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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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Don’t Let Tax Season Sneak Up: Use This Checklist

Nurse Practitioners in Business

The tax season is moving into full swing. People and businesses get ready to file their yearly income tax. While business filing dates can vary with the choice of business structure and date of formation, most small business owners file their business taxes when they file their personal tax returns. Filing taxes should be simple and easy in theory, but often, the reality is very different.

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A Conversation with Mary Pilgrim, RN

Josephine Ensign

Mary Pilgrim, July 22, 2015, Jack Straw Cultural Center. Photo by Josephine Ensign Happy end of National Nurses Week with this year’s theme of “The Power of Nurses.” Last year, I highlighted some of the nurses I have interviewed for my Skid Road project. Today, I highlight an interview with a stalwart nurse, Mary Pilgrim, who ran Harborview Medical Center’s nurse clinic at the main homeless shelter at the Downtown Emergency Service Center in Pioneer Square, Seattle.

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ICU Nurse Angel Toney on Teamwork, Purpose, and Why ‘Together’ Is Her Real Superpower

Minority Nurse

When it comes to the power of nurses, Angel Toney, BSN, RN, is the real deala critical care force fueled by compassion, community, and the drive to pay it forward. As an ICU nurse at Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center , Toneys superpower isnt just handling high-stakes moments but weaving humanity into every heartbeat of her day. Her journey into nursing was born from personal heartache.

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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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Training Healthcare Teams in Restorative Nursing: Best Practices and Tools 

American Medical Compliance

A 2023 systematic review published in BMC Nursing revealed a strong connection between clinical nurse competence and patient safety culture, underscoring the transformative impact of comprehensive training on nursing skills. Restorative nursing stands as a cornerstone of healthcare, dedicated to enhancing patients’ quality of life by helping them regain or maintain their highest levels of function and independence.

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Letting In The Light

Donna Cardillo

Some years back, my husband became veryillwith an initially unknown ailment. He was almost completely incapacitated, in pain, and we weren’t even sure if he would live. Everything seemed out of control and spiraling downward. Even though I visited him daily in the hospital,and later in rehab during his six-monthabsence from home during treatment and […] The post Letting In The Light first appeared on Donna Cardillo, RN.

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Reimagining Nursing: The Path to a More Resilient Healthcare System

Daily Nurse

Healthcare is at a turning point, with persistent challenges threatening the system’s sustainability. Workforce shortages projected to exceed 100,000 healthcare workers by 2028 and increasing clinician burnout highlight the urgent need for a more sustainable and effective approach to care delivery. Integrated care models are emerging as a vital solution, blending advanced technologies, redefined clinical roles, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to meet our healthcare providers’

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Encore Event Reignite Your Passion in Healthcare Masterclass

The Nursing Site

Hey Friends and Colleagues, Weve got some exciting news for you! Due to the overwhelming demand and how many of you requested more time with the incredible speakers, were bringing back the Reignite Your Passion in Healthcare Masterclass as an Encore Event ! Mark your calendar! This is your chance to access ALL of the pre-recorded interviews from 21 expert speakers who shared their wisdom and strategies to help you beat burnout and reclaim your energy.

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A Snowy Night Reflection

Life of a Nurse

It is snowing, snowing, snowing in the greater Toronto area, that is news. It’s predicted to last overnight, and I ventured out in it as I remain committed to my dog’s daily routine. The world is softer in a blanket of white, sounds are muted and there is a sacred feel as the flakes fall steadily down. I am reflective as I consider the past few weeks.

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A Four-Legged Answer to Nurse Wellbeing?

Health Leaders | Nursing

CNOs should consider looking to unexpected sources for strategies to improve nurse wellbeing including dogs. CNOs everywhere have come up with innovative solutions for nurse wellbeing and retention. But none quite like the one Beth Steinberg has implemented. In her 43 years as a nurse, Steinberg, who serves as the associate director of research at the OSU Center for Integrative Health , noticed that stress and burnout were reaching all-time highs, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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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Implications of Health Systems Losing their Non-Profit Status

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Health systems are facing serious headwinds this year with potential cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and the federal subsidy of health exchanges. A declining economy also threatens the jobs of a significant number of workers in the US and, with it, their health insurance. But these are not […] The post Implications of Health Systems Losing their Non-Profit Status appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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How To Use Journaling To Manage Stress

Nurse Practitioners in Business

As a healthcare provider and business owner, you are no stranger to stress. Sometimes, the stress can feel overwhelming, from caring for patients to managing your office and everything in between. Yet stress, if ignored, can build up and eventually lead to burnout. But it doesnt have to end this way Dont allow stress to reach a level that may jeopardize your health, along with your business.

