Nurse Practitioners in Business

AUGUST 7, 2025

Most healthcare providers step into the exam room with the best of intentions… to provide comprehensive care with understanding and compassion. But unfortunately, every provider, at some point, meets that patient who challenges anyone’s ability to do just that. No matter if it’s the chronic late patient, the negative or outright hostile personality, or the non-compliant patient who won’t follow your recommendations but blames you for poor outcomes, problem behaviors take a toll on your pra

Malpractice

Minority Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2025

Nurses are as human as they come. We’re as fallible and vulnerable to experiencing emotional, psychological, and spiritual distress as anyone else. Moreover, the work of nursing can often make us extra vulnerable to phenomena like compassion fatigue and burnout as occupational hazards. Workplace violence — including verbal and physical abuse perpetrated by patients and their families — is a serious problem, as are bullying and incivility committed by fellow nurses and interdisciplinary colleague

Self-Care

Health Leaders | Nursing

AUGUST 7, 2025

Employee engagement is key to delivering on patient experience promises and to high performance as an organization, says this CNO. Nurse engagement is a critical part of building a sustainable workforce in healthcare. The Press Ganey Nurse Experience 2025 report, which relies on feedback from more than 500,000 RNs, APPs, and other clinical staff across the country, points towards declining nurse engagement and a gap between nurses and leadership.

Communication

The Leadership Development Group

AUGUST 7, 2025

Discover five ways health leaders can rise above the chaos to drive collaboration, equity, and impact across the healthcare ecosystem.

Leadership

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.

Business

Registered Nursing

AUGUST 7, 2025

In the heart of Appalachia, Charleston, West Virginia, stands as a vital center for healthcare access and maternal wellness. According to the March of Dimes , West Virginia continues to report some of the highest rates of maternal health challenges in the nation, underscoring the importance of expanding access to skilled, evidence-based maternal care providers.

Education

American Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2025

Abstract Language diversity in rural Kansas is increasing, necessitating improved communication strategies in healthcare. This quality improvement project assessed the use of an electronic translation tool following the implementation of staff education and a door graphic reminder in a 25-bed critical access hospital. Pre- and post-surveys were conducted among 568 staff members, with 56 responding initially and 49 completing the post-survey.

Communication

Daily Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2025

It’s no secret that, generally speaking, we nurses are people-oriented and tend to be individuals geared towards human connection and empathy. While there may be some exceptions, the relative perception of nurses is that we’re people who like other people. In the course of our nursing careers, we tend to meet many patients or clients, and while some of these relationships may be very brief and fleeting, they can still hold meaning.

Self-Care

FreshRN

AUGUST 7, 2025

Wondering if your preceptor is just tough, or actually toxic? Here’s how to spot the red flags of bullying, protect your mental space, and navigate this tricky dynamic like a pro nurse (without losing your mind). The post Is Your Preceptor a Bully? Here’s How to Tell and What to Do appeared first on FRESHRN.

Preceptors

American Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2025

Today, more than ever, there is a need for nurse researchers to conduct studies on LGBTQ+ nurses to close the gaps and work together to rise above the current political climate surrounding the potential end of funding for diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and transgender care. DEI is a set of initiatives designed to address societal and workplace environments, enabling everyone to be valued and to succeed.

Professional Development

Registered Nursing

AUGUST 7, 2025

In Washington's Inland Northwest, Spokane has emerged as a hub for advanced nursing education and healthcare innovation. For registered nurses (RNs) holding a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) who are ready to pursue the highest level of clinical practice, BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs offer a direct, comprehensive path. Designed to streamline the journey from bedside to leadership, these programs prepare nurses for advanced roles in practice, policy, and systems-level chan

Nurse Practitioner

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.

Communication

American Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2025

Recently, I had the opportunity to tour Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty with my family. Inspired by the stories of those who came to the United States looking for a new life, I also was reminded of my grandfather’s experience as he returned to the United States via New York Harbor after his service in World War II. He said the Statue of Liberty was “the best sight he had ever seen.

