Sat.Dec 09, 2023 - Fri.Dec 15, 2023

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Do Nursing Units Need Geek Squads?

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Many hospitals now have care delivery redesign initiatives to more of a team-based approach as part of their strategic plan for 2024. This makes sense, especially in hard-to-recruit specialties such as Med-Surg Units, Telemetry, and Emergency Departments. Careful planning and open discussions with stakeholders are critical factors […] The post Do Nursing Units Need Geek Squads?

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Nurse Holiday Gift Ideas

New Thing Nurse

By: Sarah K. Wells MSN RN CEN CNL Still need to do some gift shopping for the holidays? Whether you’re buying for your nurse boos, the boss RN, your nursing staff, or nursing students in your life, here are some gift ideas to make the holidays a little more fabulous: Personalized Stethoscope Tag - Add a little personalized flair that will help keep stethoscopes from getting lost.

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Will rising nurse pay mean higher healthcare costs? It's complicated 

Becker's Hospital Review

The year 2023 was full of labor union wins — in healthcare and beyond. Now hospitals nationwide must grapple with higher nurse salaries, teeing up further tensions with insurers, employers and the potential for increased premiums.

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American Psychiatrists Reveal Changing Attitudes About the Therapeutic Use of Classic Hallucinogens

Consult QD

Despite accelerating research on the therapeutic potential of classic hallucinogens (or ‘‘classic psychedelics’’), relatively little is known about how these compounds are viewed by American psychiatrists. Designed to capture evolving attitudes toward psychoactive drugs like psilocybin, lysergic acid (LSD) and mescaline, a new study reveals a distinctively positive shift in how hallucinogens are perceived by the psychiatric community.

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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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Having a Crucial Conversation

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Some conversations are much more difficult than others, especially in the current environment where emotions are high and staff often feel unappreciated. When I ask leaders today about the tough conversations they are having with staff, the list often includes the following: An unwillingness to accept professional […] The post Having a Crucial Conversation appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Former Kaiser nurse awarded $41M in retaliation lawsuit

Becker's Hospital Review

A Los Angeles jury awarded $41.49 million to a former nurse who said Kaiser Permanente's hospitals and health plan retaliated against and eventually terminated her for raising issues with patient safety and care quality, MyNewsLA reported Dec. 12.

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Cell Therapy Offers New Hope for Refractory/Relapsed AML

Consult QD

A novel investigational natural killer (NK) cell therapy produced early positive results in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) for whom other treatments had failed. The treatment, NKX101 (Nkarta), is an allogeneic cell therapy comprising NK cells derived from healthy donors and engineered to enhance killing of malignant cells. In a cohort of a phase 1 study of six patients with relapsed or refractory AML, three achieved a complete response and another achieved a complete response with in

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The First Leap to Receive Approval for a Novel Approach to PTSD Treatment

Healthcare Law Insights blog

On December 12, 2023, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Public Benefit Corporation (“MAPS PBC”) announced it has submitted a new drug application (“NDA”) to the FDA for the use of 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (“MDMA”) for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (“PTSD”). This novel therapy utilizes the administration of MDMA, a psychoactive substance that binds to the 5HT2a portion of the serotonin receptor, in a clinical setting in conjunction with psychothe

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Nurse-led case management of bariatric-surgery patients shows promise

American Nurse

Nurse-led case management for bariatric surgery patients offered better outcomes compared to usual care, a literature review indicates. A review of 10 studies found that a multidisciplinary approach that began in the preoperative period and emphasized behavioral change offered better results, including increased weight loss and physical activity as well as improved quality of life. “The care planning and the interventions found in the selected studies revealed a diversity of findings that

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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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LPNs make hospital comeback

Becker's Hospital Review

The primary places of practice for licensed practical nurses are often outpatient clinics, nursing homes and other ambulatory care settings. Throughout the past few years, however, LPNs have made a hospital comeback as a growing number of health systems embrace nursing team models that aim to ensure registered nurses are able to work at the top of their licenses.

