February, 2025

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How To Use Journaling To Manage Stress

Nurse Practitioners in Business

As a healthcare provider and business owner, you are no stranger to stress. Sometimes, the stress can feel overwhelming, from caring for patients to managing your office and everything in between. Yet stress, if ignored, can build up and eventually lead to burnout. But it doesnt have to end this way Dont allow stress to reach a level that may jeopardize your health, along with your business.

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Trailblazers in Scrubs: Celebrating Black Nurses Who Changed History and Inspire the Future

Daily Nurse

Nurses are not just caregiversthey’re advocates, educators, and changemakers. This Black History Month, let’s take a moment to reflect on the incredible contributions of Black nurses who broke barriers, faced adversity head-on, and paved the way for a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system. These stories are not just history but a call to action for every nurse to honor their legacy by fostering equity and empowermen t in our profession.

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Leading the Charge: Black Nursing Leaders Shaping the Future of Healthcare

Minority Nurse

Nurses are no strangers to leadership in action whether at the bedside, in the classroom, or within boardrooms. But leadership doesn’t look the same for everyone. For Black nursing leaders, advancing the profession means tackling systemic challenges head-on, amplifying voices that have historically been silenced, and creating pathways for the next generation.

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The 5 Love Languages of Nurses: How Compassion Translates in Healthcare

Empowered Nurses

Nurses are the heart of healthcare, giving their time, energy, and emotions to care for others. But have you ever thought about how nurses express and receive loveboth in their personal and professional lives? If you know another persons love language, it make communication much easier. Inspired by Dr. Gary Chapmans book, The 5 Love Languages, lets explore how these languages apply to the nursing profession and how they shape the way nurses care for patients, colleagues, and even themselves. 1.

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How to Start Virtual Care the Right Way: A Proven Roadmap for 2025 and Beyond

Speaker: Dr. Christine Gall, DrPH, MS, BSN, RN

The promise of virtual care is no longer theoretical and is now a critical solution to many of healthcare’s most urgent challenges. Yet many healthcare leaders remain unsure how to build a business case for investment and launching the right program at the right time can be the difference between value and failure. For organizations seeking a financially sound, clinically effective entry point, Virtual Patient Observation (VPO) offers a compelling case to lead with.

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A Nurse’s Call to Action: Supporting DEI in Healthcare

Diversity Nursing

Despite the clear benefits of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in healthcare, recent political opposition has posed significant challenges. The term DEI has come under scrutiny, with some political leaders arguing against these initiatives, often framing them as unnecessary or divisive. This pushback has resulted in reduced funding for DEI programs and even bans on diversity training in some institutions.

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Second Careers for Retired RNs

Registered Nursing

Retirement from nursing doesn't mean the end of professional fulfillment. Many retired registered nurses (RNs) find that they still have a passion for healthcare, education, or helping others in different capacities. Whether you want to stay involved in nursing-related fields, explore volunteer opportunities, or work part-time, there are plenty of second career options that align with your skills and experience.

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Better Nurse Staffing Linked to Fewer C-Sections

Daily Nurse

New research published in the Journal Nursing Outlook shows that labor and delivery units that are adequately staffed by nurses have lower cesarean birth rates. “Our findings highlight how crucial nurse staffing is for optimal maternal outcomes,” said Audrey Lyndon , the Vernice D. Ferguson Professor in Health Equity and executive vice dean at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing.

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Study Pinpoints Factors Driving COVID Vaccine Hesitancy Among Black Women

Minority Nurse

Nurses, have you ever wondered why vaccine hesitancy lingers among certain groups? Understanding the why is key to addressing their concerns, especially for Black women, whose experiences often include layers of mistrust and lived realities. A study published in JAMA Network Open led by Brittany C. Slatton , PhD, from Texas Southern University, has delved into these concerns, uncovering critical insights.

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The Key Principles of Restorative Nursing: What Every Provider Should Know 

American Medical Compliance

Patients who receive restorative nursing care are 32% less likely to be readmitted to the hospital than those receiving standard care, as reported in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. This is because the principles of restorative nursing go beyond basic medical careit actively engages patients in their recovery through mobility training, self-care support, and personalized rehabilitation.

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The Importance of Diversity in Nursing: Black History Month Reflection

Diversity Nursing

As we celebrate Black History Month , its essential to recognize the contributions of Black Nurses and the crucial role diversity plays in healthcare. A diverse Nursing workforce isnt just about representation, its about improving patient care, addressing health disparities, and fostering a more inclusive healthcare system. Why Representation in Nursing Matters The U.S. population is becoming increasingly diverse, yet the Nursing workforce does not always reflect this diversity.

