Scrubs
AUGUST 14, 2023
Incidents of serious workplace violence are four times more likely in the healthcare industry than in private industry, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Nurses, doctors, and first responders live with the daily threat of violence, especially in emergency rooms and other critical care units. However, some hospitals and nurses’ unions are trying to put a stop to the violence.
Health Leaders | Nursing
AUGUST 14, 2023
'AI needs to be a partner with us,' says NCSBN CEO David Benton. The AI wave comes at a crucial time in nursing because it can effectively train nursing students, improve patient care management, and adjust nurse workloads, which ultimately helps to reduce stress and burnout. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg for the emerging technology. HealthLeaders spoke with David Benton, RGN, PhD, FRCN, FAAN , CEO of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) , on what AI can do for nursin
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Minority Nurse
AUGUST 14, 2023
Endocrine nurses work in a professional nursing specialization that is seeing an increased patient population with endocrine-related conditions such as diabetes, Cushing’s disease, thyroid disease, or hormonal conditions. Minority Nurse recently caught up with Laura Cheng BSN-RN, a board member of the Endocrine Nurses Society , whose goal is to advance the standards of endocrine nursing practice, education, and research.
The Gypsy Nurse
AUGUST 14, 2023
Once again, we asked our Travel Nurse Facebook group members what their favorite brand of scrubs was. Below you will find five scrub brands voted on by fellow travel nurses as the top scrub brands. We have compiled information on each of the five scrub brands to help you better decide which is best for your next travel nurse assignment. FIGS picture from Figs.com For the second year in a row, FIGS was voted one of the top 5 scrubs for travel nurses.
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.
Consult QD
AUGUST 14, 2023
When Hong-Uyen Hua, MD, a fellow at Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute, asked ChatGPT about comparing trials of age-related macular degeneration treatments, it took mere seconds for the artificial intelligence (AI) tool to respond. As quick as a click, ChatGPT curated 10 references, including a 2016 Ophthalmology article co-authored by Daniel F. Martin, MD , Chair of the Cole Eye Institute.
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Becker's Hospital Review
AUGUST 14, 2023
A hospital in West Burlington, Iowa, fired a nurse for an unusual amount of errors in patient records and charts, The Iowa Capital Dispatch reported Aug. 11.
Ensearch
AUGUST 14, 2023
Having diversity among your providers is important within the NICU. Cultural factors influence how families interact with NICU staff, including language and customs. For parents who are already experiencing the exhaustion and emotional toll of having a baby in the NICU, being able to maintain consistent communication and establish trust with their caregivers is critical. [.
Daily Nurse
AUGUST 14, 2023
Data is being incorporated for medical advancements to improve patient outcomes, and the same techniques can help recruit and retain healthcare professionals. This is especially true about one type of healthcare professional we could not live without – nurses. Nurses form the bedrock of the healthcare system in the U.S. and are regularly ranked among the most trusted professions.
Ensearch
AUGUST 14, 2023
In healthcare, locum tenens refers to a temporary assignment that can last for several days, or in some cases, up to a year or longer. The term is Latin for “holding one’s place,” which is why many hospitals with short-term needs will recruit locum tenens NNPs for their NICUs, though the work arrangement is common [.] The post Benefits of Doing a Locum Tenens Assignment as an NNP & What to Expect appeared first on ENSEARCH.
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
Amercan Journal of Nursing
AUGUST 14, 2023
Colorized electron micrograph showing malaria parasite (right, blue) attaching to a human red blood cell. The inset shows a detail of the attachment point. In June and July, eight locally acquired cases of malaria were diagnosed in the U.S.—seven in Florida and one at the southern tip of Texas. Cases in the two states appear to be unrelated, and all patients are recovering.
Becker's Hospital Review
AUGUST 14, 2023
Registered nurses working at Morgantown, W.Va.-based urgent care provider MedExpress were told the company will no longer employ nurses starting Sept. 7, WSAZ reported Aug. 12.
Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine
AUGUST 14, 2023
In honor of National Immunization Awareness Month, vaccine researcher Dominique Guillaume discusses the HPV vaccine, who should get it, and cultural influences that impact uptake. Podcast References & Resources Podcast Transcript The post Episode 29: HPV vaccine—who should get it and why? appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.
Becker's Hospital Review
AUGUST 14, 2023
Find out which nursing job pays the most in 2023! Chief Nurse Anesthetist tops the list with an average salary of $211,500 according to Nursing Process.
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.
Nursing Review
AUGUST 14, 2023
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) critiqued last week’s article in The Australian , saying it misrepresented the College’s position on skilled migration for aged care nurses. Chief of ACN Kylie Ward said ACN was committed to work with the Government to "bolster the aged care nursing workforce". "As CEO, I have led the College’s long-time efforts to attract, retain, and support overseas nurses to come here and stay to provide quality care where it is needed most," Ms Ward said.
