Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Cook holds the Director of Nursing Administration Staffing position at the University of Maryland Capital Region Health , a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System. The series highlights healthcare leaders who are prominent figures in their organizations and are making transformational impacts in nursing.

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Minority Nurse

APRIL 3, 2024

Since 2019, Coles has been Director of Women’s & Children’s Services at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC). In this role, she oversees a team of 125 FTEs across various units, including Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Pediatrics, and Special Care Nursery. Talk about your role in nursing.

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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. In February, we’ll highlight healthcare leaders who are prominent figures in their organizations and are making transformational impacts in nursing.

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Relias

JUNE 6, 2024

Every nurse has the potential to lead, whether on the front line, in their unit, or as a resource for others. Good nursing leadership improves patient outcomes, reduces medical errors, and improves staff retention — benefiting patients and healthcare organizations. But the goal is clear.

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Minority Nurse

JUNE 1, 2023

We may think about patients, patient care, medications, interventions, and hospitals, but justice might seem like the purview of lawyers, legislators, activists, human service agencies, and non-profit organizations. When we reflect on nursing, we don’t always consider the concept of justice.

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Prism Career Institute

MARCH 11, 2025

Two common positions are medical assistants and certified nurse assistants (CNAs), which are both essential healthcare professionals who interact with patients. At Prism Career Institute, aspiring healthcare professionals can access healthcare training programs , including a medical assistant program, in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

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Minority Nurse

DECEMBER 6, 2022

For the last two years, hospitals have been reliant on travel nurses, with the demand for travel nurses skyrocketing. However, turnover has recently begun to increase, and hospitals and health systems are facing a turning point in addressing the staffing shortage crisis. Minority Nurse chatted with Beth Brooks , Ph.D.,

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The consumer-as-medical-bill-payor is now looking at foods with health benefits, first and foremost for heart health. Private labels from these stores, and particularly when there’s organic food in the can or package, is a further trust equity factor. ” The U.S.

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Doximity

JULY 23, 2021

Roughly 80% of physicians rated their overall hospital practice experience favorably, according to an analysis of more than 11,000 verified physician reviews collected by Doximity's Hospital Reviews product. A physician praises “administrative leadership [that] is completely in tune with the medical staff and the community.

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Relias

AUGUST 23, 2023

While individual acts of lateral violence can appear relatively harmless, they create a toxic environment that takes a toll on employees’ morale, hindering the success of the healthcare institutions for which they work. Workplace bullying and lateral violence among nurses heighten tension within an already high-stress environment.

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Minority Nurse

JUNE 7, 2023

Wright is an author, teacher, international speaker, and nationally certified nurse and was recently named a 2022 Nurse of the Year for the state of Maryland by the Maryland Hospital Association and The Daily Record. I started as a staff nurse on a med/surg unit in 1979. Talk about the roles you held in nursing.

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Health Populi

APRIL 28, 2024

Internal Audit is uniquely positioned in an organization and getting the opportunity to see how a company operates and, most importantly, how C-Suites prioritize solutions, has been one of the best decisions I’ve made on the road to becoming a CISO. JSK: You moved into the Amedisys organization in 2018 as Chief Information Security Officer.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

MARCH 9, 2024

In Demand Career Spotlight Series – Medical Secretary Our In-Demand Career Spotlight Series focuses on careers in the medical and dental industries where demand for skilled workers outpaces supply. In this month’s blog post, we will be discussing the Medical Secretary position. What Does a Medical Secretary Do?

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We Care Online

JULY 17, 2024

Organizations like Planetree and The Eden Alternative champion person-centered care and provide resources for implementation. VR headsets can transport residents to new environments and stimulate memories, while AR can enhance communication and education. Check out Rendever for examples of VR experiences designed for seniors.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

His doctoral work examined the impact of group medical visits for patients with Type 2 diabetes and whether this intervention led to better health outcomes. What do you look forward to most at the helm of one of nursing’s most influential organizations? And I give kudos to my colleagues who are on units in hospitals.

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MedAssistantEDU.org

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Featured Programs: Sponsored School(s) Purdue Global Featured Program: Medical Billing and Coding Certificate Request Info Liberty University Featured Program: Associate of Applied Science – Medical Office Assistant Request Info Rasmussen University Featured Program: Medical Assisting Diploma program Request Info Who Is A Medical Assistant?

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Accepted Blog

MAY 8, 2024

How to show you can add to a school’s diversity If you are an immigrant to the United States, the child of immigrants, or someone whose ethnicity is underrepresented in the States, your response to “How will you add to the diversity of our class/community?” It was a living, organic whole. It’s about who you are – at the core.

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Minority Nurse

JANUARY 25, 2024

Jude Children’s Research Hospital had low nurse turnover and a large pool of applicants from which to choose. Since then, despite the hospital’s efforts, nurses have been experiencing the same fatigue phenomenon seen at hospitals nationwide. Jude created clinical rotations similar to those employed in medical school.

