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Culture Shock

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I spent last week at the Gallup Work Summit. Researchers at Gallup have been studying workforce and workplace issues for more than 50 years. They are well-positioned to look at data across time and advise leaders on the future of the work. So when they report that […] The post Culture Shock appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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NPs and Professional Liability Insurance: Getting it Right

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Professional liability insurance, also known as malpractice insurance, is a crucial component of protecting nurse practitioners (NPs) in their practice. Whether you’re a business owner or employed by someone else, having your own policy is essential. Even if your employer provides coverage, it’s important to evaluate the terms as it often prioritizes the interests of the business.

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The Exec: Nurse Satisfaction is Rising, Patient Calls are Falling with UnityPoint Health's New Care Model

Health Leaders | Nursing

The new Collaborative Care Model is rooted in positioning team members to practice at top of their licensure. When UnityPoint Health began exploring new inpatient care delivery models, D’Andre Carpenter, DNP, RN , chief nursing officer, wanted to go beyond the concept of team-based care to position nurses and other clinicians to practice at the top of their license.

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Expanding HIV Prevention for Pride Month: Empowering Communities with New PrEP Modalities

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

Hello, Pride community! This is Amit “Mickey” Dhir, I am a Ph.D. student at JHSON and my research specifically focuses on HIV prevention and its impact within key populations. As we celebrate Pride Month, it’s essential to highlight the advancements in HIV prevention that are revolutionizing the fight against the epidemic. Today, we’ll explore new… The post Expanding HIV Prevention for Pride Month: Empowering Communities with New PrEP Modalities appeared first on Johns Hopkins

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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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Learning From Failure

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I recently did a workshop and a young leader in the workshop reached out to me after the session. She was looking for advice on how to bounce back from a leadership failure. Her story is one that I have heard before from leaders beginning their leadership […] The post Learning From Failure appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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400 nurses travel to Capitol Hill to urge Congress to address unsafe working conditions

Becker's Hospital Review

Nurses have been calling for U.S. legislators to take action to address the national nurse staffing crisis for months to no avail. Almost 400 nurses traveled to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., June 15 to make sure Congress hears their message — loud and clear.

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Nursing Care Plan for Risk for Infection

NurseBuff

Do you need a guide for nursing diagnosis for infection? As a nurse, you have a very important role when it comes to preventing infections. You are at the front line when it comes to delivering quality care so you need to be aware of what can and can’t compromise your patients’ health while they […] The post Nursing Care Plan for Risk for Infection appeared first on NurseBuff.

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LGBTQIA+ Community Nursing Representation Is Essential

Minority Nurse

As LGBTQIA+ nurses celebrate June’s Pride Month, they continue to advocate for accessible and safe care for the LGBTQIA+ community and for a nursing workforce that represents the populations they serve. Jeff Day, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, CNEcl, who is chair of the nursing section of GLMA and a medical provider at Callen-Lorde a New York City-based community health center and a global leader in LGBTQIA+ healthcare, says a diverse nursing workforce is essential to good patient care, but it also make

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LGBTQ+ nursing: Glancing back, looking forward

American Nurse

In America and in many parts of the world, June is celebrated as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, a celebration of the Stonewall uprising in the early hours of June 28, 1969, signaling the gay liberation movement. The first time I saw the phrase gay pride , I didn’t quite understand its loaded meaning. I grew up thinking, one takes pride for having achieved something or mastered a skill, not for something I did nothing to become, such as being born gay or lesbian.

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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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The Relentless School Nurse: Georgia On My Mind

The Relentless School Nurse

I have been honored to speak at many school nursing conferences over the years. Most of them have been remote because of COVID and work restrictions. My school year is coming to an end like a tall glass of sweet tea, as I was able to travel to Savannah, Georgia and speak at Georgia Association of School Nurses (GASN) annual conference. From the moment I landed, to the moment I departed, the warm southern hospitality was extended to me with open arms.

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How Do I Deal When an Angry Patient Threatens to Sue?

