Scrubs

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Authorities are still discovering what happened during the horrific earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria last week, leaving some 41,000 people dead. Authorities are still uncovering survivors and bodies from the wreckage more than a week later. The incident was particularly harrowing for healthcare workers who work in the area. Dramatic security camera footage shows a group of NICU nurses clinging to the incubators to prevent them from falling over while the ground shook violently all around

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Electronic Health Reporter

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Health monitoring technologies are a healthier and safer way for seniors, especially those who want to age in place. It improves older adults’ quality of life while making them more independent, boosting their self-esteem. Health […] The article 6 Crucial Technologies To Help Seniors Monitor Their Health appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Emerging RN Leader

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Everybody wants to be happy. But this can sometimes seem like an elusive goal. Healthcare environments are still social distancing, and the staff wears masks. Casual meals in the staff lounge and coffee breaks with colleagues are less common. We don’t have the same opportunities for […] The post Random Acts of Kindness Day This Week appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Susanah Awe, RN, is an SCN1 (Senior Clinical Nurse 1) at the University of Maryland Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. She grew up in a small town in Nigeria, where career options were limited for women, and her desire to become a nurse was considered too ambitious. Nevertheless, awe defied naysayers and has been a nurse for 36 years.

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Scrubs

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Amy Hodkin knows how to bust a move. A 15-second clip of her dancing at a soul club recently went viral on TikTok, racking up over 7.5 million views. The positive reactions she received online prompted her to start the Younghearts Soul Club to get the next generation interested in the art of dance. It will be free for children ages 12 to 17 and will take place at a local community center every other Thursday in the evening.

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Medical Gas Compliance

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Do you want to improve patient safety in your healthcare organization? The smallest improvement may have a large impact on patient safety. As a hospital leader or healthcare facility manager, you are held accountable for managing effective care while maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. There are WAY too many obstacles that could stand in your way.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Patrice Little, DNP, FNP-BC, is a senior policy advisor for the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action , an initiative of AARP Foundation, AARP, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation working to improve America’s health through nursing. She is also a family nurse practitioner and the CEO of NP Student ®, a digital lifestyle and educational resource for nurse practitioner students.

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Scrubs

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Kristina Jenei is on a mission to improve health literacy, which speaks to a patient’s ability to make informed health decisions for themselves and others. As a former nurse turned researcher with the World Health Organization, Jenei has been tasked with changing the way nurses approach health literacy. She said it’s about more than just telling patients what is good for them.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Ever since Clayton Christensen explained the concept of disruptive innovation in 1995, health care became one of the poster children emblematic of an industry ripe for disruption. Nearly 30 years later, disrupting health care continues to be a theme which, in 2023, seems open for those slow-moving tectonic driving forces to finally re-form and re-imagine health care delivery.

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Medical Assistant Academy

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Mary Howard, DNP, RN, NEA-BC is the executive director of The Ohio State University East Hospital and is responsible for operations, strategic planning, and program development. With training in the mediation of workplace and civil rights disputes and alternative dispute resolution, she believes in giving back to the community. She’s a member of the Community Relations Commission with the city of Columbus, the Board of Directors of CRIS (Community Refugee and Immigration Services), and the Unite

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Scrubs

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Tatiana Brandao, 30, and Raquel Moreira, 28, were on vacation in the U.S. visiting the Grand Canyon when they were involved in a fatal car accident. Both worked for the National Health Service in the U.K. and their friends and family say they will be sorely missed. The two became close friends while working together at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) Hampshire.

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Northwestern College

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Dental professionals are in demand, including dental assistants and dental hygienists. In 2020, these two occupations made up about three-quarters of the people employed in dental careers. Both jobs provide […] The post Building On Your Dental Assisting Career: Becoming a Dental Hygienist appeared first on Northwestern College.

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Doximity

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

What would you do with an extra 5 minutes during a clinic day? As a primary care pediatrician, I often juggle multiple demands as well as communicate with a whole roster of people. I may be waiting for a 5-year-old patient to arrive for their school physical, calling a teenager back about their high cholesterol, or responding to a parent’s portal message about their infant’s colicky cries.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Tasha Johnson, MSN, RN, is a clinical nurse educator and aligned AHA training center coordinator for the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health. Johnson is also a per diem administrative nursing supervisor and per diem staff nurse in the ICU. Johnson is an important nursing leader, and we’re pleased to profile her as we celebrate Black History Month with the Black Nursing Leaders Series 2023.