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Belzutifan Shows Improvement in Progression-Free Survival for Patients with Refractory Clear-Cell Kidney Cancer

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Historically, treatment for renal cell carcinoma has involved immunotherapy and targeted therapy. Many patients eventually exhaust these therapies and need a new approach, but no alternatives exist. Now a novel drug called belzutifan shows promise as a new treatment option that could be a significant improvement over existing therapies. In a phase 3 clinical trial involving patients with refractory clear-cell renal cell carcinoma, progression-free survival was superior in patients receiving belz

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How to Buy Holiday Gifts When You’re Low on Energy

Minority Nurse

Gift-giving is a great hobby for some, but many nurses are tired and not in the mood to do holiday shopping. You might feel like you’re expected to search for the “greatest gift ever” for a Christmas gathering… even when we know the perfect gift doesn’t exist. So, what are some alternatives to buying gifts when you don’t want to? Read on to find ways to find a great gift without spending too much time and money at a store.

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CNOs Tap Into Nurse-Led Tech to Combat Workplace Violence

Health Leaders | Nursing

Violence is on the rise, but so is technology that can turn the tide, as long as those on the frontlines lead the way. It’s a sobering reality across healthcare: Workplace violence is on the rise. And nurses, who are at the heart of care, are at especially high risk. In a 2022 National Nurses United survey , nearly half of hospital-based respondents reported an increase in workplace violence, a 57% increase from the rate reported in their previous survey in late 2021.

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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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The Vital Role of Teamwork and Collaboration in Nursing

Diversity Nursing

Teamwork is a fundamental aspect of the Nursing practice and is essential for providing safe and effective patient care. In healthcare, Nurses collaborate with a diverse team of professionals, including other Nurses, Physicians, Therapists, Pharmacists, and support staff. Key Aspects of Teamwork in Nursing: Communication Communication is the cornerstone of collaboration, ensuring all team members are well-informed and working towards a common goal.

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Study Highlights Gap Between Real and Perceived Diabetes Knowledge in Outpatient Nurses

Consult QD

More than 37 million people in the U.S. have diabetes. In addition to its health ramifications for patients, the chronic condition is a substantial economic burden. Health experts estimate that the cost of diabetes care globally will reach $2.1 trillion by 2030. The role of nurses in caring for and educating patients with diabetes continues to rise commensurately with the growing prevalence of the disease.

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Address the nursing crisis by transforming nursing care model

Becker's Hospital Review

The nursing shortage in the US continues to be fueled by an aging population in need of care, baby boomer retiring nurses, and new entrants in the nursing profession, many of whom leave the workforce after a short period of time. These three components cause additional stress on nursing professionals and challenge the need for adequate nursing resources to provide necessary patient care.

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Help for Managing Holiday Stress

Minority Nurse

The holiday season brings a menu of options to consider in a very short time–and also the possibility of real holiday stress. Fun events with family, friends, colleagues; gift giving ; charitable donations; volunteering; and holiday foods to cook. The sheer number of things to get done can seem overwhelming, even if you look forward to all of them.

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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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Best of On The Pulse 2023

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

2023 was another big year for The School of Nursing. We were once again named among the top nursing schools in the country and world, we launched the new Institute for Policy Solutions at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, and much more. Let’s look back at some of this year’s highlights from the On… The post Best of On The Pulse 2023 appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.

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CAR-T Cell Therapy Effective in Refractory Double-Hit/Triple-Hit Lymphoma

Consult QD

CAR-T cell therapy has shown promise as a treatment for several different types of lymphoma, including in cases that have become resistant to other forms of treatment. Now a new study by Cleveland Clinic physicians has found that it may be effective in relapsed refractory double-hit/triple-hit lymphoma, a subtype that has had few other options. The retrospective, multicenter study found that around two-thirds of patients who had become resistant to chemotherapy were responsive to CAR-T cell ther

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A betrayal of patients’ trust

American Nurse

Let’s call him Tim. With a sour face, Tim arrives at the nurse’s office in the elementary school and silently walks to the cabinet for the gummies that will raise his blood sugar before collapsing on the bed. He flips his continuous glucose monitor towards me so that I can record his blood sugar of 65 in a gesture that says, “See, it happened again…I hate this.

