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Disturbing Saga of Icilda's Dream & the Battle Against Racial Bias & discrimination in Social Care

Equality 4 Black Nurses

Unmasking Injustice ,*TRIGGER WARNING* In July 2022, Icilda, a resilient 70-year-old nurse, fulfilled her lifelong dream of owning a care home, only to find herself trapped in a nightmarish ordeal just a year later. But this is not just any story; it's a disheartening narrative woven with the threads of racial injustice, where the insidious actions of disgruntled white staff shattered the dreams of a highly esteemed Black Nurse.

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Giving Back While on Your Travel Nurse Assignment

The Gypsy Nurse

TNAA-Travel Nurse Across America provided this article. November 28 is GivingTuesday , the day that highlights the power of generosity by encouraging everyone to give back. Since its launch in 2012, GivingTuesday has become a global movement, with millions of people finding ways, both large and small, to make an impact. As a travel nurse, you are naturally compassionate and caring, and giving back while off the clock may interest you.

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Unravelling the Mysteries of Sepsis and Septic Shock

Consult QD

Written by Vidula Vachharajani, MD , Matt Siuba, DO , and Siddharth Dugar, MD Sepsis, a dysregulated immune response to infection, causes life-threatening organ dysfunction in nearly 50 million people each year and leads to 11 million deaths worldwide. The cardiovascular system is at the center of sepsis-related organ dysfunction. Immune response in sepsis transitions from early hyperinflammation to a late persistent inflammation and immunosuppression (PII) phase.

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Michael Allen Serves His Country in a Different Uniform

Daily Nurse

Michael Allen is a registered nurse case manager at BAYADA Hospice, Salisbury, North Carolina. After serving six years in the United States Navy as a Boatswain’s Mate , a profoundly personal experience led him to his second calling – hospice care. After his father was diagnosed with a terminal illness and placed under hospice care, Allen witnessed the immense difference that hospice professionals can make during these challenging times.

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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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NMC fitness to practise referrals reach record high

Nursing Times

The Nursing and Midwifery Council has had an increase in fitness to practise referrals in wake of the Lucy Letby conviction. Read more.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Shelise Valentine

Minority Nurse

Shelise Valentine, RNC, MSN, C-EFM, CPPS, CPHRM, is the Director of Clinical Education, Healthcare Risk Advisors, part of TDC Group and chairs nursing, co-chairs obstetric and simulation initiatives, and directs risk management and obstetric education for insured hospital clients to improve patient safety and reduce malpractice risk. Valentine lectures about patient safety, obstetrical safety, and risk management initiatives.

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Innovation in action: e-Patient Dave’s tips on patient access and transparency in healthcare

NRC Health

Check out the Q3 snapshots highlighting how we put Human Understanding® into practice. The post Innovation in action: e-Patient Dave’s tips on patient access and transparency in healthcare appeared first on NRC Health.

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Behind Closed Doors: Forensic Nurses Approach Victims With Empathy and Precision

Consult QD

Every day, thousands of individuals – ranging from law enforcement officials to community advocates and healthcare providers – work diligently to support and protect those affected by violent crime. Among those making a difference is a specially trained team of forensic nurses who serve at the intersection of medicine and the criminal justice system.

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How to Prevent Employees from Falsifying Timesheets

Celayix

As a business owner, managing hourly employees can be a challenging task. This is especially true when it comes to tracking their time accurately. Falsified timesheets can lead to increased labor costs, loss of trust, and legal consequences. To prevent these issues, it’s crucial to implement effective strategies and, where possible, leverage time and attendance software.

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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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Ohio system CNO: How hospitals can leverage nurse informaticists

Becker's Hospital Review

Jill Evans, MSN, RN, associate chief nursing officer of clinical informatics at Cleveland-based MetroHealth System, sees nurse informaticists as "interpreters" between technology and hospital leaders and staff.