Consult QD
MAY 1, 2023
An artificial intelligence (AI)-generated R.E.N.A.L.+ score — developed by a team of researchers at the Cleveland Clinic — proves superior to the traditional scoring system for the prediction of renal oncologic outcomes. These findings were recently presented during the American Urological Association Annual Meeting, held April 28 to May 1 in Chicago.
Advances in Nursing Science
MAY 1, 2023
Featured currently in ANS is the article titled “The State of the Science of Nurses’ Implicit Bias: A Call to Go Beyond the Face of the Other and Revisit the Ethics of Belonging and Power” by Holly Wei, PhD, RN, CPN, NEA-BC, FAAN; Zula Price, PhD, FNP-BC, RN, CNE®cl, CD(DONA); Kara Evans, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, NEA-BC; […]
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Nurses Advocates
MAY 1, 2023
Last week my husband and I explored the Greek Isles via the Viking Sea. In preparing for our trip, I reviewed the route we would take and tried to decide which excursions we wanted to take as we visited each Island. From my research, I knew the journey would be rugged. Many people brought walking sticks to support them as we navigated steps, hills, and challenging terrain.
The Relentless School Nurse
MAY 1, 2023
As Mother’s Day approaches, Moms Demand Action is advocating for a different kind of celebration. Instead of flowers and chocolates, they are asking for action to prevent gun violence and keep our children safe. Every day, an average of 100 Americans are killed by guns, and countless others are affected by the trauma of gun violence. As moms, we know that this is unacceptable.
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.
Daily Nurse
MAY 1, 2023
Nurses with ADHD are everywhere in the healthcare system. You can see them in the ICU unit laser-focused on their critically-ill patient or at a medical clinic accessing patients one at a time. However, although these nurses have strategies to manage their ADHD in the workplace, their managers or employers often aren’t aware that they’re struggling in the first place.
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Health Leaders | Nursing
MAY 1, 2023
Northwell Health Cancer Institute's new Cancer Care Direct program begins with diagnosis and continues until survivorship. Patients at Northwell Health Cancer Institute who face a new cancer diagnosis now have the caring hand of an RN to expertly navigate them through the complex and sometimes bewildering course of treatment. The cancer institute, in New Hyde Park, New York, recently launched Cancer Care Direct , a comprehensive program to connect patients at its 10 cancer centers with clinical
American Nurse
MAY 1, 2023
Now more than ever, celebrate nursing YOU make a difference Despite all of the strife and challenges around the world—including pandemics, war, and violence—nurses are there, everywhere, caring for patients. The American Nurses Association (ANA) puts it best: “The impact of nurses on healthcare is unparalleled, directly affecting the health and well-being of our society.
Becker's Hospital Review
MAY 1, 2023
A nursing workforce that has been shrinking dramatically may be headed toward even greater challenges. Only 15 percent of nurses working in hospital settings say they plan to stay in their current positions one year from now, according to a survey of more than 18,000 nurses conducted by AMN Healthcare, one of the largest healthcare staffing company in the country.
Penn Medicine News
MAY 1, 2023
Learn what men should know about BRCA gene mutations from Kara Maxwell, MD, PhD, director of the Men & BRCA Program at the Basser Center for BRCA.
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
Amercan Journal of Nursing
MAY 1, 2023
USS Red Rover hospital ship. National Library of Medicine. Nurses Week is scheduled to correspond with the birth of Florence Nightingale (1820-1910). We do this to honor her work in professionalizing and modernizing nursing. Her contribution to our profession is considerable, and it is right that we pay respect to her. But it is equally right that we put Nurse Nightingale in context so that Nurses Week can celebrate all nurses, and not just the often well-off white women on which most nursing h
Diversity Nursing
MAY 1, 2023
Nurse gig shifts refer to temporary or short-term Nursing assignments that are often offered through staffing agencies or online apps. These shifts can range in length from a few hours to several weeks or months and are often taken by Nurses who are looking for flexible work arrangements or who want to supplement their income. Gig shifts can be beneficial for both Nurses and healthcare facilities.
Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine
MAY 1, 2023
The Resilient Nurse is a special series within the On the Pulse podcast. This podcast discusses the complexities, misconceptions, and pathways toward keeping a resilient workforce; and shares tools and practices nurses can use to renew and amplify their resilience. On Episode 2, host Nancy Reller talks with Stephanie Kratzen, an associate professor of nursing… The post The Resilient Nurse, Episode 2: “What’s On Your Plate” – A Time Management Tool for Students and Nurses appeared first on
Becker's Hospital Review
MAY 1, 2023
Nursing shortages are easing for some hospitals after falling pay from temp agencies and new hospital perks drive more nurses back into permanent positions, The Wall Street Journal reported May 1.
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.
Nurse.com
MAY 1, 2023
Here’s everything you need to know about the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). When Peggy Farrell, RN, MSN, NE-BC, first took the NCLEX exam after nursing school, she said paper and pencil were two of the most important tools needed. Now, she helps future nurses navigate today’s computer-adaptive test in her roles as the Director of Quality and Safety at Ascension Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove Village, Illinois and an adjunct nursing instructor at Harper College in P
The Gypsy Nurse
MAY 1, 2023
AMN Healthcare provided this article. A career as a travel nurse can provide you with adventure, professional development, and personal growth. With literally thousands of travel nurse jobs available across the United States, you can also choose when and where you work. However, with so many options, such as various locations, clinical settings, organizational cultures, and compensation packages, how can you select the most suitable assignments?
