Emerging RN Leader

JUNE 21, 2023

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Nursing leadership is hard today. Unsurprisingly, using interim leaders to fill a void for these hard-to-recruit positions is rising. Sometimes the leader has been placed by an executive recruiting firm, but more often, they are internal candidates who still need to be offered or are unwilling to […] The post The Challenge with Using Interim Leaders appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Nurse Practitioners in Business

JUNE 21, 2023

Can color, sound, and art influence how people feel in healthcare settings? Yes! We’ve known it for years, and research has shown that color, sound, and art affect a patient’s mood and the experience of the healthcare encounter. But let’s take a closer look, starting with color. Color in Healthcare Different colors may produce different psychological responses, so we’ll limit our discussion to the most common colors.

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Minority Nurse

JUNE 21, 2023

Rama Walker is passionate about caring for people, and as a nurse leader, she has the privilege of caring for people whose career is caretaking. Walker advocates for nurses and women, pushing them to be their best version. She knows better than anyone that nurses are innovative, caring, resilient, and well-rounded individuals who can adapt and thrive in challenging environments.

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Daily Nurse

JUNE 21, 2023

Courtney Miller, an Ortho/Neuro OR Manager with Intermountain Health , saves lives at the same hospital that once saved hers. “I knew as a kid I wanted to do something in the medical field,” says Miller In July 2007, at just 16 years old, Miller was diagnosed with a blood vessel malformation and needed brain surgery. “The OR is very overwhelming — it’s bright, it’s big, there are scary-looking instruments and people you’ve never seen before.

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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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The Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 21, 2023

Heather Simpson and Lydia Greene have equally compelling stories to tell about their journey from ardent anti-vax social media influencers to pro-vax activists. Their perspective from inside the anti-vax movement reveals how rampant disinformation and misinformation are used to weaponize new moms to become anti-vax too. I first heard their memorable presentations at a conference focused on building immunization confidence.

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Consult QD

JUNE 21, 2023

As an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) at Cleveland Clinic, Shaneeka Rice, MSN, CNP, takes great pride in her clinical work, but she says she has always had her eye on a loftier goal. “I’ve known from the beginning that leadership would be a part of my career,” she explains. “It’s one of the reasons I chose to work at an academic medical center — the opportunity to learn, grow and really explore the boundaries of the nursing profession.

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Evidence-Based Nursing

JUNE 21, 2023

Commentary on: Pryce-Miller M, Bliss E, Airey A, Garvey A, Pennington CR. The lived experiences of racial bias for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students in practice: A hermeneutic phenomenological study. Nurse Educ Pract. 2023 Jan;66:103532. doi: 10.1016/j.nepr.2022.103532. Epub 2022 Dec 11. Implications for practice and research Further research on how non-racial behaviours conceal, normalise and manifest healthcare-related racism in academic and clinical contexts is imperative.

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Penn Medicine News

JUNE 21, 2023

Katalin Susztak, MD, PhD, has focused her career on unlocking the kidney’s mysteries and transforming how kidney disease is prevented, detected, and treated.

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Nurse.com

JUNE 21, 2023

Sponsored by Restore Hyper Wellness. Most nurses recall the excitement they felt when successfully starting their first IV in nursing school. It’s a momentous occasion for student nurses because it’s a skill they’ll use throughout their careers. IVs are so integral to patient care that it’s estimated over 1 billion of them are placed in hospitalized patients worldwide each year.

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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

Relias

JUNE 21, 2023

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts across the U.S. build on over half a century of anti-discrimination work that began in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. At that time, proponents focused on correcting discriminatory laws and policies to pave the way for equal rights for every citizen. Since then, DEI efforts in healthcare , government, education, and business have progressed further.

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Every Nurse

JUNE 21, 2023

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The Transition from Staff Nurse to Charge Nurse: Challenges and Strategies Updated June 22, 2023 by EveryNurse Staff Writers Many nurses aspire to take on leadership roles, and becoming a charge nurse is often the next step on this career trajectory. However, the transition from a staff nurse to a charge nurse can be challenging and overwhelming.

