Health Leaders | Nursing
JULY 10, 2023
Those who are most interested in a rural healthcare practice are those who grew up in and prefer a rural setting. With the need for rural practitioners critical, the most effective way for rural hospitals and health systems to adequately staff for nurses and nurse practitioners is to grow their own, says nurse educator and practicing clinician. Michele Reisinger, DNP, APRN, FNP-C , should know.
Minority Nurse
JULY 10, 2023
July is a prime month for sunburns, but protecting your skin from sun damage is a year-round task. No matter where you live, putting sunscreen on before you head out the door is just as important in the summer as it is in the wintertime. With July marked as National UV Awareness Month, this is a great opportunity to educate patients (and yourself) about protection from the sun’s damaging rays.
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Daily Nurse
JULY 10, 2023
Is travel nursing still worth it in 2023? As a former travel nurse, my answer will always be yes! I started travel nursing in 2010 when I left Canada and moved to New York City. Honestly, it was one of the best decisions of my life. I worked in the emergency department for five years and was planning my departure because I wanted something new and exciting.
Diversity Nursing
JULY 10, 2023
Nurses at the forefront of healthcare continue to face challenges that change how we provide Nursing care to our patients. As the Nursing field continues to evolve, here are some of the top Nursing trends to watch in 2023 and for the years to come. Nursing Shortages Nursing shortages across all aspects of healthcare will continue to increase in 2023 and for several years to come.
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.
Consult QD
JULY 10, 2023
Nurse Essentials · Self Defense: Using Wellness Strategies to Protect Your Mind, Body and Spirit Nurses are trained to take care of others, but they often neglect self-care. Samantha Connelly, MSN, RN, NE-BC, director of caregiver well-being at Cleveland Clinic, uses a car analogy to highlight the importance of taking care of yourself. “[Wellness] is kind of like your oil change, getting your car aligned and your tire rotation.
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American Nurse
JULY 10, 2023
Insights and takeaways from experienced nursing professionals. The nursing profession has begun working toward an ethnically and racially diverse workforce, and healthcare systems, professional organizations, academia, and other stakeholders now realize the positive impact diversity has on patient outcomes. However, achieving this vision has included challenges.
Scrubs
JULY 10, 2023
Going in for a high-tech scan can be intimidating for many patients, including young children who are often separated from their parents during the procedure. Providers encourage their patients to remain calm when going through the machine. Some listen to music, while others take a sedative. But one young patient was “feelin’ good as hell!” during her most recent brain scan.
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
JULY 10, 2023
Kelly Twichel, OTR/L, USAHS ’17, is a natural entrepreneur and steadfast advocate for accessibility. She has always had a lot of passion, empathy and expertise around inclusion. “That drive and competitive edge in part comes from the fact that my mom had a disability. I see a side of things that maybe the average person does not,” she said. Her accessibility-centered career was sparked when she was a student at the University of St.
Nurses Advocates
JULY 10, 2023
One of the competencies case managers need to work on daily is being an educator. As case managers, we care for people of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures. Education must be geared to each person. In addition, people have different learning styles, such as; audio learners, readers, those who learn by example, and those who use their experiences to learn.
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
American Nurse
JULY 10, 2023
“I don’t think you’re cut out for this.” Considering a statement like this motivational seems counterintuitive, but you never know what will help you succeed. However, negativity is only sometimes beneficial. Looking for positive feedback anywhere you can find it isn’t unusual when you’re a student nurse. The challenges of nursing school require commitment.
CynaMed
JULY 10, 2023
2 minute read To be a working nurse, you must have an updated nursing license. This ensures to the state and patients that a nurse is competent and up-to-date in their practices. Without a renewed license, your nursing status becomes inactive. The renewal process must be done bi-annually (once every two years). As a nurse, you are responsible for renewing your license before it expires.
American Nurse
JULY 10, 2023
These experts support nurses’ patient care delivery. Nursing care requires the science of informatics, but I hear far too many nurses say, “I just don’t understand technology.” Those who feel this way tend to avoid trying to use the technology that’s posing an issue, or they believe understanding how to use it isn’t necessary for them. I understand the frustration that comes with learning a new technology, especially over the past 3 years.
Nursing Inquiry
JULY 10, 2023
Abstract The commodification of health care, particularly primary care, presents challenges to care and knowledge development. The purpose of this study is to examine how nurses perceive and develop their knowledge in a commodified context. A mixed-methods study was conducted that included a closed-question survey and in-depth interviews with nurses in public primary care in Catalonia.
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.
Nursing Review
JULY 10, 2023
Scientists at UNSW Sydney have made a breakthrough discovery that could better protect older people from gastroenteritis, an illness causing vomiting and diarrhoea. The study examined over 300,000 patient samples, identifying the bacterium Aeromonas as the second most prevalent pathogen associated with bacterial gastroenteritis. Gastroenteritis, commonly known as gastro, is a contagious illness that leads to vomiting and diarrhoea due to infection and inflammation of the digestive system.
American Nurse
JULY 10, 2023
Role, training, and process Telehealth refers to a range of disciplines (including medicine, radiology, and nursing) that provide health services via electronic information and telecommunication technologies. The American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing describes telephone nurse triage as a unique component within telehealth nursing. It provides RNs with a unique opportunity to use critical thinking and assessment skills to help patients determine the appropriate level of care they need.
Nursing Review
JULY 10, 2023
A Western Australian university has launched a new research department to help train and drive more nurses into remote healthcare services. The federal government allocated $17m over four years to establish a department of rural health at Perth's Edith Cowan University. ECU's vice-chancellor Professor Cobie Rudd, who was appointed director of the new department, said the training centre will focus on providing placements and encourage more nurses to practice in South West WA.
Consult QD
JULY 10, 2023
A clinical trial planned by Cleveland Clinic researchers aims to identify the neural signature underlying cognitive dysfunction in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and determine if high-intensity exercise — which has been shown to improve motor functioning — can mitigate PD-associated cognitive decline. If successful, the ambitious project could improve and help personalize the treatment of PD, according to principal investigator Jay Alberts, PhD , Vice Chair of Innovation in Cleveland Cli
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.
Nursing Review
JULY 10, 2023
According to Monash University 2021, ‘Vicarious trauma’ (VT) describes the cumulative effects of exposure to information about traumatic events and experiences, potentially leading to distress, dissatisfaction, hopelessness and serious mental and physical health problems. VT can directly impact a person’s emotional well-being when exposed to cumulative trauma.
Consult QD
JULY 10, 2023
Enfortumab vedotin (EV), an antibody drug conjugate, combined with the immune checkpoint inhibitor pembrolizumab exhibited durable efficacy with a median overall survival exceeding two years as first-line treatment in a study of patients with cisplatin-ineligible locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma. The combination fills an unmet need in the first-line setting, as about half of patients with advanced urothelial cancer are not candidates for cisplatin chemotherapy, says the study’
Nursing Review
JULY 10, 2023
All doctors and nurse practitioners will be able to prescribe the pregnancy termination pills, and all pharmacies can stock it as new rules are brought in. Until now, prescribers and dispensers of the two-part medical abortion treatment needed extra certification or registration, meaning only about 10 per cent of doctors and 30 per cent of pharmacists are currently able to deal with the pill.
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