September, 2022

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The Daughter-in-Law

Donna Cardillo

By Donna Cardillo The inevitable had happened. My mother-in-law, three months shy of her 100th birthday, passed away. I knew it would be my responsibility to empty her apartment and pack up or dispose of her belongings. Why me, the daughter-in-law? Because I was her primary caregiver. Both of her sons were ill or disabled … The Daughter-in-Law Read More » The post The Daughter-in-Law first appeared on Donna Cardillo, RN.

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Let’s Talk Self Publishing

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Not our usual topic of discussion, but an important one never-the-less – self-publishing. Why? I’ve been advised for years that having your own book was something that all business owners should do, that it helps establish you as an expert in your field, and this idea is just as true for clinicians as it is with other types of business owners.

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Finding Me by Viola Davis

The Nurse Sabbatical

When I think of Viola Davis , I think of How To Getaway With Murder. Shondaland Thursdays reminded me of myself as a kid looking at TGIF Fridays. I’ll be honest in admitting that I have not followed all of Viola’s work. However, I was invited to a book club reading that is read the book. So I said why not?! From the pandemic to my sabbatical, I have been reading voraciously.

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Way Home Outtakes: Consider the Shopping Cart

Josephine Ensign

Over dinner recently, my husband asked me if I was still writing blog posts. I replied, “No, not really.” When he asked me why not, I recounted how I had started writing this Medical Margins blog back in 2010 as I was processing my elderly father’s final illness and the insanity of the US healthcare system, especially related to end-of-life care.

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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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Being Busy Could Be A Sign Of Complexity

Life of a Nurse

How we see complexity science in nursing can depend on your age and ongoing education. Recent graduates have met complexity science in their education programs and in the style of their teachers transfer of knowledge. In the uptake of knowledge the assessments we make describe an individual patient’s symptoms. From the diagnosis and their presentation we can have insight into their outcome with an illness, taking into account severity, timelines, response to treatments, and other co-existi

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ENA Ramps Up Efforts to End Violence in Healthcare Settings

Nurse.com

Todd Haines, MSN, RN, EMT, CEN, director of trauma services at a level 3 trauma center in Tennessee, says he’s been verbally and physically assaulted more in the 12 years he’s worked as an ER nurse, than in the entire 10 years he worked in law enforcement. While violence in the emergency department (ED) isn’t new, workplace violence in healthcare settings has increased across the country.

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The Nursing Beat is Changing How Healthcare Information is Absorbed

Minority Nurse

The Nursing Beat, a new healthcare media startup, officially launched this week. It’s the creation of a consortium of nurses sharing a strong desire to foster community with the goal to make the ever-evolving world of healthcare easy to digest by arming healthcare professionals with the most up-to-date information. . Nurses Supporting Community Initiatives .

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5 Reasons why you should take a sabbatical

The Nurse Sabbatical

Since I started my sabbatical, my friends are always asking how my sabbatical is going. They also like to poke fun at what I do. During my sabbatical, if I say that I am working, their response is, “ Tommy, you don’t have a job.” A joke well understood from the show Martin in the 90s. Although I laugh at this joke, my sabbatical journey sparks conversations with my family and friends about sabbaticals.

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Smart Socks Could Reduce Patient Falls

Diversity Nursing

Each year, somewhere between 700,000 and 1,000,000 people in the United States fall in hospitals. Falls can have a major impact on a patient's health which usually results in high costs and extra days in the hospital. The average medical cost for each patient fall is $10,220, or $10 billion annually. Palarum’s PUP (Patient is UP) “smart” socks could help decrease patient falls.

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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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Telemedicine, Telehealth, Telecare & Patient Care | symplr

Symplr

Any healthcare consumer unfamiliar with telehealth, telemedicine, or telecare before the pandemic certainly could explain this ever-present care option now. What they might not know is that these words describing a long-distance provider-patient connection come from t he Greek word “tele” meaning “far off,” and “medicine” from the Latin word “medicus” for physician.

