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2 Major Impacts of the Nursing Shortage

Health Leaders | Nursing

Addressing the nursing shortage requires a careful, multipronged strategy and a mindful approach. The national nursing shortage is an ongoing pain point for CNOs and for healthcare organizations across the country. It's critical for CNOs to understand why the nursing shortage is happening and the full extent of its impact, so they can develop robust strategies for combatting it.

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Managing New Graduate Expectations

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN When I ask nurse managers about the most significant challenges they face in transitioning new graduates into practice, they often discuss the mismatch between what new graduates expect nursing to be and what they find it to be when they enter practice. In the April 2025 edition […] The post Managing New Graduate Expectations appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Don’t Build Your Marketing On Rented Land

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok have transformed how businesses, including those in healthcare, market themselves. By leveraging social media, Nurse Practitioners can effectively market their practices with minimal upfront investment and quickly reach their target audience. It’s no surprise that these platforms have become essential marketing components for many NPs.

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‘Is it time nursing became a 10-15-year career instead of a lifelong vocation?’

Nursing Times

Michelle Eleftheriades on why the profession must promote the wellbeing and needs of nurses in order to value itself, gain respect and build a sustainable workforce.

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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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The ROI of Structured Onboarding in Healthcare 

American Medical Compliance

Amid the constant demands of healthcare, onboarding frequently doesn’t receive the time or attention it deserves. New team members are given a quick introduction, handed a pile of policies, and expected to perform immediately. But this rushed process may be quietly costing your organization more than you think. According to the 2025 NSI National Health Care Retention & RN Staffing Report , the average cost of turnover for a single bedside RN is $61,110, and it takes about 3 months to

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Developing a Users Guide to You

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Nurse managers today struggle with boundary and communication issues with their staff. Team turnover is high in many units, and there are few expert nurses available to explain unit norms to new staff. It is not surprising that a young nurse texts her manager over the weekend […] The post Developing a Users Guide to You appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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NMC vows to eliminate bias in regulatory processes by 2030

Nursing Times

Learn more about the Nursing and Midwifery Council's ambitious equality, diversity and inclusion targets to eliminate bias in its processes.

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Nurse-Led Innovation Takes Center Stage in New Workforce Empowerment Initiative

Daily Nurse

In a bold move to support and strengthen the nursing workforce, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses ( AACN ) has launched a new leadership and innovation training initiative: the Nursing Workforce Solutions program. Powered by AACN’s renowned Clinical Scene Investigator (CSI) Academy and backed by Johnson & Johnson, this initiative is designed to equip direct care nurses with the leadership tools to drive meaningful change at the bedside—and beyond.

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3 CNO Focuses for 2025, So Far

Health Leaders | Nursing

Nursing shortages, wellbeing, and workplace violence continue to be major areas of concern for CNOs, says this nurse leader. As part of the role, CNOs and other nurse leaders constantly have to face evergreen challenges head on, and be ready to pivot to meet new ones. Now that we are nearing the halfway point of 2025, it's time to check in on the issues facing CNOs today.

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Sustaining Excellence: Knowledge Transfer and Strategic Planning in Nursing Leadership

American Nurse

Throughout my 32-year nursing career, I have been shaped by the insights and experiences of many talented individuals who have profoundly influenced my professional journey and taught me how to innovate and improve my professional practice. As I approach retirement, I find myself reflecting on proactive strategies to share my knowledge and mentor the next generation of leaders to effectively navigate healthcare system challenges and improve patient outcomes.

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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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‘Working in the NHS can feel like being trapped in an abusive relationship’

Nursing Times

Cate Maina writes about the intersectionality of care, nursing and politics across the globe, based on her experience as a registered nurse in Kenya and now in the UK.

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From Flashcards to Frontlines: How Marcie Peterson Became a Powerhouse Nurse Leader

Daily Nurse

When Marcie Peterson, RN, ACNO, walks the halls of Children’s Nebraska, she does so with the quiet confidence of someone who’s worked just about every job inside those walls. But her power didn’t start with a title—it began as a little girl holding flashcards in the car, so her single mom could study for nursing school. “When you are a kid, have a single parent and witness what hard work and education can do to improve your family’s life, it changes you in a good way,” she says.

