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Open Workshop on Rebuilding Healthcare Teams

Emerging RN Leader

I am proud to partner with the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations to present our popular workshop – Rebuilding Healthcare Teams. This workshop is open to leaders outside of South Dakota. Registration Link Please feel free to contact me at roseosherman@outlook.com if you have any problems with registration. The post Open Workshop on Rebuilding Healthcare Teams appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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A Conversation with Hannah Glover

Josephine Ensign

The best part of my job is working alongside smart, dedicated, and compassionate people who make a positive impact on the lives of people experiencing homelessness. People like Hannah Glover. She is a health navigator at the Elizabeth Gregory Home, a day shelter for women and female-identified people in the University District (U District) of Seattle.

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25 best nursing programs: US News

Becker's Hospital Review

The top 25 Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs in the U.S. according to U.S. News & World Report's latest rankings. See which universities made the cut.

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Your Voice, Your Power: Help Us Fight Injustice in the Nursing Profession

Equality 4 Black Nurses

At Equality 4 Black Nurses, we are not just advocates. We are a movement for change. Right now, we need your voice more than ever. SURVEY HERE If you have been impacted by the Nursing and Midwifery Council's (NMC) investigation into computer-based test (CBT) irregularities at the Yunnik Centre in Ibadan, Nigeria, this is your moment to take a stand.

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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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The Conundrum of FMLA

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A nurse manager recently asked me on a program why no one talks about the impact of FMLA use on nurse staffing. She reported the following problem: “Twenty percent of my full-time staff are out right now on FMLA, and most plan to take the entire three months. […] The post The Conundrum of FMLA appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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New Publication Highlights the Economic Value of Nursing

Daily Nurse

Leading academic researchers, supported by the American Nurses Association (ANA) Enterprise Institute for Nursing Research and Quality Management, have unveiled a groundbreaking paper on the economic value of Nursing. “ The Nursing Human Capital Value Model ,” authored by esteemed scholars Dr. Marianne Weiss, Dr. Olga Yakusheva, and Dr. Kathryn A.

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Read alert: The decline of reading

American Nurse

A student just 2 weeks from graduation once asked me, “Where is the gallbladder?” With candid unconcern, the student admitted that she had never read a nursing textbook or a journal article throughout her studies. I couldn’t decide if this interaction made me more surprised or worried. For some time now, educators and social scientists have been lamenting the decline of reading —for school and for fun, across all levels.

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5 Ways to Support Diverse Clinical Groups

Nursology

Guest Contributor: Danielle Brochu Growing up in a community where there were two students of color in a high school of about 500 students total, moving away to university was an eye-opening experience for me, especially in regard to diversity.

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Montefiore Medical Group Introduces Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program

Daily Nurse

In a groundbreaking move, Montefiore Medical Group (MMG) has unveiled a unique a Nurse Practitioner (NP) Fellowship in Primary Care , distinguishing itself as a pioneer in New York State. This program, made possible through an alliance with the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA), aims to equip both new and practicing NPs with practical experience and training under the guidance of experienced NP mentors, physicians, and healthcare professionals.

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Virtual nursing: A strategic economic model for modern healthcare

Becker's Hospital Review

As healthcare costs continue to climb, hospitals are under increasing pressure to find innovative ways to maintain financial stability while delivering high-quality care. Virtual nursing has emerged as a powerful tool, offering a model that enhances patient care and combats never-ending cost increases.

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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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Understanding the Silent Crisis: Suicide Among Nurses

American Nurse

A silent crisis is brewing in the halls of our healthcare institutions. Death by suicide is on the rise amongst nurses and is drawing global attention. According to Usher et al. (2023), while high suicide rates among other healthcare professionals are frequently highlighted in the media, disturbingly high suicide rates among nurses have gone unrecognized.

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Finding a Primary Care Physician Who I Can Partner on My Healthcare Journey

Nurses Advocates

As a nurse case manager, I know having a good primary care physician to partner with on my healthcare journey is essential. I have tried several doctors in my community over the years, but I felt we never were on the same page. They were always so busy; the appointment was on ‘their terms’ so they could check off the boxes instead of listening to me and my concerns.

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Introducing the 2024-25 Nursology.net Interns!

Nursology

The 2024-25 Nursology.net internship program is now underway! We announced this program in May 2024, and received over 20 applications! In addition to participating in the Advisory Team meetings, Interns will participate in learning sessions related to website management skills and participate in selected tasks involved in website management, including preparation and posting of their … Continue reading Introducing the 2024-25 Nursology.net Interns!

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NPs sue New York state agency over gender discrimination

Becker's Hospital Review

Nurse practitioners employed by New York state have sued the agency that oversees their salary structure, alleging they are being underpaid based on gender, the Times Union reported Sept. 23.

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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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Managing Stress for Caregivers in Assisted Living

American Medical Compliance

Caregiving is an inherently demanding profession, especially within assisted living facilities, where caregivers must balance the dual responsibilities of delivering high-quality care and managing their own emotional and physical well-being. The Alzheimer’s Association’s 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report highlights that 70% of dementia caregivers find coordinating care to be a significant source of stress.

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ANA Weighs in on Annual Medicare Payment Rulemaking

Capitol Beat

Starting each Spring, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) begins its annual rulemaking process to determine payment for Medicare services by provider type. These payment rules also include proposals for quality measurement and improvement, addressing health equity, and other CMS policy priorities. These proposed rules typically have a 60-day comment period—allowing stakeholders to review the proposals and submit comments through regulations.gov.

