CynaMed

MARCH 13, 2024

LPNs are typically designated for more basic nursing care responsibilities, including patient comfort, checking blood pressure, bathing and dressing assistance, and more. Ultimately, both types of nurses are incredibly valuable in a healthcare facility, and collaboration is the key. Looking for an LPN Position?

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The Nurse Break

AUGUST 28, 2022

We chat with Melinda Beers, dog mumma and hockey enthusiast, about her rural and remote nursing journey. If you’ve ever thought of Rural and Remote nursing then this is a great read! Write for us. Sliding door moment to rural and remote nursing. Can you tell us a bit about where you have worked?

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Amercan Journal of Nursing

AUGUST 25, 2023

Perhaps the main reason was the way I was educated as a nurse and how I learned to practice as an APRN. Rural counties have fewer health care workers and specialists, critical care units, emergency facilities, and transportation options for patients to get to appointments. Honestly, I am “old school” in every way possible.

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APRN Nurse Practitioner Mental Health Education 97

Daily Nurse

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

It’s no secret that nurses and other healthcare professionals face the daily danger of infection, back injuries, falls, needlesticks, and other on-the-job hazards. In October of 2022, a man attending the birth of his child at a Dallas hospital shot and killed two facility staff members.

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Self-Care Education Leadership Nurse Educator 101

The Gypsy Nurse

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Are you seeking new opportunities in your nursing career? Staffing agencies are in need of travel Corrections Nurses to care for the 2.1 This is a unique opportunity in the complex environment of correctional facilities. As a nurse, you will be responsible for the medical care and well-being of inmates. Thick skin.

Psychiatry 59

Psychiatry Travel Nursing Emergency Care Education 59

Minority Nurse

JUNE 21, 2023

Rama Walker is passionate about caring for people, and as a nurse leader, she has the privilege of caring for people whose career is caretaking. Walker advocates for nurses and women, pushing them to be their best version. Talk about your role in nursing. How long have you worked in the nursing field?

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Chief Nursing Officer Self-Care Work-Life Balance Leadership 89

IntelyCare

OCTOBER 11, 2023

But what does this new legislation actually mean for your facility? In a recent webinar, Sean Carney, VP of Client Services at IntelyCare, and Marcia Proto, Executive Director at The Connecticut Center for Nursing Workforce, delved into the complex world of staffing mandates, rate caps, and their impact on long-term care facilities.

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Scrubs

JULY 20, 2023

Every nurse has one. Some nursing managers know how to treat their employees better than others. Nursing is one of the toughest jobs in the world, and managing nurses can be just as difficult. Nursing is one of the toughest jobs in the world, and managing nurses can be just as difficult.

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Retirement Nurse Manager 76

Daily Nurse

MAY 6, 2024

Nursing can be rewarding, but it also comes with challenges like shortages, the COVID-19 pandemic, and workplace violence. It’s no surprise that nurses greatly recognition for your achievements. Write Down a List of Accomplishments Perfectionism can cause us to discount our big and small work goals.

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Self-Care Leadership Business Mental Health 59

Scrubs

MAY 24, 2023

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we are turning the spotlight on nurse practitioners. According to the Nurse Practitioner Burnout & Depression Report 2022 , six in 10 NPs are burned out and four in 10 are suffering from depression. It’s just the unfortunate nature of nursing.”

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Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Self-Care Licensing 81

Consult QD

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Despite national trends, Cleveland Clinic Akron General and its three satellite facilities in Bath, Green and Stow have seen a dramatic decrease in the number of ED patients who LBTC since 2020, when the hospital began to implement several plans designed to decrease department crowding and improve communication.

