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Rethinking Nursing Workloads

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I have been thinking a lot recently about the nursing workload conundrum. All of our recent workforce data indicate the same thing – nurses feel exhausted, burned out, and unable to manage the workloads assigned to them. I hear this in my work in Oregon and California […] The post Rethinking Nursing Workloads appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Boosting Gen Z Engagement: The Secret to Nurse Retention?

Health Leaders | Nursing

CNOs must be ready to adapt to the generational differences that Gen Z nurses bring to the table. Nowadays, there are plenty of issues in nursing to keep CNOs busy, but one of the biggest ones is nurse turnover. As it stands now, the national RN turnover rate sits at about 16.4%. What does that number mean though and what should CNOs do about it? Press Ganey recently released the Nurse Experience 2025 report, which relies on feedback from over 500,000 RNs, APPs, and other clinical staff across t

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Can Technology Help or Hurt Nurse Burnout? How to Strike the Right Balance

Daily Nurse

Burnout impacts approximately 38% of nurses each year. Burnout isn’t a small issue, either. It can lead to a lack of empathy, a sense of dread as they head into work, and extra stress that could impact their physical and mental well-being. Countless factors contribute to nurse burnout, from a busy schedule to difficult patients and demanding daily tasks.

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‘High-quality care is not just about patients but about those delivering care’

Nursing Times

LOGIN / FREE TRIAL Menu Menu LOGIN / FREE TRIAL Subscribe Nursing Times Resources for the nursing profession ‘Nursing Times gets personal with new suite of functions to support readers’ STEVE FORD, EDITOR Home Topics CPD Students Newly registered Archive Ask Nursing Times Events Careers Jobs Subscribe HOT TOPICS Anatomy Core skills Leadership Children’s nursing Education Hospital nursing You are here: Nurse wellbeing ‘High-quality care is not just about patients but about those deliv

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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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Finding a Mentor

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I often discuss with young nurse leaders the importance of seeking out mentors, especially as they assume new roles. Recently, a new manager asked me about how to find a mentor. She explained that she is pretty introverted and is hesitant to approach leaders in her organization […] The post Finding a Mentor appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Registered Nurses at Saint Agnes stage 24-hour strike over staffing, patient safety concerns

Health Leaders | Nursing

Registered Nurses at Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital in Southwest Baltimore are on strike, nurses say management have refused to address issues they believe are impacting patient care. The 24-hour walkout, organized by National Nurses United (NNU), comes after more than 18 months of stalled contract negotiations. More than 600 nurses represented by the union say they’re fed up with what they call unsafe staffing levels, high turnover, and the frequent “floating” of nurses to different units — all

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HIPAA: What You Can and Can’t Disclose

Nurse Practitioners in Business

HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, has been around since 1996. One of its primary directives is to protect the privacy and security of patients’ health information. Specific organizations and individuals, referred to as “Covered Entities,” are subject to the Privacy Rules and include healthcare providers, health plans, healthcare clearing houses, and business associates.

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Just a Few Slots Left for Next Week

Emerging RN Leader

Just a few slots left in our program next week. If you are a nurse leader or educator trying to bridge the generational gaps with your workforce, this program is for you. We will discuss state-of-the-art strategies around communication, conflict management, and promoting more effective teamwork. Join us for this vital program. The post Just a Few Slots Left for Next Week appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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A CNO's Perspective on Gen Z Nurse Retention and Reengagement Strategies

Health Leaders | Nursing

If CNOs want to maintain the sustainability of their workforces, reengaging Gen Z nurses will be a key factor. HealthLeaders spoke to Jeff Doucette , chief nursing officer at Press Ganey, about the Nurse Experience 2025 report and what it means for CNOs. Tune in to hear his insights.

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Nurse Practitioners Are Rising: Why NPs Are the Future of Healthcare

Daily Nurse

Now more than ever, the role of the nurse practitioner is hitting new heights in terms of career opportunities, NP autonomy, and patients’ ability to access expert care provided by dedicated advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) throughout the U.S. If any group of healthcare professionals is in the ascendant at this time in history, there is no doubt that nurse practitioners are the ones whose star is most certainly rising.

