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Ten Trends with the Nursing Workforce

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN When I ask nurse managers about the most valuable content in my programs, they inevitably tell me they come away “very happy to know that I am not alone in some of the behaviors that I am seeing.” These nurse leaders at the frontlines are observing what […] The post Ten Trends with the Nursing Workforce appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Success Tips from NP Business Owners

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Have you ever wondered what success tips nurse practitioner business owners would share with you? Well, here they are. I recently asked Nurse Practitioner business owners to share some of their top success tips for those who are thinking about starting and growing their own practices. So in this episode of the NP Business Matters podcast, I blend their tips with several of my own.

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Hospitals Are Looking for Hard ROI in Virtual Nursing

Health Leaders | Nursing

Health systems across the country are launching telemedicine programs aimed at improving the nurse's workload, but both value and sustainability are hard to pin down. Virtual nursing is all the rage these days, with health systems across the country launching telemedicine-based programs aimed at helping their beleaguered nurses. But with no clear-cut path to ROI, executives are uncertain whether the programs can be sustainable.

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Border Line Care: Combating Pediatric Obesity in Border Towns

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

Erika Estrada-Ibarra is a 1st year DNP-FNP/PhD students at the Johns Hopkins school of Nursing. Erika completed her BSN at Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi, and gained hands on experience in pediatrics at Driscoll Children’s Hospital. Erika’s current research focuses on pediatric obesity in Hispanic populations located in U.S./Mexico border towns.

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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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Helping New Graduates Expand Their Range of Career Options

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A CNO expressed frustration about a recently held meeting with nurse residents in her facility. She told the following story: I talked with our new graduates about career planning and the wide range of opportunities available to them in nursing. Almost the whole group of 30 seemed […] The post Helping New Graduates Expand Their Range of Career Options appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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The leader within

American Nurse

Roxana Chicas had it in her all along. Sometimes it takes a person looking at you from the outside to recognize your leadership qualities. That’s what happened to Roxana Chicas, PhD, BSN, RN, FAAN. While working as a billing specialist in a pediatric office, one of the physicians told her she’d make a great nurse… This content is for Digital Access and Print Plus subscribers only.

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How Retired Nurses Find Personal Growth Through Travel Nursing

Daily Nurse

There’s no question that nursing is one of the most fulfilling, rewarding, and toughest career choices. It’s also one of the most demanding, physically and mentally. So, no matter how much you’ve loved your career as a nurse , everyone retires at some point and takes advantage of the relaxation and reduced stress that comes with it. However, retirement isn’t always what people expect it to be.

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Communicating With Defensive Staff

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I have heard multiple versions of a similar story from nurse managers in recent conversations: I gave some constructive feedback to one of our new graduates today. It just involved some minor changes in how she prioritized her assignments. She became so defensive even though I was […] The post Communicating With Defensive Staff appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Take Ownership of Your Nursing Knowledge and Skills

Minority Nurse

Nurses are invaluable members of the healthcare workforce, and when you’re proactively building a nursing career that you can fully embrace and be proud of, there are plenty of strategies and mindset hacks to consider. One of the greatest assets you carry as a nurse is the many skills you’ve worked hard to acquire. So, if you want to boost your self-confidence and make the most of your nursing career, it’s wise to humbly take full ownership of the many things you know and the incredible skill se

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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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Monomorphic VT Electrical Storm: Is Ischemic or Coronary Evaluation Needed?

Consult QD

Ischemic or coronary evaluations often unnecessarily delay lifesaving ablation therapy in patients who have monomorphic ventricular tachycardia (VT) electrical storm with no indication of an acute coronary syndrome (ACS). So concludes a retrospective study of nearly 100 patients from a Cleveland Clinic registry, which found that such evaluations resulted in low yield of findings of causative coronary occlusions and had little impact on procedural and mortality outcomes.

