The Nurse Sabbatical

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

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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Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Each nurse’s path to entering the field is unique – no two nurses share the exact string of experiences, influences, or circumstances that first sparked their desire to help patients. For me, an unexpected kidney failure diagnosis as a 25-year-old mother of two quickly determined the career path I would take. After five years of […].

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Nurse.com

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

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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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

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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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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Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

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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Nurse.com

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Nurses across the country are among millions of users posting short, expressive videos on the social media platform TikTok. Nurses sometimes use Tiktok as a vehicle to take a lighthearted look at the reality of what they do, which can sometimes raise concerns about nursing professionalism and safety. One such instance involves an Oregon nurse reportedly posted a video on TikTok about not wearing a mask while in public, during the height of the pandemic in 2020.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

As a human services professional or educator, you spend a lot of time devising a great autism education plan for each of the children you care for. For these plans to prove as effective as possible, you need to make sure that the child’s parents agree with it and practice it a home. To learn how to do this, we spoke with Cheryl N. Engel, Ph.D.

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SelfCare for HealthCare

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Self-care and life-balance expert LeAnn Thieman discusses the frantic, hurried state of the world and what we can do to slow down and become more present. For more tips from LeAnn, or to explore how to hire her for your next meeting or conference, visit SelfCare for HealthCare. Contact me today to discuss implementing this powerful program at your facility.

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Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

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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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

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

According to the Mayo Clinic , poor work-life balance can lead to fatigue, poor health, and missed time with family and friends. Unfortunately, poor work-life balance is an issue that many healthcare providers struggle with. In extreme cases, poor work-life balance can contribute to physician suicide, a growing issue in the United States. According to the American Hospital Association , about 400 physicians commit suicide every year in the United States alone.

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Ensearch

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Setting clear expectations any time you’re working with a firm or agency is critical to success. Strong communication will ensure a smooth experience for everyone involved — including your candidates. Since both you and your search firm enter the process with certain expectations, starting out on the same page will save time down the road [.] The post 3 General Tips for Hospitals Working with Search Firms appeared first on ENSEARCH.

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Symplr

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Between fall 2020 and early 2022 the costs for energy, resins, cotton, and most metals—all critical elements in the medical supplies and devices used daily in hospitals—surged in excess of 30%. Health systems are seeking innovative ways to improve their bottom line as a result. One promising avenue for significant cost savings is the integration of clinical systems into supply chain processes.

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Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Cross Country Healthcare’s annual national survey of nursing professionals and students finds nurses remain passionate about patient care despite historical issues in need of reform. Barabasa National survey participants include 1,780 nursing professionals and students at healthcare and hospital facilities between May 11 and June 24, 2022, in partnership with Florida Atlantic University’s Christine E. […].

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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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NurseBuff

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

If there’s someone who gives compassion and understands love more than anyone, it’s a nurse. The sacrifices they make on a daily basis show their propensity for patience and selflessness, which are crucial aspects of love. We’ve collected inspiring love quotes below as a reminder that nurses have the biggest of hearts. Even with frequent […] The post 25 Inspiring Love Quotes for Nurses appeared first on NurseBuff.

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Go4

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

4 Tips for your next Neuro Assessment 4 Tips for your next Neuro Assessment By Amanda Kammes, MSN, BSN, RN, Nurse Community Manager The Neuro Assessment is one that is a hard skill to pick up, but with practice, is easy to master. Picking up slight neuro changes can save a life, and many times Nurses are the ones with the skills to notice and pick up these subtle changes.

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Digital Doorway

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

In my work as a holistic career coach for nurses, there's one thing I've noticed more than anything else: mindset matters to your nursing and healthcare career. From putting together a resume and writing a cover letter to sitting for an interview or reaching out to potential connections on LinkedIn, your mindset and its attendant attitude make all the difference.

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Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN), the benchmark for specialty certification across the emergency spectrum, announces the 2022 winners of its annual BCEN National Certification Champion Award. One winner in each category was selected based on their commitment to emergency, pediatric emergency, trauma, flight and/or critical care ground transport nursing excellence and professionalism through nursing specialty certification. […].

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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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NurseBuff

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

I wrote much of my novel, South Eight, while taking a break after fourteen years in acute care, the first four as a bedside PCU nurse, the next ten as a hospitalist NP. I thought I was burned out, to use the classic phrase, for all the classic reasons — workload, documentation demands, night shifts, […] The post Moral Distress in Healthcare appeared first on NurseBuff.

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American Medical Compliance

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Medical experts are proposing that a noticeable increase in flu cases could occur in the United States this year. This means that getting a flu shot this year is extremely important. Flu season has been different from its usual patterns due to COVID-19, meaning this year’s season is likely to be unpredictable. Influenza rates were extremely low in 2021 due to protective measures relating to COVID-19.

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Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Neonatal Nurses Week kicks off this year on September 12 and will bring a week to spread awareness of neonatal nursing as a career and to call attention to the work these nurses do with the tiniest infants. Sponsored by the National Association of Neonatal Nurses , this observation week shines a spotlight on nurses who work with pre-term and full-term infants who are facing various health challenges from low birth weight to genetically based health issues.

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Symplr

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Each month, we provide a roundup of news, awards, and features pertaining to symplr and symplr's subject-matter experts.

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National Nurses in Business Association

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The post Occupational Health as a Nurse Owned Business appeared first on National Nurses in Business Association.

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Health News Florida | Nurses

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Some 15,000 nurses at seven health care systems in the Minneapolis and Duluth areas walked out, a number the union says makes it the largest strike ever by private-sector nurses.

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Penn Medicine News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Back to school is in full swing and Penn Medicine experts are here to help make the transition easier while prioritizing health. Learn how to live with COVID and monkeypox, and how to keep your immune system in fighting shape.

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Nurse.com

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The nursing profession continues to evolve to meet the ever-changing demands of healthcare. In recent years, DEI efforts have become a standard practice in healthcare staffing; however, males continue to be an underrepresented group within the nursing profession. Increasing the number of male nurses could have a significant impact on the healthcare industry. .

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Ensearch

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) is an agreement among certain states which allows nurses to practice in all member states by holding a single compact state nursing license. The states involved in the agreement are known as compact nursing states. Historically, licensure for healthcare professionals has been required in multiple jurisdictions if their practice crossed [.

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Penn Medicine News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Returning to running after long COVID can be challenging. Read this blog post to find the best ways to resume training for your marathon.

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Nurse.com

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The nursing profession continues to evolve to meet the ever-changing demands of healthcare. In recent years, DEI efforts have become a standard practice in healthcare staffing; however, males continue to be an underrepresented group within the nursing profession. Increasing male nurses could have a significant impact on the healthcare industry. . As of 2022, the U.S. has approximately 4.2 million registered nurses.

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