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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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Grow Your Own: How Temple Health Is Unlocking Talent from Within

The Leadership Development Group

Discover five ways health leaders can rise above the chaos to drive collaboration, equity, and impact across the healthcare ecosystem.

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Nurse Leader Coach Workshop 9/05/2025

Emerging RN Leader

I am proud to partner with the North Carolina Organization of Nurse Leaders to offer our signature workshop, The Nurse Leader Coach, on Friday, September 5th. This workshop receives rave reviews and is designed for nurse leaders at every level, as well as nursing professional development specialists. Most nurse leaders believe they are already effective […] The post Nurse Leader Coach Workshop 9/05/2025 appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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What will you do with the time you saved?

American Nurse

Necessity is the mother of invention, so the proverb goes. Inventiveness is probably encoded in the human genome and has allowed our survival. Creating something to solve a specific problem or to fill a need is likely what drove our ancestors to fashion the first wheel or to carve out canoes. In addition to saving metabolic energy, I imagine the savvy early human inventors and tinkerers also were motivated by saving time.

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The 2025 expert guide to better aged care

Nursing Review

Last year, the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) recorded 44,400 cases in which older Australians sought out the organisation’s help with resolving their aged care issues, either through information, advocacy or support. That number represents a 20 per cent increase on the previous year. In the period between July and December 2024, 44 per cent of the Network’s advocacy cases were related to home care – nearly double the amount related to residential aged care (23 per cent).

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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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Trailblazer in Paradise: Mabel Wilcox, Hawaii’s First Registered Nurse

Minority Nurse

Hawai’i is one of the most multicultural and ethnically diverse places on Earth. This rich blend is reflective of its nursing history. Pioneer Registered Nurses in Hawaii include nurses of Native Hawaiian, English, Chinese , Japanese, and Filipino heritage. Their lives and work create a beautiful kaleidoscope of service that has improved the lives of residents in this tropical paradise for over 100 years.

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Nuts and Bolts of Nursing Leadership September Programs

Emerging RN Leader

We are pleased to once again partner with ONL New England to offer our highly rated Nuts and Bolts of Nursing Leadership program this fall. This is an excellent opportunity for your new and emerging leaders to learn with leaders across the United States. You don’t need to be a member of ONL NE to […] The post Nuts and Bolts of Nursing Leadership September Programs appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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How to Implement Behavioral Health Compliance Best Practices

Relias

Navigating the world of behavioral health compliance can prove challenging. But going out of compliance can cause a lot of frustration and cost your organization real dollars, taking that money away from your ability to provide services. To help you better manage your organization’s various compliance needs, let’s delve into what behavioral compliance entails and some best practices to keep in mind.

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Innovating Healthcare Education: Technology in the Classroom and Clinic

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

At the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) , we are constantly reimagining healthcare education. By integrating cutting-edge technologies that enhance learning, we prepare students of all disciplines for the ever-evolving future of healthcare. From high-fidelity simulation centers to virtual reality (VR) experiences, we are shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals through innovative, hands-on learning methods.

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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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Nurse shortage threatens WIC program in Kansas county

Health Leaders | Nursing

A nurse staffing shortage could cause Butler County to shut down its WIC program, which currently has more than 660 cases. That’s why Butler County commissioners approved a $10,000 signing bonus for full-time nurses at the health department. The health department currently has two open positions and has been dealing with its nursing shortage since January.

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Trailblazer in Scrubs: Mabel Leilani Smyth, First Hawaiian Registered Nurse with Native Ancestry

Minority Nurse

Hawai’i is one of the most multicultural and ethnically diverse places on Earth. This rich blend is reflective of its nursing history. Pioneer Registered Nurses in Hawaii include nurses of Native Hawaiian, English, Chinese, Japanese, and Filipino heritage. Their lives and work create a beautiful kaleidoscope of service that has improved the lives of residents in this tropical paradise for over 100 years.

