Candy Campbell
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
As we reflect on reasons to be grateful, I’m so pleased to have had the opportunity to study the work of Florence Nightingale (1810-1920). What can we moderns learn from her? SO many things, First, she was a trailblazer. In the 1800s, a woman who stepped out of her comfort zone and went into the male-dominated world of influence was asking for trouble.
The Nurse Sabbatical
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
If you have been following me for a while now, you know that I think sabbaticals are amazing. Even though I just completed a 9 month sabbatical, I know there are a few more going to happen before I retire. Sabbaticals, a time to recharge, reset, and reinvigorate yourself can seem like a dream to most. As some of my friends have told me, sabbaticals are unrealistic in life.
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Daily Nurse
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
There’s no question that nursing is a stressful job; however, that stress comes with a price: mental health. Nurses — especially female nurses — are more likely to suffer from mental health disorders stemming from burnout and are at a significantly higher suicide rate than the rest of the population. These issues were already a […].
Minority Nurse
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
If you’re a nurse, when was the last time you said, “Oh, I’m just a nurse” or “I’m not really an expert–I’m just a nurse”? If you stop to think about it, what are you really saying when you deny your expertise? Words are powerful, and the words we use to describe ourselves can have far-reaching effects — for others and within our own psyches.
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.
Diversity Nursing
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Many people look forward to the holidays, however it can be a stressful time for Nurses working through the holiday season and missing festivities. Here are several tips to help make working through the holidays a little brighter. Holiday Feast. Take time during a shift to fuel up with some yummy foods. Have everyone bring in their favorite meal or side dish, holiday treat, or order some take out.
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Daily Nurse
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
An outgoing nature, a desire to act as a patient advocate, and a willingness to function outside your comfort zone are among the attributes you need to be a successful surgical intensive care nurse. So says Kristina Massey, BSN, RN, CCRN-CSC, ECMO specialist and nursing unit director, cardiac surgery ICU/cardiac flex team at Carilion Roanoke […].
Minority Nurse
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
The National Council Licensure Examination is a prerequisite for becoming a nurse, and with increased nursing school applicants, we thought it would be worthwhile to offer tips on how best to pass the NCLEX. We each tried our techniques and utilized similar options to help us pass the exam in May of this year. With some guidance from our parents, we also have plenty of tips to help others pass this challenging exam with much more confidence than you otherwise might have exhibited.
SelfCare for HealthCare
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Older adults who sleep just five or fewer hours a night have a greater risk of developing more than one chronic disease, new research shows. The new study examined sleep duration and its effect on multimorbidity—or the occurrence of more than one chronic condition, like diabetes and cardiovascular disease, at once. It found that people ages 50 or older who slept a total of five hours a night or less were found to have at least a 30% greater risk of multimorbidity.
Relias
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
Suicide deaths have consistently been on the rise in the United States for the last 20-30 years. With suicide consistently in the top 10 causes of the deaths in the U.S., it’s important to understand how you can help clients grieving from suicide loss. To do this, you and your staff need to understand and practice effective postvention techniques. Currently, suicide postvention is used to provide organized support and response to those experiencing a loss to suicide.
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
Daily Nurse
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Advancements in higher education technology, combined with significant and growing shortages in nursing, are opening the doors for nurses to earn an accredited RN to BSN degree online and providing new opportunities for career development. Colleges and universities are responding to the increasing need for nurses by expanding their educational opportunities.
Minority Nurse
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
For nurses who enjoy both nursing and business, occupational health nursing is a career that combines both interests. While the majority of nurses work in medical care facilities or settings, occupational health nurses work in an office setting and care for employees of a company. According to Betty Sanisidro, DNP, MSN, COHN-S, APHN-BC and the executive director of the American Board for Occupational Health Nurses , occupational health nursing is one of the nursing industry’s undiscovered
Carlow Today & Tomorrow
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Nurses have expanded the role of caregiver to being health advocates, educators, and researchers. No matter what role they’re serving, determination and passion remain the characteristics of a successful nursing career. The post What Are The Many Roles Of A Nurse? first appeared on Carlow Today & Tomorrow.
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Earning a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree prepares you for a career in a growing and profitable profession. Are you wondering, “Where can I go from here,” or “What else can I do with a physical therapy degree?” Let’s take a look at physical therapy (PT) specialties and how they can further your career. What Do the Highest 10% of PTs Earn? The median annual salary for U.S.
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.
Daily Nurse
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Erica Yang, a nursing student at Case Western Reserve University, is the winner of the Heartfelt Dreams Foundation’s 2022 Academic Nursing Scholarship to support her career advancement in cardiac care. Yang, a Planet, Texas native, was awarded $5,000 toward her nursing studies for the next academic year after being selected from a field of over […].