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A Conversation with Charlotte Tucker Sanders, MSW

Josephine Ensign

Charlotte Tucker Sanders, MSW Back to basics. Back to what we know works. That is my main takeaway from my interview with social worker Charlotte Tucker Sanders. I’ve had the privilege to work with her, first at Neighborcare’s 45th Street Homeless Youth Clinic and then when I led the UW’s Doorway Project. She said, “I feel like if we were to really think about this world which seems to be driven by money, and the costs and benefits.

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When the Shift Hits Hard: Real Talk on Surviving Bad Days in Nursing

Empowered Nurses

Lets be honest not every day is a Florence Nightingale moment. Sometimes, its a patient yelling at you for something out of your control. Sometimes, its working short-staffed for the fifth shift in a row. Sometimes, its losing a patient and having to walk into the next room like nothing happened. Bad days in nursing aren’t rare. But that doesnt mean they dont hit hard.

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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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The Role of Reporting in Combatting Nursing Home Abuse 

American Medical Compliance

Nursing homes should serve as sanctuaries of care, compassion, and safety for the elderly and vulnerable. Yet, abuse within these settings remains a pervasive and often hidden crisis, impacting countless individuals worldwide. Alarmingly, approximately 1 in 6 individuals aged 60 or older have experienced some form of abuse in community settings, including nursing homes, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

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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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A Nurse’s Call to Action: Supporting DEI in Healthcare

Diversity Nursing

Despite the clear benefits of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in healthcare, recent political opposition has posed significant challenges. The term DEI has come under scrutiny, with some political leaders arguing against these initiatives, often framing them as unnecessary or divisive. This pushback has resulted in reduced funding for DEI programs and even bans on diversity training in some institutions.

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Budget Cuts Threaten to Deepen Nursing Crisis and Undermine U.S. Healthcare System

Daily Nurse

As the U.S. healthcare system continues to grapple with a historic nursing shortage, the proposed FY 2026 federal budget threatens to accelerate the crisis through sweeping cuts to nursing education, research, and Medicaid support—posing profound implications for workforce sustainability, patient access, and innovation. Burnout, workplace violence, and long-standing systemic challenges have already driven thousands of nurses out of the profession.

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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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A New Honor for TheNursingSite.com

The Nursing Site

I am honored and humbled to be in such good company while receiving a new honor for TheNursingSite.com. This comes from Feedspot.com and is a list of 80 Top Nursing Blogs. I am very happy to be among so many great nursing blogs. Please see the list and check out some of the best blogs I’ve read. Every one of them presents a different perspective, purpose and experience.

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Cultural Competence vs Cultural Humility: What’s the Difference?

Nursology

Danielle Brochu With the increasing spotlight on the demand for implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives through the healthcare industry and beyond, nurses will likely encounter ideologies and perspectives that may be unfamiliar to them in the context of their work. A common concept, albeit one that is waning in popularity, is cultural competence, … Continue reading Cultural Competence vs Cultural Humility: Whats the Difference?

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Avoid the Nursing School Freefall: How to Build Your Safety Net Early

Minority Nurse

I believed I could handle it all when I started nursing school as an adult student. I had managed work, kids, and prerequisite classes beforeso nursing school would be no different, right? I quickly learned I was wrong. Nursing school requires a completely different mindset. It is not just about memorizing factsit is about developing critical thinking, managing your time, and knowing when to ask for help.