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The Relentless School Nurse: You Have 3 Minutes to Influence Your School Board

The Relentless School Nurse

West Virginia school nurse, Sarah Arbogast stood before her school board meeting to explain her concerns as a district school nurse and a parent of a special needs child. BOE hears concerns of nurse, parent. “Taking into consideration the number of nurses we have staffed at this time, meeting the needs of all the students, especially the students with special medical needs, is becoming a daunting task for us to adequately provide enough nursing staff to the schools,” Arbogast told the Board of

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Vancomycin flushing syndrome

American Nurse

A serious reaction requires immediate intervention. Takeaways: Vancomycin flushing syndrome is an anaphylactoid reaction caused by rapid infusion of the antibiotic. Signs of the condition include a pruritic, erythematous rash of the face, neck, and torso, which also may involve the extremities; weakness; and angioedema. Nursing interventions include close monitoring, regular assessments, and administration of ordered pain medications.

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A Nurse’s Ultimate Guide to the Best Stethoscopes

NurseBuff

When you buy something using the links on our posts, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Learn more. Have you ever felt naked without a reliable stethoscope hanging around your neck? You are not alone. Stethoscopes serve as a nurses’ guide when conducting physical assessments. Without a reliable stethoscope, […] The post A Nurse’s Ultimate Guide to the Best Stethoscopes appeared first on NurseBuff.

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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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Endoscopic Surgery for Intraventricular Tumors (Podcast)

Consult QD

Surgical resection is the primary treatment approach for intraventricular tumors, which can be benign or malignant and additionally can affect the flow of cerebrospinal fluid and result in obstructive hydrocephalus. Minimally invasive endoscopic surgery offers several benefits over conventional methods, including reduced risk of complications and faster recovery.

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Losing a Patient is Hard

Nurses Advocates

A patient I have been working with passed away recently. She was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer and could not tolerate the treatment, so she was put on hospice and passed away four months after her diagnosis. She died on September 20 th. Reflecting on how things went, I thought I would use this post to express some thoughts, as losing a patient is hard.

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Risk of Suicide Higher Among Healthcare Workers, RNs in particular, Study Finds

American Nurse

An analysis that looked at 1.8 million employed adults in the U.S. found healthcare workers, registered nurses in particular, were at higher risk for suicide compared to non-healthcare workers. The study , using data from the 2008 American Community Survey linked to National Death Index records through 2019, estimated suicide rates for six healthcare workers groups — physicians, registered nurses, other healthcare-diagnosing and treating practitioners, health technicians, healthcare support work

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From Foster Child to DEI Consultant, Professor, and Mentor: Meet Dr. Sharrica Miller

Minority Nurse

Many nurses often decide to work in the profession due to their struggles in life, but few are willing to make a difference in their work based on their hardships. Dr. Sharrica Miller, PhD, RN, has used her voice to speak up against injustice against Black nurses. She’s an assistant professor at Cal State Fullerton, where she serves as chair of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion , and Student Engagement.

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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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66K qualified BSN applications were turned away in 2022

Becker's Hospital Review

In 2022, Bachelor of Science in nursing programs rejected nearly 66,300 applications not because of lacking qualifications, according to American Association of Colleges of Nursing data CNN cited in an Oct. 5 report.

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Raising the Profile of Nursing Assistants Through Innovative Recruitment, On-the-Job Training

Consult QD

The need for high-quality patient care nursing assistants (PCNAs) is on the rise, as hospitals continue to rely on ancillary caregivers to mitigate the national post-pandemic nursing shortage. Determined to prevent staffing gaps and foster the careers of this indispensable group of caregivers, Cleveland Clinic is focused on creating a supportive work environment that provides many opportunities for training and professional growth.

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Why are thousands of Kaiser health care workers on strike? 5 questions answered

American Nurse

More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers began a three-day strike in Virginia, California, Colorado, Washington state, Oregon and Washington, D.C., on Oct. 4, 2023, after company executives and eight unions representing aides, techs, support staff and other employees failed to agree on the terms of new contracts. This is the largest U.S. health care strike on record.

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Abstract Submissions Open for 2024 Virtual Nursology Theory Week

Nursology

Deadline for submission: December 1, 2023 midnight EST The theme for the 2024 conference will be “Nursology Theory Think Tanks for the Future.” As you develop your abstract, consider pressing questions and issues that call for creative and innovative approaches and that prompt collective discussion and solutions based on the fundamental knowledge of our discipline.

