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Specialist or Generalist: Which is Right for You?

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Most professionals have the option to practice as a generalist or specialist. For example: Accountants can work in forensic accounting, corporate accounting, and cost accounting, to name a few. Teachers can specialize in various areas, including teaching methods, subjects, or grade levels. Law enforcement may specialize in community policing, narcotics, or cybercrime.

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24/7 Accountability Versus 24/7 Accessibility

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN When I ask nurse managers about their roles, they often discuss the exhaustion they feel due to the 24/7 accountability expected of leaders. I have been giving a lot of thought to this recently, and what has changed since I was a nurse manager many years ago, […] The post 24/7 Accountability Versus 24/7 Accessibility appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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2025 Annual Professional Reading List

Nurses Advocates

Welcome to the 2025 Professional Reading List. I create this list each year to share books and e-books that help me stay informed about the latest developments in the healthcare industry. I hope you will check out each of these resources and add them to your daily email review. To succeed in the roles we play, we all need to read and stay current on clinical innovations and practice changes.

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A Conversation with David Carlbom, MD

Josephine Ensign

Dr. David Carlbom, MD at the Jack Straw Cultural Center, 2015, photo credit: Josephine Ensign Dr. Carlbom is the Medical Director, Harborview Respiratory Care Department, and Associate Professor, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. One of his mentors was the late Dr. Michael Copass at the Emergency Department, Harborview Medical Center.

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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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Super-regulator warns of ‘serious issues’ in NMC’s performance

Nursing Times

Read about the findings of the Professional Standards Authority's annual performance review of the Nursing and Midwifery Council for 2023-24.

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Developing a Bias for Action

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Over the past six months, I have conducted focus groups in two organizations, examining leadership behaviors that influence nurses’ engagement or disengagement in their unit’s shared governance. One of the points I repeatedly heard from younger staff was that nurse leaders did not take action on problems […] The post Developing a Bias for Action appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Survey Readiness Starts with Respecting Resident Rights 

American Medical Compliance

In assisted living and long-term care settings, survey readiness is a major concern for administrators and staff. A poor audit can lead to penalties, loss of reputation, or even closure. But if you want to be ready for your next survey, don’t just focus on checklists and compliance documents—start with something much more basic and powerful: respecting resident rights.

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Cultivating Year-Round LGBTQ+ Affirming Care

Diversity Nursing

Pride Month in June is a vibrant and essential time for celebration, advocacy, and raising awareness for the LGBTQ+ community. We see rainbow flags adorning hospitals, clinics, and communities, and it's a wonderful display of solidarity. But as Nurses, our commitment to providing safe, respectful, and affirming care for our LGBTQ+ patients must extend far beyond a single month.

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When an NMC Referral is Triggered not by Risk, but by Race. Landmark Legal Victory by E4BN

Equality 4 Black Nurses

Employment Tribunal Rules NMC Referrals Can Be Victimisation Under Equality LawThis week on the 9th of June 2025, a UK employment tribunal handed down a ruling with national significance not just for nurses, but for every frontline worker who has ever felt alone after daring to speak up against injustice.

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Beyond Survival: How Oncology Nurses Are Transforming Lymphedema Prevention in Breast Cancer Care

Daily Nurse

As the number of cancer survivors in the U.S. is projected to reach 22 million by 2030, oncology nurses are stepping into increasingly critical roles—not only in helping patients survive cance r but in ensuring they thrive after treatment. One of the most pressing yet often overlooked issues in survivorship is lymphedema, a chronic condition that affects up to 82% of breast cancer patients.

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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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NMC warned against ‘performative change’ amid new criticism

Nursing Times

Learn how nurse campaign groups have reacted to the Professional Standards Authority's damning performance review of the nursing regulator.

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Graduation Season and the Rise of a New Generation of Nurses: A Beacon of Hope Amid a National Shortage

Minority Nurse

Graduation season is upon us—a time of celebration, reflection, and new beginnings. In the world of higher education, this happens a few times a year. For nursing, graduations can occur more frequently, as programs often run year-round to meet the growing demand for healthcare professionals. This spring, I had the privilege of working alongside a group of nursing students during a community event, where we provided first aid at a local pickleball tournament.

