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Building Loyalty into the Patient Experience

NRC Health

In this episode we talk with John Berg, Marketing Director and AVP of UF Health, and Ryan Donohue, Strategic Advisor at NRC Health. The post Building Loyalty into the Patient Experience appeared first on NRC Health.

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10 more things nurses wish their patients knew

Scrubs

Thinkstock / Jupiterimages When we published “ 14 things I wish my patients knew! ” we knew you’d have some additions for our list. And you certainly had some great ones! Below, find 10 funny entries from nurses on our Facebook page. These certainly weren’t all of the great thoughts you had, so also be sure to peruse the rest of the list. We know you’ll have some of your own to add, as well!

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Theory-Guided Reflection during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Advances in Nursing Science

The first featured article in the latest issue of ANS is titled “Exploring the Usefulness ofTheory-Guided Reflection During the COVID-19 Pandemic” authored by Kathleen Sitzman, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN; Tristin Carpenter, MSN, RN; Kim Cherry, MSN, RN; and Ileen Craven, DNP, MSN, CNS, RN-BC.

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A guide for civilians: How NOT to be a nightmare in the hospital

Scrubs

Feel free to add your own suggestions in the comments. I’ve kept this short so I don’t go on for the next 10 years or 10 pages… 1. Have a distinct problem. I don’t care if it’s vomiting, a fever, a headache, joint pain, malaria, a stroke or heart attack, or a missing limb: just make sure you’ve got something wrong with you. A hospital is not the place for respite care, no matter how much you need a break. 2.

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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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Recognizing oncologic emergencies

American Nurse

Increase your knowledge to ensure early recognition and prompt treatment. Takeaways: The predicted number of individuals diagnosed with cancer is expected to be 29.5 million worldwide by 2040. Cancer patients may experience an oncologic emergencies that require hospitalization. Nurses with knowledge of oncologic emergencies and effective assessment skills can provide timely interventions to improve patient outcomes.

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Strabismus and mental health

American Nurse

Patient and family perspective Takeaways: Individuals with strabismus have an increased risk of concurrent mental health diagnoses. Children and their families frequently are unaware of any possible connection between strabismus and mental health, but they welcome resources. Nurses have a pivotal role to play in helping patients and families navigate the stresses of strabismus care and mental health challenges.

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Hybrid CBT-I Model Expands Access to Behavioral Sleep Care for Patients With Insomnia

Consult QD

Cleveland Clinic’s Sleep Disorders Center began offering a hybrid model of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) two years ago that has significantly improved access to care, according to a study presented at the recent SLEEP 2023 meeting. In 2019, before initiation of the hybrid CBT-I model, the time between initial evaluation and a follow-up appointment was 31 days for Sleep Disorders Center patients diagnosed with insomnia.

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Dr. Gaurdia Banister – Guardian of the Discipline

Nursology

Guardians of the Discipline It is my honor to introduce readers to Dr. Gaurdia Banister as a Guardian of our Discipline of Nursology. I have known of Dr. Banister for several years and most recently am having the pleasure of her membership on one of the University of Massachusetts Boston PhD nursology program learner’s dissertation … Continue reading Dr.

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The Resilient Nurse, Episode 5: Overcoming Incivility

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

Johns Hopkins School of Nursing student Ali Lose shares her experience participating in the “Incivility Simulation,” which teaches students how to confront incivility in the workplace. The Incivility Simulation was developed by the R3 Initiative and is available on the R3 website. The Resilient Nurse is a special series within the On the Pulse podcast.… The post The Resilient Nurse, Episode 5: Overcoming Incivility appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.

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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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Ozempic and Pregnancy: What Every Expectant Mother Should Know

Daily Nurse

The soaring fame of GLP-1 agonists, like Ozempic, developed to assist individuals in managing Type 2 diabetes and obesity, has garnered attention in the media due to its side effect of weight loss, catching the interest of celebrities and influencers. However, this surge in popularity has also led to questions concerning the potential impact of these medications on pregnancy and fertility.

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Creating an enabling environment for breastfeeding: Translating research into policy action

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

A reflection for World Breastfeeding Week 2023 #WBW2023 Breastfeeding is recognized by the World Health Organization as one of the most effective global child health interventions with significant implications for maternal health, community health and health equity. Suboptimal breastfeeding is responsible for over 800,000 deaths of children under age five and over 100,000 maternal deaths… The post Creating an enabling environment for breastfeeding: Translating research into policy action a

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The Relentless School Nurse: How a Seemingly Simple Question Turned into an Op-Ed

The Relentless School Nurse

An actual illustration from a “safety pamphlet” given to children on the last day of school in one Texas school district… It was a really simple (or so I thought) question from a school nurse colleague who reached out to me because she wanted to provide a health lesson to her third-grade students about gun safety. At first, I thought I could answer her question, but when I failed to find a strong selection to share with the nurse, I turned to my school librarian friends, who

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The most crucial skill nurse leaders must embrace right now

Becker's Hospital Review

While reiterating that hospitals continue to remain in a "state of recovery" even months after the official end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, Robyn Begley, DNP, RN, CEO of the American Organization of Nursing Leaders, said healthcare has rounded the corner enough to see what's coming.

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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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HUB23 Preview: Susan B. Frampton, Ph.D.

NRC Health

At HUB23, you’ll find expanded, dynamic programming focused on bringing impact to your organization. The post HUB23 Preview: Susan B. Frampton, Ph.D. appeared first on NRC Health.

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Tuition Reduction Available for Select Programs When You Start this Fall!

