Scrubs
MAY 3, 2023
Nurses all over the country are going on strike or walking away from the bedside due to low pay and stressful working conditions. But your life as a nurse can vary dramatically based on where you choose to live and work. WalletHub recently conducted a nationwide study of the best and worst states to be a nurse. The findings are based on data in two key categories: “Opportunity & Competition” and “Work Environment.
Electronic Health Reporter
MAY 3, 2023
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Hari Prasad, founder and CEO, Yosi Health. Wasteful administrative costs are crippling healthcare. That’s the key finding of a recent research brief published by Health Affairs, a leading journal of health policy under the […] The article Combatting Wasteful Administrative Costs At the Practice Level appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
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Emerging RN Leader
MAY 3, 2023
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Being a nurse leader in today’s environment is very challenging. Many nurse managers today are at the beginning of their leadership journey. A young leader recently asked me – everybody talks about what I should do, but do you have ideas about things I should be sure […] The post Ten Mistakes That Can Derail Your Leadership appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
The HIPAA Journal
MAY 2, 2023
Thursday, May 4, 2023, is World Password Day. Established in 2013, the event is observed on the first Thursday of May with the goal of improving awareness of the importance of creating complex and unique passwords and adopting password best practices to keep sensitive information private and confidential. Passwords were first used to protect accounts against unauthorized access in computing environments in the 1960s.
Scrubs
MAY 5, 2023
Saint Francis Health System in Tulsa, Okla. received a warning from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for burning a sacred candle in one of its hospital chapels. HHS threatened to take away the system’s Medicaid/Medicare funding if the hospital doesn’t extinguish the flame, and now Saint Francis is suing to keep the candle lit. The system is a Catholic faith-based organization and the 12th largest hospital network in the country.
Electronic Health Reporter
MAY 5, 2023
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Bill Stone, CEO, AllClear Healthcare. Despite major changes in the healthcare system over the last few years, it’s still hard for many patients to get answers for the causes of chronic or sudden-onset health […] The article How Private Practices Can Leverage Personalized Health Diagnostics appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
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Emerging RN Leader
APRIL 30, 2023
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Most health systems will employ many new graduate nurses this spring/summer. An increasing number of these new graduates plan to travel once they gain some RN experience. While historically, travel agencies and other health systems might not have employed nurses with so little experience – the recent […] The post Ensuring New Graduate Professional Socialization appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Scrubs
MAY 4, 2023
Nurses’ Week 2023 is right around the corner, so let’s look back at the history of this great tradition. It started in 1994 and runs annually from May 6 to May 12 (Florence Nightingale’s birthday). Here is a brief history of this week-long celebration, including some of the most important days associated with it: 1953 A proposal to proclaim one of the days in October as a “Nurse Day” was sent to President Eisenhower by Dorothy Sutherland, an employee at the U.S.
Electronic Health Reporter
MAY 5, 2023
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Eric Hyman, vice president of of corporate and product marketing, GTT. Telehealth and telemedicine have made rapid advancements in the past few years. However, while these advancements greatly improved access to healthcare services, they’ve […] The article How Healthcare Can Evolve Its Approach To Fighting Cyber Threats appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Minority Nurse
MAY 2, 2023
In the U.S, increased diagnoses of mental health issues and insufficient treatment places have resulted in many people turning to emergency departments for help. Unfortunately, this trend causes increased boarding times, ED overcrowding, and challenges for ED staff. The increase in youth suffering from mental health issues is evident in a CDC survey.
Science Based Medicine
MAY 5, 2023
None of us have to fantasize what we would have done during a pandemic. What you actually did the past three years is exactly what you would have done. The post Letter to a Medical Student: There Is No Elite RCT Strike Force first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Scrubs
MAY 4, 2023
We don’t normally associate burping with cancer, but Bailey McBreen’s excessive burps turned out to be a symptom of a horrible disease. In a recent interview with NeedToKnow, the Florida nurse said she used to burp up to 10 times a day before the diagnosis. “This was not normal for me. I actually rarely ever burped before, and that is why I noticed how weird it was.” McBreen said she wasn’t concerned about it at first but by February 2022, she started suffering from severe acid reflu
Electronic Health Reporter
MAY 2, 2023
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Bobby Sherwood, vice president of product development, GuidingCare. A lack of interoperability permeates U.S healthcare. Despite the rapid adoption of new technologies, we have failed to fully realize some of the most impactful opportunities […] The article 3 Interoperability Considerations For Health Plans appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Health Populi
MAY 4, 2023
Reviewing the annual 2023 report from the IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science discussing The Use of Medicines in the U.S. is always a detailed, deep, and insightful dive into the state of prescription drugs. It’s a volume speaking volumes on the current picture of prescribed meds, spending and revenues, health care utilization trends, and a forecast looking out to 2027.
Usherk Khan
MAY 5, 2023
As an aspiring physician, I know firsthand the stresses and pressures of studying in the medical field. It’s no secret that medical students face high levels of stress, which can lead to burnout if left unchecked. Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion that can result from prolonged stress.
