Mon.Sep 16, 2024

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Will There Be a Surplus of Nurses by 2028? It Depends

Health Leaders | Nursing

A new report predicts a surplus of some nurses, but a shortage of others. For the past several years, the workforce shortage in healthcare has persisted, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. Nurses in particular have felt the impact of the shortage, and CNOs have been working around the clock to recruit and retain the best talent possible to bridge the gaps.

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States ranked by projected RN supply by 2028

Becker's Hospital Review

By 2028, the national shortage of registered nurses is projected to primarily affect the Northeast, according to Mercer , a financial services company.

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Inclusion meets innovation: Meet Penn’s new Gilliam Fellows

Penn Medicine News

Brianna Hill-Payne and Sam Preza, biochemistry and bioengineering PhD students, were recognized at a national level, as recipients of this year’s prestigious Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Gilliam Fellowship.

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Kapi‘olani Nurses Locked Out as Hospital Calls Union’s Bluff

Scrubs

In a bold move, Kapi‘olani Medical Center has locked out its nurses amidst a heated labor dispute. This aggressive tactic comes after the Hawaii Nurses’ Association (HNA) threatened a strike over inadequate staffing ratios and alleged unsafe working conditions. The hospital is using a legal maneuver to preemptively strike back, bringing in temporary staff to replace the locked-out nurses, signaling their readiness to maintain operations without conceding to the union’s demands.

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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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September is National Suicide Prevention Month; What to Know, Resources To Help

Nurses Advocates

In this post, I want to remind readers that September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Each of us has a role in helping to recognize people in distress and help them work through dark times. Recognizing the signs of depression and other mental health conditions that leave people feeling helpless is the first step. According to the National Institute of Health, warning signs that could lead to suicide could include: Talking about suicide: Wanting to die Guilt or shame Feeling like a burden

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The government has a new plan for residential aged care. Here’s what’s changing

Nursing Review

Nicole Sutton , University of Technology Sydney and Michael Woods , University of Technology Sydney After months of negotiations between the major parties, the government has announced it will implement the Aged Care Taskforce recommendations. The government already signalled back in March that it wouldn’t impose a new tax or aged care levy. Today’s announcement focuses on how wealthier people will contribute in future to the overall cost of their residential aged care and home care services.

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Nurses invited to consult on National Nursing Workforce Strategy

Nursing Review

After a lengthy research and engagement process, the draft of Australia's first National Nursing Workforce Strategy is now open for public consultation. The federal and Victorian governments, in collaboration with all states and territories, are seeking feedback from a range of healthcare professionals including nurses, nursing students, educators, administrators and policymakers to help shape the future of Australian healthcare.

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How Travel Nurses Find Housing

The Gypsy Nurse

Medical Solutions provided this article. Finding travel nurse housing is one of the most significant challenges when starting a new assignment. With so many options available, from agency-provided housing to stipends for self-selected accommodations, the task can feel overwhelming. With the right resources and planning, securing a comfortable and convenient place to stay doesn’t have to be stressful.

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Peak bodies clash over proposal for nurse-led weight management in schools

Nursing Review

National peak body for nurses, the Australian College of Nursing (ACN), has released a position statement proposing that all school-aged children in Australia have access to a registered nurse that is suitably qualified to provide guidance on maintaining a healthy weight. However, many eating disorder experts have expressed concerns that subjecting children to in-school weight management will cause more harm than good.

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Differences Between MSN Degrees for Nurses: Which is Right for You?

Minority Nurse

The nursing field is expansive, with opportunities to work in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, elementary and high schools, colleges/universities, etc. Nurses can work in many settings, and there are numerous opportunities to advance their careers through degree advancement. One option that many nurses pursue is a Master of Science (MSN) in nursing.

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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 Day in the Life: NICU Nurse

Daily Nurse

What is it like to work as a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurse who provides direct care for some of the tiniest and most vulnerable patients? Monique King, RN, BSN, knows firsthand from working at the Children’s Hospital of New Orleans (CHNOLA). Monique King, RN, BSN, and NICU nurse at the Children’s Hospital of New Orleans (CHNOLA) says she loves watching babies grow and thrive to the point of discharge We asked King about her work as a NICU nurse.