Scrubs
AUGUST 29, 2023
For many of us outside nursing, taking a break in the workday—to grab a bite, go for a walk, or catch up with a coworker—is a practiced habit. It’s something we take for granted. Not so for nurses. Our VP of Nursing recalls the predicament he faced on most shifts: He was unable to take an uninterrupted break, but there was also no permissible place to drink water at the nurses’ station.
Sensible Medicine
AUGUST 21, 2023
On yesterday’s podcast , I talked with Bobby Yeh, an academic cardiologist who made a compelling case for enhancing credibility of observational research. Please do listen. Bobby is one of the smartest people in cardiology today. After closely reviewing the cardiac literature for the past decade or so, I have become increasingly hopeless that we could glean any useful information from non-random retrospective comparisons.
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Electronic Health Reporter
AUGUST 2, 2023
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Baha Zeidan, CEO, Azalea Health. The push to develop and deploy electronic health records (EHRs) over the past 15 years has brought many changes to the healthcare industry, but the work to fully realize […] The article 15 Years Later: The State of Electronic Health Records appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Emerging RN Leader
AUGUST 6, 2023
By Mike Spiros, MALD, MS, APRN, AGACNP-BC, NE-BC Today, I am publishing a guest blog written by a nurse manager. Mike Spiros is an APRN currently serving as nurse manager for an acute care unit in Portland, Oregon. He has previously worked for hospital systems in Florida and Massachusetts. He describes his leadership philosophy as […] The post Reflections of a Nurse Manager on Today’s Leadership Challenges appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Medical Assistant Guide
AUGUST 3, 2023
The employment outlook for medical assistants is very positive. Medical Assistant employment opportunities will continue to increase as the demographic relying on their services continues to grow. With the aging baby boomer population, this growth is projected to continue for the foreseeable future.
Health Populi
AUGUST 3, 2023
An aging U.S. population with a preference for growing older at home — and a fiscally challenging health care financing outlook — are setting the demographic and financial table for the shift of medical care to peoples’ homes discussed in The State of Health at Home Models: Key Considerations and Opportunities , published by the American Medical Association (AMA).
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Sensible Medicine
AUGUST 22, 2023
Listen now (43 mins) | A wide ranging discussion on medicine.
Electronic Health Reporter
AUGUST 24, 2023
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Mitch Geisler, CEO, LevelJump Healthcare Corp. Canada’s overwhelmingly troubled healthcare system continues to dominate conversations among many, particularly those residing in the province of Ontario. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution to tackle these […] The article How Can We Get Healthcare Back In the Hands of Physicians, and Reduce Burnout?
Emerging RN Leader
AUGUST 16, 2023
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A new nurse manager recently asked me how she can turn down the heat of what has become a drama triangle on her unit related to professional accountability. Stephen Karpman first described the drama triangle in the 1960s. It is a model of dysfunctional social interactions and […] The post Getting Out of the Drama Triangle as a Leader appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Medical Assistant Guide
AUGUST 2, 2023
You can become a medical assistant by completing either a medical assisting degree program or a medical assisting certificate program. A degree in medical assisting is typically a 2 year Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Assisting.
Minority Nurse
AUGUST 28, 2023
Despite being first identified in medical literature in the 1940s and impacting 5-12% of women annually, medical professionals rarely diagnose Lipedema due to the lack of training and awareness to recognize the disease. Nurses have the most face time with patients, so nurses must understand what Lipedema is and how to recognize the signs. We spoke with Ana Pozzoli, PT, CLT, National Lymphedema Network expert clinician, about how nurses can play a pivotal role in helping women receive care an
Scrubs
AUGUST 26, 2023
Shutterstock | sfam_photo One in 10 people are affected by a rare disease. Seven thousand different rare diseases exist. Ninety-five percent of these illnesses have no known treatments. So we hate to be the bearer of bad news, nurses, but here goes… No matter how much you study during nursing school or how much time you dedicate to continuing to learn, once you don the proverbial nursing cap, there will still be about a gazillion things you don’t know about conditions of the human bo
Sensible Medicine
AUGUST 11, 2023
BW was a 66-year-old woman who presented for an urgent visit to the general medicine clinic. She reported that she had been having dizziness for the last four days. When pressed, she said it occurred intermittently, being present more than absent. She could not identify any palliative or provocative features, and when asked about associated symptoms she said that she felt “bad and scared” when it was present.
Relias
AUGUST 23, 2023
As surprising as it may be, healthcare professionals don’t always treat each other with kindness and respect. In fact, research suggests that lateral violence in healthcare is a serious issue. Also referred to as horizontal violence or bullying, lateral violence is defined as non-physical, aggressive, hostile, and/or harmful behavior between coworkers.
Emerging RN Leader
AUGUST 2, 2023
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A CNO told me about an exit interview she did with a generation Z nurse. She could not convince the nurse to stay but learned a great deal from their conversation. She found that the young nurse was not leaving for better pay or a better opportunity. […] The post Leading Generation Z Nurses appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
19 Labs
AUGUST 29, 2023
In the vast expanse of rural America, access to quality healthcare has been a persistent challenge. This challenge is being solved in seven rural, medically underserved counties thanks to the collaboration between 19Labs and Missouri Highlands Health Care (MHHC). Redwood City, CA – August 29, 2023 Residents in rural areas often face numerous barriers to healthcare access, including geographic distance, limited transportation options, and a scarcity of healthcare facilities. , Missouri Highlands
Minority Nurse
AUGUST 22, 2023
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership Network (DEILN) named Frontier Nursing University Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Dr. Paula Alexander-Delpech, Ph.D., PMHNP-BC, APRN, as the network’s Chair-Elect. DEILN is a convening body to unite expertise, experience, and guidance for academic nursing in Leading Across Differences. This network collectively explores innovative approaches to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic nursing and the nursing workforce.