Premier Medical Staffing
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Job Information Job Profession: Legal Concepts Nurses Should Know Job State: Job Location: Job Specialty: Job Assignment: On top of mastering the hundreds of nursing terms and abbreviations , it’s equally important to learn certain legal concepts as a new RN. I know what you’re thinking: “hey, I went to nursing school not law school.” However, you’d be surprised how many legal implications there are for nurses that affect everyday care.
Post University
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Nurses continue to be the pillars of our healthcare system. Earning a degree in this field could be an attractive career option. As the nursing shortage continues to impact many geographical locations, career options in this field could be available where you live. In addition, nursing is a rewarding career. It allows you to work with people and help improve their lives in a way few other professionals do.
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
A degree in speech pathology opens the door to a growing field and career opportunities in healthcare, as well as both early and higher education. 1 Speech-language pathology programs address speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders, including speech issues associated with dementia, autism, stroke, brain trauma and premature birth. 2 A Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) equips professionals with the necessary academic and clinical skills to expertly treat patient
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.
MAS Medical Staffing
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Work-life balance has jumped to the top of the list when it comes to career planning, and within the nursing field, this is no exception. The past few years have spotlighted the many challenges nurses face—understaffing and burnout being two primary issues. Today, healthcare workers are leaving behind longtime traditional roles for the freedom and lifestyle that travel nursing provides.
Nurses Advocates
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
This week marks my eight year anniversary of being a Brain Tumor Survivor. My hematologist/Oncologist told me on my last visit that I am out of the danger zone, so I do not need any more MRIs. He said he will see me in April 2023 which will be my final appointment. I am very grateful to so many people that were there for me when I was diagnosed and throughout my journey.
FreshRN
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Here are some pre- during- and post-cardiac nurse assessment tips from an RN to help you navigate full body assessments and improve your patient care process The post Tips for Cardiac Nurse Assessment appeared first on FRESHRN.
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
As a licensed physical therapist (PT), you’ll likely find that you’re not limited to working in one specific patient care office or rehab clinic. Once you complete a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree with an accredited degree program in the United States, you can apply for a license in any state and discover jobs in a wide range of practice types.
Symplr
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
When symplr announced its golf sponsorship program, pro golfer Azahara Muñoz was among the first brand ambassadors symplr chose. Muñoz has had great success in her professional career, including being named LPGA Rookie of the year in 2010, winning on the LPGA, representing her home country of Spain at two Olympic Games, and competing as a member of Team Europe at four Solheim Cups.
American Medical Compliance
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Physician burnout is on the rise, and the increase is sharpest among younger primary doctors. A new study conducted by the Commonwealth Fund found that over half of medical practitioners under the age of 55 have reported feeling burned out or stressed. The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to the rise in stressed doctors. Physicians report taking on more work as a result of the pandemic.
Nurse.com
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
When I was a young nurse on the day shift, my patients, who I’ll call Joe, was awaiting a heart transplant. His heart had been damaged by amyloidosis. Joe and I got very close and talked about everything — family, friends, politics, money, dreams, hopes, and holiday traditions. Sandy Tysinger, RN. I loved to cook and bake during the holidays, while one of Joe’s favorite Thanksgiving traditions was to drink hot chocolate with his family in front of his fireplace in North Carolina.
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
What tops your list of considerations for a career path—is it job satisfaction, potential earnings or the opportunity to help others? One of the first lessons you may have learned from a guidance counselor is to choose a career path with employment opportunities. The high level of demand for physical therapists (PTs) is promising. 1 What are the other reasons to become a physical therapist?
Healthcare Law Insights blog
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
The Affordable Care Act mandated that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) establish risk categories for Medicare enrollment, which are used by CMS to determine what level of scrutiny to give provider enrollment applications, which includes initial enrollment, change of ownership (“CHOW”) applications, and revalidations. Three risk categories were subsequently created under 42 CFR § 424.518: limited, moderate, and high.
Go4
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
How to manage an diabetic medical emergency Quick–what do you do when your student/athlete has a diabetic emergency? When the medical emergency happens, you need to enact your life saving skills immediately. Adding to the collection of one-sheets from Go4 that help at the point of emergency, check out this matrix on dealing with a diabetic emergency.
Relias
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Safety planning has proven an effective means of supporting those struggling with mental health crises, abusive relationships, or other forms of trauma. But no two safety plans are, or should be, the same. Here, we’ll discuss creating safety planning documents for some common types of crises: Suicidal ideation. Substance use disorder. Domestic violence.
Symplr
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
The symplr Compass Survey took the temperature of healthcare technology leaders, all members of the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME), finding them motivated to digitally transform their healthcare operations despite financial pressure, widespread healthcare workforce problems, and other challenges. Next we asked symplr's top executives to share their outlook for healthcare operations and technology. symplr Chief Product Officer Brian Fugere's responses and reaction
Nightingale College
NOVEMBER 20, 2022
Public health is the heart of a community’s wellbeing. It is about promoting health and providing protection for people in all aspects of their life – where they work, live, learn, or play. Most often, people seek healthcare services once they are sick or injured.
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