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NMC outlines ‘multi-year’ improvement plan

Nursing Times

Read about changes the NMC has said it is making following a damning review into its 'toxic' internal culture.

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Advocate tests 3 virtual nursing models

Becker's Hospital Review

As healthcare searches for the ideal virtual nursing model, Advocate Health has been experimenting with several frameworks since January 2023, according to Jane Dus, DNP, RN, chief nursing officer of Advocate's Midwest region.

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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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Oregon hospital sued for $303 million after nurse accused of replacing fentanyl with tap water

Scrubs

An Oregon hospital, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center, is embroiled in a $303 million lawsuit following an alarming case of fentanyl theft and medical malpractice. At the center of the scandal is 36-year-old former ICU nurse Dani Marie Schofield, who has been accused of stealing fentanyl—an extremely potent synthetic opioid—from patients and replacing it with tap water.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Warning Labels Work – Join the Surgeon General & Attorneys General Call for Congressional Action

The Relentless School Nurse

Last week, 42 Attorneys General wrote a letter calling on Congress to act on the Surgeon General’s call for warning labels on social media products: [link] sites/default/files/letters/ social-warning-label-letter. pdf Fairplay Screen Time Action Network wrote the letter linked below to reinforce the Surgeon General and Attorneys General request: [link] LQjPFFpqCEa34oPs9 Here is the letter.

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NMC bosses quizzed on response to culture review

Nursing Times

Read about what was said at the first public meeting of the Nursing and Midwifery Council since a damning review of its culture.

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Nursing aides plagued by PTSD after 'nightmare' COVID conditions, with little help

Health Leaders | Nursing

COVID killed more than 3,600 U.S. health care workers in the first year of the pandemic. It left many more with physical and mental illnesses — and a gutting sense of abandonment.

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Century-old New York City home health agency abruptly shutters

Becker's Hospital Review

In a sudden move, the Visiting Nurse Association of Staten Island ended operations, laying off its nursing and selling its assets after over 100 years in service, SILive.com reported Sept. 27.

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BCEN Honors Three Champions of Nursing Professional Development

Daily Nurse

Leaders who walk the talk. Remarkably low nurse turnover. An increased ability to attract and recruit top-tier nursing talent. Higher quality care, reduction in errors, and increased patient satisfaction scores. These are among the notable achievements of the three organizations recognized by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) on September 19 as BCEN’s 2024 National Certification Champions.

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AI and the future of Human Understanding in healthcare

NRC Health

A recent NRC Health webcast discussed the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and empathy in healthcare. Check out the key takeaways and watch the webcast on demand today. The post AI and the future of Human Understanding in healthcare appeared first on NRC Health.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Sounding the Alarm – Gun Safety is on on the Ballot

The Relentless School Nurse

About this event Doctors & Nurses Sounding the Alarm: Hear from national leaders at the forefront of the gun safety movement. Learn what’s at stake, what we stand to gain, and how to talk to people on the other side. – Dr. Chethan Sathya, Trauma Surgeon, featured in Netflix documentary – Dr. Brian Williams, Trauma Surgeon, Author of The Bodies Keep Coming, Former Congressional candidate, and Health Policy Advisor – Robin Cogan, RN The Relentless School Nurse –

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Hospital nurse turnover, vacancy rates by year

Becker's Hospital Review

Nurse turnover and vacancy rates have declined since their pandemic-era peaks but remain elevated, according to data from the "2024 NSI National Health Care Retention & RN Staffing Report.

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A Day in the Life: Pediatric Outpatient Hematology/Oncology Nurse

Daily Nurse

What is it like to work as a pediatric outpatient hematology/oncology nurse caring for children with blood disorders and cancer? Anisa Hoie, RN, knows firsthand from working at Children’s Nebraska for 41 years. We asked Hoie about her work as a pediatric outpatient hematology/oncology nurse. Our interview follows, edited for length and clarity.

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NMC chair to step down by March 2025

Nursing Times

Sir David Warren is due to step down as chair of the Nursing and Midwifery Council by March 2025. Read more.

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Nursing aides plagued by PTSD after ‘nightmare’ COVID conditions, with little help

Health Leaders | Nursing

COVID killed more than 3,600 U.S. health care workers in the first year of the pandemic. It left many more with physical and mental illnesses — and a gutting sense of abandonment.

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Florida college launches nation's 1st AI-in-healthcare master's program

Becker's Hospital Review

Florida State University's College of Nursing is the first university to offer a master's program that weaves artificial intelligence into healthcare — and it is offered online.

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Coping with Cognitive Decline: Resources and Support for Seniors

Elder Care Matters

Estate planning is essential for seniors facing cognitive decline. This guide covers resources and support available to manage finances, healthcare decisions, and care options to ensure seniors receive the appropriate support. The post Coping with Cognitive Decline: Resources and Support for Seniors appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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Pearls of Wisdom from ANA-Michigan Podcast, Voices for Nurses

American Nurse

Serving as ANA of Michigan’s first podcast host has been an amazing opportunity. Andrea Boyce, my co-host, is fun to work with and brings an exciting flair to the podcast. Having the opportunity to talk with all the different nurses reminded me why I love being a nurse, mentor, coach, educator, and nurse leader. This is a new adventure for me, but I feel so safe being with the podcast team.