Minority Nurse

AUGUST 24, 2023

I recently had the opportunity to be interviewed for several nursing positions, and each experience gave me some serious food for thought about nurse job-seekers and what they endure when searching for a new job. If you’re in the job market, the reality of the interview process is that it’s fairly nerve-wracking for most people. There’s so much to think about when you’re prepping for an interview, and waiting for a job offer or some constructive feedback can feel like sitting on pins and needles

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Emerging RN Leader

AUGUST 23, 2023

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Many nurse leaders keep lists of the tasks they must do while at work. Lists can be valuable to keep you on track. Just as a checklist can guide you on what to focus on when you are working – it can also be used to help […] The post Your Going Home Checklist appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Josephine Ensign

AUGUST 19, 2023

In winding down an academic career in anticipation of having more uninterrupted time for my writing and advocacy work on homelessness, I’m faced with what to do with the boxes and piles of research materials, field notes, correspondence, and my ‘digital assets,’ including this personal website and my digital storytelling videos. And then there are the hundreds of personal journals I have kept since I was eleven.

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Nursing Times

AUGUST 23, 2023

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is investigating Lucy Letby’s former nursing director and says it may also open cases against further individuals in the wake of the case.

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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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Scrubs

AUGUST 25, 2023

Dorling Kindersley RF | ThinkStock When you first start out as a nurse, you tend to be in awe of all the little tricks that more experienced nurses have up their sleeves. I remember the first time I saw somebody pull air out of an IV line with a syringe, rather than unloading the IV set from the pump and dripping out the fluid and air together. So simple!

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Equality 4 Black Nurses

AUGUST 24, 2023

First and foremost, we at Equality 4 Black Nurses (E4BN) offer our sincerest condolences to those affected by the case of Lucy Letby. The parents had their babies killed by a murderous nurse whom they were supposed to trust and those whose children came to harm with unknown life-long effects. We also extend our condolences to those parents who are now concerned their child may have been abused.

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The Gypsy Nurse

AUGUST 25, 2023

NuWest provided this article. While being a travel nurse is a demanding profession, the benefits travel nursing can provide are wide-ranging, including expanding your clinical experience, deepening your professional development, networking with new colleagues, taking advantage of flexible schedules, as well as maximizing stipends and other travel compensation perks.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 25, 2023

Creatas | ThinkStock Coping with frequent fliers. Eating lunch right after cleaning up a messy trauma. Patients who are, well, impatient. ER nurses, we feel your pain! We asked our Facebook fans for the little things about life on the job that only ER nurses would “get”–laugh (and nod your head in agreement!) at their responses below!

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NP Hub

AUGUST 23, 2023

Many Nurse Practitioners dream of advancing in their careers, seeking roles that provide … The post Becoming a CRNA as an NP in 2023 — A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on NPHub.

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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

Celayix

AUGUST 23, 2023

A flexible schedule is the number one desire of 66% of all shift workers! Have you ever considered offering flexible work schedules to your shift workers? Do you understand the impact of shift work on your employees and your business? If you’re considering offering flexible hours to your employees, take a look at why and how you should do that here!

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NRC Health

AUGUST 24, 2023

A team at Dayton Children’s, led by pediatric anesthesiologist Sean Antosh, MD, believed there was a better way to humanize care and environments for patients, particularly for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other special needs like ADHD or high anxiety. The post Dayton Children’s uses innovative sensory tools to humanize pediatric surgery appeared first on NRC Health.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 25, 2023

Some memes age like a fine wine. Others live on in infamy. And some are just downright silly. The internet is full of hilarious nursing memes that capture the stress and insanity of working in healthcare. We know a thing or two about meme culture here at Scrubs Mag, so we decided to compile our list of the Best Nursing Memes Ever. Did your favorite post make the list?

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Equality 4 Black Nurses

AUGUST 22, 2023

The case of Lucy Letby, a nurse sentenced for multiple infant deaths at the Countess of Chester Hospital, has ignited a discussion on the disparity in treatment of Nurses of colour compared to their white colleagues in similar circumstances. Black nurses' disproportionate referrals to the Nursing and Midwifery Council's (NMC) disciplinary panels, sometimes followed by Black Nurses subsequently being reported to the police, are vastly different and excessive compared to White Nurses.

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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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Nurses Advocates

AUGUST 21, 2023

One of the lessons I learned over time is that my role as a case manager is to work myself out of a job by educating and empowering my patients to advocate for themselves. Doing this reinforces that when people have the tools they need, they are resilient and able to move forward despite their challenges. Over the past few weeks, I have watched my patient Troy advocate for himself and work hard to live the life he wants.

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Minority Nurse

AUGUST 22, 2023

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership Network (DEILN) named Frontier Nursing University Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Dr. Paula Alexander-Delpech, Ph.D., PMHNP-BC, APRN, as the network’s Chair-Elect. DEILN is a convening body to unite expertise, experience, and guidance for academic nursing in Leading Across Differences. This network collectively explores innovative approaches to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic nursing and the nursing workforce.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 25, 2023

Travel nursing gives healthcare providers the chance to explore new cities and destinations while they pick up shifts at local hospitals. Work assignments typically start at around 13 weeks. The job usually pays nearly twice as much as regular permanent staffing positions. Millions of nurses are hitting the road to make more money as they pay off their student debt amid record high inflation.