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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 CNOs Can Manage Change Management

Health Leaders | Nursing

Crisp, clear communication is key for CNOs who are trying to handle their change management processes, says this CNO. Mergers, reorganizations, and restructurings always take a toll on the workforce in any industry, but especially in healthcare. Periods of rapid change in an organization can leave staff feeling confused, anxious, and unsure about new responsibilities and reporting structures.

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5 Cheapest Nurse Practitioner Programs To Consider in 2025

Registered Nursing

Pursuing a career as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a rewarding path that offers increased autonomy, higher earning potential, and the ability to make a significant impact in patient care. However, the cost of obtaining an NP degree can be a significant concern for aspiring students. Tuition and fees for NP programs vary widely, with some costing over $100,000.

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Reimagining Nursing: The Path to a More Resilient Healthcare System

Daily Nurse

Healthcare is at a turning point, with persistent challenges threatening the system’s sustainability. Workforce shortages projected to exceed 100,000 healthcare workers by 2028 and increasing clinician burnout highlight the urgent need for a more sustainable and effective approach to care delivery. Integrated care models are emerging as a vital solution, blending advanced technologies, redefined clinical roles, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to meet our healthcare providers’

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$18.4m for clinical placements in aged care

Nursing Review

The Albanese government has announced that it will invest $18.4 million to support more nursing students to enter the nation's growing aged care sector. Minister for Aged Care Anika Wells revealed that the government is renewing it's funding for the Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placements Program , which will see up to 8,000 nursing students gain specialised aged care knowledge.

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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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Managing Healthcare Staff with Compliance in Mind

Celayix

Compliance is more than just a buzzword in healthcare. It means following rules, protecting patients, and keeping staff safe. But managing healthcare staff is challenging. You must balance regulatory requirements, legal standards, and quality patient care. In this post, well explore why compliance is crucial when managing healthcare staff. Read on to discover actionable tips, best practices, and the role of technology in creating compliant healthcare teams.

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Help, I’m Being Sued!

Empowered Nurses

These are the words of a nurses biggest nightmare. The last thing we want to do is to be sued in a medical malpractice case. But the good news is that it is unlikely that you will be sued because attorneys typically name the hospital. The hospitals have insurance, and they don’t know whether the nurse does. So, typically the hospital is named because the facility is responsible for the actions of their employees when they are acting within the scope of their employment.

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Mastering the Balance: Tips for Nurses Managing Work and School While Pursuing an Advanced Degree

Minority Nurse

There are a multitude of opportunities for nurses wanting to pursue an advanced degree, such as a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Each program has different requirements, so researching which path is best for you is crucial. Besides deciding on the degree, you must also decide on the specialty, which, for advanced degrees in nursing, there are many.

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Travel Nurse Red Flags: Protecting Yourself from Scammers

The Gypsy Nurse

Triage Healthcare Staffing provided this article. Recently, weve heard reports of scammers pretending to be travel nurse recruiters and targeting allied and nursing travelers. To help keep you safe, were sharing a few red flags that you can watch out for. Red Flag: A Free Email Address Theres a fast and simple way to determine if youre talking with a legitimate recruitertheir email address.

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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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UMMS Rolls Out Virtual ‘NEST’ to Support Bedside Care Teams in Labor and Delivery Units Across the System

Daily Nurse

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) has launched NEST ( Neonatal Outcomes Impacted by Escalation Safety Telemetry). This groundbreaking remote fetal monitoring center offers continuous, real-time monitoring of critical elements of labor and delivery across System hospitals. NEST is led by a medical director and a team of highly specialized nurses who bring over 200 years of combined experience safely delivering thousands of babies.

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Hospitals will get $1.7 billion more federal funding. Will this reduce waiting times?

Nursing Review

This week, the federal government announced it will pay states and territories an extra, one-off, A$1.7 billion for public hospitals. This has been billed as a way to fix some ailing hospitals, and shorten waits for care in emergency departments and for elective surgery. But will it really make a difference? Labor created Medicare and we will protect it.

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Diabetes Training for Healthcare Providers

American Medical Compliance

Diabetes ranks as one of the most prevalent chronic conditions worldwide, impacting millions across age groups. Healthcare providers must understand the complexities of diabetes management to provide effective care and improve outcomes. By diagnosing and monitoring blood glucose levels, managing lifestyle changes, and implementing pharmacological interventions, a comprehensive approach is essential.

