Healthy Workforce Institute

APRIL 17, 2024

This issue of nurse retention is more than just an operational headache; it hits organizations right in the budget and, frankly, in the heart of teams’ morale. Find healthy workforce champions who believe that culture matters. million to $5.8 million per year. So what can we do?

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Penn Medicine News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Penn Medicine Healthy Heart is transforming cardiovascular care by providing personalized support and resources to patients from the comfort of home.

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American Nurse

APRIL 2, 2024

Symptoms of an ST-elevation myocardial infarction and acute heart failure can mimic Takotsubo syndrome. Nurses should have a high suspicion of Takotsubo syndrome in patients with symptoms of acute cardiac syndrome or acute heart failure who recently experienced a significant emotional or physical event. Treatment depends on severity.

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SelfCare for HealthCare

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Adults in their 20s and 30s with mental disorders have a higher chance of having a heart attack or stroke, according to a new study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. Their health was monitored until December 2018 for new onset heart attacks and stroke. Health data of more than 6.5

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American Nurse

JANUARY 11, 2024

Weight loss medications are intended to be used in conjunction with lifestyle changes, such as exercise and a healthy diet. Whether I am counseling patients, teaching students or working in my community to address food access challenges and healthy eating, I focus on overall well-being.

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Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Her cousin, Brooks, was born with only half of a functioning heart and had to undergo a staged surgical plan of 3 surgeries at CHNOLA. He received four open heart surgeries at Children’s Hospital before the age of four, with his latest being the Fontan in 2018. She takes care of the most critical cardiac patients at the hospital.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A healthy work environment is critical to maintaining sustainable health systems. A healthy work environment is necessary for nurses to thrive, and for patients to get the highest quality care and experience when visiting a health system. A large part of nurse dissatisfaction involves working in poor conditions.

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American Nurse

JANUARY 5, 2024

health care providers have been experimenting with “ food is medicine ” programs, which provide free, healthy food to patients – sometimes for a year or more. produce prescription locations operated by Wholesome Wave , a nonprofit that promotes access to affordable, healthy food. We pooled data from 22 U.S. million U.S.

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American Nurse

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Implement healthy behaviors to treat, prevent, and potentially reverse chronic disease. Witnessing patients becoming healthy can reinvigorate nurses’ passion as true healers and remind them why they chose nursing as a profession. See Healthy lifestyle guidelines.) See Nurses and healthy lifestyle behaviors.)

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Health Leaders | Nursing

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This CNO says a healthy work environment is crucial to building a sustainable health system. A healthy work environment is necessary for nurses to thrive, and for patients to get the highest quality care and experience when visiting a health system. A large part of nurse dissatisfaction involves working in poor conditions.

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Daily Nurse

MAY 10, 2024

The first step is to acknowledge the heavy heart you feel when you lose a patient. This aspect is crucial because it helps you prepare your mind and heart for the path ahead, whether by rallying for a miracle or gently supporting a peaceful end. It would help if you leaned into being kind to yourself to get through those rough patches.

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Diversity Nursing

JUNE 8, 2023

However, the common causes include heart disease, cancer (particularly lung, colorectal, and prostate cancer), accidents, chronic lower respiratory diseases, stroke, and diabetes. Heart Disease: Heart disease is a significant concern for men. Adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce the risk.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

On this week’s episode of HL Shorts, we hear from Deana Sievert, Chief Nursing Officer at Ohio State Wexner University and Ross Heart Hospitals, about the qualities of a healthy work environment. CNOs must know how to define health work environments in order to build them. Tune in to hear her insights.

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Scrubs

APRIL 18, 2023

The Heart and the Autonomic Nervous System Your heart plays a crucial role in your body’s overall function, pumping blood to deliver oxygen and nutrients to your cells. How Stress Affects the Heart When you experience stress, your body releases stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which stimulate the SNS.

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American Nurse

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Through the influence of the Whos and the realization of the true meaning of Christmas, the Grinch has a change of heart and ultimately chooses to embrace the holiday spirit. Nurses and nurs­ing leaders should address the grumpy stayers to create and main­tain a healthy work environment, a proven contributor to optimal patient out­comes.

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Daily Nurse

MARCH 11, 2024

The collective data are a fascinating avenue into the hearts and minds of nursing leaders and how they perceive the healthcare industry and nurses’ places in it. However, the data still shows a mix of emotional health states, ranging from very emotionally healthy to not at all emotionally healthy….

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American Nurse

APRIL 30, 2023

Takeaways: The 2022 heart failure management update includes patient-centric recommendations focused on stages, primary prevention, left ventricular ejection fraction classification, pharmacologic management, and comorbidity management. The guidelines highlight the role of nurses in heart failure management. See HF stats.)

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Scrubs

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The doctors ran several tests and eventually diagnosed him with a rare heart disease that makes it difficult for the heart to pump blood. No one ever wants to be in the hospital, but unfortunately I developed a heart condition that kept me in the hospital for several days for tests and observations. Best medicine ever.

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American Nurse

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Risk assessment: History and recommendations The American College of Cardiology (ACC) presented findings from a Swedish study, which noted that out of 19,105 deaths of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM), almost 60% were related to heart disease. (See Risk assessment: History and recommendations.

