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Penn Nursing Study Finds Link Between Nurse Work Environment Quality and COVID-19 Mortality Disparities

Penn Nursing

A new Penn Nursing Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research (CHOPR) study – published in INQUIRY – has found a strong association between the quality of the nurse work environment and COVID-19 mortality rates among socially vulnerable Medicare beneficiaries. The study examined data from 238 acute care hospitals across New York and Illinois.

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Emergency Nurses Association Launches Crucial Study on Workplace Violence

Daily Nurse

In a groundbreaking move, the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) is embarking on an extensive five-year study to tackle the alarming issue of workplace violence faced by emergency nurses. This initiative responds to a pressing global crisis that has long plagued healthcare settings, particularly emergency departments. Despite numerous small-scale studies shedding light on the issue, there has yet to be a comprehensive, long-term analysis that tracks workplace violence trends over time.

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Alumni Profile: Shelley Davis

Penn Nursing

Penn Nursing This issue - Fall 2024 Spring 2025 Fall 2024 Spring 2024 Fall 2023 Spring 2023 Fall 2022 Spring 2022 Fall 2021 Spring 2021 Search Features Unlocking the Future of Healthcare Flipped Classroom Policy Bending the Arc on Gender Affirming Care Giving Nursing Its Due Discovery & Innovation Climate Crisis Meets Nursing Know-How The Perils and Promise of GLP-1 Medications Leadership Serving Those Who Serve Transforming the Workforce Who / What / Why: Eva Farrell Alumni Profile: Shelley

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The Relentless School Nurse: The Next Time You Need Stamps, Ask for These!

The Relentless School Nurse

Click to view slideshow. As a school nurse, I appreciate the USPS’s decision to honor healthcare workers with the “Thank You, Healthcare Community” Forever stamp , released on October 1st. It’s a meaningful recognition of our dedication, especially given our challenges in recent years. In conjunction with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the USPS is honoring healthcare workers who dedicate our lives to protecting the health, safety, and well-being, ofte

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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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Who / What / Why: Eva Farrell

Penn Nursing

Penn Nursing This issue - Fall 2024 Spring 2025 Fall 2024 Spring 2024 Fall 2023 Spring 2023 Fall 2022 Spring 2022 Fall 2021 Spring 2021 Search Features Unlocking the Future of Healthcare Flipped Classroom Policy Bending the Arc on Gender Affirming Care Giving Nursing Its Due Discovery & Innovation Climate Crisis Meets Nursing Know-How The Perils and Promise of GLP-1 Medications Leadership Serving Those Who Serve Transforming the Workforce Who / What / Why: Eva Farrell Alumni Profile: Shelley

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Improper Shift Scheduling Health Impacts: Latest Research

Celayix

A recent study by Jessica Nye, PhD , highlighted a crucial issue that many employers often overlook—the severe health consequences of improper shift scheduling. The results show that shift work, especially in irregular patterns such as rotating and evening shifts , increases the risk of circadian syndrome. This condition is more than just disrupted sleep; it’s a combination of poor sleep, depressive symptoms, and metabolic disruptions that can seriously impact a worker’s long-term health a

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How SSM Health is Tackling Staffing Challenges with W-2 On Demand Model

Health Leaders | Nursing

The W-2 on-demand staffing model is a win-win for health systems, nurses, and patients, according to this CNO. A lot has changed in nursing in the past few years, specifically in staffing. Healthcare has become more virtual, and flexible scheduling models have replaced more traditional ones, and it's up to CNOs to consider innovative staffing solutions to address these challenges.

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Greens push for free GP visits

Nursing Review

The Greens are vowing to push major healthcare reforms into any parliamentary negotiations after next year’s election, banking on Labor being forced to form a minority government. Last Thursday, Greens leader Adam Bandt unveiled his party’s ambitious plan to make visits to the GP and other primary healthcare providers totally free while campaigning in the seat of Perth, where the party is trying topple Labor MP Patrick Gorman with candidate Sophie Greer.

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Resiliency, Diversity, Opportunity: Core Tenants of a Magnet-accredited Nursing Program

Minority Nurse

In 2024, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health was proudly again awarded Magnet designation. While this was not the first time the hospital had been recognized for its journey to nursing excellence, the continued recognition shows that the organization is taking positive steps to ensure the best nursing practices and the best possible patient outcomes.

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NSW nurses agree to interim wage increase, pay negotiations continue

Nursing Review

NSW nurses have come to an interim agreement with the state government after a lengthy wage dispute, which led to nurses walking off the job for 24 hours. NSW Health Minister Ryan Park confirmed a proposal had been accepted nearly a week after members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association went on strike for a day on September 24. The Industrial Relation Commission (IRC) had recommended nurses receive an interim three per cent pay increase and industrial action cease as negotiations continue

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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

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Staying Healthy While On Your Fall Travel Assignment

The Gypsy Nurse

Vibra Travels provided this article. You play a vital role in healthcare, but it’s essential to prioritize your health, too! Staying healthy while on your fall travel assignment ensures you can continue providing top-notch care to your patients, AND enjoy everything your assignment has to offer this fall! Essential Fall Travel Assignment Tips: Get Vaccinated: Protect yourself with an annual flu vaccine to reduce your risk of illness and prevent spreading the virus to vulnerable patients.