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Self-Leadership is Self-Love

Diane Sieg

Whats love got to do with Self-Leadership? As it turns out, everything. The nurses I coach in the Well-Being Coaching Initiative are high performers in their healthcare organizations. They hold themselves to very high standards and when they dont meet their often unrealistic expectations, they can be harsh and critical of themselves. Common statements I hear include, “I should be able to get more doneI dont know why Im so tiredI know I sabotage myself when I say yes butAs soon as I get thr

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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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The Relentless School Nurse: Meet the TikTok School Nurse – Mandy Palo is on a Mission to Educate and Entertain

The Relentless School Nurse

Mrs. Palo School nurse Mandy Palo, known on TikTok as Mrs. Palo , has carved out a unique niche for herself in the digital world, blending her professional expertise with the vibrant, engaging format of social media. Her venture into social media began with an Instagram account to share school nursing tips, but it was TikTok that truly captured her attention.

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Best States for Family Nurse Practitioners: Where Should You Work?

Registered Nursing

Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) are in high demand across the U.S., but job opportunities, salary, and autonomy vary significantly by state. Some states allow full practice authority, giving FNPs more independence, while others require physician oversight. If you’re considering where to work as an FNP, this guide will help you compare the best states based on salary, job growth, and practice authority.

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Climate Change and Critical Care: How Nurses Can Lead the Fight for Environmental Sustainability

Daily Nurse

The healthcare industry is increasingly feeling the effects of climate change, impacting individual patients, clinicians, organizational operations, and public health as a whole. Nurses, as frontline caregivers and patient advocates, have a crucial role in both responding to and mitigating these environmental challenges. A recent symposium of articles published in AACN Advanced Critical Care explores the intersection of climate change and acute and critical care, highlighting the urgent need for

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Nurses could perform women’s health checks to prevent ED visits, says APNA

Nursing Review

Following the release of new hospital data , the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) has called upon the federal government to remove the policy barriers preventing some nurses from delivering preventative healthcare for women. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare's report, Australias hospitals at a glance , lists 'diseases of the genitourinary system' (such as urinary tract infections) as the third most common reason for women aged 15 to 44 to present to an emerge

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Working with Difficult Individuals in Assisted Living Facilities Training

American Medical Compliance

Working in assisted living facilities requires providing compassionate care to individuals with diverse needs, backgrounds, and personalities. Healthcare professionals will inevitably encounter difficult individuals. These challenges often stem from various factors, such as cognitive impairments, mental health issues, or personal circumstances that impact behavior.

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The Best Places for Travel Nurses to Find Housing in 2025

The Gypsy Nurse

Finding a place to stay as a travel nurse can often seem like the hardest part of the job. From horror stories to exorbitant prices, short-term or mid-term furnished housing definitely has its ups and downs. But just like anything elsethe longer you do this, the easier it gets. Here are some tried and true ways to find housing as a travel nurse in 2025.

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Better nurse staffing linked to fewer c-sections

Health Leaders | Nursing

New research published in the Journal Nursing Outlook shows that labor and delivery units that are adequately staffed by nurses have lower cesarean birth rates. Our findings highlight how crucial nurse staffing is for optimal maternal outcomes, said Audrey Lyndon, the Vernice D. Ferguson Professor in Health Equity and executive vice dean at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing.

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Advanced Nursing Degrees, Should You Take the Leap!

Minority Nurse

Nursing is an incredibly rewarding career path with ample opportunities for growth, including pursuing an advanced degree. An advanced degree may be a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), or Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD), which all open doors to new opportunities in nursing. By completing an advanced degree, the opportunities in leadership, patient care, and contribution to nursing and healthcare science grow.

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Future-Proofing Healthcare: The Unexpected Tools Enhancing Nurse Efficiency

Daily Nurse

Healthcare faces growing demands, and nurses often manage the brunt of them. It’s common for nurses to have to juggle heavy workloads, complex patient needs, and time-intensive tasks every day they clock in. These challenges put pressure on efficiency and patient care quality. Fortunately, technology is stepping in as a powerful ally, offering tools and innovations that streamline workflows, reduce stress, and empower nurses to focus on delivering exceptional care.

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Workforce Management Trends that are Shaping Workplaces

Celayix

Trends such as mobile workforces, hybrid models, and the ongoing pursuit of worklife balance reshaping the way we work. That means that managers need to be armed with data and insights to drive positive change. Lucky for you, we’ve compiled crucial data, statistics and insights to highlight the workforce management trends that are shaping workplaces across the USA and Canada.