Donna Cardillo
OCTOBER 13, 2021
The older we get, the more risk-averse we become. Our fears magnify and we have a tendency to pull back from life. But pulling back and avoiding things we’re afraid of only magnifies our fears and makes our world smaller. Instead, try stepping forward boldly. Take a risk, even a small one. Try something new … Try Stepping Forward Boldly Read More » The post Try Stepping Forward Boldly first appeared on Donna Cardillo, RN.
Josephine Ensign
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Encampment below Harborview Medical Center, photo credit: Josephine Ensign, 2021 Amidst the raging debates about what to do about homelessness in Seattle and King County, the voices of people who work—and live—at the intersection of health and homelessness are drowned out. That needs to change if we hope to make any real progress towards solving homelessness and suffering in our city and neighborhood.
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Relias
OCTOBER 6, 2021
The movement to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour for all workers is gaining momentum across the nation. In response, many local and state governments are raising their lowest wages above the federal minimum wage set in 2009. Much of the discussion about raising the minimum wage focuses on workers in entry-level positions, especially in fast food.
Minding The Bedside
OCTOBER 27, 2021
There are a number of articles published on the effects of stress and burnout in nursing. If you haven’t read any of these articles, you’ve probably had your own experience with stress, if not in your workplace, then in your life. How do we deal with stress? The post Are You A Stressed-Out Nurse? Five Great Tips…And More appeared first on Minding The Bedside.
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.
Nurse Focus
OCTOBER 25, 2021
While there are many opportunities for nurses to meet the needs of vulnerable populations, incorporate the social determinants of health, and speed the pace of health care transformation, nurses face barriers accessing the knowledge, tools, and the environments needed to deliver exemplary care.
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Donna Cardillo
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Recently while traveling, I enjoyed breakfast at a chain restaurant. Several tables were occupied, and I noticed only one server doing all the front-end work: taking orders and processing payments. Other customers slowly trickled in, and she seemed to keep up with it all with grace, style, and even humor. When she brought my food, … Thank You For Saying Thank You Read More » The post Thank You For Saying Thank You first appeared on Donna Cardillo, RN.
Gebauer Company
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Healthcare has a long way to go in assisting youth and their families move from the pediatric world to the adult healthcare team. According to the 2017/2018 National Survey of Children’s Health , several families report many barriers to transition from pediatric to adult healthcare, including not being comfortable moving to a new doctor, finding a doctor that they can talk to, understanding how to make appointments or how to determine insurance coverage.
Relias
OCTOBER 8, 2021
Across the world, October 10 is hailed as World Mental Health Day. A program of the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH), World Mental Health Day has been observed since 1992. WFMH’s mission is to promote the advancement of mental health awareness, prevention of mental disorders, advocacy and best practices, and recovery-focused interventions worldwide.
Minding The Bedside
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Have you ever tried to meditate and found that while you weren't having much success in your meditation practice, you were getting plenty of practice in failing? Great, keep on failing! The post Meditation Tip of the Week: If You’re Not Failing, You’re Not Trying! appeared first on Minding The Bedside.
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
Diversity Nursing
OCTOBER 19, 2021
The Nursing field offers many Nursing specialties to choose from depending on your interests and skills. And, there are plenty of opportunities to get the necessary training to move on to a different specialty. The stress of the pandemic has increased Nurses' interest in positions beyond the hospital setting. Some of those opportunities include: Nurse Educator.
Elder Care Matters
OCTOBER 19, 2021
Help may be available to offset the costs of home care or a long-term care facility for veterans who served during a wartime period and their surviving spouses. Through a Veteran Administration’s pension benefit called Aid and Attendance, qualified veterans and surviving spouses may be eligible to receive a monthly check depending on their income… The post HELP MAY BE AVAILABLE TO OFFSET YOUR ELDER CARE COSTS appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.
Healthy Workforce Institute
OCTOBER 13, 2021
When asked the question, “ What is one chronic and painful problem in your industry that no one seems able to solve ?”, my response was, “ That’s easy. It’s nurses bullying nurses. ” But the real question is WHY do nurses bully each other? It seems like a ridiculous notion that nurses can be so kind and caring to patients, but so horrific to each other!
Nursing Uncensored
OCTOBER 8, 2021
Right now, nurses are leaving the bedside at the speed of light. We know it’s happening, but it’s much more difficult to tease apart all the reasons why and make bedside nurses want to stay. There has been lots of talk about bringing new nurses into vacant bedside roles - sign-on bonuses, travel contract pay, crisis pay, etc, but there seems to be a hollow echo in the room discussing how we retain the nurses who have been here all along.