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Minority Nurse

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Since many nurses like you experience significant levels of on-the-job stress, disturbed sleep, and fatigue, it’s all the more important to consider how to keep your brain healthy and vibrant. As such, preparing healthy meals quickly goes out the window. After all, brain health isn’t just for your patients.

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The Gypsy Nurse

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

It’s easy to let healthy habits slip during this festive period, but as a travel nurse, maintaining your physical and mental well-being is crucial. Here are some fitness tips to help you get back into travel and stay healthy after the holidays. Fitness tips for after the holidays: 1. Interested in a travel nursing job ?

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Scrubs

AUGUST 6, 2023

A recent study published in European Heart Journal of over 85,000 workers across the U.K., It also increases your chances of being diagnosed with chronic illnesses later on in life, such as heart and lung disease, cancer, diabetes and arthritis. Try to eat healthy at the end of a long day, get plenty of rest, and stay hydrated.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

A healthy work environment is crucial to building a sustainable health system. What is a healthy work environment? A healthy work environment is necessary for nurses to thrive, and for patients to get the highest quality care and experience when visiting a health system. I think an engaged team is really the key,” she says. “If

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Scrubs

JULY 27, 2023

Maintain a healthy diet Finally, as nurses, you need to stay healthy to help others stay healthy. Maintaining a healthy diet can help you protect your eye health and prevent vision problems in the long run. This is because your eyes rely on ample oxygen and nutrients — just like the heart.

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Scrubs

JANUARY 16, 2024

Cardiologists: Heart Health Experts Cardiologists specialize in the health of the heart and blood vessels, playing a critical role in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cardiovascular diseases. They are essential in managing conditions like hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart rhythm disorders, and heart failure.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

A healthy work environment is crucial to building a sustainable health system. What is a healthy work environment? A healthy work environment is necessary for nurses to thrive, and for patients to get the highest quality care and experience when visiting a health system. I think an engaged team is really the key,” she says. “If

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Minority Nurse

JUNE 15, 2023

Nurses’ hearts and minds are like living libraries of patients’ stories. Throughout a long nursing career, the stories we hold in our hearts naturally accumulate — some blend, some are forgotten, and some are so poignant that they stay with us in almost crystalline clarity for the remainder of our lives.

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Nurses Advocates

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The story behind the song , Grown Up Christmas List – expresses the deepest wish in everyone’s heart: the hope for peace and a better world. I hope you and your families have a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy 2024! The song was Grown Up Christmas List and was sung by Amy Grant in 1990.

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Consult QD

JANUARY 15, 2024

Findings from a new study emphasize that long-term quality of life among congenital heart disease (CHD) survivors may have more to do with neurodevelopmental, psychosocial and physical factors than surgical and ICU-related variables. CHD remains the most common birth defect in the United States, occurring in about 1% of babies.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 4, 2023

As a result, the healthcare community has come out with a list of 47 tests or services that have been flagged as overused or unnecessary, including cervical cancer screenings, lab tests, and heart evaluations. 85% of the lab tests used to prep healthy patients for surgery were found to be medically unnecessary.

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Diversity Nursing

APRIL 3, 2023

People with healthy eating patterns live longer and are at lower risk for serious health problems such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. For people with chronic diseases, healthy eating can help manage these conditions and prevent complications. However, over 30 million people in the U.S. on the Instacart platform.

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Scrubs

JULY 22, 2023

I may or may not have drawn a smiley face with red heart eyes on the calendar…) Graduation day went off without a hitch, and then….reality Maintain a healthy diet. Which piece of advice will you take to heart? Needless to say, I looked forward to graduation day and the pinning ceremony with relish. (I reality hit.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

February celebrates American Heart Month and nurses everywhere have tools at their disposal to continue adding to their vast knowledge of heart health throughout the year. Nurses talk about heart health with patients because it has an impact on so many other health conditions and on a patient’s general quality of life.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 12, 2023

These devices are designed to track your health, including your heart rate, daily physical activity, sleep patterns, and your weight. However, the market for wearable healthcare devices is quickly expanding, making way for a new generation of wearables, such as remote patient monitoring, heart monitors, and reproductive cycle trackers.

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Daily Nurse

APRIL 22, 2024

Nurses are right at the heart of patient care, dealing with the non-stop action and high demands of hospital life. Keeping a stash of healthy snacks that are gentle on digestion in your locker can be a lifesaver.

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Consult QD

JUNE 16, 2023

A 23-month-old boy on a ventilator was transferred to Cleveland Clinic Children’s for management of heart failure. Nearly one month later, the patient developed atrioventricular dissociation (heart block), and a pacemaker was placed in an attempt to regulate his heart rhythm. The surgery was uneventful.

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Daily Nurse

MAY 10, 2023

Some stations involved dissecting organs, such as sheep’s hearts, and learning about anatomy firsthand. Kharon Thompson, 11, cut open a sheep’s heart with the help of an instructor and identified its chambers for pumping blood. Other stations at the workshop focused on making healthy choices in eating, drinking, and dental hygiene.

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