January, 2025

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Why Practice Cash Flow Is More Important Than You Think

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Youve probably heard the phrase Cash is King. What does that mean for your Nurse Practitioner (NP) practice? If youre bringing in plenty of revenue, that should mean your practice is financially healthy, right? Well, not necessarily. Many business owners falsely assume their business is doing well if they bring in lots of money. And so do NPs in their own practices.

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Why Nurse Leader Engagement Matters

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC A nurse leader recently told me how nurse engagement in her units had plummeted. She needed to put together an action plan, but she was wise enough to see the link between what was happening with her units and her behavior. She shared the following story: I feel […] The post Why Nurse Leader Engagement Matters appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Addressing Health Inequities: Diversity and Inclusion Matter

Diversity Nursing

Underserved communities often face significant barriers to accessing equitable healthcare. To make meaningful progress, these communities need to see themselves reflected in the systems designed to improve their health. This requires a commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across all aspects of healthcare. The Role of Representation in Healthcare Healthcare systems must prioritize the lived experiences, preferences, and concerns of individuals, considering factors such as gender, geography, and

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Nurse hopes to ‘turn claps into cash’ for colleagues with long Covid

Nursing Times

Read about a nurse's plan to walk the Camino de Santiago to raise 20,000 for healthcare workers impacted by long Covid.

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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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Taking a Break From Travel Nursing

The Gypsy Nurse

While travel nursing can provide adventure and reward, it can also be taxing. You may find taking a break seems like a good idea. Though the day-to-day in each assignment may be similar to a traditional nursing job, hopping from one assignment to the next is anything but normal. Over time, you may become exhausted from all the packing , moving, and readjusting that each contract might bring, especially if you leave little downtime between each new job.

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Should Nurse Practitioners Read X-Rays?

Health Leaders | Nursing

Nurse practitioners may soon be able to classify chest radiographs, according to the CDC. Nurse practitioners' (NPs) scope of practice will potentially be expanded once again as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) considers allowing NPs to try their hand at reading a specific type of X-ray. The CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) submitted a request for information regarding the B Reader Program from interested parties to determine whether or not

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Nurse Leader Coach Virtual Workshop on February 5th, 2025

Emerging RN Leader

I am proud to partner with New England ONL for this Nurse Leader Coach workshop on February 5th. This workshop is excellent for all levels of nurse leaders and nurse educators. You don’t need to be a member of ONL to attend. Register using this link The post Nurse Leader Coach Virtual Workshop on February 5th, 2025 appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Nursing Care Plan: Guide with Example & Writing Tips

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Care plans are a way to strategically approach and streamline the nursing process. They also facilitate effective communication in a nursing team. Lets review the fundamentals of a nursing care plan and how to create one, step by step. Well outline best practices and provide you with a nursing care plan example that you can download and print. Table of Contents What Is a Nursing Care Plan?

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Hospital nurse stabbed in alleged attempted murder

Nursing Times

A nurse has been admitted to hospital with life-changing injuries after she was stabbed at work. Read more.

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Virtual nursing could upend traditional staff ratios

Becker's Hospital Review

In conversations about virtual, team-based nursing services, the term "nurse-to-patient ratios" is an anachronism, according to nursing leaders at Providence and Trinity Health.

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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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Meet Carlee Minyard: The ER Nurse Who Set a Stroke Care Record and Transformed a Life in Just 17 Minutes

Daily Nurse

When every second counts, ER nurse Carlee Minyard steps up to the challenge. Her remarkable achievement of a 17-minute door-to-treatment time for stroke care at Saint Mary’s Regional Health System in Russellville, Arkansas, not only set a new record for the hospital but also showcased her exceptional skill, quick thinking, and unwavering commitment to saving lives.