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Reduce Friction in Nursing in 2025

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Few nurse leaders would disagree with the need for disruptive innovation in our healthcare systems. Yet, not all innovation works and it can have unintended consequences and high costs. A more immediate return on investment and improvement in productivity for most organizations can be achieved by reducing […] The post Reduce Friction in Nursing in 2025 appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Building an Emergency Fund for Your Practice

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Do you have an emergency fund for yourself and your business? Some events can affect your ability to work and generate income. As a business owner, you may be exposed to additional risks further impacting your ability to conduct business and generate income. Here are some examples: Insurance reimbursements are delayed or denied Technical malfunctions or a network gets hacked You have problems with employees There may be lawsuits and malpractice claims Changes in legislation affecting your profes

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How to Retrain Your Brain: 8 Tips for Positivity and Success

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

How you communicate with yourself has a significant impact on how you feel about yourself and others. Positive self-talk has the power to retrain your brain and propel you to great heights. 1 Negative self-talk can bring you down, where you feel like giving up. If you are engaging in negative self-talkberating yourself about a bad grade or telling yourself you wont succeedits time to learn how to retrain your brain.

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A New Year – A New Slate – Design Yours Well

Nurses Advocates

Happy New Year! I hope you and your family had a happy holiday season. As we begin 2025, we have a blank slate. The new year gives us time to examine our lives, to see where we are, where we want to go, and how we will get there. Design yours well! I took time over the holidays to think about what I would write about in 2025. Since I started writing Nurses Advocates in 2015, my goal has been to write meaningful posts that educate and empower you, the healthcare consumer, and members of the healt

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Preventing Resident-to-Resident Aggression Through Staff Training 

American Medical Compliance

A study published in BMC Geriatrics found that out of 3,693 nursing staff surveyed (with a response rate of 60.1%), 88.8% reported witnessing at least one incident of resident-to-resident aggression in the past year. Resident-to-resident aggression (RRA) is a growing concern in healthcare facilities, particularly in assisted living and long-term care settings.

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How CHLA fosters nursing excellence: 5 Qs Dr. Kelly Johnson

Becker's Hospital Review

Four nursing units at Children's Hospital Los Angeles recently earned Beacon Awards for Excellence, a national recognition of superior patient outcomes and nursing excellence. Behind this achievement is a culture that prioritizes leadership development, staff well-being and empowers frontline teams to lead quality improvement initiatives, according to Kelly Johnson, PhD, RN, senior vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer.

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The Importance of Diversity in Nursing: Black History Month Reflection

Diversity Nursing

As we celebrate Black History Month , its essential to recognize the contributions of Black Nurses and the crucial role diversity plays in healthcare. A diverse Nursing workforce isnt just about representation, its about improving patient care, addressing health disparities, and fostering a more inclusive healthcare system. Why Representation in Nursing Matters The U.S. population is becoming increasingly diverse, yet the Nursing workforce does not always reflect this diversity.

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Trailblazers in Scrubs: Celebrating Black Nurses Who Changed History and Inspire the Future

Daily Nurse

Nurses are not just caregiversthey’re advocates, educators, and changemakers. This Black History Month, let’s take a moment to reflect on the incredible contributions of Black nurses who broke barriers, faced adversity head-on, and paved the way for a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system. These stories are not just history but a call to action for every nurse to honor their legacy by fostering equity and empowermen t in our profession.

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Why Choose an RN to BSN Program for Your Nursing Career?

Post University

A bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) may provide a path to professional advancement, personal fulfillment, and improved patient outcomes. This degree emphasizes evidence-based practice and helps registered nurses (RNs) better understand and navigate the complexities of the modern healthcare system. It draws on advanced research and respected frameworks, such as nursing models of care.

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Help, I’m Being Sued!

Empowered Nurses

These are the words of a nurses biggest nightmare. The last thing we want to do is to be sued in a medical malpractice case. But the good news is that it is unlikely that you will be sued because attorneys typically name the hospital. The hospitals have insurance, and they don’t know whether the nurse does. So, typically the hospital is named because the facility is responsible for the actions of their employees when they are acting within the scope of their employment.

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Should Nurse Practitioners Read X-Rays?

Health Leaders | Nursing

Nurse practitioners may soon be able to classify chest radiographs, according to the CDC. Nurse practitioners' (NPs) scope of practice will potentially be expanded once again as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) considers allowing NPs to try their hand at reading a specific type of X-ray. The CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) submitted a request for information regarding the B Reader Program from interested parties to determine whether or not

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Stop Apologizing For Things You Don’t Control

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN There are times in leadership when apologizing for things outside your control can be the right thing to do, but not always. So many nurse leaders today tell me that they are saying “I am sorry” multiple times each day, and it is burning them out. Consider […] The post Stop Apologizing For Things You Don’t Control appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.