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Graduate school is an investment in your future: Earning an advanced degree is a way to boost your credentials and open more doors in your career. And at USAHS, you can make that investment without breaking the bank. We’re pleased to offer tuition reductions for students who enroll this Fall (start date Sept 5, 2023) in the following programs: The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program.

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How to Support Your Employees Working Night Shift

Celayix

Thanks to the continuous demand of certain industries, some businesses’ working hours require both day shifts and night shifts. Employees working the night shift face unique challenges that can often go unnoticed by their employers. More businesses are operating around the clock to meet customer demands. So, it’s increasingly necessary to consider the well-being of those fulfilling these roles.

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New U. of Tennessee Program Will Help Offset Shortage of Perioperative Nurses

Health Leaders | Nursing

Few U.S. baccalaureate nursing programs prepare graduates for perioperative nursing. A new University of Tennessee (UT) program to educate nursing students as perioperative nurses makes it one of the few such programs dedicated to that particular specialty, which is experiencing a deep shortage. The Operating Room Scholars program, developed by the UT Health Science Center’s (UTHSC) College of Nursing, will educate nursing students as perioperative nurses through the college’s Bachelor of Scienc

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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.

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History of Male Nurses

SelfCare for HealthCare

Contrary to the common perception that male nurses are a relatively recent phenomenon, men in nursing can be traced to 1600BC. History speaks of military and religious orders such as the Parabalani (“those who disregard their lives”)—a group of men who cared for people with leprosy in Alexandria in AD416, or St Camillus de Lellis, who in AD1535 vowed to care for sick and dying people.

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Building Loyalty into the Patient Experience

NRC Health

In this episode we talk with John Berg, Marketing Director and AVP of UF Health, and Ryan Donohue, Strategic Advisor at NRC Health. The post Building Loyalty into the Patient Experience appeared first on NRC Health.

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The Future of Nurse Practitioners — 5 Key Job Trends for NP Students

NP Hub

Nurse Practitioner (NP) students and professionals, your career choice is not just timely … The post The Future of Nurse Practitioners — 5 Key Job Trends for NP Students appeared first on NPHub.

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Hidden Gems in the United States That You May Want to Consider For Your Next Travel Assignment

The Gypsy Nurse

Titan Medical Group provided this article. Moab, Utah If you are looking for a desert adventure, Moab, Utah, is the perfect place to take your next travel assignment. Moab is home to numerous natural wonders, including the red rock arches at Arches National Park. Moab is also known for its amazing stargazing tours and water activities. Find jobs in Moab and other cities throughout Utah here !

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Positive Behavioral Supports Training

American Medical Compliance

Psychological services must include a variety of behavioral support services that encourage the development of adaptive, pro-social behaviors, enhance rehabilitation, and assist in reducing the incidence of behaviors that hinder recovery and community integration. What You’ll Learn Overview of behavioral support services Milieu and individual behavioral support services Handling requests for consultation Consultation and feedback Completing functional assessments Developing Type I and Type

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Nursing School Success Starts With Prioritizing Your Needs

Nurse.com

Applying to nursing school is an exciting first step on your journey to become a nurse, but what should you consider to ensure success? Nursing school admissions have become increasingly competitive over the last three years. From limited clinical placements to the nurse faculty shortage, colleges have had to place restrictions on the number of applicants accepted, which means aspiring nurses run into obstacles before they even get their foot in the door.

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Supporting Individuals with Acquired or Traumatic Brain Injuries

American Medical Compliance

The following course will discuss various brain injuries and how to support these individuals in your practice. An Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is a brain injury that occurs after birth and results in any combination of focal and widespread central nervous system dysfunction, both immediate and/or delayed at the brain stem level and above. Additionally, this central nervous system dysfunction is caused by the interaction of any external force with the body, including blows to the head and violent

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The inadvertent harm of nurse resiliency — and how leaders can help

Becker's Hospital Review

Nurses often don't follow the "put your own oxygen mask on first" advice, and are hesitant to use available resources to support their well-being. Nurse leaders are in the best position to help.

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5 Challenges (and Solutions) for Nurse Staffing Managers

Scrubs

Working as a nurse manager isn’t the same as working in other management positions. Not having enough nurses on the floor can lead to fatigue, burnout, poor patient outcomes, and even deadly medical errors. To make the situation even more dire, the country is also preparing for a looming nursing shortage. If your workers aren’t satisfied, they can always find another place of employment, which can lead to inflated recruiting costs and a host of additional issues for managers.

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Montana may eliminate CE requirement for nurses

Becker's Hospital Review

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte's administration seeks to eliminate continuing education requirements for registered nurses.

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In-Home Health Services Inc. Saves 20 Hours of Scheduling Time

Celayix

Organization In-Home Health Care Services Inc. In-Home Health Care Services Inc. has been meeting the growing demand for home care since 1991 with experienced staff and attentive service. They have 4 office staff and 60 field employees who visit clients’ homes as needed, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Location : Traverse City, Michigan, USA Industry : Home Healthcare Company size : 50-100 employees Challenges As the business grew, In-Home Health Care Services Inc.

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Measuring Residual Disease in Leukemias: Improving on Current Assays is a Focus

Consult QD

Assessment of measurable residual disease (MRD) is recommended for routine follow-up of patients who have undergone allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) as treatment for leukemias. Cleveland Clinic researchers are exploring single-cell next-generation sequencing (NGS) in an effort to overcome limitations with existing methodologies to monitor MRD in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndromes.

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