Wed.Mar 13, 2024

article thumbnail

The Role of Nurse Recognition

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN The topic of recognition is coming up more frequently today as I talk with nurse leaders. They see it as a double-edged sword. While most understand the importance of giving recognition, they now find many staff who want recognition for doing the bare minimum. One manager explained […] The post The Role of Nurse Recognition appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

221
221
article thumbnail

Why COVID-19 patients who could most benefit from Paxlovid still aren’t getting it

American Nurse

Evangelical minister Eddie Hyatt believes in the healing power of prayer but “also the medical approach.” So on a February evening a week before scheduled prostate surgery, he had his sore throat checked out at an emergency room near his home in Grapevine, Texas. A doctor confirmed that Hyatt had covid-19 and sent him to CVS with a prescription for the antiviral drug Paxlovid, the generally recommended medicine to fight covid.

Medicare 111
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Nurse managers' 4-day workweeks: How it's going at Mount Sinai

Becker's Hospital Review

In fall 2022, New York City-based Mount Sinai launched its four-day workweek program for nurse managers. More than a year later, the program continues to improve staff engagement, satisfaction and has become an important retention strategy, leaders told Becker's.

article thumbnail

Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Barbara Bosah

Minority Nurse

Barbara Bosah, MS, RN, PCCN, is a highly skilled nurse manager in the thoracic and surgical intermediate care unit and vascular progressive care unit at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), downtown campus in Baltimore, MD. With over 14 years of experience leading care teams for patients with complex medical conditions, she is passionate nursing leader who fosters dynamic and supportive work environments that encourage continuous learning and professional growth.

Promotion 105
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Meet Judy Vire: The Nurse Practitioner Bridging the Healthcare Gap in Rural Texas Communities

Daily Nurse

Nurse practitioner Judy Vire has dedicated her life to establishing care for patients in rural parts of Central Texas. Her clinic, Kocurek & James, is one of a few providers offering medical care to communities desperate for easier access. Vire has a master’s degree in nursing, was a nursing educator, and worked in many nursing roles, but she said her love of small-town America and the people there inspires her life’s work.

More Trending

article thumbnail

What is an Estate Plan, and Who Needs One?

Elder Care Matters

You often hear that everyone needs an estate plan, but you don’t often hear exactly what that means. As a result, many people reach the conclusion that they’re not old enough, or not wealthy enough, to bother making an estate plan. But as Danielle explains, while your estate plan may vary depending on your age,… The post What is an Estate Plan, and Who Needs One?

81
article thumbnail

Lateral Agility: The Key to Breaking Silos in Healthcare

Healthy Workforce Institute

The longstanding issue of silos in healthcare has been a problem for decades. Physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other professionals operate within their own spaces, despite professing to be part of a unified team. The persistent practice of separating team members based on their roles prevents genuine collaboration, thereby leading to miscommunication, fractured care, and overall dysfunction.

article thumbnail

Cybersecurity in Healthcare: Pending Bill Calls for Tougher Protections

Healthcare Law Insights blog

U.S. Senators Angus King (I-ME) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently introduced a bill addressing cybersecurity protections and oversight in the healthcare industry. The Strengthening Cybersecurity in Health Care Act , introduced on February8, 2024, aims to bolster a vulnerable and often-targeted industry against cyberattacks. The proposal follows a number of significant cyberattacks on healthcare organizations in recent years; Senator King noted that approximately 133 million people, or nearly one i

article thumbnail

Recruiting and Retention: Bridging the Gap, Part Two

Health Leaders | Nursing

These nurse leaders outline best recruiting and retention practices for CNOs. The biggest challenge facing CNOs these days is the workforce shortage. Not only are there not enough nurses entering the industry, but there are also many tenured nurses who are leaving the profession or retiring and taking their knowledge with them. CNOs must implement creative solutions to recruit and retain nurses of all generations who will continue providing the best standard of care to patients.

article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

How to Meet Modern Employee Expectations

Celayix

Understanding and meeting the expectations of employees has become more crucial than ever. Managers need to understand what employees expect, even if they themselves started working in a different era. Let’s take a look at employee expectations and how employers can effectively meet them. Meeting these expectations not only benefits employees but also for the success of organizations.

article thumbnail

From bedside nurse to top spot, UM Health-West names new chief nursing officer

Health Leaders | Nursing

University of Michigan Health-West has removed the interim tag from her title and made it official, announcing Kate Veenstra, DNP, MSN, RN, CNL, CMSRN, ACM, NEA-BC, as the new chief nursing officer.

article thumbnail

An LPNs Guide to Success

CynaMed

2 minute read Are you considering becoming an LPN? Becoming an LPN is an incredibly exciting and vital role within the healthcare industry. However, it is also a position that requires particular skills and training to thrive. This is why we have compiled a brief guide for LPNs to succeed in their field. LPN vs RN: Collaboration is Key Some of those reading may wonder what the difference is when it comes to LPN vs RN.

LPN 52