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DNA Reporter | Guest Editor | June 2025

American Nurse

The focus of this edition of the DNA Reporter is Nurse Leadership in the First State. I am honored to share this guest editor opportunity with Taryn Pariag, a former MSN Leadership student and Nurse Educator. This issue highlights the leader within each of us, emphasizing nurses’ significant role in innovating, leading change, and ensuring data-driven improvements in professional practice while remaining adaptable to the dynamic healthcare environment.

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Guide for the New Nurse Practitioner: Transitioning Into Practice – Dr. Julianne Ewen and Dr. Julie Ossege Joins The Nurse Keith Show Episode 517

Daily Nurse

Stepping into your first role as a nurse practitioner can feel like being thrown into the deep end with no life jacket. You’ve got the education, the clinical hours , and the degree—but where’s the map for what comes next? That’s precisely what Dr. Julianne Ewen and Dr. Julie Ossege set out to provide in their groundbreaking new book, Guide for the New Nurse Practitioner: Transitioning Into Practice , published by Springer Publishing in early 2025.

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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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How Virtual Nursing Is Bridging Generational Gaps at WellSpan Health

Health Leaders | Nursing

A robust virtual nursing program should be created with long-term goals in mind, says this CNE. Virtual nursing is rapidly becoming a standard of care in the healthcare industry. Right now, while many programs are still in their infancy, CNOs have a great opportunity to learn from each other's strategies and outcomes. For Patty Donley , senior vice president and CNE at WellSpan Health , the original goal of WellSpan's virtual nursing program was twofold.

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Embracing the Future: AI’s Promise for Nurses and Healthcare

Empowered Nurses

In bustling hospital corridors and quiet patient rooms, something profound is unfolding: AI is stepping up as a new partner for nurses. From gently prepping patients over the phone to monitoring vital signs in real time, this technology is beginning to ease burdens—from administrative overload to burnout. Take “Ana,” an AI assistant developed by Hippocratic AI.

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Why human flourishing matters in nursing

American Nurse

In January, the American Nurses Association (ANA) unveiled the revised Code of Ethics for Nurses , widely regarded as the gold standard for the future of nursing practice. Updated once each decade, the Code serves as a moral compass for the profession, evolving alongside the cultural, scientific, sociopolitical, and ethical shifts shaping modern healthcare.

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The Hidden Compliance Gaps Putting Patients at Risk

Relias

Compliance gaps are tricky. On paper, everything looks perfect. Training completion rates are 100%. Policies are up to date. Incident reports are filed and stored in compliance systems. Yet patients are still falling, experiencing medication errors, or suffering preventable harm. As a healthcare leader, you face a critical question: Are your staff members compliant in ways that protect patients, or just enough to pass a survey?

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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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What is Queer Health? Identifying the Needs of LGBTQ Patients

Minority Nurse

Queer people have always been a part of society. As of 2024, more than 20% of younger adults self-identify as LGBTQ+ compared to older adults. However, many nurses and doctors can be hesitant about caring for LGBTQ+ patients. Although this apprehension is common, compassionate care begins with nurses and professionals who are eager to support each patient, regardless of their sexuality.

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Stepping Off the Floor — How Procurement Nursing Offers a Break from Bedside Burnout

Daily Nurse

Nursing at the bedside is no walk in the park — and nurses don’t need reminding. Twelve-hour shifts , constant alarms, short staffing, and the emotional toll of caring for people in crisis all pile up fast. It’s no wonder that over 40% of nurses report symptoms of burnout , according to the American Nurses Foundation. However, it’s not just a workplace issue anymore but rather a full-blown career crisis (especially for those who have been in the field for decades).

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Nursing Leadership in the First State

American Nurse

Nurse leadership plays a critical role in driving healthcare innovations and improving health outcomes. In the first state of Delaware, nurse leaders have been at the forefront of implementing transformative changes in healthcare delivery systems, promoting patient-centered care, and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations to address the evolving needs of the population.

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Steering Through the Storm: Leading in Uncertainty

Inspire Nurse Leaders

Introduction Uncertainty isn’t just a backdrop to contemporary leadership, it’s the headline. In every conversation I have with healthcare leaders, it’s clear: change is constant, but it’s the unpredictability of that change that feels most destabilizing. We’re navigating a relentless wave of disruption—from global health crises and regulatory shifts to workforce upheaval, economic pressure, and the rapid evolution of AI.