Scrubs

Some people are naturally combative. As hard as you may try, you can’t always get away from these folks. The Internet is a veritable breeding ground for these people. Unfortunately, you may encounter a hostile patient from time to time. As physically incapacitated as some of these hostile people might be, there is one weapon in their arsenal that doesn’t rely on physical prowess: the threat of litigation.

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Hawai'i Funds New CNA-to-LPN Program

Health Leaders | Nursing

Newly approved legislation helps to address the 'dire shortage of healthcare workers in our state,' governor says. Working certified nurse aides (CNAs) in Hawai'i who want to make the leap to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN) are getting a boost with legislation that Gov. Josh Green, MD , signed into legislation. In addressing that statewide shortage of healthcare workers, Green signed legislation that appropriates $130,000 for instructional costs for the Certified Nurse Aide-to-Practical

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ANA Enterprise News, June 2023

American Nurse

Thousands of RNs plan to leave the profession by 2027 More than 600,000 RNs said they plan to leave the nursing workforce by 2027 due to stress, burnout, or retirement, according to research conducted by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). Released in April, the study, titled “Examining the impact of the… This content is for Digital Access and Print Plus subscribers only.

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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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Empowering Nurses: 10 Amazing Ways to Lift Your Spirits and Unleash Your Superpowers

Empowered Nurses

Dear Nurses, you are the unsung heroes of the healthcare system, spreading compassion and care with every step you take. We understand that your journey can be challenging, but we’re here to support you. In this blog post, we will delve into the top 10 ways to empower and uplift you, so you can shine even brighter in your invaluable role. Embrace the Power of Appreciation: Nurses, your dedication and tireless efforts deserve nothing less than our heartfelt appreciation.

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Using Your Voice to Effect Change

Nurses Advocates

A long time ago, one of my mentors told me, “Anne, if you have a problem, please come to me – but in addition to the problem, bring a recommendation for a solution.” This statement has stayed with me over the years and helped me use my voice to resolve issues and effect change. One of the professional responsibilities a Nurse Case Manager has is to advocate for their patients.

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BCEN Names 2023 Distinguished Award Winners

Daily Nurse

BCEN announces the 2023 winners of the annual national BCEN Distinguished Awards , recognizing one top board-certified RN in emergency, pediatric emergency, trauma, flight, and critical care ground transport nursing specialties. “The 2023 BCEN Distinguished Award recipients embody the highest levels of clinical excellence in their specialties, and we applaud how they convey the importance of emergency, trauma, and transport nursing specialty certification as they support members of their teams

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3 Areas That Illuminate a Disconnect Between Nurses and Health Systems

Health Leaders | Nursing

Nurses want flexibility and health systems aren't giving it to them. Nearly all—94%—of 100 health system executives surveyed described the severity of the nursing shortage in their health systems as “critical,” and 68% indicated they don’t have enough nurses to manage another large-scale health crisis, a new report says. That may be because health systems aren’t delivering what nurses want.

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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 nurses of color want white nurses to know: 'We don't trust you and we don't have to'

Becker's Hospital Review

Can you imagine going to work every day, determined to be your very best for your patients, knowing that you will likely encounter a patient — or colleague — who makes you feel like you don't belong, like you are an unwanted outsider whose nursing experience and skills don't matter?

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Put On Your Headsets: Virtual Reality May Become Part of Your Nurse Training Tools

Nurse.com

Virtual reality (VR) is a computer-generated, three-dimensional environment in which users can explore and even interact in a virtual “world” using special equipment such as a VR helmet or headset and hand controllers/special gloves. VR has evolved into an interactive educational tool for pilots and an elevated source of entertainment for arcade lovers and home gamers.

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TRAVERSE Study Supports Cardiovascular Safety of Testosterone Therapy When Used as Indicated

Consult QD

Testosterone replacement therapy was not associated with an increase in major adverse cardiovascular events compared with placebo in the large TRAVERSE study of middle-aged and older men with documented hypogonadism and preexisting or a high risk of cardiovascular disease. So reported Cleveland Clinic investigators at the Endocrine Society’s ENDO 2023 meeting in Chicago on June 16.