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The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 29, 2024

United Health Group has also confirmed that it has paid out more than $3.3 billion has been provided to safety net hospitals and federally qualified health centers that serve high-risk patients and communities. United Health Group has also confirmed that it has paid out more than $3.3 40% of the $3.3 40% of the $3.3

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

In today’s complex healthcare environment, consistently delivering safe, high-quality care is both challenging and necessary. Highly-reliable organizations (HROs) work to create an environment in which potential problems are anticipated, detected early, and addressed before catastrophic consequences can occur.

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Minority Nurse

JUNE 12, 2024

In the book, Blake learns that to be just like the nurse from his favorite TV medical drama, that it won ’ t be easy, but if he puts his mind to it, he can become a great nurse. The series highlights healthcare leaders who are prominent figures in their organizations and are making transformational impacts in nursing.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Karen McNulty is a registered nurse at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (BWMC) in Glen Burnie, Maryland. In February, we’ll highlight healthcare leaders who are prominent figures in their organizations and are making transformational impacts in nursing. Then I found BWMC, and that changed a lot for me.

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Relias

AUGUST 8, 2023

It is probably no surprise to you that your post-acute care (PAC) organization’s biggest asset is its employees. Administrators are in a position to recognize their staff’s value and foster a work environment that attracts employees and keeps them coming back. They can also avoid hospital readmission, which helps them heal faster.

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Relias

MARCH 4, 2024

Because of these ongoing trends, healthcare organizations and the nursing community must work collaboratively to find ways to examine the link between the nursing shortage and patient safety. Healthcare organizations will need to replace them with less experienced nurses. Patient safety is a fundamental goal of all health care.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Shelise Valentine, RNC, MSN, C-EFM, CPPS, CPHRM, is the Director of Clinical Education, Healthcare Risk Advisors, part of TDC Group and chairs nursing, co-chairs obstetric and simulation initiatives, and directs risk management and obstetric education for insured hospital clients to improve patient safety and reduce malpractice risk.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 11, 2021

And here was my assessment of the #CES2021 consumer health “yin” to Philips’ professional/medical care “yang” approach discussed at HIMSS 2021]. healthcare leaders partnering in digital transformation “within” would be other hospitals and health care facilities (47%).

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DropStat

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Should hospitals and health care providers work on overcoming language barriers? How can overcoming language barriers improve the work environment for nurses and healthcare workers? This highlights the need for medical interpreters in the intensive care unit. Why is medical interpreting important in healthcare?

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Relias

MAY 25, 2022

Several studies have found that when IDD organizations implement and train direct support staff on TIC, they see several positive outcomes, including: Increased client satisfaction with services. Some crisis prevention techniques that DSPs can employ include: Creating a safe, stable, and healthy environment for their clients.

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Accepted Blog

MAY 3, 2023

Community service is not just another hoop you need to jump through to get admitted to medical school. Many have a semester or two of volunteering in a hospital playroom for a few hours a month. Unfortunately, a lot of these individuals want to apply to medical school before gaining those hours. Limited clinical experience.

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Minority Nurse

JULY 20, 2023

And just like the trends in general higher education, nursing schools have become less accessible, as many face faculty shortages , limits on enrollment, and limited space for clinical training at teaching hospitals. Find an organization that shares your values. Look at the organization’s mission, vision, and values.

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Minority Nurse

MARCH 6, 2024

This series highlights healthcare leaders who are prominent figures in their organizations and are making significant changes in the nursing field. As the director of nursing operations at a world-class pediatric hospital, I hold a multifaceted role encompassing numerous responsibilities.

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Practice Builders

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Development of Medicine Now, the United States has seen innovations such as electronic medical records, patient relationship management, the Affordable Care Act, and telemedicine that have improved the quality of Medical care. Proactive medical healthcare focuses not only on treating existing diseases but also on prevention!

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Relias

APRIL 19, 2023

Because hiring is a pressing concern for hospitals and health systems, leaders might shift focus away from nurse competency. Competing with other healthcare organizations to fill nurse vacancies creates a sense of urgency to hire, regardless of whether you’re selecting the most highly competent applicants.

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Relias

DECEMBER 15, 2023

With the significant need for RNs nationally and globally, understanding the qualities of a good nurse is critical for hospitals and health systems aiming to attract and retain the best nursing talent. Being organized, accurate, and attentive to details are nursing traits that determine how successful they’ll be in their role.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Healthcare organizations across the U.S. Many organizations view the healthcare staffing crisis as a long-term problem that requires more than temporary solutions. Read on for seven strategies that healthcare organizations are using to help mitigate the staffing crisis.

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Relias

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

government entities and from international entities such as the World Health Organization. When piloting educational approaches in new geographic areas, Evans explained that it is important to tailor approaches to their environments. women living in rural areas are within a 30-minute drive to a hospital with obstetric services.

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Accepted Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Do you know how to get accepted to medical school? In addition, he has also served in numerous volunteer roles for professional organizations. I do reflect a little bit more on my own personal journey on getting into medical school on the PhD side. Show Notes Welcome to the 561st episode of Admissions Straight Talk.

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