Penn Nursing

APRIL 27, 2021

Penn Nursing This issue - Spring 2021 Spring 2025 Fall 2024 Spring 2024 Fall 2023 Spring 2023 Fall 2022 Spring 2022 Fall 2021 Spring 2021 Search DEAN’S LETTER A Year of Rising to the Challenge SCOPE Chalkin’ Your Walkin’— Pandemic Edition A DAY IN THE LIFE Samantha Cueto Policy COVID-19: How RNs Can Help Overcome Public Vaccine Hesitancy Features Leading the Charge Seeking Social Justice Change From Within Discovery & Innovation The Art of the Pandemic And the Win

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Nursing Management

MARCH 31, 2021

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Donna Cardillo

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The older we get, the more risk-averse we become. Our fears magnify and we have a tendency to pull back from life. But pulling back and avoiding things we’re afraid of only magnifies our fears and makes our world smaller. Instead, try stepping forward boldly. Take a risk, even a small one. Try something new … Try Stepping Forward Boldly Read More » The post Try Stepping Forward Boldly first appeared on Donna Cardillo, RN.

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Josephine Ensign

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Encampment below Harborview Medical Center, photo credit: Josephine Ensign, 2021 Amidst the raging debates about what to do about homelessness in Seattle and King County, the voices of people who work—and live—at the intersection of health and homelessness are drowned out. That needs to change if we hope to make any real progress towards solving homelessness and suffering in our city and neighborhood.

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Speaker: Dr. Christine Gall, DrPH, MS, BSN, RN

The promise of virtual care is no longer theoretical and is now a critical solution to many of healthcare’s most urgent challenges. Yet many healthcare leaders remain unsure how to build a business case for investment and launching the right program at the right time can be the difference between value and failure. For organizations seeking a financially sound, clinically effective entry point, Virtual Patient Observation (VPO) offers a compelling case to lead with.

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Relias

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Retaining direct support professionals (DSPs) is a seemingly never-ending challenge for organizations that serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Agencies are always looking for ways to help new hires understand and get excited about the job, engage their employees, and recognize the experience of their veterans. A DSP peer mentoring program is a great way to increase employee engagement and retention.

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Healthy Workforce Institute

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in profound changes within our healthcare system. Now more than ever, nurses are being challenged with a barrage of never-ending stressors: continued patient surges, new disease variants, high patient acuity, increased job demands, and continued staffing and PPE shortages. High levels of stress and burnout coupled with the unpredictable nature of the pandemic, have created an environment that is ripe for burnout, workplace bullying, and incivility.

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Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

You’ve gone through the application process, aced every interview, and finally gotten an offer for your dream job. Earning a place as a new team member is no small achievement; however, keeping that place and making a good first impression will be essential to your long-term success. As the old adage goes, you never get a second chance to make a first impression.

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Nursing Uncensored

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The nurse game is strong on Tik Tok - It’s only been the last few months that I’ve dug into the platform and fallen head-over-heels with #nursetok as it’s been aptly named. Nurse Tok has become a staple of my day - it’s like a major news network to me now. I feel like these nurses I’ve never met are my allies, my friends, my kin. At this risk of burying you in cheesy s**t, this has enriched my life.

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EDNurseasauras

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Sometimes the past kind of hits you in the face, even if you are wearing a mask. At a routine Dr. visit, I encountered just such a blast from the past. As we were talking about what I was retired from, the nurse disclosed that she was also a former ER nurse, albeit management (*cough*b t*cough) turned infection control. As we played the six degrees of separation game, it occurred to me that it was this very nurse Then I laughed for a half hour.

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Elder Care Matters

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Texas offers excellent creditor protection compared to other states. Our Texas bankruptcy laws are better than the federal ones when it comes to protections, but retirement is protected even under the federal program. Until recently, retirement benefits were not protected from long term care. There are still some problems with protecting them from it, depending… The post ARE MY RETIREMENT ASSETS PROTECTED FROM CREDITORS?

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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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Penn Nursing

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Hospitals, nursing homes, and schools in America are understaffed with nurses. In an invited commentary for the New York Times, Linda Aiken PHD RN FAAN FRCN, Professor of Nursing and founding director of the Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research, explains why, and how to fix the problem.

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Board Vitals - Nursing

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Are you getting ready to take your Family Nurse Practitioner Exam? Getting started in studying can be daunting. You need to prioritize time to study and prepare — and take practice questions! The best thing to do to get started is to narrow down what exam you’re going to be planning for. We’ve broken down the ANCC and AANP exams for you so you can find the right fit. 5 Tips for Successful Studying 1.

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Donna Cardillo

APRIL 19, 2021

I often talk about the value and the need for transitions in our life—those in-between times when we go from one thing to another—whether it’s a job, relationship, or other major life event. I want to share with you one of my own experiences of a big transition that was so pivotal in my life. … Embrace Your Transitions: Part 2 Read More » The post Embrace Your Transitions: Part 2 first appeared on Donna Cardillo, RN.

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Josephine Ensign

AUGUST 29, 2021

Everyone, it seems, is burned out these days. Frontline nurses, doctors, public health workers, and other healthcare providers who are weathering yet another vicious turn in the COVID-19 pandemic. Frontline service providers, short-staffed and short supplied. Parents struggling to parent well amidst the crazy-making politicized strife over a safe return of their children to in-person teaching at schools.

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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

Relias

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The movement to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour for all workers is gaining momentum across the nation. In response, many local and state governments are raising their lowest wages above the federal minimum wage set in 2009. Much of the discussion about raising the minimum wage focuses on workers in entry-level positions, especially in fast food.

