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Why You Can’t Bootstrap without the Boots

Nurse Practitioners in Business

It’s not uncommon that NPs approach business with the idea that they can bootstrap their business. Indeed, if you do an internet search, you’ll find tons of articles on how to bootstrap your business. Indeed, there are many companies that did their startup this way. However, it just means they did not go after investors. They still have some startup capital.

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Now and Always, Nurses Need to be Advocates for Health Equity

Daily Nurse

Changes in the status of women’s reproductive health and protections have been at the forefront of new headlines in recent weeks. The leaked Supreme Court documents indicating that the justices are on the precipice of turning over 50 years worth of reproductive health precedent has a lot of people pausing to consider the implications of […].

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The Future of Telehealth and Nursing

Nurse.com

There’s no question about it — telehealth is quickly becoming an industry standard rather than an added option. Medical institutions across the country are discovering the array of benefits telehealth nursing provides and are incorporating the practice into their operations as quickly as possible. While telehealth has been around for decades, it has made leaps and bounds in recent years as patients and providers have embraced the service’s potential to improve healthcare.

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Effective Communication Tips For Nurses

Diversity Nursing

On an average day, Nurses interact with many patients, their families and friends, and exchange information with numerous healthcare staff. It is critical to be a good communicator because medical errors will occur if providers aren't all on the same page about patients' diagnoses, treatment plans, etc. Some effective communication skills every Nurse should possess: VERBAL.

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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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MEDICAID ALERT: New Medicaid Community Care Look Back Rules Start October 1, 2022

Elder Care Matters

New Medicaid Look Back Rules If this sounds familiar, you’re right—recent years have seen many extensions of rules regarding Medicaid. But for New Yorkers, this most recent change to Medicaid Community Based Care is a result of a New York State’s 2022-2023 budget and not the pandemic. There has always been a five-year lookback… The post MEDICAID ALERT: New Medicaid Community Care Look Back Rules Start October 1, 2022 appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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Nurse Mentorships and How They Can Benefit You

Nurse.com

Whether you’re a new nurse, a nurse transitioning to a specialty area, or a knowledgeable nurse seeking to share your wisdom, nurse mentorships are invaluable for both mentors and mentees. When thinking about nurse mentorships, many may consider this term synonymous with preceptorship. While preceptorships share similarities with nurse mentorships, they’re vastly different.

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Enforcement Against HIPAA Violations

American Medical Compliance

In March of 2022, the US Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights (HHS OCR) released four new enforcement actions. The Department took these actions against healthcare workers when they took place in medical practices that led to HIPAA violations. Half of the enforcement actions are from the HIPAA Right of Access Initiative, created by the HHS.

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Perspectives on Juneteenth from symplr employees | symplr

Symplr

This Sunday, June 19, we celebrate Juneteenth, or Freedom Day. The holiday commemorates the 157th anniversary of the proclamation of the freedom of all enslaved people by the Union Army General Gordon Granger in Galveston, Texas.

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Nurse of the Week: “Nurse Hero” Must Be Part of Stephanie Esterland’s Job Description

Daily Nurse

It was a little before 5 a.m. when Nurse of the Week Stephanie Esterland, RN, OCN, and her son happened upon on the accident, just as a young man staggered out of his wrecked, burning car and collapsed near it. “You could feel the heat from the car. It sounded like there were fireworks in […].

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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 Mentorships and How They Can Benefit You

Nurse.com

Whether you’re a new nurse, a nurse transitioning to a specialty area, or a knowledgeable nurse seeking to share your wisdom, nurse mentorships are invaluable for both mentors and mentees. When thinking about nurse mentorships, many may consider this term synonymous with preceptorship. While preceptorships share similarities with nurse mentorships, they’re vastly different.

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Presentation Preparation Training for Healthcare Providers

American Medical Compliance

Presentation Preparation Training for Healthcare Providers is designed to educate healthcare providers (HCP) on how to plan, develop, write, and deliver an effective presentation. Presenting is often very nerve-racking and strenuous for many people. Properly preparing is a great way for employees and employers to feel ready and able to deliver outstanding presentations, as well as conquer any nerves they may have.

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Nursing Assistants: Care and a Familiar Face

Minority Nurse

Nursing assistants are essential members of any healthcare team and this week’s National Nursing Assistants Week is a time to honor the work they do. Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) care for patients by helping them with their daily tasks of living, ensuring their comfort, and keeping an eye on any changes in behavior or physical health. Because they spend quite a lot of time with patients, they are able to notice changes they can quickly report to the care team.

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NYU School of Nursing Expands LGBTQ+ Curriculum Options

Daily Nurse

NYU Rory Meyers School of Nursing has been expanding its offerings focused on LGBTQ+ health to better prepare nursing students to provide culturally affirming and inclusive care to this population. “It is rare for nursing schools to offer coursework dedicated to the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals, despite the unique issues they face and […].