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Consult QD

AUGUST 22, 2023

For some physicians whose patients show early signs of dementia, the first question is not what to say but rather whether to say anything. As a specialist in neurodegenerative disorders, Dylan Wint, MD , understands why many doctors hesitate to tell patients about their suspicions. In virtually every case, however, he believes patients should be told.

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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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Amercan Journal of Nursing

AUGUST 25, 2023

Photo by Bradyn Shock on Unsplash When I first heard of telehealth services coming to our rural hospital, no one was a bigger skeptic than me. Perhaps the main reason was the way I was educated as a nurse and how I learned to practice as an APRN. Honestly, I am “old school” in every way possible. My first thought was, “This is not good practice; how could it be?

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Minority Nurse

AUGUST 23, 2023

There has been a greater focus on creating healthy work environments in recent years, and nurses deserve kindness, too. Regardless of your nursing position, remember that kindness is still in style. If you are a nursing student, new graduate nurse, educator, or chief nursing officer, remember that the foundation of nursing is rooted in caring. I don’t know what has happened to nursing over time, but we must return to caring basics as a nursing profession.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 23, 2023

Shutterstock | Volt Collection It was a normal day, except I felt extra determined to get my patient out of bed. Maybe my coffee was double strength, who knows? My patient was five days post-stroke and waiting on a bed on another unit and would probably transfer today. He was doing awesome. I wanted to do as much for him as possible. I decided early on that I wanted to get him out of that darn critical care bed and into a chair.

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The Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 25, 2023

Do you know Brandy Bowlen, the school nurse leader from the great State of Texas? She was one of my first Twitter friends, and I am so grateful to have met Brandy many years ago. She is passionate about Action Based Learning. You can read about her innovative work in this 2019 guest blog post: You Will Never Forget Brandy Bowlen’s Initiative “From Seat to Feet.

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Daily Nurse

AUGUST 23, 2023

Buffalo, NY, nurse Trinetta Alston has made it her mission in life to help others, and in the past year, she has opened her heart to help as many Tops supermarket associates as possible. Tops in Buffalo was the site of a mass shooting on May 14, 2022, and days later, Alston started talking with survivors to help them heal from this tragic event. Daily Nurse honors Trinetta Alson as the Nurse of the Week for showing kindness, compassion, and empathy for the survivors of this tragic day by conn

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Becker's Hospital Review

AUGUST 23, 2023

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and his administration took key steps to begin implementing the Nurse Licensure Compact across the state, according to an Aug. 22 news release.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 23, 2023

Pediatric nurses—prepare to have your (daily work) life flash before your eyes…in memes. 1. You begin your morning routine with a cup of coffee and your news station of choice… But only for a moment. Because as soon as you can say for sure that no major catastrophe is underway, it’s time to shift to Cartoon Network or the Disney Channel so you can stay up to date with all the characters who are sure to be a topic of conversation later. 2.

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Core Medical Group

AUGUST 25, 2023

The right match can make all the difference in the healthcare world. Today, we’ll learn the experiences and insights of a remarkable figure in this field, Ted. A Senior Recruiter in the Travel Nursing Division with a tenure of 20 years at CoreMedical Group. With a passion for fitness, a commitment to accessibility, and dedication to his work, he has not only excelled but also left an indelible mark on the industry.

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Consult QD

AUGUST 25, 2023

From 1987 to 2019, pregnancy-related deaths in the United States went from 7.2 to 17.6 per 100,000 live births 1 , and severe hemorrhage is a leading factor in maternal mortality. In addition to utilizing time-tested treatments to reduce risks for postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), Cleveland Clinic obstetrician/gynecologists are embracing newer solutions that aim to avoid the condition when possible and address it more quickly and effectively when it occurs.

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NurseBuff

AUGUST 25, 2023

As of July 2022, the Hispanic population of the United States is pegged at 63.7 million making it the country’s largest ethnic minority. Accounting for 19% of the current population in the US, many nurses come across a significant number of Spanish-speaking patients. In these situations, fluency in Spanish becomes a huge advantage. Nurses who […] The post Top 7 Free Spanish-Learning Apps for Nurses appeared first on NurseBuff.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 22, 2023

iStock | bevangoldswain Not too long ago, our own Auntie Agatha put together 10 rules for nursing students. We asked you about your own rules for nursing students from your own experience and got some great answers on Facebook! Take a look at 10 of them below, and be sure to leave your own in the comments section! “Be humble. Not one of us knows everything.

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Daily Nurse

AUGUST 21, 2023

Do you have the guts to be a gastroenterology nurse? All joking aside, this facet of the field is often overlooked because it may not be as exciting as, for example, working in an ED. But it truly helps to save lives. Daily Nurse interviewed Alicia Carter, RN, BSN, BS, MHA, an endoscopy nurse at the University of Maryland Capital Region Health, about what it’s like to work as a gastroenterology nurse.

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Consult QD

AUGUST 25, 2023

As president of Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital, Rebecca Starck, MD , believes that doctors are leaders at their core. Medicine, she says, is “really about helping people find positivity in their lives, helping people live a better life, helping people find their passion.” Dr. Starck’s medical specialty is obstetrics and gynecology. In 2010, she was appointed chair of Cleveland Clinic’s regional OB/GYN department.

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