

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Exercise Stress Test Not a Substitute for Cardiac Catheterization in Fontan Surveillance

Consult QD

Children with heart defects who undergo the Fontan procedure need regular surveillance to assess their heart function, including cardiopulmonary exercise stress tests on a treadmill or bike, and cardiac catheterization. Catheterization can provide precise measurements to give a detailed picture of heart health, but the procedure is considered more invasive.

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Night Shift Travel Assignment: Tips for First-Time Travelers

The Gypsy Nurse

RTG Medical provided this article. Working the night shift can disrupt your daily routine, even when you’re not traveling. Typically lasting between 8 to 12 hours, night shifts can be daunting for first-time night shift travel nurses. However, there are steps you can take to thrive during those long night shifts. Tips for working a night shift travel assignment: Stick to a Schedule To ensure a smooth transition to your first night shift as a medical traveler, you must mentally, emotionall

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Esther Conteh

Minority Nurse

Esther Conteh has enjoyed an extraordinary and varied healthcare and nursing career for over 25 years. She emigrated to New York City from Sierra Leone as a teenager and was inspired by her mother’s work as a midwife back home and decided to pursue a career in healthcare. After working as a home health aide at VNS Health, she became an RN with the organization and moved quickly through the ranks, leading to her current leadership role, where she oversees a large and diverse team.

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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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Ohio State appoints new nursing dean

Becker's Hospital Review

Columbus-based the Ohio State University appointed Karen Rose, PhD, as its next dean of the college of nursing.

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Night Shift Nurse Christy Fliss Recognized for Kindness

Daily Nurse

Long-term care nurse Christy Fliss is a night owl serving residents in Canby, Minnesota, after dark. “It’s fulfilling being that person to light them up. Make them feel good,” says Fliss, who’s coming up on nine years at Sanford Health Sylvan Court. The single mom of three usually is a charge nurse on the night shift. And a remarkable one at that. “As an administrator, we can get calls any time of the day, any time of the night,” Jason Anderson says.

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Dartmouth Health, Colby Sawyer expand partnership to create robust nursing pipeline

Becker's Hospital Review

New Hampshire-based Dartmouth Health and Colby-Sawyer College expanded their longtime partnership by launching a new accelerated bachelor of science in nursing program.

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AACN awards 15 nurses for workplace improvements

Becker's Hospital Review

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses recognized 15 nurses for "solution-oriented" approaches to mitigate workplace challenges on March 28.

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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.