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California Correctional Nurse Works Toward Longtime Goal in Post University’s MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner Specialization

Post University

Jesse Rhea decided she wanted to pursue a career in nursing as she struggled with her own health in her teens and early 20s. The Atlanta, Georgia, native was diagnosed with Crohns Disease at 17 years old. When theres something wrong with you all the time, you want to research whats causing it and how to feel better, Jesse says. Her initial fascination with the disease that was disrupting her life, coupled with her frequent hospital stays, turned into a strong desire to help others.

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The CRAFFT Screening Tool: What It Is and How to Use It

Relias

Substance use among adolescents continues to be a critical concern for healthcare providers, educators, and behavioral health professionals. Early identification is key to prevention and intervention but traditional screening tools designed for adults often fail to capture the unique risks and behaviors of younger populations. Thats where the CRAFFT screening tool comes in.

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Iowa Geriatric Nurse Turns to Post University to Further Her Career

Post University

When Mariah Riley was a high school student, she planned to go to law school, taking several pre-law concurrent enrollment classes. I got into the University of Iowa and planned to do the pre-law track, but two weeks before I graduated high school, I switched to the pre-medical pathway, says Mariah, who was born and raised in Iowa. The summer after freshman year, she began working at an assisted living facility in her hometown.

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NMC appoints new executive director of people and culture

Nursing Times

Read about who has been appointed as the substantive executive director of people and culture at the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

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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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UnityPoint-Health Meriter nurses go on strike over safety, staffing and wages

Health Leaders | Nursing

Nurses at UnityPoint-Health Meriter went on strike Tuesday morning after negotiations between the union representing them and the hospital stalled. Nearly 1,000 RNs joined the strike, holding signs and picketing outside the hospital at 202 South Park Street in Madison's Greenbush neighborhood. The strike is set to last for five days. The nurses and SEIU Wisconsin have been negotiating with the hospital since January, and claim the hospital's latest contract offers don't go far enough to address

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Alesia Thompson Uses Her Nursing Superpower to Inspire a Family Legacy of Care

Daily Nurse

Alesia Thompson doesnt just lead nursesshe creates them. With nearly four decades of nursing experience, Thompson, RN, MSN, is the Clinical Director of a bustling unit at University Medical Center in New Orleans. But if you ask her what her superpower is, she wont mention her leadership title or years of experience. Instead, she beams and says, I make Nurses.

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How Bethany Robertson Powers Big Changes in Nursing—One Connection at a Time

Minority Nurse

If you think superheroes only wear capes, think again. Some are nursing legends with a can-do attitude, an unshakable belief in teamwork, and a secret power to make things happen. Meet Bethany Robertson, Clinical Executive at Wolters Kluwer, Health Learning Research and Practice. Since 1989, shes been harnessing her superpowers of energy, vision, and people-power.

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UI Nurse Innovators Program helps nurses turn workarounds into products for industry

Health Leaders | Nursing

The University of Iowas Iowa Nurse Innovators Program connects nurses to the resources and expertise they need to turn workarounds into specially crafted, even marketable, solutions. With early successes from UIHC nurses currently getting off the ground, the program is working to reach health care professionals across the state.

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What Does the Nursing Shortage Look Like Worldwide?

Health Leaders | Nursing

The global state of nursing is complex and CNOs must understand it to make the most informed decisions. In the U.S., industry leaders and experts often discuss the nursing shortage and its impact on the healthcare industry. Shortages can leave the entire workforce feeling burned out, resentful, and angry, and the impact on patient care is even greater.