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How Do You Deal With “Difficult” Patients? 

Daily Nurse

Nurses deal with all kinds of patients, and some interactions are more challenging than others. Some patients get labeled as “difficult”. How we think about patients is important and can significantly impact the nurse-patient relationship and quality of care. Changing our habitual thinking can be good for the nurse, the patient, and the care that’s ultimately provided.

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Nurses cautioned on patient confidentiality amid royal data breach

Nursing Times

Find out what a health minister has said amid claims of a data breach involving the Princess of Wales’ medical information.

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3 Essential Qualities Facilities Look for in Healthcare Professionals During the Hiring Process

Core Medical Group

In the healthcare industry, facilities are continuously striving to find the best talent to join their teams. During the hiring process for healthcare professionals , many organizations place a high value on certain qualities that go beyond functional skills. Among these qualities, flexibility, open communication, and dedication stand out as important characteristics for potential candidates.

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Igniting Human Understanding: Evan Sheaff

NRC Health

Dogs have an extraordinary gift for patience and living in the moment. In a professional setting, being fully present is about more than just physical presence—it’s about giving undivided attention and focus to the work at hand. This lesson has become a cornerstone of Evan Sheaff’s daily approach as NRC Health’s Director of Implementation. The post Igniting Human Understanding: Evan Sheaff appeared first on NRC Health.

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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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How Health Systems Are Using Technology to Combat Burnout, Improve Nurse Retention

Minority Nurse

Nurse burnout continues to hinder the healthcare system across care settings. Hospital margins are thinning, and allocating resources to nurse retention and engagement is imperative to offset the cost of losing nurses. The average cost of turnover for one bedside RN is $52,350 – which can add up to expenses between $6.6M-$10.5M , according to a recent retention and staffing report stating “ each percent change in RN turnover will cost/save the average hospital an additional $380,600/year.

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AI takeaways from writing conference

American Nurse

On March 9, I attended a virtual conference hosted by the Delaware Chapter of the American Medical Writers Association. I wanted to share some takeaways related to AI from this excellent conference. Núria Negrão, PhD, presented a short overview of the history of AI, how it works, how to get the most out of it, and resources. Takeaways: AI uses large language models (LLM) that work by predicting the next “token” (word or a phrase).

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ANA's 2023 impact in 10 key numbers

Becker's Hospital Review

The ANA Enterprise had a tangible influence on the profession last year through its education, advocacy and policy work, according to the organization's 2023 Annual Impact Report.

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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Remembering my dad who died too soon

American Nurse

Colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum) affects more people every year, especially the young. According to the National Cancer Institute , over 153,000 people in the U.S. received a colorectal cancer diagnosis in 2023. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends regular screening, beginning at age 45. Screening is the key to prevention.

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Launch Your PT Career Sooner: Earn Your DPT at USAHS!

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Here at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) we’re all about helping our students reach their goals with confidence and competence. As the leading graduate school for PT since 1979, we couldn’t be more proud of what our PT students and alumni have achieved and for giving us the opportunity to partner in their success. We’re thrilled to announce a host of exciting updates to our industry-leading Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) graduate degree program, integrated into our n

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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 Pitfalls of Social Media

Empowered Nurses

Nurses often find solace and connection in the communities we build. These communities extend beyond the walls of our hospitals and clinics, reaching into the vast expanse of social media platforms. While these platforms offer us opportunities to share our experiences, seek support, and celebrate our victories, they also present challenges that we, as nurses, must navigate with care and thoughtfulness.

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Everything You Need to Know When Considering a Government Contract

The Gypsy Nurse

Gifted Healthcare provided this article. Government contracts are special contracts that travel nurses should consider when trying to find an assignment that will fit their needs. Most government contracts are with the Indian Health Service , VA Hospitals, or Federal Prison Clinics, and they come with unique benefits, adventurous destinations, and a variety of facility environments.