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NP Hub

DECEMBER 22, 2021

NPHub’s 5-Point Promise: How We Help NP Students Secure Preceptors At NPHub, … The post NPHub’s 5-Point Promise: How We Help NP Students Secure Preceptors appeared first on NPHub.

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NIOSH Science Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Some occupations are known to have higher rates of suicide than others (see related blogs). Job factors – such as low job security, low pay, and job stress – can contribute to risk of suicide, as can easy access to lethal means among people at risk—such as medications or firearms. Other factors that can influence the link between occupation and suicide include gender, socioeconomic status, the economy, cultural factors, and stigma.

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Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

When applying for and interviewing at a potential employer, the last thing you want is to score a new position, only to find out that your new employer is a nightmare. While financial motivators are always a driving factor for seeking employment, money is not everything. Taking on a new job that disrupts your life outside of work or makes you miserable is often not worth it.

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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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Diversity Nursing

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Being a Nurse is challenging, but being a Nurse with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can feel almost impossible some days. According to the CDC , there are three different types of ADHD, depending on which types of symptoms are strongest in the individual: Predominantly Inattentive Presentation: It is hard for the individual to organize or finish a task, to pay attention to details, or to follow instructions or conversations.

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Carlow Today & Tomorrow

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Self-care encourages better physical, mental and emotional well-being. However, it is something many nurses neglect to do. Nursing is a stressful profession. The stress increases when health crises, like the pandemic we recently experienced, happen. Nurses are on the frontlines, putting their health at risk while they treat critically ill people. This is typical of what nurses do: caring for others before they care for themselves.

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Minding The Bedside

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Is happiness unrealistic? Can you really be happy with the things that you chase after in life? Is there a way to achieve a happiness that remains regardless of challenges in your life? What I've found is that through my meditation practice, I'm able to return, again and again, to a state of happiness despite troubles and challenges that may be occurring in my life.

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Penn Nursing

OCTOBER 14, 2021

As the covid pandemic challenged health care systems around the world, Penn Medicine nurses at the school of nursing's academic practice partner facilities drew on their creativity and limitless capacity for evidence-driven risk to quickly test and implement new solutions. Constrained resources, an unknown virus, evolving standards—that didn't stop these professionals (many of them Penn alumni).

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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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Healthy Workforce Institute

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Do you work with a martyr? You know, someone who constantly thinks they do more than everyone else? Someone who spends all their time and energy comparing their workload to everyone else’s and always seems to have it harder. They are always “sacrificing” their time, energy, lunch break-whatever the case may be to do everyone else’s job. Because they’re great and everyone else is – not.

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Donna Cardillo

APRIL 12, 2021

Let’s talk about the importance and the value of transitions in your life. A transition is that time when you’re going from one thing to another—from one place to another. It’s that in-between time, that gray area. Many of us always feel like we have to go from one relationship to another immediately, or we … Embrace Your Transitions: Part 1 Read More » The post Embrace Your Transitions: Part 1 first appeared on Donna Cardillo, RN.

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Josephine Ensign

AUGUST 11, 2021

Welcome to the strange new world! When I first conceived of and began research for what became my newest book, Skid Road: On the Frontier of Health and Homelessness in an American City , I knew I was in for a lot of hard work and more than a few surprises. What I didn’t know was that it would take over five years to complete the research and more than two years to write and see though to publication.

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Relias

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Across the world, October 10 is hailed as World Mental Health Day. A program of the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH), World Mental Health Day has been observed since 1992. WFMH’s mission is to promote the advancement of mental health awareness, prevention of mental disorders, advocacy and best practices, and recovery-focused interventions worldwide.

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Elder Care Matters

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Nowadays, with so many advances in medical care, our seniors are living longer. While that leaves many more years for families to create memories and shared experiences, have you considered that it also means that our senior family members may require more full-time nursing care as they age? Long-term care can be incredibly expensive which… The post Will A Prenuptial Agreement Help When Planning To Qualify For Medicaid?

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Inspire Nurse Leaders

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Stressed Out By Your Budget? Let’s Reframe the Budget From Stressor to Most Valuable Tool Lori Armstrong DNP, RN NEA-BC December 6, 2021 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Are you a nurse leader who gets stressed by your budget? You are not alone. The unique position of a nurse leader combines business management with clinical expertise. Often, nurse leaders are as uncomfortable incorporating financial and operational strategies into patient care as visiting a new country 一 the language is new, the cultu

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Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

AUGUST 25, 2021

It is common knowledge that workplace stress impairs employee happiness and contributes to decreased productivity. What’s even more important are the short and long-term health effects that stress has on workers. Healthcare has never been easy. With COVID, reduced resources, and unpredictability increasing, stress among healthcare workers is rising.

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Diversity Nursing

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Creating a workplace with a strong Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive culture is not only the right thing, it’s also crucial for your retention and improving patient care. A study from Press Ganey shows health systems with strong Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) values have less risk of staff potentially leaving the organization. The study also found: Healthcare organizations had twice as many employees at risk of leaving if the workforce perceived diversity and equity weren’t prioritized ve

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Board Vitals - Nursing

DECEMBER 4, 2021

When you are preparing for the ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) exam, taking sample questions is a great way to test your knowledge. We’ve created an interactive practice test using 6 highly-rated questions from the BoardVitals ANCC FNP question bank , giving you a taste of what to look forward to when you decide to take the plunge. Good luck!

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Minding The Bedside

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Imagine meditating while you're suffering, what does that feel like? What if, instead of trying to run away from your disturbing emotions, you engage with them and see them for what they really are, temporary and impermanent? How do you think your life would change if you were able to be with whatever arises within your mind in a state of grace and peace, instead of constantly running after the good thoughts and fleeing what makes you suffer?

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