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Business Structures: What You Must Know…

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Stepping out and starting your own practice is exciting. At the same time, entering unfamiliar territory may feel scary and intimidating. Not only must you tend to the medical side of your practice, but many non-medical things need your attention , too. And to make matters worse, sometimes, decisions must be made faster than youd like. Choosing the correct business entity is one of the most critical decisions when starting a practice, but you dont want to rush it.

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How Much Self-Promotion is Too Much

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Self-promotion is a component of both building a leadership brand and a leader’s effectiveness and long-term success. We urge leaders today to develop their expertise, to write about and speak about their work, and to be active on social media platforms like LinkedIn. But how much is […] The post How Much Self-Promotion is Too Much appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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What Does Nurse Recruitment Look Like Now for CNOs?

Health Leaders | Nursing

As the nursing shortage looms, new expectations give way to new recruiting strategies. In the face of a daunting workforce shortage, health systems are struggling to recruit and retain the best talent. Nurse leaders everywhere are brainstorming innovative ways to attract new graduate nurses from a new generation with new expectations, and it isn't always easy.

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Maximizing Your Benefits Strategy: Reframing the Way We View Fertility

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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International Nurses Day 2025 theme revealed

Nursing Times

Read about the announcement of the theme for 2025's International Nurses Day, which will focus on nurse wellbeing.

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Nurses across US to rally over AI safeguards

Becker's Hospital Review

On Jan. 16, thousands of registered nurses will hold marches, protests and rallies to demand the hospital industry ensure safe staffing levels and artificial intelligence safeguards, a Jan. 14 National Nurses United news release said.

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Your Nursing Career Resolutions

Daily Nurse

If you’re starting the new year with resolutions to exercise more, lose weight, watch less TV, or otherwise improve yourself, have you also considered making a few resolutions regarding your nursing career and professional development? While resolving to get in shape is a common direction for our thoughts to turn as the calendar flips from one year to the next, we don’t necessarily want to skimp on this other essential aspect of our lives.

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Late Arrivals, No-Shows? Effective Strategies for NPs

Nurse Practitioners in Business

If youve been in practice for any length of time, whether as a practice owner or employee, you know firsthand how disruptive and annoying missed and late appointments can be. Your schedule is turned upside down, patient flow and workflow are disrupted, and the practice revenue goes down. While unpleasant and annoying, missed and late appointments will continue if you deal with people.

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Leveling the Playing Field: How HR Can Equitably Improve Health Outcomes Through Fertility Benefits

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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Moving from a Transformational to a Servant Leader

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Sometimes, you must change your leadership to meet the workforce’s needs. That is the conclusion a quality manager recently reached after failing to connect with staff. Here is his story: I have always aspired to be a transformational leader, a critical ingredient in the ANCC Magnet Model. […] The post Moving from a Transformational to a Servant Leader appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Nursing: Leading the Charge for Healthcare Diversity

Diversity Nursing

Diversity in healthcare is essential for ensuring fair treatment and enhancing patient outcomes. Among healthcare professionals, Nurses have emerged as champions for diversity, leveraging their unique positions as caregivers, educators, and advocates to lead the charge. Let's take a look at how Nursing is transforming healthcare by embracing and promoting diversity.

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NHS ‘must learn lessons’ from past skill mix changes

Nursing Times

Read about a report by the Nuffield Trust into the implementation of new and emerging clinical roles, such as nursing associates, in the NHS.

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Healthcare Continuing Education Professionals Day: Celebrating the Unsung Heroes of Patient Care 

American Medical Compliance

A recent Joint Accreditation Data Report shows that healthcare continuing education is expanding to meet the growing needs of the industry. In 2022, the number of organizations providing healthcare training increased from 132 to 146, marking a 10% rise from the previous year. Additionally, learning opportunities saw significant growth, with a 31% increase in training programs and a 13% rise in participation among healthcare professionals.