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University of Maryland Medical System Welcomes ACE Initiative Inaugural Class

Daily Nurse

Following a successful pilot of its innovative Academy of Clinical Essentials (ACE) initiative, the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is preparing to welcome its first full class of nursing students as the program expands to more locations across Maryland. ACE puts a cohort of nursing students at the bedside under the instruction of an […].

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A Personal Tragedy Made Me See My Profession in a New Light

Nurse.com

Every Saturday, my husband John would prepare for his golf outing. The house filled up with his happy hums as he gathered his clubs and shoes. At the same time, I would be working on project papers and packing them in my briefcase for school. This was our Saturday routine for the past 10 years. But one Saturday was different. Insook Kim, RN. That Saturday, my husband and I sat silently in a room at the hospital.

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Frontier Nursing University Names Dr. Paula Alexander-Delpech Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer

Minority Nurse

Frontier Nursing University (FNU) named Dr. Paula Alexander-Delpech, Ph.D., PMHNP-BC, APRN, as its Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO). Previously, Dr. Alexander-Delpech served as the Interim CDIO since January and guided the planning and programming for FNU’s 12th annual Diversity Impact Conference held in June. Dr. Alexander-Delpech serves as co-chair of the President’s Task Force on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the Faculty, Staff, and Preceptor Development and Retention

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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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Black Girls Must Die Exhausted by Jayne Allen

The Nurse Sabbatical

I am not sure how or when I found this book. Either way, I am so glad I did. While I tend to read more non-fiction books, I like to alternate with light fiction books as well. This book tells the story of so many career-back women who strive to do their best and work twice as hard in the workplace. The title itself is a bit jarring and had me contemplating if I was setting myself up for a life that is exhausting.

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How to Resolve Interdepartmental Conflict

Healthy Workforce Institute

I worked as a Neurosurgical Step-Down nurse for many years. We typically received our patients from the ED, OR, or Neuro ICU. When our patients were stable, we transferred them to the Neuro MedSurg Department. All one big happy family – the Neuro ICU, Neuro Step-Down, and Neuro MedSurg – right? Wrong! Interdepartmental conflicts occurred every day. Conflicts such as, transferring patients (the rooms not ready; the nurse can’t take report now), dumping (orders not being implemented and left for t

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symplr’s Executive Customer Council: September Forum | symplr

Symplr

The symplr Executive Customer Council (ECC) convened again in September to share strategy and product roadmap insights. Kristin Russel, symplr’s chief marketing officer, led the lively discussion on cost-control strategies for health systems, with members weighing in on options to counteract pressurized margins. Rising costs remain top of mind in healthcare operations, and the leaders in attendance—CIOs, CNOs, CFOs, and vice presidents of health systems—shared the operational and technological s

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8 Things Every Nurse Needs

Daily Nurse

From the practical to the personal, here are eight things every nurse needs to be successful at any stage in their career. Basic Supplies Clickable pens and a foldable clipboard that you can fit in your scrub pocket are always helpful. Pens disappear quickly, and having a supply is a must for all nurses. In […].

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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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Geriatric Nursing: A Specialty in Need

Nurse.com

As the U.S. population ages, geriatric nurses and nurse practitioners (NPs) can make an impact. The need for geriatric nurses can be explained simply by looking at data highlighting an aging United States. From 2009 to 2019, the population of adults age 65 and older grew 36% to more than 54 million Americans, according to the Administration for Community Living (ACL) — a division of the U.S.

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NAHN, The Nation's Leading Voice For Latino Nurses

Diversity Nursing

Since 1975, the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) has been the Nation’s leading professional society for Latino Nurses. According to Nurse.com , data from a NAHN report finds that although Hispanics make up 17% of the total population, only 3.5% out of the more than three million Registered Nurses in the U.S. are Hispanic. NAHN's goal is to advance health in Hispanic communities and to lead, promote and advocate for educational, professional, and leadership opportunities for Hispani

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7 steps to returning to work after sabbatical

The Nurse Sabbatical

I have hit the 9-month mark of my sabbatical. What an exhilarating ride it has been! My sabbatical allowed me time to recover from burnout. Burnout symptoms of headaches, breakouts, insomnia and persistent stress are NOW gone. Goal achieved! After lots of rest, reflection, and fun, it is time to get back to work. In all honesty, I have bills to pay so off to work I go.

