Emerging RN Leader

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Increasingly, acute care areas are now staffed with nurses with three years or less of clinical experience. Most new graduates today are young, and in addition to lacking clinical expertise, they also lack life experience. Consider the story of an urgent care director who recently discussed this […] The post Why Younger Staff Need Critical Incident Debriefings appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Nurse Practitioners in Business

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The tax season is moving into full swing. People and businesses get ready to file their yearly income tax. While business filing dates can vary with the choice of business structure and date of formation, most small business owners file their business taxes when they file their personal tax returns. Filing taxes should be simple and easy in theory, but often, the reality is very different.

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The Nursing Site

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

According to Catherine A. Stubin, PhD, RN, assistant professor at Rutgers University – Camden (Camden, NJ), there is a “ mental health crisis in nursing. ” In 2024, research from Degreechoices, a higher education research group found that 38% of nursing students experienced depression. That is an increase of 9.3% since 2019. Stubin went on to say “ nursing is a very rigorous, difficult, psychologically and physically demanding profession.

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Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

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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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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Emerging RN Leader

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Few nurse leaders would disagree with the need for disruptive innovation in our healthcare systems. Yet, not all innovation works and it can have unintended consequences and high costs. A more immediate return on investment and improvement in productivity for most organizations can be achieved by reducing […] The post Reduce Friction in Nursing in 2025 appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Empowered Nurses

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

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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Diversity Nursing

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

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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Health Leaders | Nursing

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

At the 2025 Budget Proposal, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced a policy that would greatly benefit nurse practitioners. "Giving full practice authority to highly educated, highly qualified nurse practitioners who work under a licensed physician for at least three years, said Shapiro. It's a policy that's been debated for years, but Shapiro said it could help rural areas access much needed healthcare.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

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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Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The nursing and healthcare community deeply mourns the loss of Dr. Loretta C. Ford, EdD, RN, PNP, FAAN, FAANP, a trailblazing innovator and visionary in nursing. Dr. Ford, renowned worldwide for her pivotal role in co-founding the nurse practitioner (NP) profession, passed away peacefully at her home in Florida on Jan. 22 at 104. Her extraordinary contributions have revolutionized healthcare delivery and globally expanded patient access to quality care. “Dr.

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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

Celayix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

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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Nursology

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Contributor: Thelma Ogochukwu Ejimofor Mental health is a critical topic in America, yet the conversation often overlooks a key demographic: young African immigrants. Whether they came to the U.S. early in life or were born to African parents in the United States, these individuals face unique mental health challenges that are rarely acknowledged. I know … Continue reading Breaking the Silence: Mental Health, Suicide, and the Untold Stories of African Immigrant Youth in the U.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Nancy Leftenant-Colon, the first Black woman to join the U.S. Army Nurse Corps after its desegregation in the 1940s, passed away on January 8 at the age of 104. Her remarkable life, shaped by resilience, service, and humility, has left an indelible mark on nursing, military history, and the fight for racial equality. Known affectionately as “Lefty,” Nancy Leftenant-Colon quietly shattered barriers during her trailblazing career. “She never created waves when she was doing all t

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Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

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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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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Nursing Review

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

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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Health Leaders | Nursing

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Aspiring CNOs should take these steps to gain perspective as future leaders, says this CNO. CNOs play an integral role in nursing. They act as the voice for nurses in the executive space, advocating for investment in new programs that can better the patient care environment. CNOs carry the entire weight of the nursing workforce, and it's not without challenges.

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Driven to learn from every experience, Doctor of Physical Therapy alum Anton Asknder discovered during his clinical rotation with the Miami Dolphins that excelling as a sports physical therapist requires much more than technical expertise. Anton Asknder (DPT 24) embarked on his USAHS journey with a focused goal: to pursue a career in sports physical therapy (PT).

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Nursing Times

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Read about a new bill being introduced to parliament by MP Dawn Butler that would protect the 'nurse' title and prevent its misuse.

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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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Nursing Review

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Reflecting on my mothers decade-long nursing career, I often wonder why so many nurses leave the profession after just a few years. In the UK, the shortage of nurses has reached alarming levels. Fewer students are enrolling in nursing programmes, and nearly half of newly registered nurses leave within five to ten years. Meanwhile, the demand for healthcare continues to grow, as outlined in Englands NHS Long-Term Workforce Plan , which sets out how the NHS will ensure there are enough nurses and

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Health Leaders | Nursing

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

In an effort to provide the best care for its inpatient pediatric patients, Akron Childrens Hospital has deployed a new virtual nursing program. Pillar: Innovation Link: Full story Article Source: Cleveland.