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Daily Nurse

JUNE 30, 2023

American Association of Nurse Practitioners ( AANP ) and more than 235 organizations sent a letter to the leaders of the U.S. 2713, the Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act. The ICAN Act is improving care and access to nursing. The ICAN Act is improving care and access to nursing.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

JULY 17, 2023

As nurse executives consider new care models to adapt to nursing shortages, involving their team members in the process is critical to success, says Kit Bredimus, DNP, RN, CPEN, CNML, NE-BC, CENP, NEA-BC, FACHE, FAONL, FNAP , chief nursing officer at Midland Memorial Hospital in Midland, Texas. Are the models working?

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Chief Nursing Officer Nurse Shortage Communication Licensing 98

The Gypsy Nurse

OCTOBER 20, 2023

What makes us traveler nurses “travel” depends on so many different pain points. Some of us, like me, are tired of the mundane of our hometown and want to see something new and exciting. This includes asking my recruiter to talk with other travelers who have worked with that facility.

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Travel Nursing Self-Care Business Communication 59

Scrubs

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

There’s been a lot of talk about the potential of virtual nursing as of late. Using the latest technology, nurses would be able to remotely consult with patients at the bedside. Multiple health systems across the country have been implementing virtual nursing units.

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Diversity Nursing

APRIL 10, 2023

As Nurses, death can be a regular, everyday occurrence. But just because we encounter death frequently does not mean that experiencing the loss of a patient won't impact us. When we lose a patient, it’s common for Nurses to experience grief and it can be challenging to navigate the grief you feel.

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Self-Care 88

Minority Nurse

MAY 11, 2023

So I ’ m thrilled to introduce you to a nurse living up to the mantra. Meet Alice Benjamin, or Nurse Alice, as she ’ s known to many and how she ’ s making a difference in her patient ’ s lives, the surrounding community, and the nursing profession every day. But that is only part of her incredible journey.

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Chief Nursing Officer Nurse Practitioner Education Retirement 98

Scrubs

JUNE 16, 2023

As nurses, we have a duty to report all cases of suspected abuse. Your healthcare facility should have clear procedures in place outlining the exact steps you should take. They won’t be able to talk openly if their abuser remains in the room the entire time. Consider this a refresher course. Keep your emotions in check.

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Mental Health Communication Education 75

Nurse.com

AUGUST 17, 2023

When nurses help nurses by creating special programs, it’s a personal mission to make work life better for all of their colleagues. Amy Castillo, RN “I remember when one of my nursing colleagues was punched in the face by a patient,” Castillo said. In 2020, we had 27 safety events and one workplace injury,” she noted. “In

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IntelyCare

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

How to End 2023 Strong As 2023 comes to a close, many long-term care facilities are still struggling with staffing and budgeting. To end the year on solid footing, facility owners and operators should consider these five key things. Assess your facility’s performance over this past year. Is Your Workforce Plan in Place?

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Long Term Care Communication Business 52

IntelyCare

MAY 24, 2023

Historically, temporary nursing staff brought in to support long-term care facilities were classified as W2 employees. Many of these platforms allow for their nurses and aides to be classified as 1099 independent contractors. Don’t have time to watch the full webinar? Why is 1099 Labor in Healthcare Problematic?

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Long Term Care Malpractice Business Leadership 52

Consult QD

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Even before they greeted their first patients in March 2022, the nursing team at Cleveland Clinic London was a study in diversity, representing a wide array of nationalities and cultures. Ultimately, this would help us connect with our patients and see their perspectives,” she explains.

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IntelyCare

AUGUST 21, 2023

As long-term care grows more complex, experienced nurses are essential for managing residents’ complex needs and mentoring younger staff. Last year nursing assistants and aides were turning over at a 10% higher rate than nurses, but that’s starting to flip. Don’t have time to watch the full webinar?

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IntelyCare

JUNE 26, 2023

As a result of staffing shortages, lack of support for new nursing grads, and inefficient vendor partnerships, care quality in senior living facilities has been suffering. Q: What are the biggest barriers that prevent us from building a sustainable nursing workforce? Don’t have time to watch the full webinar?