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Nurse Practitioner vs. Physician Assistant: Key Differences

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are advanced healthcare practitioners with similar responsibilities, such as diagnosing illnesses and prescribing medications. However, their training and paths toward certification differ in significant ways. This blog post unpacks the key differences between NPs and PAs to help you determine which career path best aligns with your goals.

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symplr at NAMSS 2022 | symplr

Symplr

By Kevin Bonsor, Senior Director of Product Marketing, symplr. This year, symplr was a proud sponsor of the National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) Educational Conference and Exhibition, the first NAMSS conference to be held in person in three years. It was a great opportunity to meet and hear from the hundreds of medical staff services professionals (MSPs) who convened in Nashville for the three-day event.

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Nurse Practitioner Liability Report Reveals Malpractice Claim Costs Are on the Rise

Daily Nurse

The average total incurred amount of a nurse practitioner malpractice claim has increased to $332,137 – a jump of more than 10.5% since 2017, according to a newly released claim report published by the Nurses Service Organization (NSO), a division of Aon Affinity. The Nurse Practitioner Professional Liability Exposure Claim Report: 5th Edition highlights the top professional exposures facing […].

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Will a Good Samaritan Law Protect You for Providing Mutual Aid?

Nurse.com

A reader submitted a question about their state’s Good Samaritan law. He said that where he lived, many individuals could not get the health care they needed, especially those without medical insurance. He wondered if licensed nurses, who provide what the reader termed “mutual aid” (which is not part of Good Samaritan laws) to those in need, would be protected under an exception in a Good Samaritan law.

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A Career In NICU Nursing

Diversity Nursing

If you're interested in joining the Nursing field, or changing your Nursing Specialty, you'll want to learn more about which Specialty is the right fit for you. Looking to make a difference in the lives of infants and their families? Neonatal Nursing may be the perfect career choice. Every year, 10 to 15 percent of babies born in the United States (roughly half a million) are admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

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Leading a Meaningful Career in Nephrology Nursing

Minority Nurse

Nephrology nurses are a lifeline for patients who have kidney disease. This week’s National Nephrology Nurses Week helps bring attention to the specialty care nephrology nurses provide and the way they help their patients manage their disease and symptoms. Minority Nurse caught up with Phung Tran, MSN, MBA, RN, a member of the American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) to find out more about a career in nephrology nursing and her own personal journey to becoming a nephrology nurse.

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Before Leaving Your Career as a Nurse Consider a Career Redesign

National Nurses in Business Association

Years ago, when I placed my home in Newport Beach, California on the market, I hired a designer that was known for his ability to stage homes prior to their sale. Ben was very professional in taking his time walking around my house. He took notes in every room and asked when I could be… The post Before Leaving Your Career as a Nurse Consider a Career Redesign appeared first on National Nurses in Business Association.

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Make the Magnet Journey symplr | symplr

Symplr

Calling all nurses and nurse leaders: You’re rightfully proud of the crucial work you do and are aware that your role is more important than ever. For some nursing teams, it’s time to take the next step in bringing meaningful recognition to your extraordinary practices by becoming a Magnet-designated organization. If your organization has achieved and maintains the prestigious designation, congratulations on choosing the path to excellence.

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Nurse of the Week: Retiring Pediatric Oncology Nurse Brings Legacy Full Circle

Daily Nurse

September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness month, and Daily Nurse is proud to name Leslie Griffith, a staff RN who spent more than 40 years helping children with cancer at the Stanford Medicine Children’s Health as the Nurse of the Week. “Griffith is not only an exceptional oncology nurse but a beloved colleague. As she ends a […].

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Nurse.com and HOLLIBLU Join Together To Grow Nurse Community

Nurse.com

Nurse.com recently announced its acquisition of HOLLIBLU, a social networking app for nurses, as a joint effort to expand and cultivate the nurse community. . The app is known for its commitment to supporting, connecting, and engaging nurses. Through building community, the app has offered nurses a safe space to share, network, and grow. Nurse.com has long supported the nurse community, and shares the same vision of connecting nurses.