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LGBTQ+ nursing: Glancing back, looking forward

American Nurse

In America and in many parts of the world, June is celebrated as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, a celebration of the Stonewall uprising in the early hours of June 28, 1969, signaling the gay liberation movement. The first time I saw the phrase gay pride , I didn’t quite understand its loaded meaning. I grew up thinking, one takes pride for having achieved something or mastered a skill, not for something I did nothing to become, such as being born gay or lesbian.

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Using Your Voice to Effect Change

Nurses Advocates

A long time ago, one of my mentors told me, “Anne, if you have a problem, please come to me – but in addition to the problem, bring a recommendation for a solution.” This statement has stayed with me over the years and helped me use my voice to resolve issues and effect change. One of the professional responsibilities a Nurse Case Manager has is to advocate for their patients.

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3 Areas That Illuminate a Disconnect Between Nurses and Health Systems

Health Leaders | Nursing

Nurses want flexibility and health systems aren't giving it to them. Nearly all—94%—of 100 health system executives surveyed described the severity of the nursing shortage in their health systems as “critical,” and 68% indicated they don’t have enough nurses to manage another large-scale health crisis, a new report says. That may be because health systems aren’t delivering what nurses want.

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Rethinking Anastomotic Leak Rates Among Patients Undergoing Ileorectal Anastomosis

Consult QD

Total abdominal colectomy (TAC) with ileorectal anastomosis (IRA) is an operation that can be applied to a number of different conditions including inflammatory bowel disease, synchronous colorectal cancer, patients with constipation and a variety of other diseases. A recent presentation at the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting explored the outcomes of ileorectal anastomosis across different patient populations and found that anastomotic leaks (AL) may occur

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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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Nurses in politics: Meet Beth Haney, NP and Councilwoman of Yorba Linda 

Daily Nurse

If you’re a nurse considering a career in politics but haven’t seen any nurses in government yet, then meet Beth Haney, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP, FAAN. Haney is a councilwoman of Yorba Linda, California, and previously served as mayor in 2020. She’s also the Vice-Chair of the Placentia-Linda Hospital Governing Board and director of the Board of Financial Partners Credit Union.

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20 jobs for nurses — with annual salary estimates — that don't involve bedside care

Becker's Hospital Review

Whether you've been a bedside nurse for decades or you are new to the profession, there are ways you can use your skills and nursing license that don't involve direct patient care.

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Don’t Fight Your Eyes: Reducing Eye Strain from Screen Time

Penn Medicine News

A seemingly endless cycle of switching between your phone, computer, and TV has created a sort of digital permanence where a screen is always within reach, but constant screen time can have repercussions on your eye health.

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A Day in the Life of a Nurse: Dedication, Compassion, and Resilience

Nursology

Contributor: Irfan Ullah Nurses are vital pillars of support and compassion in the complex world of healthcare. They are the bedrock of patient care, driven by unwavering dedication and steadfast commitment.

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Arlington’s First Black Nurse Honored During Juneteenth Celebration

Scrubs

Margaret Taylor made history when she became the first black nurse to practice in the city of Arlington, Texas, where she has worked for nearly 50 years. She started her career waking up at 5:30 a.m. to catch the bus, so she could travel 13 miles to the segregated I.M. Terrell High School in Fort Worth to finish her education. She continued her morning routine when she eventually became a nurse at Arlington Memorial hospital, now known as Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital.

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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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94% of health execs say nurse shortage is 'critical'

Becker's Hospital Review

Among 100 health system senior executives, 94 said the nursing shortage is critical, and 68 percent said they do not have enough staff for another large-scale health crisis.

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Nurses Give Advice to Parents with an Infant in the NICU

Scrubs

Giving birth can be one of the most beautiful experiences in a person’s life, but it can also be one of the most traumatic. According to NPR , every year more than 300,000 U.S. families have infants who require specialized care in the NICU. This can be a stressful time for the parents who usually want nothing more than to take their child home.

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How Demand-Based Scheduling Can Help You Grow And Prosper

Celayix

In today’s competitive business environment , optimizing your workforce is key to staying ahead. One approach gaining traction among businesses of all sizes is demand-based scheduling. This is an innovative way to manage your resources in sync with your customer needs. This blog post will delve into the intricacies of demand-based scheduling, illustrating how it can serve as a robust tool to foster growth and prosperity.

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Takeaways from International Consensus on Intraoperative Fluorescence Imaging

Consult QD

Intraoperative fluorescence imaging (IFI) is safe, cost-effective, has the potential to enhance patient outcomes, and is useful for training and quality control. That was the initial consensus from a Delphi survey conducted among 19 representatives of the International Society for Fluorescence-Guided Surgery (ISFGS) at its annual meeting in 2019. More recently, the ISFGS captured the views of 140 international experts, both members and non-members, on the use of IFI in six distinct surgical area

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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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How to Create an Employee Expense Reimbursement Policy

Celayix

Workforce management is effectively resource management. In certain industries, this includes the management of expenses, and expense reimbursement. When this is the case, most businesses have an expense reimbursement policy. This policy dictates how employees will be reimbursed for business-related expenses that are critical to them completing their job.