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Bridging the Gap: How Technology Can Transform Maternal Health Outcomes

Relias

In the midst of one of the world’s most advanced healthcare systems, a persistent crisis continues to claim the lives of mothers and birthing people at concerning rates. Despite its technological advancements, the United States holds the highest maternal mortality rate among developed nations. In an interview for the Empowered Patient Podcast , Lora Sparkman, MHA, BSN, RN, Partner for Clinical Solutions and Vice President for Safety and Quality at Relias, talks about the deep-rooted challenges o

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‘Mindfulness – can it help healthcare professional’s wellbeing?’

Nursing Times

Chaplain Martyn Skinner discusses mindfulness and how it can potentially help improve nursing staff wellbeing if approached in the right way.

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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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HL Shorts: Tips for Incorporating Workplace Violence Prevention into Infrastructure

Health Leaders | Nursing

Nurse leaders must take compassionate, proactive approaches to workplace violence prevention, says this CNO. On this episode of HL Shorts, we hear from Terry Dillman , VP and CNO at Plainview Hospital and Syosset Hospital at Northwell Health , about workplace violence prevention and how to incorporate it when building hospital infrastructure. Tune in to hear her insights.

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Minnesota Nurse Dreams of Paying Gratitude Forward by Becoming a Nurse Educator

Post University

When Jess Boyd began her journey at Century College, she knew she wanted to major in something that allowed her to help people. At first, that was elementary education. “I substituted as a teaching assistant in the Minneapolis suburbs but found it so hard because I really wanted to take every child home with me,” says Jess, who spent most of her formative years in Minnesota.

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The Best (and Worst) Snacks to Survive a Long Shift

Diversity Nursing

Nursing shifts are no joke; 12 hours (or more) on your feet, juggling patient care, documentation, and the occasional code blue. In the middle of all that chaos, snacks become more than just food; they’re fuel, comfort, and sometimes the only thing keeping you from crashing halfway through. But not all snacks are created equal. Some energize you and keep your blood sugar stable, while others leave you drained and sluggish.

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NMC names new heads of equality, diversity and inclusion

Nursing Times

Read about who the Nursing and Midwifery Council has appointed as the two new heads of equality, diversity and inclusion.

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Infographic: 3 Tips for Building a Diverse Nursing Workforce

Health Leaders | Nursing

It's important for CNOs to refocus on why diversity is critical in the nursing profession. Since the beginning of the year, stark criticism and negative connotations of the concept of DEI has swept throughout the country, pushed largely by the Trump Administration and their constituents. But here’s the truth no one can scrub from a statute: nurses still show up every day to care for patients from every walk of life.

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Michael Carter, DNSc, DNP, FAAN

Nursology

Guardian of the DisciplineIn Memoriam February 13, 1947- June 17, 2025 It is with profound sadness that the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) announced the passing of Michael Carter, DNSc, DNP, FAAN, a UAMS alumnus and longstanding dean of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Nursing (Frontier Nursing University, 2025).

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Nursing License Renewal in Indiana: What You Must Know Before You Click “Submit”

Empowered Nurses

It’s that time again—nursing license renewal season in Indiana. Even if you’re licensed in another state, this article is for you, too. Most state boards ask similar questions during renewal, and your answers matter more than you might think. In Indiana, the Board of Nursing asks six specific questions to assess whether you are safe to continue practicing.

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NMC pressed on nurse suicides during fitness to practise proceedings

Nursing Times

The NMC Council was pressed on how it was addressing the issue of nurse wellbeing for those under FtP investigation.

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Nurses union to fight Bupa staff changes

Nursing Review

Private health insurance and aged care provider Bupa is again getting backlash from the sector. This time for alleged cuts to staffing hours in its residential aged care facilities across the country. The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) has lodged a dispute with the Fair Work Commission (FWC) claiming Bupa is “changing the rosters for nurses and direct care workers, which includes cuts to rostered staffing hours, shift lengths and shift times, particularly night and weekend sh

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Reducing Errors in Revenue Cycle Management: Documentation and Coding

Relias

In an ideal world, accurate documentation and precise coding should ensure smooth claims and timely payments, but even small missteps can cause major disruptions. Reducing errors in revenue cycle management, such as documentation and coding errors, can help prevent some of most persistent threats to healthcare revenue integrity. The challenge: Details matter, and mistakes add up Coding and billing are highly technical processes that demand attention to detail.