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Anything You Say Can and Will Be Used Against You: A Nurse’s Perspective

Empowered Nurses

Its an unsettling thought, isnt it? To consider that in the act of simply doing our jobcommunicating with patients, families, and colleagueswe might unintentionally put ourselves at risk. A casual comment can be perceived as a definitive medical opinion. A shared moment of empathy can be construed as overstepping professional boundaries. And when things go wrong, the words we spoke in the spirit of care can be dissected in courtrooms, disciplinary hearings, or even by our employers and board inv

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A Summary of the Most Important Healthcare-Related Legislation Passed in 2024

Ensearch

In 2024, several significant healthcare-related legislative measures were passed in the U.S. aimed at addressing key challenges in the sector. As a member of the healthcare community, being aware of these changes can help you stay informed and confident in your role. Here, we take a look at some of the most noteworthy legal developments [.] The post A Summary of the Most Important Healthcare-Related Legislation Passed in 2024 appeared first on ENSEARCH.

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Using the Pareto Principle in 2025

Emerging RN Leader

The most important things dont always scream the loudest. Bob Hawke Nurse managers are having challenges setting priorities. As one manager explained, Wehave been told to improve our patient experience scores, but I don’t even know where to start – there are so many things we could do differently. This manager is not alone – […] The post Using the Pareto Principle in 2025 appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Lawmakers debut Precept Nurses Act

Becker's Hospital Review

A group of bipartisan lawmakers have introduced a bill that would create a $2,000 tax credit for nurses who take on preceptor roles to train nursing students.

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The Silent Threat -The Dangers Faced by Black Nursing and Midwifery Staff in Healthcare including the NHS

Equality 4 Black Nurses

Racism within healthcare settings not only affects morale and career progression but can also pose real risks to the well-being and professional lives of Black nurses and midwives. Black nurses often find themselves isolated or excluded from professional networks and peer groups, which are crucial for career development and emotional support in high-stress environments like healthcare.

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Training Healthcare Teams in Restorative Nursing: Best Practices and Tools 

American Medical Compliance

A 2023 systematic review published in BMC Nursing revealed a strong connection between clinical nurse competence and patient safety culture, underscoring the transformative impact of comprehensive training on nursing skills. Restorative nursing stands as a cornerstone of healthcare, dedicated to enhancing patients’ quality of life by helping them regain or maintain their highest levels of function and independence.

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A New Year – A New Slate – Design Yours Well

Nurses Advocates

Happy New Year! I hope you and your family had a happy holiday season. As we begin 2025, we have a blank slate. The new year gives us time to examine our lives, to see where we are, where we want to go, and how we will get there. Design yours well! I took time over the holidays to think about what I would write about in 2025. Since I started writing Nurses Advocates in 2015, my goal has been to write meaningful posts that educate and empower you, the healthcare consumer, and members of the healt

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Charity warns rise in nurses seeking support for domestic abuse

Nursing Times

Read about the findings of Cavell's 2024 annual report, which found that nurses continue to face personal and financial hardship.

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8 Best Nursing Schools in Massachusetts

NurseBuff

The employment trend happening in the nursing workforce continues with more people in need of healthcare now more than ever. Millions of nurses are also closely approaching the age for retirement, which means hospitals across the country need more trained nurses. In Massachusetts, there’s a 12% projected growth in the demand for a new nursing […] The post 8 Best Nursing Schools in Massachusetts appeared first on NurseBuff.

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Nurses: America's most trusted professionals for 20+ years

Becker's Hospital Review

"Discover why nurses have been named the most trusted professionals in America for 23 consecutive years, with a 76% trust rating in Gallup's annual poll.

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22 Non-Clinical Occupational Therapy Jobs to Consider

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

If youre an aspiring or practicing occupational therapist (OT), you may wonder what non-clinical occupational therapy jobs are available rather than traditional occupational therapy specializations. You might be surprised to learn that there are many careers in occupational therapy for professionals who seek a role beyond a school or clinic. Beyond the traditional roles and responsibilities associated with the question What does an OT do , non-clinical jobs for occupational therapists include p