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Mission Health’s compassionate leadership creates high workforce engagement

NRC Health

Mission Health’s Yates Center Health and Rehab, leaders are committed to understanding their frontline care teams to maintain a motivated and dedicated workforce. This approach is yielding impressive results. The post Mission Health’s compassionate leadership creates high workforce engagement appeared first on NRC Health.

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Innovative On-Call Scheduling Solutions for Remote Workforces

Celayix

As we continue to traverse the era of remote work, more organizations are embracing the concept of an on-call workforce. In fact, statistics on remote workers tell us that more than 4.7 million people work remotely at least half the time in the United States. This new normal has necessitated the development of innovative on-call employee scheduling solutions to ensure efficient operation.

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Why Nurse Practitioners in Rural Areas are Essential — Three Key Insights

NP Hub

Embarking on your journey as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) student, you’re not merely … The post Why Nurse Practitioners in Rural Areas are Essential — Three Key Insights appeared first on NPHub.

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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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How NNPs Can Negotiate the Best Offer for Their Next Job

Ensearch

As an NNP, your skills are in demand and you play an invaluable role in providing the best level of care for NICU patients. While many hospitals are facing budgetary constraints, they need staff like you to continue achieving optimal patient outcomes. To that end, you may be in a position to negotiate a competitive [.] The post How NNPs Can Negotiate the Best Offer for Their Next Job appeared first on ENSEARCH.

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Assessing Your Senior Living Options

Elder Care Matters

As we age, finding the right senior living option that meets our evolving needs and desires becomes increasingly important. Whether it’s for ourselves or our loved ones, the process of searching for senior living housing can be overwhelming and time-consuming. This is where senior placement agencies or advisors step in, providing invaluable assistance in navigating… The post Assessing Your Senior Living Options appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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Locum Tenens Usage Trends in Healthcare

Ensearch

The staffing crisis continues to be a critical concern for healthcare organizations, with many looking to creative solutions for meeting their ongoing staffing needs. For an increasing number of hospitals, the answer lies in locum tenens staffing. Below, we take a closer look into industry trends and why this staffing model could be the best [.] The post Locum Tenens Usage Trends in Healthcare appeared first on ENSEARCH.

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The Viguera Family Endows Neuroradiology Research Chair

Consult QD

Dr. Marcos Viguera, seated, is surrounded by his daughter Dr. Adele Viguera and son-in-law Dr. Stephen Jones. Marc Viguera, MD, an anesthesiologist from Buffalo, NY, and his daughter, Adele C. Viguera, MD (Staff’07) , a Cleveland Clinic psychiatrist, have made a generous gift establishing The Viguera Family Endowed Chair in Neuroradiology Research at Cleveland Clinic.

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10 Things I Learned From My First Travel Assignment

The Gypsy Nurse

“Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts. It even breaks your heart. But that’s okay. The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.” -Anthony Bourdain What I learned from my first travel assignment: 1.

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New Leadership Award Established in Memory of Dr. Nakamoto

Consult QD

Kidney transplant pioneer Satoru Nakamoto, MD (CARD’57) , was one of Cleveland Clinic’s oldest Donna and Dr. Christopher Lew with Grace Nakamoto and most distinguished staff members when, on May 5, 2020, he passed away at the age of 92. To honor him and his wife, Grace, their son-in-law and daughter, Dr. Christopher and Donna Lew, have established the Dr.

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Nurses at Ascension Providence Hospital praised for saving life of co-worker

Becker's Hospital Review

Nurses at Ascension Providence Hospital in Detroit performed CPR on a fellow nurse for more than 48 minutes after she passed out during a shift in April, WDIV-TV reported June 1.

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Luspatercept Shows Promise as Treatment for Anemia in Patients With Myelofibrosis

Consult QD

Treatment with luspatercept led to promising improvements in anemia and transfusion dependence among patients with myelofibrosis. This research , which was recently presented during the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting, also showed a safety profile consistent with previously reported data. “Anemia is incredibly common in patients with myelofibrosis,” notes study author Aaron T.

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What Nurses Need to Know about Caring for the LGBTQ+ Community

Diversity Nursing

Nurses must always be prepared to care for patients from all backgrounds, including the LGBTQ+ community. Caring for the LGBTQ+ community requires an educated, compassionate, and inclusive approach. As Nurses, we ensure every patient receives the most personalized and competent care possible. Here are some tips to help you provide better care to the LGBTQ+ community.