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Ten Questions Nurse Managers Are Asking

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Nurse Managers have one of the most challenging roles in healthcare today. They are at the frontline of care and usually among the first to witness trends in both the workforce and workplace. I pay close attention to the questions they ask during the leader development session […] The post Ten Questions Nurse Managers Are Asking appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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New study to investigate domestic abuse of nurses

Nursing Times

Read about new research being conducted into the issue of domestic abuse against nurses, midwives and support workers.

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Why Client Success Is the Backbone of Healthcare Workforce Transformation

Ringo

Discover how Ringos Client Success team drives healthcare workforce transformation through strategic support, collaboration, and a deep commitment to client outcomes.

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Supervision in IDD: Using Checklists to Evaluate DSPs

Relias

It came up over and over again in our national survey of direct support professionals ineffective supervision results in frustrations among experienced DSPs and dissatisfaction with their job. Certainly, supervision in intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) services is challenging. Providing IDD services is often a personal and intimate experience, and it can be difficult to quantify the characteristics so important to person-centered care respect for the individual, kindness, empathy,

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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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Building Bridges Not Walls Workshop Open to the Public

Emerging RN Leader

I am proud to partner with the Kentucky Organization of Nurse Leaders to present our new popular virtual workshop on Building Bridges, Not Walls on July 30th from 9:30a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This workshop is open to both KONL Members and Non-Members. It is also an excellent opportunity for team training, and we are happy […] The post Building Bridges Not Walls Workshop Open to the Public appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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NMC appoints substantive strategy and insight director

Nursing Times

Read about the appointment of Emma Westcott as the Nursing and Midwifery Council's new executive director of strategy and insight.

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Supervision in IDD: Monitoring DSP Job Performance

Relias

In the Relias 2025 DSP Survey Report , we asked direct support professionals about the traits that make a good supervisor. Across the board, DSPs told us that one of the most valuable supervisor traits is holding all staff accountable in an equal manner. Additionally, the longer a DSP has worked in the IDD field , the more important this supervisory trait becomes to them.

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15 Fantastic Nurse Gifts For Graduation

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. Do you have a loved one who is about to graduate from nursing school? Are you a former patient who was deeply touched by a soon-to-be-RN? Regardless of the scenario, giving […] The post 15 Fantastic Nurse Gifts For Graduation appeared first on NurseBuff.

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The Growth Mindset of Self-Leadership

Diane Sieg

Mary, a self-proclaimed people-pleaser and chronic worrier, was feeling a lot of anxiety about a decision she wanted to make, fearful of making the wrong one. When I asked her the best way she could support herself, she immediately responded, I crave some time and space away to slow down, regroup, and just be. While Mary was very clear about what she needed, she was not clear how to get it, feeling completely responsible for the outcome of a future site visit.

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Healthcare Privacy and the Evolving Role of Nurses

Daily Nurse

Nurses are natural multitaskers, and now, a small part of their work includes helping protect patient privacy. According to the HIPAA Journal , over 133 million healthcare records were exposed in data breaches in 2023, and many of these incidents started with simple, avoidable mistakes. Thats why nurses are now considered part of the frontline in protecting patient privacy.

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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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Nurse. Parent. Human. Why Self-Care Isn’t Optional When You Care for Everyone Else

Minority Nurse

Navigating a full-time nursing career while being a parent is tough. Caring for children is time-consuming and challenging, while working as a nurse requires professionals to be focused and on the job for long hours. It can be easy to burn out while overloaded with child and career responsibilities. Thats why prioritizing self-care can help you feel energized and rested.

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JoAnn Hermann – Guardian of the Discipline

Nursology

Guest Contributor: Daniel Pesut Guardian of the DisciplineIn Memoriam Dr.