Penn Nursing
MAY 1, 2023
Penn nursing alumni are leaders in health and healthcare—and that leadership drives alumni to seek ways to support the School and show Penn Nursing pride long after graduation.
Scrubs
MAY 1, 2023
Sciatica begins in the hip and buttocks and continues down the leg. It can also include numbness. About 40 percent of Americans experience sciatica pain during their lives, says Steve Paragioudakis, MD, an orthopedic spine specialist. While some people will require surgery to remove the source of pressure on their spinal roots, he says many people can manage sciatica pain in other ways.
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.
Penn Nursing
MAY 1, 2023
A love for nursing inspires one HUP alumna's true love to name an undergraduate scholarship in her memory. Story by Shannen Gaffney Photos courtesy of the Bates Center and Dr.
Celayix
MAY 1, 2023
Workforce management has always been a tedious process for companies with a large task force. Scheduling and time and attendance tracking are extremely tedious and time-consuming without relevant technologies in place. Fortunately, emerging technologies are helping companies streamline their workforce management processes, optimize performance, and retain their employees.
Penn Nursing
MAY 1, 2023
From hot toddies to chicken soup, there are a few important things to keep in mind, experts say. In a recent edition of 'Ask Well' in The New York Times, Penn Nursing's Assistant Professor in Nutrition Science, Colleen Tewksbury, PhD, MPH, RD, CSOWM, LDN , weighs in with some expert guidance.
American Nurse
MAY 1, 2023
Use, misuse, complications, and withdrawal Takeaways: The increased use of BZDs in the United States caused public health and safety concern among state and federal legislators and various specialty organizations. To help ensure proper use of BZDs, nurses must recognize the potential for dependence and misuse, the medications’ mechanisms of action, the complications of long-term use, and the effects of discontinuation.
Nursing Review
MAY 1, 2023
A "world-first" mobile phone app to assist vital shift workers improve their sleep and mood has been created by university researchers. A group of 27 shift workers, including intensive care and emergency department nurses who, were at “high risk” of shift worker disorder, tested the SleepSync app over a two-week trial period. The research led by Dr Jade Murray at Monash University found that the app improved total sleep time, ability to fall asleep, sleep quality and observations of recovery on
The Nurse Break
MAY 1, 2023
Ashlee Troman, Laura Syms, Becki Thompson and Meg Buchanan are experienced Nursing and Midwifery recruiters at Cornerstone Medical Recruitment, sharing their knowledge of nursing recruitment tips and trends. When it comes to finding tips and tricks surrounding job hunting and applying, information is everywhere. This can sometimes make it confusing and convoluted when trying to find the best information to answer any recruitment questions you may have.
Nursing Review
MAY 1, 2023
The NSW government will establish a staff working group with Australia's largest nursing union in a bid to improve to staffing levels in state hospitals. Last Thursday, the state government announced NSW hospitals would have one nurse for every three patients in emergency departments (ED), maternity wards and intensive care units. In February, the NSWNMA launched a statewide television advertisement about low staffing levels in hospitals.
CynaMed
MAY 1, 2023
3 minute read If you’re starting as an LPN, or licensed practical nurse, you may still be figuring out which responsibilities are yours. More than that, you may be wondering what your job looks like in nursing home settings. What kind of nursing home jobs can you expect to do as an LPN? We’re looking closer at the kinds of responsibilities an LPN can expect to encounter in a nursing home.
Nursing Review
MAY 1, 2023
Jeanette Tibbs, a community nurse working for Hepatitis Queensland in Coorparoo, has been named a finalist for HESTA's 2023 Nurse of the Year awards. Ms Tibbs was nominated for he most recent work which saw her screen over 600 marginalised and vulnerable Queenslanders for liver disease. "It was lovely to be nominated by the team," Ms Tibbs told Nursing Review.
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
MAY 1, 2023
Dr Kniquiah Hughes, OTD, OTR/L (OTD ’21) at graduation (left) – Dr. Hughes in front of her OT clinic named Wellness Ave. in Anguilla (right) Upon graduation, Kniquiah Hughes, OTD, OTR/L (OTD ’21) returned to her home in the West Indies and became the first occupational therapist in Anguilla. The Caribbean island has a population of about 15,000.
Nursing Review
MAY 1, 2023
Registered nurse and lecturer at the University of South Australia, Kim Gibson, is spreading awareness about hearing loss as a possible symptom of Covid-19. Studies suggested that the Covid virus could attack the tissue and cells in the inner ear, causing problems with hearing and balance. Ms Gibson experienced sudden hearing loss in one ear five weeks after a mild case of Covid.
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
MAY 1, 2023
PT in the Community is focused on helping underserved schools with meals, equipment, care packages and educational sessions on health, physical activity and physical therapy What started in 2018 with a few individuals taking part in a local fundraiser has turned into a national grassroots initiative that involves and supports hundreds annually. Known as ‘PT in the Community’ , this project was formed by University of St.
Relias
MAY 1, 2023
Studies have shown that healthcare workers are more prone to burnout than other professions, especially since the onset of COVID-19 in 2020. And direct support professionals (DSPs) are no different. Caring for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is emotionally challenging work. The challenges of the job, coupled with its physical demands and, often, low pay put DSPs at great risk for burnout.
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