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The Untold Power of Hope in Post-Treatment Care for Women with Breast Cancer

Nursology

Contributor – Safura Shiraz What truly happens after the final chemotherapy session or the last radiation dose? When a woman hears the words, “You’re done with treatment,” the moment is often bittersweet.

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Strategies for Effective Communication with Multidisciplinary Teams

Ensearch

When seconds matter and the most vulnerable patients depend on seamless coordination, neonatal nurse practitioners (NNPs) often find themselves at the center of a multidisciplinary constellation—neonatologists, respiratory therapists, lactation consultants, social workers, pharmacists, and beyond. Clear and respectful communication is the link that turns individual expertise into holistic, family-centered care.

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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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Top 10 Must-Have Apps for Travel Nurses in 2025

The Gypsy Nurse

Balancing hectic shifts, constant relocations, and new travel assignments demands reliable tech support. These 10 apps—clinically useful, logistically smart, and lifestyle-enhancing—can be game-changers for travel healthcare professionals in 2025! Top 10 Must-Have Apps for Travel Nurses in 2025: Medscape Why it helps: Comprehensive drug references, interaction checker, medical news, and procedure images—perfect for quick clinical decisions.

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NP Clinical Rotation Preparation: How to Prepare for Your First Rotation as an NP Student

Daily Nurse

It’s 2 AM. Your alarm is set for 4:30 AM. Yet here you are—wide awake, staring at the ceiling, mentally rehearsing everything that could go wrong tomorrow on your first clinical rotation. Will my preceptor think I know enough? What if I can’t answer basic questions? Do I even remember how to take a proper patient history? Despite years of experience as a registered nurse, this leap into advanced practice nursing territory as a nurse practitioner (NP) student feels like starting from

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NMC appoints new executive communications director

Nursing Times

Read about the appointment of Julia Corkey as the NMC’s new substantive executive director of communications and engagement.

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Race and Regulation Spotlight “When Regulation Becomes Racial Weapon: The Case of an E4BN Nurse Against the NMC”

Equality 4 Black Nurses

An E4BN member, a Black mental health nurse, was unfairly referred to the NMC just two days into a new job after disclosing his lawful.

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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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Navigating Hospital Culture as a Travel Nurse

The Gypsy Nurse

Travel nurses often face the unique challenge of adapting to new hospital environments with each assignment. Every facility has its own culture—shaped by its leadership, staff dynamics, communication styles, and workflow expectations. Successfully navigating these differences is essential for delivering quality care and maintaining professional relationships.

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Five Positive Deposits to the Nurse’s Emotional Savings Account

Daily Nurse

Everyone has an emotional savings account from which they make withdrawals and add deposits, and nurses are no exception. Nursing can be a challenging profession, and emotional resilience is essential for nurses to develop throughout their careers. When it comes to your emotional savings account, what are five positive deposits that you can regularly make to support yourself in achieving a successful career while living a healthy and happy life?

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The World Can Use Our Help: A Nurse’s Thoughts on Retirement

Amercan Journal of Nursing

After a varied, fulfilling, and fascinating 43-year career as a nurse, I finally retired. To be honest, I was a little anxious about it. After all, what would I do with all that free time? So many of my colleagues were continuing to work long past the age of 65. But my husband and I had planned to move across the country when we retired, from Connecticut to California where our daughter and her family were living.

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Nurse Practitioner Award for Penn Nursing Professor

Penn Nursing

Penn Nursing 's Selena Ann Gilles, DNP, ANP-BC, CNEcl, ANEF, FNYAM, FADLN, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN , Practice Professor in the Department of Biobehavioral Health Sciences and Associate Dean for School and Community Engagement, has been named a recipient of the 2025 AANP State Award for Outstanding Contributions by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners ® (AANP).

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What Kind of Nurse Are You?

Empowered Nurses

Find out which nursing specialty best matches your personality and strengths! Instructions: Choose the answer that best describes you for each question. Keep track of your answers (A, B, C, or D), then check your results at the end! 1. How do you handle high-pressure situations? A. I thrive on adrenaline and love the challenge of critically unstable patients.