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Celayix

JUNE 21, 2023

In the world of Workforce Management , incentive pay is not a new concept, but it’s one that’s often misunderstood or underused. Also known as performance-based pay or variable pay, it plays a significant role in employee motivation , retention , and overall business growth. This blog post aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of incentive pay and offers guidelines on effectively introducing it into your business strategy.

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Every Nurse

JUNE 21, 2023

CLINICAL PRACTICE Supporting Patients with Mental Health Challenges: Communication Tips for CNAs Updated June 22, 2023 by EveryNurse Staff Writers Mental health challenges can be difficult to navigate, both for those who experience them and the healthcare professionals who support them. As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) , it is essential to have effective communication skills to help individuals with mental health challenges feel heard, understood, and supported.

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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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Relias

JUNE 21, 2023

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts across the U.S. build on over half a century of anti-discrimination work that began in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. At that time, proponents focused on correcting discriminatory laws and policies to pave the way for equal rights for every citizen. Since then, DEI efforts in healthcare , government, education, and business have progressed further.

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Evidence-Based Nursing

JUNE 21, 2023

Research ethics committees (RECs) (institutional review boards) came to prominence after the Second World War and were introduced to protect research participants and reduce unethical research. 1 Over recent years, I have had the privilege of serving with different RECs and have been impressed by the commitment and dedication of REC members who give their time and expertise for the benefit of others.

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Becker's Hospital Review

JUNE 21, 2023

West Virginia University's Medical Center for Nursing Excellence in Morgantown announced the launch of what it is calling an "Aspiring Nurse Program," which will offer local community college students up to $25,000 in exchange for a three-year work commitment, according to a June 19 news release.

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Evidence-Based Nursing

JUNE 21, 2023

Commentary on : Croft A, Lascelles K, Brand F, et al. Effects of patient deaths by suicide on clinicians working in mental health: A survey. Int J Ment Health Nurs. 2023 Feb;32(1):245–276. doi: 10.1111/inm.13080. Epub 2022 Oct 26. Implications for practice and research We need to provide effective psychological care in a compassionate environment to clinicians who are traumatised by a patient’s death by suicide.

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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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JUNE 21, 2023

Posterior facet replacement with the newly FDA-approved Total Posterior Spine (TOPS ™ ) System (Premia Spine) is a safe and effective alternative to lumbar spinal fusion in patients with grade I degenerative spondylolisthesis, offering pain relief without sacrificing physiological movement. These findings, from two years of follow-up in the TOPS FDA investigational device exemption (IDE) multicenter randomized controlled trial ( NCT03012776 ), were published in a preliminary report in the

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Evidence-Based Nursing

JUNE 21, 2023

Commentary on: Watkins-Martin K, Bolanis D, Richard-Devantoy S, et al. The effects of walking in nature on negative and positive affect in adult psychiatric outpatients with major depressive disorder: A randomized-controlled study. J Affect Disord 2022;318:291–8. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2022.08.121. Implications for practice and research Walking is an accessible and low-cost intervention that does not require specialised equipment or staff.

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Scrubs

JUNE 21, 2023

Original Reporting by: Arthur Allen On Nov. 22, three FDA inspectors arrived at the sprawling Intas Pharmaceuticals plant south of Ahmedabad, India, and found hundreds of trash bags full of shredded documents tossed into a garbage truck. Over the next 10 days, the inspectors assessed what looked like a systematic effort to conceal quality problems at the plant, which provided more than half of the U.S. supply of generic cisplatin and carboplatin, two cheap drugs used to treat as many as 500,000

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Evidence-Based Nursing

JUNE 21, 2023

Commentary on: Anttila M, Lantta T, Hipp K, et al. Recovery-oriented mental health principles in psychiatric hospitals: How service users, family members and staff perceive the realisation of practices. J Adv Nurs. 2022 Nov 21. doi: 10.1111/jan.15506. Epub ahead of print. Implications for practice and research Systematic efforts are needed for staff to recognise and address the barriers for personal recovery in psychiatric hospitals.

