Emerging RN Leader

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Today’s Blog is a guest blog from Nelson Marquez, RN. Nelson Marquez is a dedicated nurse with eight years of experience in the field. He began his career in psychiatric nursing, developing a deep understanding of care in mental health. Drawn to the intensity of the operating room, Nelson transitioned to become an O.R. nurse, playing […] The post How Nurses View Their Work Today: 10 Key Factors Nurse Managers Need to Know appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Nurse Practitioners in Business

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Here is the follow-up to last week’s article about the pros and cons of email vs social media marketing. If you recall, email is not better than social media (and vice versa). Both have their place in marketing and should be part of marketing your practice. Social media helps practice owners build their brand and drive traffic to the practice website, which helps build up the practice email list.

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Penn Medicine News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

While scrolling through social media, Air Force veteran Morgan Slaughter saw a post about another veteran in need. What followed was a selfless act that saved the life of a stranger.

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NIOSH Science Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Despite legislation and improved technology, data from Massachusetts hospitals show that sharps injuries have increased in the operating room (OR) [1]. These injuries place healthcare workers at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens (BBPs). There is an urgent need to renew efforts to protect healthcare workers inside the operating room. The Massachusetts data highlight a gap and the need to establish a national surveillance program that would help hospitals develop further measures to prevent

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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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Daily Nurse

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Joyce Park, an ICU nurse at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey, was on her way home from a family dinner at a restaurant in Closter when a vehicle two cars ahead of hers began zigzagging across the road. Park watched as the car swerved off the right side of the road, struck a utility pole, and told her husband to stop their car so she could rush to the wrecked vehicle.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Stacey Garnett, MSN, RN, PMH-BC, NEA-BC, FACHE, is the vice president and chief nursing officer at Sheppard Pratt , the nation’s largest private, nonprofit provider of mental health services. In the fast-paced and ever-evolving behavioral healthcare field, nursing leaders are crucial in ensuring efficient operations, a supportive work environment for nurses, and providing quality patient care.

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Consult QD

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Despite national trends, Cleveland Clinic Akron General and its three satellite facilities in Bath, Green and Stow have seen a dramatic decrease in the number of ED patients who LBTC since 2020, when the hospital began to implement several plans designed to decrease department crowding and improve communication. “Emergency department volumes can be difficult to predict, but we’re able to prepare by staffing the unit according to historical trends,” explains Julie Gorecki, MBA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, A

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Healthy Workforce Institute

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

CULTURE. If you are anyone working in healthcare, you’ve been hearing that word a lot. It seems to be the current buzz word. Every other day there’s a new study, report, article – you name it – revealing the “shocking effects” of toxic cultures on human beings and how leaders, executives, organizations, etc., need to focus on creating healthy work cultures.

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Consult QD

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The best time for patients with diabetes to talk to their physicians about family planning is well before they become pregnant, but that doesn’t always happen. Two new Cleveland Clinic programs aim to care for the distinct needs of patients who have diabetes and want to become pregnant or who have diabetes during pregnancy. These programs also educate patients, residents, fellows and medical students about the importance of preparation for pregnancy and close monitoring during pregnancy.

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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

Nursing Times

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Read about the Fitness to Practice case of a nurse who gave Covid vaccines to people who were ineligible; she claims it was to stop “waste”.

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The Gypsy Nurse

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

AMN Healthcare provided this article. Short-term travel nursing assignments, also known as contract nursing jobs, have continued to grow in popularity over the last few years. The global COVID-19 pandemic, staffing shortages, and new technology system implementations have all contributed to the increasing need for contract nurses at healthcare facilities throughout the nation.

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Relias

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

For direct support professionals (DSPs) and others working in the intellectual and development disabilities field (IDD), acting as an ally for client self-advocacy is a huge part of the job. But knowing where to start can be tricky. Each client requires different things and has different comfort levels with speaking up. To help your organization better serve your clients on their journey to independence, we’ve put together this list of best practices on being an ally for self-advocacy.

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American Nurse

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In Response to: In search of staffing solutions Dear Editor, The article discussed creative solutions to combat the nursing shortage. I agree that it takes creativity, change management, communication, and persistence to come up with various strategies by nursing leadership to achieve the ideal staffing as defined by the 2023 Nursing Staffing Task Force.

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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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Every Nurse

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

CLINICAL PRACTICE Community Health Nurses' Contributions to Community-Based Chronic Disease Management EveryNurse Staff Last Updated: 11/09/2023 Chronic diseases pose a significant burden on individuals, families, and healthcare systems. Community health nurses play a vital role in managing chronic diseases in community settings, promoting health education, preventing complications, and coordinating care.

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Celayix

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Workforce management is kind of our area of expertise. It is a crucial element of running a successful business, regardless of what space you operate in. With workforce management, there are many HR challenges to overcome. Well, with workforce management, people analytics is a huge piece of the puzzle. As with most business decisions, any data that can help business leaders make informed decisions is incredibly valuable.

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Every Nurse

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

BEYOND THE BEDSIDE The Importance of Legal Nurse Consultants in the Medical and Legal Field EveryNurse Staff Last Updated: 11/09/2023 In the fast-paced and complex world of medicine and law, there is a critical need for professionals who can bridge the gap between these two industries. Enter the legal nurse consultant , a highly skilled individual who possesses a unique blend of medical expertise and legal knowledge.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

A growing number of nurses are turning to gig work -- picking up individual shifts on an app as an alternative to months-long contracts or direct employment by a hospital.

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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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Symplr

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

I recently participated in an industry panel of healthcare leaders where we discussed the evolution of the Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO). You might be wondering, what does the CMIO of a hospital or health system do? In the most simplistic terms, the CMIO’s primary role is to bridge the gap between clinicians and technology. Initially focused on electronic medical records (EMRs) implementation, CMIOs analyze data, develop new healthcare technology strategies, and ensure that medical in

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