Scrubs
JULY 27, 2023
stocksy |Lumina Nurses, you work hard—harder than most. And we don’t need to tell you that those carefree “sand and sun moments” come few and far between. Which is why your vacation time, any vacation time at all, is a big deal. Not to mention wonderful, and vital to your sanity. It sure is a shame when a limited budget or an ultra-rigid schedule puts a rush on your long-awaited sabbatical.
Becker's Hospital Review
JULY 27, 2023
A nurse who was fired after allegedly "slamming" the face of a 2-day-old infant into a bassinet was cleared of misconduct by the state agency, NBC New York reported July 26.
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Scrubs
JULY 27, 2023
So, you’ve aced the NCLEX, but can you handle a deadlift? In psychiatric nursing, it’s not just about a nurse’s mental capabilities, but their physical capabilities as well. A nursing student recently sought advice on Reddit, pondering whether she should start building her strength at the gym in preparation for the physical demands of psychiatric nursing.
Nurse.com
JULY 27, 2023
Understanding and using the nursing process steps is essential for individualized patient-centered care. The five key steps guide nursing care and promote better communication among healthcare team members. Some of you are fresh out of nursing school, while others are more seasoned in your careers. Regardless of your experience, applying the nursing process is vital to providing patient-centered care.
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.
NurseBuff
JULY 27, 2023
Picture this. You’ve just graduated from nursing school, the grueling years of hard work behind you. But there’s one final hurdle between you and your dream career as a registered nurse – the NCLEX-RN exam. The mere mention of this test sends a shiver down the spine of many nursing graduates. In this comprehensive guide, […] The post How To Pass The NCLEX-RN on First Try: The Only 5 Tips Every Nurse Must Know appeared first on NurseBuff.
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Daily Nurse
JULY 27, 2023
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) commends Sens. Merkley (D-OR) and Lummis (R-WY) for introducing the Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act in the U.S. Senate. This legislation would strengthen healthcare access for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries by removing federal barriers to practice for nurse practitioners (NPs) and other advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs).
Amercan Journal of Nursing
JULY 27, 2023
The August issue of AJN is now live. “Nursing Care for Patients After Ostomy Surgery,” a CE feature, details the basics of pre- and postoperative care and patient education for colostomy and ileostomy—two of the most common types of ostomy surgery. This month’s Original Research article is on nurses’ self-reported QI engagement and competence.
Scrubs
JULY 27, 2023
Healthcare workers need to take care of their physical and mental well-being to be more efficient in the workplace. According to the World Health Organization, healthcare professionals have more exposure to occupational risks such as infections, unsafe patient handling, hazardous chemicals, radiation, injuries, and psychosocial hazards. At the same time, healthcare workers are also more prone to suffering mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and insomnia.
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
JULY 27, 2023
Aspiring educators can pursue an advanced degree if they want a more prominent teaching position. If you’re interested in a high-level career in education, you have two doctoral degree options: a Doctor of Education (EdD)or a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). In this guide, we highlight key differences in curricula, prerequisite requirements, application processes and typical career paths that graduates pursue.
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
JULY 27, 2023
As a nurse, I have dedicated my life to caring for others and advocating for their well-being. I entered this noble profession with a heart full of compassion and a burning desire to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. However, over the years, I have witnessed firsthand the toll that inadequate staffing ratios can take on nurses and, ultimately, on the quality of care we are able to provide.
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
JULY 27, 2023
Do you enjoy learning about how the body moves and working with children? You may want to consider pursuing a career in pediatric physical therapy. Pediatric physical therapists work with various cases, such as injuries, disorders and chronic illnesses. Learn how to become a pediatric physical therapist, including educational and clinical requirements , and what you can expect in the career.
NRC Health
JULY 27, 2023
Kick-off Human Understanding Beyond | HUB23 in style - you don’t want to miss Sea of Success: A celebration of excellence at HUB23 at the New England Aquarium. The post HUB23 reception: A nautical night out! appeared first on NRC Health.
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
JULY 27, 2023
Do you enjoy problem solving and coming up with creative solutions? Do you have the patience and empathy to work with children and help them become more independent? If so, you might consider becoming a pediatric occupational therapist. In pediatric occupational therapy, you’ll have the opportunity to help children relearn and improve important coordination and motor skills so they can perform essential tasks in their lives more confidently.
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.