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NRC Health

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Join us for the Pediatric Collaborative Roundtable Sessions for a fast-paced, engaging event where youll connect with healthcare leaders, learn from case studies, and explore strategies to enhance patient care, utilize data-driven decision-making, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration. The post Find inspiration during the Peds Collaborative Roundtable Sessions appeared first on NRC Health.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Valentine’s Day is widely celebrated everywhere, but not everyone wants to go on a date with themselves or buy into the heart-shaped cards. That’s where Galentine’s Day comes in. Galentine’s Day is always on February 13 , the day before Valentine’s Day. It’s a way to escape the romance and acknowledge the friends in your life, even if you have (or don’t have) a romantic partner.

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

What is rehabilitation science? Its an interdisciplinary area of study focused on understanding human function, participation and its connection to health and well-being. 1 Rehabilitation sciences focus on addressing limitations in functioning associated with health conditions. 2 Its a broad term that includes science-based professions such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology and more.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The Oregon Nurses Association announced late Tuesday evening it had reached a tentative deal with Providence to end one of the largest health care strikes in state history. The proposed deal came after 26 days on picket lines at various Providence facilities stretching from Medford to Portland, and Seaside to Hood River. Both sides have been in mediation talks urged by Gov.

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Nursing Review

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The federal government has announced a review intohealthcarefor trans and gender diverse Australians, just days after Queensland announced it would pause the delivery of puberty blockers to children pending a review into pediatric gender services. Federal Health Minister Mark Butler said the review would develop new national guidelines for the treatment of trans and gender diverse children and adolescents in Australia and be driven by evidence and informed by public consultation and internationa

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Elder Care Matters

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Planning for incapacity is crucial to ensure your healthcare and financial decisions are respected. Learn the importance of living wills, durable powers of attorney, and other legal documents for seniors. The post The Importance of Planning for Incapacity: Living Wills and Beyond appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Georgetown University School of Nursing, a distinguished institution with over 120 years of history in professional, advanced practice, and doctoral nursing education, has launched its groundbreaking Nurse Executives in Residence program. This initiative is a hallmark of the newly enhanced Executive Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Health Systems Leadership and Policy program aimed at fostering transformative leadership in nursing and healthcare. “We are proud to welcome the addition of

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Health Leaders | Nursing

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

In an era punctuated by school shootings and ongoing debates about gun control and gun rights, Americas public schools continue to be riddled with safety concerns. According to the New York Times, Since 2017, tens of millions have been spent by the federal government on mass shooter training, and states have spent even more. The result of our cultures focus on crisis management over prevention is more security staff in high schools than there are full-time registered nurses.

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Becker's Hospital Review

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Discover how Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver raised their new nurse retention rate to 97% by implementing a successful group mentoring program.

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The Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

“Caring in Crisis,” an insightful essay on the current state of school nursing was written by Jill Yacu. Jill is a registered nurse and content creator for MacGill School Nurse Supplies. She is a regular contributor to The Pulse, MacGill’s weekly newsletter for school nurses. Jill’s essay explores the paradoxical nature of school nursing today.

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The Gypsy Nurse

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Onestaff Medical provided this article. Travel nursing is so much more than just a jobits an adventure. That mindset is why we are all in the industry we are in. Each new assignment offers the chance to explore vibrant cities, make lifelong memories, and immerse yourself in diverse cultures. But while the allure of the open road is undeniable, finding affordable housing can be a bit of a puzzle.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

As labor costs continue to rise, CFOs need to examine new strategies for recruiting and retention. Many finance leaders are currently preoccupied with labor costs. Coupled with high inflation and an uncertain economy as a new administration ramps up, CFOs are looking for any way they can to lower the cost of labor while maintaining quality care, as well as employee satisfaction.

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Nursing Inquiry

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

ABSTRACT This study explores the experiences of undergraduate nursing students learning about transgender and gender diverse (TGD) health. We discuss nursing education's perpetuation of discrimination and erasure of TGD people and upholding of gender norms (cisnorms) is not sufficiently preparing students to care for TGD patients. Further, this rampant cisnormativity harms TGD nursing students.

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