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How to Improve Behavioral Health Equity

Relias

Achieving behavioral health equity is essential to ensuring that all individuals receive high-quality mental health care. Yet, persistent disparities continue to affect people across the country. These inequities are often fueled by stigma, implicit bias, and systemic barriers that hinder access to effective and culturally responsive services. As behavioral health providers, we have a critical role to play in closing these gaps.

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Keeping Your License Safe: Best Practices for Nurses When Passing Narcotics

Empowered Nurses

Youve made it through nursing school, passed the NCLEX, and earned your licensenow the real responsibility begins. One of the most high-stakes tasks you perform is administering narcotics. Whether in the ER, med-surg, ICU, or long-term care, passing controlled substances is routineand it’s also one of the fastest ways to put your license (and livelihood) at risk if you’re not careful.

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When the Nurse Becomes the Patient: How Bianca Allen’s Near-Death Birth Experience Changed Everything

Daily Nurse

As a labor and delivery nurse at Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital , Bianca Allen has supported families during the most joyful and precarious moments of their lives. But nothing could have prepared her for the day she swapped rolesfrom skilled nurse to vulnerable patientwhen a life-threatening postpartum hemorrhage nearly cost her everything. Allen had approached the birth of her third child with the meticulous planning of a seasoned clinician.

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Infographic: 5 Strategies for Investing in Nurse Management

Health Leaders | Nursing

CNOs and other nurse leaders who want to bolster retention should focus on the profession's middle managers, says this new study. According to a new report from McKinsey & Company , which estimates that hospitals could save up to $700 million annuallyand improve careby reducing frontline-nurse turnover through strengthened manager support. Savvy middle-managers observe first-hand the stressors direct-care nurses face every day and can offer effective strategies to reduce drudgery and increas

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How to Start Virtual Care the Right Way: A Proven Roadmap for 2025 and Beyond

Speaker: Dr. Christine Gall, DrPH, MS, BSN, RN

The promise of virtual care is no longer theoretical and is now a critical solution to many of healthcare’s most urgent challenges. Yet many healthcare leaders remain unsure how to build a business case for investment and launching the right program at the right time can be the difference between value and failure. For organizations seeking a financially sound, clinically effective entry point, Virtual Patient Observation (VPO) offers a compelling case to lead with.

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The Critical Role of Critical Care Nurses: Dr. Dina Hewett Joins The Nurse Keith Show (Ep. 514)

Daily Nurse

In the fast-paced, high-stakes world of critical care, nurses are the calm in the chaosand no one understands that better than Dr. Dina Hewett. On Episode 514 of The Nurse Keith Show, host Keith Carlson sits down with Dr. Hewett , Ph.D., RN, MSN, JM, and Regional Vice President of Campus Operations at Chamberlain University, for an insightful conversation about the heart and science of critical care nursing.

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Legal Rights of Seniors: Understanding Elder Abuse Laws

Elder Care Matters

Elder abuse is a growing concern that affects millions of seniors worldwide. Understanding the legal rights of seniors and the laws protecting them from abuse, whether financial, emotional, or physical, is crucial for families and caregivers alike. This article explores elder abuse laws, how to identify abuse, and the legal steps available for protection.

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Framing Professionalism and Professional Identity Through the Lens of Professional Branding

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Most of my presentations are targeted toward nurse leaders. If I have one, my superpower is identifying the trends and challenges we are experiencing in nursing today and then pragmatically suggesting leadership tools and strategies for nurse leaders. I never try to sell myself as an inspirational […] The post Framing Professionalism and Professional Identity Through the Lens of Professional Branding appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Discover the Best of Orlando at HUB25

NRC Health

Are you ready for a transformative healthcare experience? Orlando, Florida, is the ideal destination for our flagship event, Human Understanding Beyond | HUB25. The post Discover the Best of Orlando at HUB25 appeared first on NRC Health.

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Introducing Writer’s Camp

Nursology

By Leslie H. Nicoll, PhD, MBA, RN, FAANCamp Director, Writer’s Camp Let me take this opportunity to introduce you to Writer’s Camp, a new online resource I’ve created that focuses on excellence in writing, editing, and publishing. It’s specifically designed for nursologists.

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North Carolina to Southern California: How one nurse manager found belonging at Providence

Providence

When Jenil moved from North Carolina to Southern California 15 years ago, she was taking a leap. A former travel nurse, she was ready to lay down rootsbut she had no family nearby or built-in support. That changed when she joined Providence.

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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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Shingles: The Disease, the Vaccine, and the Role of Nurses in Vaccination Conversations

Amercan Journal of Nursing

Shingles: The Disease Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a painful viral condition caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), the same virus responsible for chickenpox. While anyone with a history of chickenpox is at risk of developing shingles, the likelihood increases with age and in those with weakened immune systems. The disease can lead to significant morbidity, including postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), a debilitating complication characterized by persistent nerve