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Nurse Burnout Recovery: Healing Ourselves to Better Serve Patients

Amercan Journal of Nursing

Shedding parts of us that no longer serve us. Photo by Javardh on Unsplash A couple months ago, I shared my experience with burnout and lessons learned from it. This experience propelled me into a healing journey. This healing journey wasn’t just about a newfound appreciation for “self-care.” Guided by several mentors, coaches, and healers, it incorporated modalities such as energy healing, spiritual healing, mindset work, inner child work , meditation, breathwork , and journaling.

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What If There Were No Nurses?

Empowered Nurses

The main reason, or maybe the only reason hospitals exist is for nursing care. As an intricate tapestry of healthcare, nurses are the threads that bind all of health care together. They are compassionate caregivers and tireless advocates. Yes, they are unsung heroes who day and night work diligently to ensure every patient’s well-being. Yet what if one day, every … nurse … in … the … world … vanished ?

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Skin failure: A historical perspective

American Nurse

Understanding the past can help pave a path to future care. Takeaways: Skin failure or skin changes associated with dying are a recognized factor in skin breakdown, particularly toward end of life, but also with acute, chronic, and dermatologic conditions. No universal agreement exists among clinicians as to how skin failure develops, manifests, and progresses.

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Saying Yes to What’s Around the Next Corner (Podcast)

Consult QD

Beyond Leadership: a Cleveland Clinic Podcast · Just Say Yes When Neil Smith, DO , was in school, he was told that he probably didn’t have high enough chemistry or biology scores to study medicine – but he went to med school anyway. When he was in private practice and was offered a chance to buy an urgent care facility, at first it didn’t look like a great idea from a financial standpoint.

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Research Explores Emergency Nurses’ Decision-making in Obstetrical Care

Daily Nurse

Emergency nurses need additional knowledge of abortion-limiting legislation and the related clinical, ethical, and legal implications for emergency care staff and their patients, a study published in the Journal of Emergency Nursing found. The findings also highlight the increase in pregnant patients seeking care in emergency departments as the number of “OB deserts”—regions with limited or absent perinatal care—grows.

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Time theft – What is it and how to prevent it!

Celayix

Time theft is a common and costly issue for employers. In fact, 49% of US employees and 62% of Canadian employees admit to committing time theft. In the U.S alone, time theft costs employers more than $11bn per year! This is before factoring in lost productivity and other indirect costs. 43% of hourly workers have admitted to exaggerating the amount of time worked during their shift.

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An extraordinary nurse leader

American Nurse

Dr. Pam Cipriano—a living legend among nurses. I’ve been fortunate to have worked with Pam Cipriano, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, for nearly 25 years. As the founding editor-in-chief of American Nurse Journal , Pam continues to serve as editor emeritus. She’s a rare breed of individual whose dedication and impact extend beyond the confines of their profession.

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Top Nursing Jobs Outside the Hospital

Every Nurse

Career paths Top Nursing Jobs Outside the Hospital EveryNurse Staff Last Updated: 09/30/2023 Popular Posts 10 Highest Paying Nursing Jobs & Specialties Why Should You Earn a BSN? It May Soon Be a Requirement Why an RN-to-BSN With No Pre Reqs Can Hurt Your Career 6 Reasons Nurses Quit Develop These Nursing Skills to Maximize Patient Care 4 Elements of Time Management New Nurses Need to Know After receiving your hard-won nursing degree and license, you, like most new nurses, rightfully feel

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Cedars-Sinai Expands Nurse-Led Workplace Wellness Initiative with Serenity Lounge

Daily Nurse

Fall marks the start of influenza season—a time of year that fills up hospitals and gives healthcare workers an extra layer of stress, but at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center , however, patient care staff can step into a “Serenity Lounge,” a break room equipped with massage chairs, aromatherapy oils, artwork and other amenities to provide a soothing respite from their demanding work. “Historically, studies have shown that nurses’ well-being affects job satisfaction and perfor