Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

APRIL 22, 2024

It’s time for all of us to address this environmental injustice. Cecília Tomori, PhD, MA An overwhelming body of research highlights the pervasive harms of plastic pollution in our environment and health. Manufacturers make plastics from fossil fuels. A new report from Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory states that plastic production generates four times the polluting greenhouse… The post Earth Day: An Opportunity to Address the Environmental Injustice of Plastic Pollution appeared first on John

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Nursing Review

APRIL 22, 2024

A former nurse accused of trying to carry out a "mercy killing" on her husband has been found guilty of attempted murder in the WA Supreme Court. Last week, the jury found Wendy Ruth Sym, 63, had attempted to murder her husband of almost 40 years in January 2021 after he was admitted to hospital suffering advanced dementia. Kenneth William Sym had become "increasingly disoriented" and had a fall shortly before he was admitted to Joondalup Health Campus in WA.

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Amercan Journal of Nursing

APRIL 22, 2024

Overeating doesn’t cause obesity. Obesity causes overeating.” – Dr. Lee Kaplan , Harvard University Obesity is a disease. Image created by OpenAI’s ChatGPT with DALL-E. We see it everywhere, the very real and ongoing obesity pandemic. This pernicious disease now affects nearly half of the adults in this country, including those on both sides of the hospital bed rails, bringing with it over 200 associated complications and morbidities.

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Daily Nurse

APRIL 22, 2024

Nurses are right at the heart of patient care, dealing with the non-stop action and high demands of hospital life. They often work long shifts that push their medical know-how to the limit, all while taking a toll on their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. According to a survey by the American Nurses Association, 82% of nurses report significant workplace stress, underscoring the necessity of personal wellness practices.

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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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Penn Medicine News

APRIL 22, 2024

Maria Del Carpio, a social worker at Lancaster General Health, has made it her mission to serve others, returning regularly to her hometown in Peru with a group of volunteers.

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Minority Nurse

APRIL 22, 2024

Nurse practitioners (NPs) are essential healthcare providers who are excellent, skilled clinical resources for newborns and elderly patients. While there are many available NP career choices, the family nurse practitioner (FNP) is a trendy option among nurses seeking to become primary care providers with the authority to diagnose illnesses, order diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and manage the care of patients across the lifespan.

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Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

APRIL 22, 2024

The post Episode 36: Improving Black Maternal Health Outcomes appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.

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Nurses Advocates

APRIL 22, 2024

One of the most important things nurse case managers can do when working with patients and their families is to help them set realistic expectations of the healthcare system. Before people enter the healthcare system, they think it is organized and coordinated and works for them. The reality is that the healthcare system works for the healthcare system and not the people who use it.

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Nursing Review

APRIL 22, 2024

Prison nurses in regional South Australia are receiving specialist psychosocial training under a new program aimed at improving the mental health of people in custody. The University of South Australia's trial aimed to equip nurses with the necessary skills to administer evidence-based mental health treatments within the correctional health system. Currently, the trial is being conducted in rural SA prisons at Port Lincoln, Port Augusta, Mobilong, and Cadell.

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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

Health Leaders | Nursing

APRIL 22, 2024

The federal government is for the first time requiring nursing homes to have minimum staffing levels after the COVID-19 pandemic exposed grim realities in poorly staffed facilities for older and disabled Americans.

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Nursing Review

APRIL 22, 2024

New research could see South Australian midwives taking on an even more crucial role in supporting pregnant women to address alcohol and other drug use. A new initiative between Flinders University, the University of Adelaide, and the Nothern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is set to explore the potential of midwives in promoting vital public health messages and providing support for abstinence during pregnancy.

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American Medical Compliance

APRIL 22, 2024

The following Utah Protective Orders in the Workplace Training for Healthcare Providers educates healthcare providers on workplace violence protective orders in Utah. Also, a Workplace Violence Protective Order can help to stop violence in the workplace. We ensure that through our course, your staff will be more knowledgeable of protective orders for healthcare providers in the state of Utah.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

APRIL 22, 2024

Nurse leaders must come together to tackle these three main pain points in workforce development. 2024 has been a wild ride in the world of healthcare so far. With increasing turnover rates and the rapid rise of new technologies pushing their way to the forefront, the question of how to address core issues becomes increasingly dizzying. In nursing, it's no different.

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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.

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The Gypsy Nurse

APRIL 22, 2024

AMN Healthcare provided this article. Per diem nursing offers a unique blend of benefits and challenges, catering to individuals seeking flexibility and higher pay rates. Nicole T., a senior recruitment manager for AMN Healthcare, provides insights into the reality of per diem work, highlighting its pros and cons. Pros of Per Diem Nursing 1. Flexibility: Per diem nursing allows you to create your own schedule, accommodating personal commitments and interests.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

APRIL 22, 2024

Nurses are lining the streets outside a San Francisco hospital Monday morning protesting the use of artificial intelligence in health care.

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