Scrubs
AUGUST 25, 2023
Dorling Kindersley RF | ThinkStock When you first start out as a nurse, you tend to be in awe of all the little tricks that more experienced nurses have up their sleeves. I remember the first time I saw somebody pull air out of an IV line with a syringe, rather than unloading the IV set from the pump and dripping out the fluid and air together. So simple!
Sensible Medicine
AUGUST 1, 2023
There are articles that change your practice. There are articles that clarify your understanding of medicine. There are articles that are great examples of study types, bias, and design errors. And then there are the articles that are just so interesting that although they don’t really impact the medicine you practice you find yourself referencing them every few months.
Electronic Health Reporter
AUGUST 30, 2023
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Samantha Moyer, senior technology product manager, Wolters Kluwer Health. We have all heard the staggering statistics of the current workforce issues happening across the healthcare industry, and one of the biggest segments facing staffing […] The article Virtual Reality Could Be the Answer For Supporting the Next Generation of Nurses appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Emerging RN Leader
AUGUST 13, 2023
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A new nurse manager recently sought guidance on how much time she spent in direct care. Her unit is very short-staffed. She feels guilty about her nurse-patient ratios. Her solution has been to do direct care herself. The staff loves that she is so supportive of her. […] The post Taking Clinical Assignments as a Manager appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
19 Labs
AUGUST 1, 2023
Over 120 communities in 12 municipalities of two states of Mexico are being served, providing care for members of the Mazahua, Otomi, and Tseltal language groups via state-of-the-art mobile health clinics. Redwood City, CA, August 1, 2023 19Labs is collaborating with Pro México Indígena, a prominent foundation dedicated to improving the lives of indigenous communities in Mexico.
Minority Nurse
AUGUST 28, 2023
Have you ever felt like the energy you put into studying isn’t reflected in the outcomes you end up with? You aren’t alone. Like any other professional skill, studying is something you need to learn how to do. It might seem counterintuitive, says Regan A. R. Gurung, PhD, but taking the time and effort to learn top study skills is going to help you through school and in your professional life.
Scrubs
AUGUST 25, 2023
Creatas | ThinkStock Coping with frequent fliers. Eating lunch right after cleaning up a messy trauma. Patients who are, well, impatient. ER nurses, we feel your pain! We asked our Facebook fans for the little things about life on the job that only ER nurses would “get”–laugh (and nod your head in agreement!) at their responses below!
Sensible Medicine
AUGUST 20, 2023
Here is the profile for Harvard Professor Robert (Bobby) Yeh. His most recent Circulation paper: Bringing the Credibility Revolution to Observational Research in Cardiology. We referenced a paper by Professor Miguel Hernan: The C-Word: Scientific Euphemisms Do Not Improve Causal Inference From Observational Data Paper referenced on left ventricular assist devices: Comparative Effectiveness of Percutaneous Microaxial Left Ventricular Assist Device vs Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump or No Mechanical Cir
Electronic Health Reporter
AUGUST 25, 2023
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Good physical and mental health provides a foundation for a good quality of life. In particular, an “even keel” enables a person to weather life’s obstacles and move forward. Sometimes, however, men, women, and even […] The article aptihealth’s Mental Health Services Provide New York State Residents with Innovative Solutions appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Emerging RN Leader
AUGUST 27, 2023
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN As new generations of nurses enter the workforce, they inevitably test organizational rules. We worked through battles about tattoos, nose rings, and cell phones. Today, nurse leaders fight the battle around nurses wearing AirPods while working. Frontline nurse leaders are exasperated with repeatedly explaining why this is […] The post About Those AirPods appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Health Populi
AUGUST 28, 2023
Appreciation for public health in America tends to be a local-love thing, according to research from the de Beaumont Foundation. The COVID-19 pandemic raised health citizens’ awareness of the role and importance of public health — and for 7 in 10 people in the U.S., inspired a favorable opinion of their local public health officials, de Beaumont found. the Foundation’s President and CEO, Briant Castrucci, DrPH, observed, “The shared pandemic experience seems to have driven dee
Minority Nurse
AUGUST 17, 2023
You may not naturally think of becoming a nurse executive, which may seem far removed from the bedside and benefiting patients. Yet, you can significantly impact patient care as a nurse executive , such as a chief nursing officer. “When you ’ re caring for patients, as a nurse, you ’ re caring for a set cadre of individuals,” says Elizabeth Speakman, EdD, RN, FNAP, ANEF, FAAN, senior associate dean, professor, and chief academic officer, School of Nursing, University of Delaware. “ When you ’
Scrubs
AUGUST 23, 2023
Pediatric nurses—prepare to have your (daily work) life flash before your eyes…in memes. 1. You begin your morning routine with a cup of coffee and your news station of choice… But only for a moment. Because as soon as you can say for sure that no major catastrophe is underway, it’s time to shift to Cartoon Network or the Disney Channel so you can stay up to date with all the characters who are sure to be a topic of conversation later. 2.
Medical Gas Compliance
AUGUST 3, 2023
Every day, we come into the office and move papers and look at emails until the phone starts ringing. Then all the needs and crises start driving our activity. This flood of requests and demands challenges anyone to “keep their eye on the prize.
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