Consult QD
JULY 27, 2023
The tube shunts used in conventional uveitic glaucoma surgeries can cause cornea damage, exposure, diplopia and, in uveitic eyes, late recalcitrant hypotony, says Jonathan Eisengart, MD , a glaucoma specialist at Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute. However, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) may eliminate these risks. “In our experience, the newer MIGS procedures have been safer, quicker and more effective for uveitic and steroid-response glaucoma than conventional glaucoma surgeries,”
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
JULY 27, 2023
At some point in your life, you may have been or will be recommended to undergo rehabilitation. Rehabilitation is designed to help individuals regain essential functions to improve their quality of life. Whether you’re recovering from a traumatic injury or simply need help completing daily tasks, there are different types of rehabilitation available to aid you in the recovery process.
NP Hub
JULY 27, 2023
LAMONI, Iowa — June 27, 2023 — In a move set … The post Graceland University and NPHub Forge Partnership to Revolutionize Clinical Rotation Placements for Nurse Practitioner Students appeared first on NPHub.
Premier Medical Staffing
JULY 27, 2023
Job Information Job Profession: How to Choose Your Next Travel Nursing Destination Job State: Job Location: Job Specialty: Job Assignment: Whether you’ve been traveling for years or are about to take your first assignment, choosing a travel nursing destination is always a tough decision. There are many factors to consider when selecting a location to not only work, but live in, for a travel nurse contract.
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.
Consult QD
JULY 27, 2023
Total joint arthroplasties (TJA) are among the most common of elective surgeries. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, nearly 2 million hips and knees will be replaced annually in the United States by 2030, to say nothing of shoulders, elbows, wrists, and ankles. The projected growth in these surgeries means a corresponding increase in periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs), a leading cause of arthroplasty failure.
Health Leaders | Nursing
JULY 27, 2023
The foundation's gift will help, in part, fund start-up costs for a new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the correct website of the IBC Foundation. A $1 million gift to St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas, not only will help fund start-up costs for a new Bachelor of Science in nursing program, but it will help close the critical gap in the regional healthcare system.
The Gypsy Nurse
JULY 27, 2023
Amare Medical Network provided this article. Summer is a time for fun, relaxation, and spending time with loved ones. But for nurses, it can also be a time of high stress. Long hours, short staffing, and the constant demands of the job can take a toll on your mental and emotional health. That’s why finding ways to de-stress and relax during the summer is so important.
Elder Care Matters
JULY 27, 2023
Obtaining Medicaid and Preserving Your Family Home A home is often the primary asset that one wishes to preserve when engaging in long-term care planning. If you have the time to plan in advance, you can evaluate if and to whom you will transfer your homestead (your primary residence). If you decide to transfer, the… The post MEDICAID AND PRESERVING YOUR FAMILY HOME appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.
Minority Nurse
JULY 27, 2023
When we think of the business term “ROI” — return on investment — nursing and what nurses do on a day-to-day basis may not readily spring to mind. However, when you’re a nurse who wants to understand how to tell the story of your value to an employer and communicate what you see as your true worth as a healthcare professional, thinking in terms of your ROI can be a strong strategy for self-promotion.
Becker's Hospital Review
JULY 27, 2023
Travel nurses are often looked at as a costly complement to an organization's core staff nurses. However, a strategic staffing model that incorporates travel nurses and other contingent health professionals can successfully drive revenue and improve patient care.
Nursing Inquiry
JULY 27, 2023
Abstract Current health policy, high-profile failures and increased media scrutiny have led to a significant focus on patient experience in Britain's National Health Service (NHS). Patient experience data is typically gathered through surveys of satisfaction. The study aimed to support a better understanding of the patient experience and patients' expression of it through consideration of the aspects of the patient experience on NHS wards which are by their nature impossible to capture through p
Becker's Hospital Review
JULY 27, 2023
Philadelphia-based Wolters Kluwer Health and Unbound Medicine have released a mobile app designed to aid hospital nurses with accessible information on the top-selling drugs, including up-to-date drug information from the FDA, according to a July 27 news release.
Nursing Inquiry
JULY 27, 2023
Abstract The profession of nursing has recognized the need for contextual and relational frameworks to inform knowledge development. Two-Eyed Seeing is a framework developed by Mi'kmaw Elders to respectfully engage with Indigenous and non-Indigenous knowledges. Some scholars and practitioners, however, are concerned that Two-Eyed Seeing re-instantiates dichotomized notions regarding Western and Indigenous knowledges.
Consult QD
JULY 27, 2023
By Alise Carlson, MD ; Daniel Ontaneda, MD, PhD ; Mary Rensel, MD ; Jeffrey Cohen, MD ; and Amy Kunchok, MD Note: This article is republished from the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine (2023;90[4]:235-243). The original can be found here. Multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic, inflammatory, neurodegenerative disease, is often diagnosed during patients’ childbearing years.
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