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Why Healthcare’s Future Depends on Trust: A HUB25 Session with Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson

NRC Health

What happens when the leaders who shape our healthcare systems become the people who must rely on them? This is the deeply personal and profoundly important question Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson explores in her general session at NRC Health’s Human Understanding Beyond | HUB25: Three Cancers, One Critical Moment: Why Healthcare’s Future Depends on Trust.

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Empowering Care Through Autonomy: Story of The Four Seasons Healthcare

Celayix

Organization Four Seasons Healthcare Four Seasons Healthcare is a home healthcare service provider operating across Pennsylvania and Delaware. Since its founding in 2010, the organization has prioritized caregiver support as the foundation for exceptional patient care. With a team led by Founder and CEO Richard Koster , Four Seasons Healthcare blends medical expertise with strong business leadership to ensure both clients and their families experience peace of mind.

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Bloom Where You Are Planted, Lead Where You Can

American Nurse

Leadership in nursing may be demonstrated in many ways and many different environments throughout one’s nursing career. There are similarities, though, that strong nurse leaders possess. Strong nurse leaders are able to constantly evolve as healthcare changes evolve. Nurse leaders are motivators, role models, and influencers who have the ability to encourage and inspire others ( Leadership in Nursing: Qualities & Why it Matters, 2024 ).

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From Paralyzed Patient to Spinal Cord Nurse: Rachel Stewart, BSN, RN, Turns Trauma into Triumph

Daily Nurse

In nursing, empathy is essential—but for Rachel Stewart, BSN, RN, empathy comes with a lived perspective that few can match. In 2020, Stewart, a nursing student preparing for finals, was suddenly faced with an unexpected medical crisis that changed her life in an instant. Rushed to the hospital with internal bleeding and a collapsed lung, she was diagnosed with a massive spinal nerve tumor that had invaded her lung and spine.

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Overseas nurse recruitment drops by a third, NMC data reveals

Nursing Times

Learn about latest trends of the nursing and midwifery register, including international recruitment and reasons for leaving the profession.

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Tackling Loneliness as a Travel Nurse: How to Stay Connected on the Road

The Gypsy Nurse

Travel nursing is an exciting career path filled with adventure, flexibility, and the chance to make a difference in healthcare across the country. But behind the Instagram-worthy sunsets and new cityscapes, many travel nurses face a quiet challenge: loneliness. Being away from family, friends, and familiar routines can take a toll on your mental and emotional well-being.

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Systems Thinking and Interprofessional Collaboration in Nursing Leadership

American Nurse

As the healthcare field continues to struggle with workforce shortages, it is imperative that nurse leaders seek other effective systems of care delivery. Re-imagining a more purposeful collaboration between nursing and other healthcare professionals may provide strategies for the future. Systems Theory or Thinking (ST) offers a process to encourage these collaborations and provide benefits for patient care quality and safety.

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'Have That Long-Term Mindset in Play': WellSpan Health's CNE on Virtual Nursing

Health Leaders | Nursing

A robust virtual nursing program should be created with long-term goals in mind, says this CNE. HealthLeaders spoke to Patty Donley , SVP and CNE at WellSpan Health , about the health system's virtual nursing program and how to develop a virtual nursing strategy. Tune in to hear her insights.

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Preparing for the Future: Succession Planning as Experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners Retire

Ensearch

In the coming years, a wave of retirements is likely to wash over neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). With factors such as an aging workforce and burnout, a good portion of neonatal nurse practitioners (NNPs) will be leaving their positions, at the very moment overall NP employment is projected to expand 46 percent by 2033 [.] The post Preparing for the Future: Succession Planning as Experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners Retire appeared first on ENSEARCH.

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Retreat to Return

Diane Sieg

Summer is a season most of us look forward to all year with more outside time for gardening, barbecues, picnics, baseball games and concerts. And, this increased activity can feel overwhelming in our already very full lives. Instead of trying to squeeze it all in, we need to take a step back and slow down to to fully experience it. We need to retreat to return.

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DNA President’s Message | Thoughts on Leadership

American Nurse

First and foremost, my sincere thanks to Lisa Drews, RN, EdD., MSN, CNE, CNEcl, CNML and to Taryn Pariag, MSN, RN for their amazing work in pulling together so many dimensions of leadership in this issue. This is a timely topic for nurses, given the current stressors and uncertainty. Please take the time to read and reflect on all the thoughts and opinions they have brought together.