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Wilderness Medicine Instructor and Nurse Combines Her Passions, Furthers Her Education

Post University

Cory Kreutzer grew up dreaming of becoming a doctor and stuck to that plan when she headed off to college at the University of Colorado at Denver in the mid-1990s. But when the time came to start applying to medical school, she was concerned that her GPA wasn’t strong enough—she worked almost full-time through college. “At that point, I decided nursing school might be a better plan,” says Cory, a native of Colorado.

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Carrying Our Patients’ Stories

Minority Nurse

Nurses’ hearts and minds are like living libraries of patients’ stories. In the intimate container of trust created in the nurse-patient relationship, a tapestry of memories, confessions, and reflections are woven, and the nurse is privileged to be privy to such soulful sharing. As nurses, what are we to do when we’re the repositories of so much of the richness of our patient’s lives, including the tragic, the comedic, and the mundane?

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Sibling Rivalry with Estate Planning

Elder Care Matters

Sibling rivalry all too often resurfaces during a parent’s estate planning process, and long-buried conflicts often come back to life in a crisis such as a parent’s illness or incapacity. In fact, disputes over a parent’s needs and wishes may really boil down to, “I’m closest to Mom, so I know what’s best for her.”… The post Sibling Rivalry with Estate Planning appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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Mass Under the Lip

Consult QD

Note: This article is reprinted from the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine ( 2023;90[3]:145-146 ) By Sagar Khanna, BDS, DDS A 60-year-old man was referred by his primary care physician to the oral and maxillofacial surgery clinic with a mass under the upper lip. The mass had grown slowly over the past two to three weeks while the patient was in rehabilitation after a stroke that had occurred three months earlier.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Add Your Experience to the School Nurse Job Analysis Survey

The Relentless School Nurse

School nurses , you can contribute to this nationwide job analysis survey. Your voice is important, share your perspective, experience, and scope of practice. Here is the information from the National Board for Certification of School Nurses, asking for our help: NBCSN needs your help! The NCSN school nurse job analysis survey is now available. The results of this survey will be used to help develop the specifications for the National Board for Certification of School Nurses (NBCSN) National Cer

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Using AI to Transform Nursing Education 

Daily Nurse

Big data and machine learning already impact most aspects of modern life, so there is growing optimism about using artificial intelligence (AI) to transform health provider education. Cristina Lussiana is a senior program manager of digital health and monitoring at Population Services International ( PSI ) and an expert in the health applications of AI.

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Flight Nursing for Dummies: An Ultimate Guide

NurseBuff

Flight nursing is an exhilarating and rewarding career path that combines the challenges of critical care nursing with the unique demands of providing medical care during air transport. Whether you are an aspiring nurse or a curious individual looking to understand the intricacies of this field, this ultimate guide to flight nursing is here to […] The post Flight Nursing for Dummies: An Ultimate Guide appeared first on NurseBuff.

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Rethinking Anastomotic Leak Rates Among Patients Undergoing Ileorectal Anastomosis

Consult QD

Total abdominal colectomy (TAC) with ileorectal anastomosis (IRA) is an operation that can be applied to a number of different conditions including inflammatory bowel disease, synchronous colorectal cancer, patients with constipation and a variety of other diseases. A recent presentation at the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting explored the outcomes of ileorectal anastomosis across different patient populations and found that anastomotic leaks (AL) may occur

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Nurses vs. AI: What happens when nurses disagree with the AI's assessment

Becker's Hospital Review

As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into hospitals and patient care, questions arise as to when and how often nurses can override the algorithm and if disciplinary action should be given for wrong decisions, The Wall Street Journal reported June 15.

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Nurse Practitioner Payal Emery Uses Art to Help Others

Daily Nurse

Milford, Connecticut, nurse practitioner Payal Emery has been using art as an outlet to cope with many different moments in life. Because of her experiences, she now wants to use art to help others After noticing how much art helped her and her autistic son — and knowing stories of how art has helped others — Emery created the Artistic Nurse. Emery’s online gallery donates a portion of all sales to fund important causes supporting mental health, animal conservation, environmental conservation,