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Health Care Access

Advances in Nursing Science

The current ANS article is titled ““I’ve Never Been to a Doctor”: Health Care Access for the Marshallese in Washington State” authored by Robin A. Narruhn, PhD, MN, RN and Christine R. Espina, DNP, MN, RN. The article is available to download at no cost while it is featured!

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Breaking: NMC to strike off Lucy Letby from professional register

Nursing Times

The NMC has announced that it will strike off convicted murderer Lucy Letby from its professional register. Find out more.

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Baby Doll Therapy Shows Promise for Managing Agitation in Patients with Dementia

Consult QD

Healthcare facilities that manage patients with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease have reported success in reducing confusion and agitation when using baby dolls or toy dogs and cats. Despite ample anecdotal evidence to support the value of tactile nonpharmacologic interventions, acute-care researchers had not previously explored the feasibility of conducting formal studies to understand the efficacy of baby doll therapy (BDT).

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10 Tips for Nurses Pursuing Further Education While Working Full-Time

NurseBuff

Embarking on the journey of further education while maintaining a full-time nursing career is a commendable and ambitious endeavor. It’s a path that offers immense professional growth but comes with a unique set of challenges. Balancing the demanding schedules of nursing with the rigors of academic pursuits requires not just commitment but also strategic planning […] The post 10 Tips for Nurses Pursuing Further Education While Working Full-Time appeared first on NurseBuff.

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Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing Appoints Dr. Glassman as New Dean

Daily Nurse

Kimberly Glassman, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAONL, FAAN, has been appointed as the new Dean of the Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing (PSON) and Vice President for Nursing Academic Affairs of the Mount Sinai Health System in New York City. “I am delighted to join the expert faculty, administrators, staff, and students at PSON,” says Dr. Glassman. “The unique, integrated relationship between PSON and the Mount Sinai Health System supports our nursing students with combined classroom and clinical expe

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The Founding & History of the American Journal of Nursing

Nursology

Contributor: Maureen “Shawn” Kennedy, MA, RNHistory of Nursing JournalsMysteries of Publishing “The American Journal of Nursing (AJN)is the oldest (since 1900) continually circulated and most honored broad-based nursing journal in the world. Peer-reviewed and evidence-based, AJN adheres to publishing standards set by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE; www.icmje.org), the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME; www.wame.

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Teclistamab Appears Safe and Effective in Real-World Patients with Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

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A real-world study confirms the efficacy of teclistamab in patients with heavily pretreated relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), including those with high-risk features of the disease. “The real-world experience demonstrates response rates comparable to those observed in the pivotal phase 2 MajesTEC-1 trial despite the inclusion of sicker patients who would not have been eligible for MajesTEC-1,” says Danai Dima, MD a hematology-oncology fellow at Cleveland Clinic, who is the principal i

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Unwavering Perseverance and a Commitment to Service: USAHS Alum Becomes First Filipino-American Physical Therapist in the NBA

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Erwin Benedict Valencia , USAHS Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) ‘11, says it’s a familiar story: A Filipino son is expected to become a doctor or engineer. However, Dr. Valencia’s career path is anything but ordinary. His great-uncle was a cardiologist in Lodi, New Jersey. He provided care to Lodi locals and served the community without asking for much in return.

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How to Become a Registered Nurse

Post University

If you feel called to care for others and want to have an impact on your community, you might find that the nursing profession allows you to carve out your own path. With opportunities to specialize in niche areas of the healthcare field, you could pursue a career that is both exciting and rewarding. By becoming a registered nurse, you could build the foundation to pursue various careers in this dynamic field.

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Radonda Vaught Loses License Appeal

Empowered Nurses

As you and other readers probably know, I have frequently brought up issues regarding the case of Former Registered Nurse RaDonda Vaught who not only had her license revoked but was put on trial following a fatal medication error of administering vecuronium to a patient rather than the prescribed Versed. In the trial she faced a possible eight-year prison term for criminally negligent homicide and abuse of an impaired adult but instead received three years’ probation.