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How To Become a Sports Physical Therapist: Career Guide

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Sports physical therapy is a specialty within physical therapy (PT) that focuses on the treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of athletic injuries. 1 In addition to helping athletes recover faster and improve their performance, a sports physical therapist also plays a critical role in preventing injuries, especially those that may otherwise end an athletes career. 1 With athletes looking to boost their sports performance and healthcare professionals interested in monitoring wellness, sports p

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Healthcare Executive Completes Third Post University Degree, Makes Plans for Doctorate

Post University

Kay Black grew up in a household where healthcare was a respected profession. She was born in Jamaica but moved to New York at the age of two and grew up there until middle school, when her family moved to Connecticut. My mother is a Certified Nurse Aide in a hospital and always encouraged me to go into healthcare because I share her passion for helping people, says Kay.

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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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Quick interview with Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor of Mental Health Nursing

The Nurse Break

Before we get into Louise’s journey about mental health nursing, if youre a nursing student or nurse in Australia, youre currently reading this on your very own free, nurse-only community that we built for you. Its where you can join forums, connect, and share all things to do with nursing. Quickly join here in 30 seconds and then continue to read this article and all our other articles, webinars and resources.

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Revised workers compensation Bill to be tabled in NSW after push back from unions

Nursing Review

A revised plan to up-end the NSW state workers compensation scheme will be tabled in parliament on Tuesday following widespread opposition from the states unions. Multiple unions representing teachers, nurses and a range of other fields rallied outside parliament on Monday morning in opposition to a draft proposal. Following that backlash and a hearing into the proposal, the Labor government will introduce an updated Bill on Tuesday to reform the scheme.

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When Is Too Young Too Young? Rethinking Early Entry into Nursing

Empowered Nurses

In our quest to address the nursing shortage, innovative solutions are essential. However, we must tread carefully when these solutions involve our youth. The recent case of Elliana Tenenbaum, who became a registered nurse at 16, and Indiana’s legislation to allow LPN training in high school, prompt a critical examination of the implications of such early entry into the nursing profession.

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50 Years of Heart: Celebrating Doris Chapman and Her Legacy of Care at Luminis Health

Daily Nurse

Daily Nurse is proud to honor Doris Chapman, Patient Care Technician at Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center in Lanham, Maryland, as our Nurse of the Week. Chapmans half-century of hands-on care, unwavering compassion, and deep community ties embody the very heart of nursing. Chapman isnt just part of the hospitals historyshe is the history.

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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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Andrew Hoenig: Purpose Found in Every Permanent Placement

Core Medical Group

Andrew is one of our Account Executives ensuring clinicians get their dream jobs. His main focus is permanent placement opportunities. Get to know Andrew!

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Healthscope has entered voluntary administration. Here’s what that means for hospitals and staff

Nursing Review

Australias second largest private hospital operator is in administration after lenders swooped to secure their $1.4bn in debt. A syndicate of banks and hedge funds that control Healthscopes loans placed the company into receivership after being handed control by its previous owner, Canadian asset management giant Brookfield, earlier this month. Healthscope chief executive Tino La Spina said there has been no impact on hospitals, staff or patients.

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🤬 and  Banned Words: Advancing our Scholarship and Activism of Outrage – Part II

Nursology

My beloved aunt, my mothers sister, was a Southerner, what one might have called a genteel woman who was never harsh but could be stern. There would be no thought of using a curse word; Heaven forfend! When the men cursed she said it was a mite tee-jus to have to listen.

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How ChristianaCare is Expanding the Capabilities of Virtual Nursing

Health Leaders | Nursing

The next goal of this health system's virtual nursing program is to see how virtual care can impact other areas, says this nurse leader. Health systems everywhere are experimenting with virtual nursing, and there are many key strategies that they can learn from each other. Maria Brown , nursing excellence manager at ChristianaCare , outlined what ChristianaCare wants to accomplish with their virtual nursing model.

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How to Train Surgical Teams Without Pulling Them Off the Floor 

American Medical Compliance

Time is everything in the operating room. Patient safety, team coordination, and timely procedures all depend on a well-trained surgical team that can move together with precision. However, a growing shortage of perioperative nursesand limited opportunities for hands-on educationhas made training more difficult than ever. As highlighted in the AORN Journal article “Nursing Shortages in the OR: Solutions for New Models of Education” , the industry faces increasing pressure to adopt in

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How to Become a Trauma-Informed Organization

Relias

Even when organizations dont directly engage with trauma, they are touched by it. The effects of trauma are present when employees call in sick. They are present when tensions build between staff and clients. And they are present when high turnover occurs and stretches budgets. Trauma-informed organizations change these painful patterns by acknowledging both the far-reaching effects of trauma and the many paths to heal it, becoming more effective in the process.