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HL Shorts: How to Implement Virtual Nursing in the Emergency Department

Health Leaders | Nursing

There are a few different use cases for virtual nursing in the emergency department, says this CNE. On this episode of HL Shorts, we hear from Patty Donley , senior vice president and CNE at WellSpan Health , about how to implement virtual nursing in the emergency department. Tune in to hear her insights.

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Malignancy-induced hypercalcemia

American Nurse

A nurse’s concern prompts action. Takeaways: Hypercalcemia may occur from benign or malignant origins. Severe cases of hypercalcemia are considered medical emergencies and must be treated in an inpatient setting. If left untreated, hypercalcemia can negatively affect multiple organ systems as well as the bones, leading t renal failure or cardiac arrest, as well as long-term effects such as osteoporosis and bone pain.

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Best Online Family Nurse Practitioner Programs near Kansas City, MO

Registered Nursing

Kansas City, Missouri—a vibrant healthcare hub nestled in the heart of the Midwest—is quickly becoming a top destination for aspiring Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs). Known for its robust medical infrastructure and emphasis on advanced nursing practice, Kansas City offers a compelling mix of professional opportunities, quality education, and local support.

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Unlock Insights from the Latest CAHPS and HCAHPS Updates: Key Takeaways from NRC Health’s Live Webcast

NRC Health

Healthcare organizations nationwide rely on patient experience surveys like CAHPS Hospice, HCAHPS, and OAS CAHPS to measure and improve quality of care. Staying current with survey protocol changes, compliance updates, and best practices for reporting is essential for accurate data collection and maximizing the impact of patient feedback. The post Unlock Insights from the Latest CAHPS and HCAHPS Updates: Key Takeaways from NRC Health’s Live Webcast appeared first on NRC Health.

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Pennsylvania to fully implement Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) July 7, 2025

Health Leaders | Nursing

Pennsylvania will fully implement the NLC on July 7, 2025, allowing registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/VNs) who are Pennsylvania residents to have one multistate license, with the ability to practice in person or via telehealth, in both their home state and other NLC states. On that date, any RN or LPN/VN residing in Pennsylvania who meets all relevant criteria to apply for a multistate license to practice in other NLC member states will be able find more infor

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Continuing Education for Nurses: Why Ongoing Learning Matters in Nursing

Post University

As a nurse, there are several educational pathways to explore. Regardless of the degree program you pursue, ongoing learning plays a central role in the nursing profession. By engaging in continuing education for nurses, you may have the opportunity to build new skills, explore emerging technologies, and stay informed about the latest research findings in nursing.

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LPN to RN Bridge: Your 8-Step Fast-Track Guide for 2025

Registered Nursing

You already know your way around bedside care, medication passes, and patient rapport—that's the superpower of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). But if you're eyeing the broader scope of practice, higher autonomy, and a salary bump that can top $30,000 more yearly, it may be time to turn that "L" into an "R." In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists the 2024 median wage for Registered Nurses (RNs) at $93,600, compared with $62,340 for LPNs —proof that investing in an LPN to RN bridge

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How Long Do Travel Nurse Contracts Usually Last?

Core Medical Group

“How long are travel nurse contracts?” This is one of the most common questions asked when looking into travel healthcare. Whether you're a new travel nurse exploring your first assignment or a seasoned traveler planning your next move, understanding contract lengths is crucial to managing your career and lifestyle.

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Minnesota Nurses Association vote to authorize unfair labor practices strike

Health Leaders | Nursing

A Minnesota nurses union voted Monday to authorize an unfair labor practice strike, as thousands of employees work without a contract and others face a contract expiration at the end of the month. The Minnesota Nurses Association, which represents 15,000 nurses across 13 hospitals in the Twin Cities and Duluth area, says the vote gives negotiators the ability to call for a strike at any time, after providing a 10-day notice.

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Putting Humanity First in the Age of AI: Dr. Brockway on the Future of Healthcare Education

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

At the crossroads of artificial intelligence and patient-centered care, Kaelee Brockway , PT, DPT, EdD, GCS, assistant professor of physical therapy programs at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) Dallas campus, is charting a new course. With her clinical experience and passion for preparing aspiring physical therapists (PTs), Dr.