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Teclistamab Appears Safe and Effective in Real-World Patients with Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

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A real-world study confirms the efficacy of teclistamab in patients with heavily pretreated relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), including those with high-risk features of the disease. “The real-world experience demonstrates response rates comparable to those observed in the pivotal phase 2 MajesTEC-1 trial despite the inclusion of sicker patients who would not have been eligible for MajesTEC-1,” says Danai Dima, MD a hematology-oncology fellow at Cleveland Clinic, who is the principal i

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Best of On The Pulse 2023

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

2023 was another big year for The School of Nursing. We were once again named among the top nursing schools in the country and world, we launched the new Institute for Policy Solutions at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, and much more. Let’s look back at some of this year’s highlights from the On… The post Best of On The Pulse 2023 appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.

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A betrayal of patients’ trust

American Nurse

Let’s call him Tim. With a sour face, Tim arrives at the nurse’s office in the elementary school and silently walks to the cabinet for the gummies that will raise his blood sugar before collapsing on the bed. He flips his continuous glucose monitor towards me so that I can record his blood sugar of 65 in a gesture that says, “See, it happened again…I hate this.

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Breaking: NMC to strike off Lucy Letby from professional register

Nursing Times

The NMC has announced that it will strike off convicted murderer Lucy Letby from its professional register. Find out more.

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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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A Beautiful Journey: California Travel Nurse Fast Tracks Toward Dreams with BSN Degree Via SIMPath®

Post University

It has been four years since Ameen graduated from American Sentinel University (now American Sentinel College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Post University), but the pride he has in earning the Bachelor of Science in Nursing(BSN) has not diminished at all. The Nebraska native who moved to California at the start of high school says that growing up, he was greatly influenced by his family’s Mediterranean background.

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Aortic Valve Reimplantation Shows Long-Term Durability in Patients With Connective Tissue Disorders

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Patients with Marfan syndrome or other connective tissue disorders (CTDs) often require prophylactic aortic root replacement at a relatively young age, yet there has been uncertainty about how durable reimplanted myxomatous aortic valves are in these individuals. Now a new study from Cleveland Clinic offers reassurance about the long-term durability of valve-sparing approaches in this complex patient population.

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Navigating Leadership: A Nurse’s Journey from ED to Associate Vice Chancellor

The Nurse Break

Embark on Dr. Penny Sweeting’s transformative journey from emergency nursing to academic leadership at Charles Darwin University. Discover strategies for building trust, navigating leadership, insights into inpatient safety research, and the art of fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Explore the essential qualities for leadership in higher education and healthcare.

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Snow-Capped Opportunities: A Travel Nurse Guide to Living & Working in a Winter Wonderland

The Gypsy Nurse

Advantage Medical Professionals provided this article. As winter blankets the world in a serene layer of snow, travel nurses have the unique opportunity to embark on a journey to some of the most enchanting destinations. The chilly season opens doors to experiences both magical and invigorating, inviting healthcare professionals to embrace the winter wonderlands while fulfilling their crucial roles.

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Workforce Management for a Deskless Workforce

Celayix

Fun fact; according to a r eport from Emergence , 80% of the global workforce (that’s 2.7 billion people) does not sit behind a desk to do their job. Consider industries like healthcare , construction, manufacturing , and security. This deskless workforce is often forgotten about with the development of new technology. This is a shame, considering that more than 78% of deskless workers surveyed consider the availability of appropriate technology to be an important factor when looking for a

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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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The Role of Nurse Practitioners in Mental Health Care

Every Nurse

CLINICAL PRACTICE The Crucial Role of Nurse Practitioners in Transforming Mental Health Care EveryNurse Staff Last Updated: 12/13/2023 The article discusses the crucial role of nurse practitioners in mental health care, including their contributions, scope of practice, collaborative care model, and common interventions, highlighting the increasing demand for mental health care and the opportunity for nurse practitioners to make a lasting difference in the lives of patients.

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Leading health systems see significant increases in NPS after adopting NRC Health’s Human Understanding Metric

NRC Health

Report details new data, trends, and strategies for healthcare organizations. The post Leading health systems see significant increases in NPS after adopting NRC Health’s Human Understanding Metric appeared first on NRC Health.

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Enhancing Nursing Education Through Simulation-Based Learning

Every Nurse

Higher education Enhancing Nursing Education Through Simulation-Based Learning EveryNurse Staff Last Updated: 12/13/2023 This article explores the significance of simulation in nursing education, including its importance in preparing students for real-world scenarios, the benefits of simulation for clinical skills training, the types of simulations used in nursing education, the role of debriefing in simulation-based learning, the responsibilities of nurse educators, the impact of simulation on

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The Future of Nursing for BSNs: What the National Academy of Medicine Report Means for You

Joyce

Formerly known as the Institute of Medicine (IOM), the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) is an influential organization that assembles medical research and makes evidence-based recommendations for the healthcare industry. Their Future of Nursing reports analyze the state of the nursing industry, as well as its needs and plans for necessary developments.

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Maximizing Your Benefits Strategy: Reframing the Way We View Fertility

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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Nurses at University Medical Center vote to unionize, a Louisiana first

Health Leaders | Nursing

LCMC Health’s University Medical Center nurses voted to join National Nurses United, the largest U.S. union for registered nurses, after a three-day vote that ended Saturday night. Pillar: Nursing Link: Full story Article Source: nola.

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Marginalization and women's healthcare in Ghana: Incorporating colonial origins, unveiling women's knowledge, and empowering voices

Nursing Inquiry

Abstract The origins of marginalization in nursing and the health sector in Ghana can be traced to colonialism and how a colonial era laid a solid foundation for inequities and entrenched disparities, as well as the subsequent normalization of marginalizing acts, in the health sector, particularly for women. Drawing upon varied literature over a 60-year period and perspectives from feminist theory, this paper considers the lasting impact of Ghanaian women's historical position during the colonia

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NY’s Plaza College nursing degree program granted national accreditation

Health Leaders | Nursing

On the heels of a study finding 100% of New York State hospitals reporting unmitigable nursing shortages, Queens-based Plaza College was awarded a prestigious national accreditation for its Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program.

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Texas Children’s Hospital nurses receive prestigious awards

Health Leaders | Nursing

Texas Children’s Hospital is proud to announce that 74 of its outstanding nurses have received 2023 Excellence in Nursing (EIN) awards from the Good Samaritan Foundation, a statewide organization whose mission is to increase the number of highly trained and dedicated nurses at the bedside of Texas patients.

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Leveling the Playing Field: How HR Can Equitably Improve Health Outcomes Through Fertility Benefits

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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Texas Children's Hospital nurses receive prestigious awards

Health Leaders | Nursing

Texas Children's Hospital is proud to announce that 74 of its outstanding nurses have received 2023 Excellence in Nursing awards from the Good Samaritan Foundation.

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These pros help keep ailing, aging loved ones safe — but it's a costly service

Health Leaders | Nursing

Care managers charge anywhere from $100 to $300 an hour, depending on their location and experience.