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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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Mass Shootings: Helping Nurses Cope With the Trauma

Nurse.com

When Alisha Cornell, DNP, RN, heard about the shooting of 19 students and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022, she was overwhelmed with emotion. Alisha Cornell, RN. The former trauma nurse was transported to her days at the bedside when she faced unexpected tragedies: patients who had been involved in serious accidents, violent attacks, or other events.

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Presentation Preparation Training for Dental Healthcare Providers

American Medical Compliance

Presentation Preparation Training for Dental Healthcare Providers is designed to educate dental healthcare providers (DHCP) on how to plan, develop, write, and deliver an effective presentation. Presenting is often very nerve-racking and strenuous for many people. Properly preparing is a great way for employees and employers to feel ready and able to deliver outstanding presentations, as well as conquer any nerves they may have.

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What Do You Need to Know About CE for Nurses? 

Board Vitals - Nursing

Physicians aren’t alone in their continuing education requirements. Nursing continuing education is required in most states to ensure that nurses and nurse practitioners keep their knowledge up to date. What do you need to know about CME for nurses, and how can you fulfill your requirements? . Why Do Nurses Need to Earn Continuing Education? . As the medical industry advances, so must the knowledge nurses have.

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Letter from a Pakistani Nursing Student: Therapeutic Communication

Daily Nurse

Once again, DailyNurse is publishing a series of blog posts on nursing issues in the developing world by MScN nursing students at the Karachi, Pakistan campus of the Aga Khan School of Nursing and Midwifery. These articles were written as part of a class assignment that involved composing and submitting short research articles for publication […].

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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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Now More Than Ever, Nurses Need to Act as Advocates for Health Equity

Minority Nurse

Changes in the status of women’s reproductive health and protections have been at the forefront of new headlines in recent weeks. The leaked Supreme Court documents indicating that the justices are on the precipice of turning over 50 years worth of reproductive health precedent has a lot of people pausing to consider the implications of losing something they have largely taken for granted.

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Presentation Preparation Training

American Medical Compliance

Presentation Preparation Training is designed to educate employees on how to plan, develop, write, and deliver an effective presentation. Presenting is often very nerve-racking and strenuous for many people. Properly preparing is a great way for employees and employers to feel ready and able to deliver outstanding presentations, as well as conquer any nerves they may have.

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symplr in the Spotlight, June 2022 | symplr

Symplr

Each month, we provide a roundup of news, awards, and features pertaining to symplr and symplr's subject-matter experts.

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Parenthood at Perelman: How Penn’s School of Medicine Supports Students Starting Families

Penn Medicine News

Long before she became a dean, or even a doctor, Suzi Rose, MD, MSEd, was a young medical student, about to add a new role to her eventually long list of titles: mother. It’s a challenging choice for many, but even more so for those who choose to combine parenthood with a burgeoning career in medicine.

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Men’s Health: Advocating and Educating

Minority Nurse

During June, the national designation as Men’s Health Month helps highlight the need for men to advocate for their own health and that of the men in their lives. For Men’s Health Week, which runs June 13 to 19 , Minority Nurse turned to an expert in men’s health to explore some of the top health issues and concerns facing men. Jason Mott PhD, RN, associate professor in the Pre-licensure Program Director and assistant dean in the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, College of Nursi

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Professional conduct on social media for nurses and midwives

The Nurse Break

The following is from the Nursing & Midwifery Council of NSW , however the underlying principles and information is relevant across Australia. For more important articles go here. Professional conduct on social media. Social media is an easily accessible public forum which can be open to misinterpretation or used inappropriately. Health practitioners must be alert to how inappropriate conduct on social media can lead to complaints of unprofessional conduct or professional misconduct.

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Workplace Violence Prevention Programs To Be Required in Hospitals

American Medical Compliance

The Senate is discussing new legislation that would be instrumental in decreasing workplace violence in the healthcare industry. In early May 2022, Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin introduced the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act. However, hospital managers and CEOs are likely to complain about this new bill.

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Penn Medicine’s Juan Alvarez, PhD, Explores Replacement Therapies for Insulin-Dependent Diabetes

Penn Medicine News

In this Q&A, Juan Alvarez, PhD, describes his current research on new diabetes therapies and the inspiration behind his work.

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Mentoring the Next Generation of Black Nurse Researchers

Minority Nurse

“We’ve come a long way,” remarks Dr. Yvonne Commodore Mensah, Ph.D, MHS, RN. Now an assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing—where she started her PhD study in 2010—she is guiding the next generation of emerging scientists. With a special interest in mentees of color. That’s because sheer numbers are not the whole story of diversity, equity, and inclusion.