Self-Care

Registered Nursing

AUGUST 7, 2025

As Michigan's healthcare landscape evolves to serve an aging population, the demand for Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioners (AGNPs) continues to grow, especially in regions like Grand Rapids. For registered nurses looking to advance their careers through affordable, high-quality graduate education, the Grand Rapids area offers a variety of economical AGNP programs designed to prepare clinicians for advanced primary or acute care roles.

Nurse Practitioner

American Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2025

Social media has revolutionized communications globally and has become a dominant tool for instant communication and connection through text, photographs, and videos. According to Kelil and colleagues, estimates suggest that 3.8 billion people, or nearly 60% of the world’s population, use various social media platforms. Web-based platforms, such as Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and LinkedIn, have emerged as prominent tools in digital communication and augmented the exchange of ideas

Communication

Registered Nursing

AUGUST 7, 2025

For individuals in Cincinnati holding a non-nursing bachelor's degree and seeking a fast, strategic path into advanced nursing practice, direct-entry Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs offer a compelling option. These intensive programs allow career changers to transition into nursing at the graduate level, combining foundational nursing education with advanced practice competencies.

Nurse Practitioner

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

Empowered Nurses

AUGUST 7, 2025

Once, Scharmaine Lawson  Baker was a beacon in our profession—a seasoned nurse practitioner, author, mentor. She wrote guides on patient-provider trust, taught about medical necessity, and inspired nurses to deliver house-call care with compassion. But somewhere along the way, the code of ethics was traded for the currency of fraud. The Scam Under the Lab Coat Between 2018 and 2019 , Baker worked remotely as an independent contractor for a telehealth outfit.

Medicare

American Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2025

Laura Mallett, MSN, RN Where did the spring go? Summer is here, and KSNA is working hard to bring you updated information and move the association into the future. I know from the meetings we have had that nursing has many concerns, and the KSNA board and I would like to hear from the membership about what you are seeing and what your concerns are for the future of nursing.

Self-Care

Providence

AUGUST 7, 2025

Sometimes, life’s bumps in the road can direct us toward new opportunities. For Clinical Care Coordinator Trisha, her first experience with Providence was as a patient. She says the exceptional care she received during that tough time sparked a profound shift—not just in her health, but in her career and sense of purpose.

Care coordination

American Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2025

Vicky McGrath DNP, MBA, RN, OCN We are honored to have each one of you as part of a community of dedicated professionals who share a passion for advancing the nursing profession and improving the health of our communities. As the Executive Director of KSNA, I am proud to support the mission and vision of KSNA by working closely with our dedicated board members and all of you to advance the nursing profession across the state.

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.

Education

Nursing Times

AUGUST 7, 2025

A raft of measures designed to “crack down on cowboy cosmetic procedures” are to be introduced, according to the UK government.

CynaMed

AUGUST 7, 2025

2 minute read In every assisted living facility, you will see different individuals with varying roles, tasks, and responsibilities. Of course, there are doctors and nurses present. However, many are not aware of CNAs, or Certified Nursing Assistants. A CNA plays a crucial role, providing valuable help and support in many ways. This article will discuss the different benefits to being an assisted living CNA.

Licensing

Registered Nursing

AUGUST 7, 2025

Medical assistants looking to elevate their healthcare careers often find that becoming a registered nurse (RN) offers expanded responsibilities, higher salaries, and long-term job stability. The transition from MA to RN opens up new clinical opportunities, including direct patient care, medication administration, and leadership roles within healthcare teams.

Licensing

Nursing Times

AUGUST 7, 2025

The unsolicited filming and photography of nurses at work is a "growing concern", the Royal College of Nursing has said.

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.

Health Outcomes

Nursing Times

AUGUST 7, 2025

An Irish nursing leader has condemned racially motivated abuse against healthcare workers and the public, following a spate of racist attacks.