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Strike Nursing: How to Get Started

The Gypsy Nurse

Nursing strikes, workforce disruptions, or unionization, and travel nurses who cover strikes can often be polarizing topics. So lets start with a brief disclaimer: This article is not meant to be a commentary on strike nursing or the ethical and political implications that are often intertwined with this category of travel nursing. This is simply a brief summary of how strike nursing works and how to get into this particular line of work if you are interested.

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Explore careers at PacMed clinics and enjoy the best of life in the Puget Sound

Providence

Pacific Medical Centers (PacMed), part of the Providence family, is a private, not-for-profit health care network with nine outpatient clinics and more than 175 primary and specialty care providers in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties in Washington State.

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How to Avoid Family Disputes Over Elder Care Decisions

Elder Care Matters

Avoiding family disputes over elder care decisions can seem daunting. This article offers practical legal and communication strategies to keep families united while ensuring the best care for aging loved ones. The post How to Avoid Family Disputes Over Elder Care Decisions appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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Contributed Content: Tech Strategies for CNOs to Drive Patient Care with Data

Health Leaders | Nursing

CNOs must find ways to retain their remaining nurses while equipping them with the tools and support they need to meet rising demands. Editors Note: Amy Martin, MSN, PNP, BSN is the Head of Standards, Hospital Patient Monitoring, at Philips. Todays nurses face a tough environment from rising burnout and high turnover to a constant juggling act with data that comes at them from all directions.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Where Do We Go From Here?

The Relentless School Nurse

As another demanding school year is coming to a close (or already has), school nurses find themselves navigating an increasingly difficult landscape. Budget cuts loom large, threatening not just positions but the ability to provide vital care to students and school communities. In this moment of uncertainty, one question rises to the surface: Where do we go from here?

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Navigating New CMS Skin Substitute Updates: Essential Policies for Wound Care Providers

Relias

Wound care providers are entering a new compliance landscape, which will impact 10.5 million Medicare beneficiaries in the U.S. with chronic wounds. Starting on January 1, 2026, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will implement new Local Coverage Determinations (LCD), which will affect the use of cellular and tissue-based products (CTPs), also known as skin substitute grafts, for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) and venous leg ulcers (VLUs).

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Get Ready for Summer Travel Nurse Assignments

The Gypsy Nurse

Summer is one of the best seasons for travel nursing. Whether youre chasing sunshine, escaping the heat, or heading to a dream destination, preparing early is key to planning your summer assignments and summer fun. Read on to discover how to prep for a seamless summer assignment, and even squeeze in some vacation time between contracts. Get Ready for Summer Assignments Start Your Search Early Summer contracts fill up quickly.

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HL Shorts: How to Adjust Your Retention Strategy for Nurses at Every Career Stage

Health Leaders | Nursing

The needs of Gen Z nurses and veteren nurses are different, and CNOs need to adjust their plans accordingly. On this episode of HL Shorts, we hear from Peggy Norton-Rosko , senior vice president and chief nurse executive at the Unive rsity of Maryland Medical System , Corporate Executive Office, about how CNOs can adjust their retention strategies for nurses at every career stage.

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California Correctional Nurse Works Toward Longtime Goal in Post University’s MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner Specialization

Post University

Jesse Rhea decided she wanted to pursue a career in nursing as she struggled with her own health in her teens and early 20s. The Atlanta, Georgia, native was diagnosed with Crohns Disease at 17 years old. When theres something wrong with you all the time, you want to research whats causing it and how to feel better, Jesse says. Her initial fascination with the disease that was disrupting her life, coupled with her frequent hospital stays, turned into a strong desire to help others.