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Scrubs

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The Nebraska health system has settled a lawsuit brought by several of its nurses over the pay they received for remotely answering patient calls and texts. The providers alleged that the company violated state and federal laws by paying them just $2 an hour for their work on weekdays with an extra 50 cents an hour on weekends. CHI Health has agreed to $800,000 as part of the settlement more than four years after the complaint was first filed.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Dementia care is one of the most challenging types of patient care in every setting — from in-home care to assisted living, skilled nursing facilities, and hospitals. Having a care team with the competence to handle the complex challenges of people living with dementia is vital to providing respectful and optimal care. “The biggest challenge in dementia care is creating a community,” said Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, during the 2022 Relias Impact Nation conference.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

“The future of love is bound to the institutions that have historically shaped and defined it,” Ipsos’s What the Future: Love report begins. Consider: religion, government, financial institutions… and the health care ecosystem, as well. On this Valentine’s Day 14th February 2023, it is a good time to consider this convergence as health politics, financial well-being, and emerging technologies will be re-shaping institutions and consumers in the coming months and ne

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Critical Care Transport Nurses Day on February 18 brings attention to the vital work done by nurses in this specialty. Working on a flight or ground vehicle adds complexity to this fast-paced career, and the nursing industry is helping these nurses stay informed and educated throughout their careers. Critical care transport nurses provide medical care to ill or injured patients as they are transported by flight or ground to facilities where they will receive additional care.

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Scrubs

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Kathy Gray is the glue that holds her community together. She first became a nurse at Munson Medical Center over 50 years ago and has been providing care at home and abroad ever since. She recently received the Alumni Service Award from Michigan State University, one of the school’s highest honors, for her lifetime of service. During the ceremony, Gray thanked all the people who have supported her over the last 50 years.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

A medical school applicant recently filed suit , alleging that several Texas medical schools improperly rejected him by basing their admissions decisions on race and gender. The complaint asserts that these schools (along with “nearly every school and university in the United States”) participate in the practice known as affirmative action, giving preference to women and non-Asian minorities rather than candidates with more impressive academic accomplishments.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Transformational leadership is one of several management styles present in healthcare settings. Many consider it to be the style that best enables healthcare organizations to respond quickly to change and continuously improve. These attributes (and others) can translate to greater improvements in patient safety. What is transformational leadership? As a management style, transformational leadership: Teaches employees to think critically and take initiative.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Rhonda R. Foster, EdD, MPH, MS, RN, is the principal consultant at Stamp and Chase. Dr. Foster is a published and highly sought-after healthcare consultant and coach with a penchant for driving change, quality, and organizational improvement. Dr. Foster’s consultation experience has allowed her to provide expertise in the U.S. in community hospitals, academic medical centers, and healthcare systems and hospitals in Brazil, Abu Dhabi, and Qatar.

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Scrubs

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The case of Charlotte Reilly has been described as nothing short of “extraordinary.” The nurse was accused of swapping medications at a nursing home in North Dakota in 2017, but she recently landed a plea deal that will keep her out of jail. Prosecutors say Reilly stole prescription medications from residents during her time at Borg Pioneer Memorial Home in Mountain, ND and replaced them with over-the-counter medications.

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Scrubs

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The U.K. is in the middle of a dire nursing shortage as the National Health Service recovers from another strike. And healthcare leaders are afraid the situation will only get worse now that the number of applications to nursing schools has fallen for the second year in a row, a troubling sign for the future of the industry. The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) says there were 33,570 applications to nursing schools in the U.K. for the 2023 application cycle, marking a 18% dec

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Each year, PeriAnesthesia Nurse Awareness Week is celebrated in February (this year from February 6-12) and highlights the nursing care and work provided by perianesthesia nurses. Perianesthesia nurses work alongside a patient as they are preparing for or recovering from a procedure that requires sedation. Nurses in this specialty are dedicated to patient safety and are responsible for monitoring and assessing patients as they move through the preparation and recovery processes.

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