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Senior Living Long Term Care Retirement Business 52

CynaMed

OCTOBER 23, 2023

2 minute read There are several types and specialties of nurses, one of the highest being a Critical Care Nurse (CCN). Critical care nursing involves managing and caring for critically ill patients who need constant care. These nurses are at the forefront of patient care.

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IntelyCare

MAY 8, 2023

Long-term care facilities should pay attention as related investigations, lawsuits, and decisions play out. McKnight’s recently hosted a roundtable event on Capitol Hill to discuss the issue of worker misclassification in the temporary healthcare staffing industry and the implications it has for long-term care providers.

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American Nurse

MARCH 27, 2024

American Nurse Journal announces 2024 All Pro Nursing Team Awards. When nurses, pro­viders, therapists, leadership, and other professionals work together as a cohesive team, patients benefit—and so do nurses and all healthcare workers. All of your applications inspired us and reminded us why we love working with nurses.

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Mental Health Bedside nursing Self-Care Education 87

Minority Nurse

DECEMBER 4, 2023

It should be no question, then, that minority nurses are an invaluable resource at this time. Let’s explore the intersection of minority identity and palliative care nursing. What are the opportunities for minority nurses, and why are they so vital in addressing the challenges related to this sector?

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Nurse Practitioner Leadership Education Patient Experience 93

IntelyCare

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

As more state regulators explore rate caps for nurses, many in long-term care see an opportunity to bring workers back in-house and slash staffing costs. Rate caps are the result of legislation that sets a maximum limit on the charges temporary nurse staffing agencies can impose on healthcare facilities for their services.

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The Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Remember if you want to share your school nursing story, please email me at relentlessschoolnurse@gmail.com. I have a new one to share, this one is from Wendy Lamparelli, the lead nurse in her New Jersey school district. I think that sums up Wendy’s school nursing philosophy.

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Daily Nurse

MAY 11, 2023

So I ’ m thrilled to introduce you to a nurse living up to the mantra. Meet Alice Benjamin, or Nurse Alice, as she ’ s known to many and how she ’ s making a difference in her patient ’ s lives, the surrounding community, and the nursing profession every day. But that is only part of her incredible journey.

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The Nurse Break

JUNE 19, 2023

Republished article of The Nurse Path. Find more of The Nurse Path here. There just simply aren’t enough nurses or carers to ensure that every resident receives quality care. There just simply aren’t enough nurses or carers to ensure that every resident receives quality care. Want to write an article?

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Nurse Deck

JANUARY 24, 2023

Nurse staffing is at an all-time low. Every healthcare facility needs nurses; no matter how many new nurses graduate each year, the field cannot keep up with the staffing crisis. Let’s talk about taking on the nurse staffing crisis. The nurses themselves are one of the most affected by the staffing crisis.

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Nurse Shortage Mental Health Travel Nursing Nurse Educator 52

Health Leaders | Nursing

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Awareness is the key to a successful infection prevention (IP) program, says Carol Vance, MSN, RN, PHN, CIC , the multi-site prevention director for Advocate Children’s Hospital in Chicago, a 381-bed facility that is one of the largest network providers of pediatric services in Illinois. HL: Can you give an example of how that might apply?

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New Thing Nurse

JANUARY 29, 2022

This post is dedicated to all the other nurse family members and friends out there. As the emergency nurse in my family and friend circle, I am almost always one of the first calls or texts by people when they wind up in the ER or have a loved one that is an emergency patient. Next - I always validate whatever feelings they are having.

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Health Insurance Business Communication Education 130

Nurse.com

JUNE 17, 2022

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. Becoming a Nurse Mentor.

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Work-Life Balance Preceptors Leadership Self-Care 105

Nurses Advocates

MARCH 25, 2024

They brought us into the back, and we got him on a stretcher. Many good outcomes happen in healthcare. In this post, I want to share an example that shows when the system works, it works well. I had such a case a few years ago where I was asked to work with a man who hurt his back while working as a pipefitter in Jacksonville, FL.

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