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.
Relias
OCTOBER 25, 2021
There’s a new opportunity for occupational therapists practicing in home health settings. OTs working in home health can initiate the start of care in more situations beginning in 2022 under changes to the Medicare conditions of participation (CoPs). With this change, home health leaders need to ensure proper training, including procedural knowledge and coding, for their OT team members.
Minding The Bedside
OCTOBER 23, 2021
Your Nose: Your Ally in Managing Stress How many of you can say that a certain smell can trigger a thought or memory good or bad? My sister had great deal of difficulty with catholic school and the smell of chalk triggers anxiety for her. On the flip side, I remember my youngest commenting how [.] The post Adding Aromatherapy to Meditation… appeared first on Minding The Bedside.
Providence
OCTOBER 5, 2021
October 5, 2021 Plus earn a sign-on bonus of up to $10K for select non-clinical roles or up to $25K for select leadership roles. Nurses play a critical role in delivering world-class health with human connection to all in our communities.
Diversity Nursing
OCTOBER 5, 2021
The pandemic has magnified the Nursing shortage and healthcare organizations are struggling to not only recruit Nurses but also retain them. Bonuses are nice, but Nurses need more than that. They want to feel valued and safe in their work environment. Healthcare organizations must ensure Nurses are equipped with resources and the support they need to provide quality care.
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.
NexNurse
OCTOBER 1, 2021
Nurse navigators are relatively new in the field of health care. But they are becoming an essential part of the patient care experience. This article defines what a nurse navigator is, the requirements for becoming one, and what nurse navigators do. What is a Nurse Navigator? Nurse navigators may also be called care coordinators, case managers, or patient advocates.
NP Hub
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Every person in this world is at risk of burning out. Especially you, … The post NP Preceptor Burnout: What To Do When You’re Just Done appeared first on NPHub.
Relias
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Demand for home healthcare continues to rise, and at the same time home health aide staffing remains an ongoing challenge for agency administrators. Recruiting qualified aides is one aspect of the staffing challenge, and high turnover is another. To ensure you can maximize your share of the home health market, consider developing your own pool of home health aides by training them from the ground up.
Minding The Bedside
OCTOBER 19, 2021
Do you ever get hung up on what you think meditation "is" and how you have to "be" when you meditate? If so, then think on this; meditation is simply, in its essence, a state of non-distraction. The post Meditation Tip of the Week: Try Many Short Meditation Sessions During the Day appeared first on Minding The Bedside.
Board Vitals - Nursing
OCTOBER 22, 2021
Now is the perfect time to advance your nursing degree and become a nurse practitioner. This profession is projected to grow 30% by the year 2030, faster than the average for all other healthcare occupations. And with the rise in remote learning, applying to NP school is now an option for even those with the busiest of schedules. Before applying to NP school, it is essential that you understand the specific school requirements for the degree program you are applying into.
Diversity Nursing
OCTOBER 8, 2021
Even before the pandemic, healthcare providers experienced burnout and other negative mental health issues. Now more than ever, it is critical health systems take steps to support their staff's well-being. Recently, more healthcare organizations have started to hire Chief Wellness Officers (CWO), as a strategy to address burnout, mental health, and compassion fatigue.
Minding The Bedside
OCTOBER 12, 2021
How would you like to be able to take a "meditation break" at work.while you're still working. THAT is what meditation is, it's about learning how to keep your mind in a state of comfort and ease regardless of where you are.even at work! The post How to Meditate at Work, It’s Natural…Really! appeared first on Minding The Bedside.
Minding The Bedside
OCTOBER 6, 2021
While most spiritual traditions have contemplative or meditative practices, you don't have to be spiritual to use meditation. All you have to be is.human! The post Meditation Tip of the Week: You Can Meditate! appeared first on Minding The Bedside.
Relias
OCTOBER 5, 2021
Like all healthcare providers, rehabilitation therapists have had to adapt and adjust to the extraordinary challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. These adaptations transcend immediate issues like COVID-related safety protocols and staffing concerns and have been largely concentrated on rapidly evolving therapy needs. As a post-acute care leader, you must ensure that your staff is competent and flexible enough to meet these changes head on.
NP Hub
OCTOBER 30, 2021
At NPHub we do two things to fight the NP preceptor shortage. … The post The NP Preceptor Shortage: What NPs Need To Know appeared first on NPHub.
Relias
OCTOBER 20, 2021
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed the way behavioral health and other human services organizations conduct their operations. Providers have struggled with how to properly care for?persons?served while also ensuring their own safety. Organizations have had to contend with higher levels of turnover and difficulty onboarding and training employees.
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