Scrubs
MAY 4, 2023
A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that AI platforms like ChatGPT might show more empathy when talking to patients compared to human providers. Many facilities and doctor’s offices are incorporating the bot into their practices as a way of simplifying menial tasks, such as filing paperwork, which can reduce burnout. But it turns out the robot actually has pretty good bedside manners.
Northwestern College
MAY 4, 2023
Imaging tests are a critical component of healthcare. X-ray imaging is used to help diagnose injuries and illnesses, monitor the effectiveness of treatments, and even aid in providing cancer care. […] The post Is It Hard to Become a Radiologic Technologist? appeared first on Northwestern College.
Doximity
MAY 4, 2023
During Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we reflect on the contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander individuals, both past and present, to the realm of medicine. Each week, we highlight distinguished members of the Doximity network. These interviews provide insight into the unique experiences these physicians encounter in today's medical field, as well as the paths they are pioneering.
Relias
MAY 4, 2023
The healthcare industry faces an intense challenge when it comes to staff retention. With long hours, high levels of stress, and a shortage of qualified workers, keeping employees happy and engaged can be difficult. About 100,000 registered nurses (RNs) left the workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic due to stress, burnout, and retirement according to a new study published by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing in April 2023.
Scrubs
MAY 4, 2023
Love getting free scrubs!? Then we have the competition of the century for you. Careismatic Brands, the world’s largest maker of medical apparel, is giving away $100,000 in free scrubs for Nurses’ Week 2023. Some 250 winners will each receive a new set of scrubs every month from June to December 2023. It’s the best way to treat yourself after a long few years, and your coworkers will be blown away by your new flair for style.
Minority Nurse
MAY 4, 2023
Nursing has a hierarchy of power and experience like any other profession; it also has a hierarchy that sometimes feels akin to the laws of survival on the savanna or in the jungle – the herd mentality at work. Have you ever observed that the less experienced and more vulnerable nurses frequently get left on the outside, often falling prey to bullies and “predators”?
Accepted Blog
MAY 3, 2023
One factor that can seriously hurt your chances of getting accepted to med school is a lack of substantive, ongoing service experiences, both clinical and nonclinical. Community service is not just another hoop you need to jump through to get admitted to medical school. After asking admissions officers in 2021 to rank the relative importance of the various data they use to evaluate applicants, the Association of American Medical Colleges found that “community service and volunteer work—in both m
Science Based Medicine
MAY 3, 2023
Australia's planned ban on recreational vaping has a solid base in current evidence. The post Is Australia’s Planned Vaping Ban A Good Idea? first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Scrubs
MAY 3, 2023
Several organizations went exploring around a submerged island near Key West, Florida and they found the archeological remains of a 19th century hospital with valuable insights into the past. The National Park Service confirmed that the hospital served as a quarantine and cemetery for patients with yellow fever between 1890 and 1900. It’s located off the coast of Garden Key, the second largest island in Dry Tortugas National Park.
Relias
MAY 2, 2023
National Nurses Week begins on May 6 and ends on May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Nightingale served in difficult times, much like today’s nurses, who have faced incredible challenges during the past three years. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Nurses Association (ANA) has extended its recognition to include the entire month of May.
CMA (AAMA) In Sight
APRIL 29, 2023
Are you planning to recertify your CMA (AAMA)® credential for the first time? Or do you know someone in that situation? Good news!
Science Based Medicine
MAY 1, 2023
Earlier this month a study showed that papers about COVID-19 that are retracted tend to be cited far more than average and continue to be heavily cited after retraction. Clearly, scientific publishing and the scientific community need to do better. The post Retracted papers about COVID-19 are more highly cited than they should be first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Scrubs
MAY 2, 2023
Edna Twivey, a former WWII nurse, recently celebrated her 101st birthday and she’s still going strong after all these years. She recently shared her tips for living a long healthy life with the National Health Service in Lanarkshire, Scotland and said love is the secret spice to staying young. She met her 90-year-old husband David 60 years ago while attending a dance class in London.
Relias
MAY 1, 2023
Studies have shown that healthcare workers are more prone to burnout than other professions, especially since the onset of COVID-19 in 2020. And direct support professionals (DSPs) are no different. Caring for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is emotionally challenging work. The challenges of the job, coupled with its physical demands and, often, low pay put DSPs at great risk for burnout.
Health Populi
APRIL 30, 2023
Despite some improvement in the representation of women by cinema, TV shows, and brands, distortions in media remain that are risks to women receiving appropriate health care. Breaking through taboos of weight, reproductive services, and mental health are the top 3 factors preventing women from getting proper care, according to Health On Her Terms , a research study from WPP and Ogilvy partnering with SeeHer , an organization of collaborations from media, technology, business, education, and oth
Scrubs
MAY 2, 2023
Cherokee Medical Uniforms, the largest manufacturer of medical scrubs in the United States, has announced the launch of its new collection, named Cherokee. This collection marks a significant brand refresh for the company, representing a new direction and image for the brand. The team at Scrubs Magazine got an exclusive look at the line and got our hands on some of the sets, and simply put, this new line pretty much encompasses everything we’ve come to love about the brand over the past three de
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