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Scrubs

JUNE 21, 2023

The U.S. has an anxiety problem. Just under a third of all adults in the country will experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives, according to the National Health Institute. Lots of us experience anxiety, but an anxiety disorder is when your worries, fears, and concerns interfere with your daily activities and responsibilities. This can include generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, social anxiety, and various phobias.

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Evidence-Based Nursing

JUNE 21, 2023

Commentary on: Pinero-Pinto E, Romero-Galisteo RP, Jiménez-Rejano JJ, et al. A pilot randomised controlled trial on the effectiveness of infant massage on the acceptance, commitment and awareness of influence in parents of babies with Down syndrome. J Intellect Disabil Res. 2023 Jan;67(1):35–48. doi: 10.1111/jir.12983. Epub 2022 Oct 17. Implications for practice and research Parents of infants with Down syndrome (DS) are likely to benefit from giving body massages to their infants.

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Every Nurse

JUNE 21, 2023

CLINICAL PRACTICE Cleaning and Disinfection Practices for CNAs: Ensuring a Safe Environment Updated June 22, 2023 by EveryNurse Staff Writers As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) , your role in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients cannot be overstated. With the ongoing threat of infection, it is more important than ever to understand the importance of proper cleaning and disinfection practices.

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Evidence-Based Nursing

JUNE 21, 2023

Commentary on : Brown M, MacArthur J, Truesdale M, Higgins A. The transition from child to adult health services for young adults with intellectual disabilities: An evaluation of a pilot of an online learning resource for Registered Nurses. Nurse Educ Pract. 2022 Oct;64:103424. doi: 10.1016/j.nepr.2022.103424. Epub 2022 Aug 4. Implications for research and practice A new online resource shows promise in developing nurses knowledge of transition from child to adult health services for young adult

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Every Nurse

JUNE 21, 2023

CAREER PATHS Leadership in Nursing: How Charge Nurses and Nurse Managers Differ Updated June 22, 2023 by EveryNurse Staff Writers In healthcare organizations, leadership plays a critical role in ensuring the delivery of quality patient care. Nurses are integral to this process, serving as leaders in clinical settings. Two nursing roles that hold significant leadership responsibilities are Charge Nurses and Nurse Managers.

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Evidence-Based Nursing

JUNE 21, 2023

Commentary on: Mimmo L, Hodgins M, Samir N, Travaglia J, Woolfenden S, Harrison R. 'Smiles and laughter and all those really great things': Nurses' perceptions of good experiences of care for inpatient children and young people with intellectual disability. J Adv Nurs. 2022 Sep;78(9):2933–2948. doi: 10.1111/jan.15256. Epub 2022 Apr 22. Implications for practice and research A conceptual model can provide a standardised framework to identify methods to implement high quality and safe care f

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Consult QD

JUNE 21, 2023

An analysis of nearly seven decades of reoperative cardiac surgery data at Cleveland Clinic shows that enhanced training and quality improvements plus long-term institutional experience have resulted in a culture of safety translating to improved outcomes for complex patients operated on by both early- and late-career surgeons. The findings, based on the cumulative experience of 36 primary cardiac surgeons from 1951 to 2020, were presented at the 2023 annual meeting of the American Association f

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Evidence-Based Nursing

JUNE 21, 2023

Commentary on: Scior K, Cooper R, Fenn K, Poole L, Colman S, Ali A, Baum S, Crabtree J, Doswell S, Jahoda A, Hastings R, Richardson L. 'Standing up for Myself' (STORM): Development and qualitative evaluation of a psychosocial group intervention designed to increase the capacity of people with intellectual disabilities to manage and resist stigma. J Appl Res Intellect Disabil. 2022 Nov;35(6):1297-1306. doi: 10.1111/jar.13018.

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Evidence-Based Nursing

JUNE 21, 2023

Commentary on: McCausland D, Luus R, McCallion P, Murphy E, McCarron M. The impact of COVID-19 on the social inclusion of older adults with an intellectual disability during the first wave of the pandemic in Ireland. J Intellect Disabil Res. 2021 Oct;65(10):879–889. doi: 10.1111/jir.12862 Epub 2021 Jun 24. Implications for practice and research In practice, consideration should be made of how technology can be used to support the social inclusivity of people with an intellectual disability

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