Becker's Hospital Review
AUGUST 14, 2023
A new state-funded initiative in Mississippi will pay up to $6,000 each year for up to three years toward nurses' student loans if they meet certain criteria, CBS affiliate WCBI reported Aug. 11.
Nursing Review
AUGUST 14, 2023
Healthcare workers are being offered $20,000 worth of incentives to relocate to regional and rural areas in a Minns government effort to fill critical shortages in the bush. The NSW Labor government has doubled the amount being offered to nurses and healthcare staff under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive scheme. The incentives include salary bonuses of up to $20,000 a year, sign-on payments and housing and relocation assistance.
Consult QD
AUGUST 14, 2023
The 2023 Wimbledon championship, the oldest and arguably most prestigious tennis competition in the world, just witnessed an unexpected and thrilling run by Chris Eubanks, a relatively new member of the tennis elite. Having recently broken into the Top 100, Eubanks advanced to the quarterfinals in his first-ever Wimbledon appearance but was eventually defeated in five sets by the world’s No.3 player.
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.
Nursing Review
AUGUST 14, 2023
The Albanese Government has fulfilled its promise of implementing the 24/7 nursing mandate across aged care facilities. From July 1, aged care homes were required to have a registered nurse on-site for 24 hours, seven days a week. A month after the reform, Aged Care Minister Anika Wells announced that 98 per cent of homes had an RN on-site. "24/7 registered nursing is not just a pass or fail," Ms Wells said.
Registered Nursing
AUGUST 14, 2023
What Determines an LPN’s Salary? LPN salaries can vary widely based on several factors. Typically, they are determined by a combination of: Minimum wage Education Experience Certifications and licensure The level of need for LPNs in the area where you’ll be servicing Becoming an LPN in a specialized area of medicine/healthcare can also impact pay.
Nursing Review
AUGUST 14, 2023
Western Australian nurses are supporting a move to form a political party for the state election after the WA Labor government refused to budge on its pay offer. The Australian Nursing Federation WA (ANFWA) have been struggling with the Cook government over the current pay offer – either 3 per cent or $60 a week, whichever is larger, plus a $3000 cost of living payment.
Consult QD
AUGUST 14, 2023
Efficiency is a high priority for healthcare organizations in terms of optimizing resources, standardizing processes, and promoting patient and caregiver experience while maintaining high quality and safe patient care. Analyzing operational data to assess workflow efficiency may uncover process issues. A multidisciplinary team approach to identifying challenges, determining solutions and implementing change, with use of continuous improvement (CI) methodology, aims to achieve successful, sustain
Registered Nursing
AUGUST 14, 2023
What Determines an RN’s Salary? There are many variables that can factor into how much you will make as an RN. Typically, these are made up of a combination of: Minimum wage Education Experience Certifications and licensure The level of need for RNs in the area where you’ll be servicing Apart from these variables, RNs can expect a much higher salary within the more specialized areas of nursing.
Nurses Advocates
AUGUST 14, 2023
Today our world seems like it is upside down. Our news and social medical feeds reinforce this every day. Yet, I see a call for kindness, to treat others how we want to be treated and to help each other in times of trouble. This is a time for all of us to be kind! I shared this message a few months ago, but it bears repeating today, so I am resharing it.
Minority Nurse
AUGUST 14, 2023
Nursing school is challenging, and nursing students know the work they put into their academic path will reap big rewards over a career. But at some point in nursing school both new and advanced nursing students need assistance to navigate the tough areas of their academic path. What happens if you know you need help and support, but you aren’t sure where to get it?
Becker's Hospital Review
AUGUST 14, 2023
Deborah Grotke, MSN, RN, a longtime nurse administrator, died July 13 at age 72, The Buffalo News reported Aug. 13.
Healthcare Law Insights blog
AUGUST 14, 2023
Consistent with the Biden Administration’s whole-of-government approach to address perceived consolidation in a variety of industries, including in the healthcare industry, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division (collectively, the Agencies) are continuing to make good on their promise to increase scrutiny of mergers and acquisitions through newly proposed HSR rules and revised merger guidelines.
American Medical Compliance
AUGUST 14, 2023
The following EEOC Discrimination Training is designed to educate healthcare staff on the various types of workplace discrimination. What you will learn: Types of discrimination Genetic discrimination Gender/sex discrimination Race/color discrimination Retaliation Filing a charge with EEOC Discrimination charges What to expect after filing a charge Discrimination Types There are various types of discrimination like age, disability, and gender.
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