Minority Nurse

MARCH 4, 2024

In the vast and varied landscape of healthcare careers, long-term care is sometimes overlooked. However, this sector, which provides sustained assistance to individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities, offers a unique and rewarding path for nurses. What is Long-term Care?

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Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Established in 1992, the MPFS is a comprehensive payment system that accounts for the costs of delivering care in various settings, including skilled nursing facilities, physician offices and outpatient clinics. At first glance, it might not appear so important to us, but rest assured, it is. Have a column idea?

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Minority Nurse

MARCH 10, 2025

Planning for a financially secure retirement is essential for all nurses, but minority nurses face unique challenges that require special attention. Addressing these issues early and taking specific steps can help break systemic barriers and pave the way for future generations of minority nurses to retire with dignity and stability.

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Seasons Hospice

APRIL 22, 2025

Two terms that often arise in these conversations are palliative care and hospice care. In this months blog post, well break down the key differences between palliative care and hospice care, explore how they are delivered, who can benefit from them, and when each type of care is appropriate.

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Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

MAY 8, 2025

Whether its tied to the ability to ambulate in the courtyard, enjoy a favorite meal, or independently complete an activity of daily living, we must strive to preserve these freedoms for as long as possible. Whether from a stroke, injury or the progression of a chronic illness, they are grappling with new physical and cognitive challenges.

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Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In today’s post-acute care landscape, quality of care and compliance are no longer separate priorities; they are interconnected drivers of success. By embedding quality practices into compliance frameworks, nursing facilities can promote safer, more effective care while meeting regulatory requirements. Have a column idea?

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Daily Nurse

MAY 1, 2025

The nursing profession demands resilience, compassion, and long hours. For many nurses, the emotional and physical toll of the job is compounded by administrative stresslate paychecks, confusing benefits portals, or disorganized shift scheduling. These burdens might seem minor in isolation, but they add up fast. Clocking in.

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The World According to Dr. El

MAY 17, 2022

Over the years, I’ve used the column to explain what psychologists do in long-term care and what they could do if given the chance. If there’s one thing I’ve learned from sitting by the bedsides of elders in the nursing home, it’s that life goes faster than we think it will, and I have other mountains to climb.

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Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

DECEMBER 5, 2024

This perspective reminded me of an essential concept for rehab providers in skilled nursing facilities: There are 24 hours in our patients days, and their needs associated with various levels of function can shift dramatically throughout the course of those hours. A 24-hour perspective reveals a gap: nighttime mobility. Have a column idea?

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Nurse.com

MARCH 9, 2023

Nursing is a noble profession that plays a critical role in providing healthcare services to people of all ages and in a variety of settings. But nursing is a field that is continuously evolving, and it’s important to keep up with the latest trends to stay ahead of the curve.

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Nurse.com

JULY 29, 2022

Nurse practitioners (NPs) are revolutionizing healthcare delivery in America. territories now give patients full and direct access to the high-quality care NPs deliver. Each year, 355,000 licensed NPs see patients for primary, acute, specialty, and long-term care across every healthcare setting. April Kapu, DNP.

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Minority Nurse

MAY 14, 2023

The third week of every May (this year May 14-20) is dedicated to Neuroscience Nurses Week in recognition of and tribute to neuroscience nurses and the work they do. Neuroscience nurses work with patients who have a range of health conditions or injuries that are related to the brain. The role is fast-paced and never the same.

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The World According to Dr. El

MARCH 22, 2022

We spoke about the experiences that inform my thinking about long-term care, and we addressed topics such as the disconnect between mental and physical health, the moral injury and staff burnout exacerbated by the pandemic, and ways of better supporting staff, families and facilities in their efforts to provide quality care.

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Daily Nurse

MAY 9, 2023

As a shock to absolutely no one, the sleep-related challenges faced by healthcare workers, particularly nurses, are extensive. To honor those at the forefront of patient care for National Nurses Month, AWAKE is offering a wake-up call and free caffeinated chocolate to any healthcare worker in May.

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Daily Nurse

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Ever wonder what it would be like to work at a wellness center as a nurse concierge with VIP patients? So did Nena Hart, MSN RN, CHPN, CLPN, CDONA, RAC-CT, Owner and Consultant of Hart Healthcare Solutions, and the author of Quick Start Guide to Nurse Consulting, The Long-Term Care Sustainability Strategy, and the Open […].

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Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

JANUARY 5, 2023

As with many of my blogs, here I gain inspiration from my family, and in this case a story from another parent about my 8-year-old daughter, Emmy. That’s right: The post-acute care spectrum in the truest sense is a team sport. There is, of course, a spectrum in post-acute care for a reason.

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Nurse.com

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Technology continues to advance in health care, and this advancement means an ongoing demand for nurse informaticists. Through healthcare technology, nurse informaticists enhance patient outcomes, reduce clinical errors, and provide efficient results in clinical procedures for patients and nursing staff.

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Daily Nurse

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Nursing certifications are essential to provide the best possible care for your patients. By being certified, you can show your patients that you are a competent and qualified nurse. One of the most critical aspects of nursing […].

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Daily Nurse

MARCH 19, 2025

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) include nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists, and nurse midwives. These four APRN certifications substantially impact healthcare, as they provide high-quality care and help meet the needs of the growing and aging population.

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Nurse.com

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

population ages, geriatric nurses and nurse practitioners (NPs) can make an impact. The need for geriatric nurses can be explained simply by looking at data highlighting an aging United States. Geriatric nurses are critical to our healthcare workforce.”. As the U.S. As the growth of the U.S. Attention for geriatrics.

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Caregiver Support Services

MAY 9, 2025

Too many people dont get the immediate medical care they need because they dont know what certain symptoms could mean. Speaking of which, todays blog post will go through some of the most common and unknown signs that you need emergency care.

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Daily Nurse

APRIL 1, 2024

What is it like to work as a nurse with patients who have injured their spinal cords or who have multiple traumas? Originally, I did not intend to become a rehabilitation nurse. In 2005, I graduated and obtained a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certificate from the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC).

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Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Anne Dabrow Woods has incredible insight into nursing as a practicing critical care nurse practitioner and nursing educator with over 39 years of experience and counting. How long have you been in nursing, and what are some of your roles during that time? I know what nurses need in practice.

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Elder Care Matters

MARCH 10, 2025

In this blog post, well highlight some of the most common mistakes families make when planning for elder care and how to avoid them to ensure your loved ones well-being and your peace of mind. The post Avoid These Common Mistakes in Elder Care Planning appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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Minority Nurse

JULY 5, 2023

Aneesah Coates, BSN, RN, is an experienced psychiatric mental health nurse with nearly ten years of experience in acute care, long-term care, and home health care. She is the owner of aneesahcoates.com and is passionate about helping nurses, current and aspiring, learn more about the profession.

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Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 23, 2023

As nursing professionals, we know that regular physical activity is one of the most important things we can do for our overall health and well-being. Home healthcare nursing is a collaborative team approach to patient care. The post The Role of Adaptive Sports in Holistic Nursing Care first appeared on Daily Nurse.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

For nurses who enjoy both nursing and business, occupational health nursing is a career that combines both interests. While the majority of nurses work in medical care facilities or settings, occupational health nurses work in an office setting and care for employees of a company.

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Minority Nurse

AUGUST 2, 2023

She has a proven track record in hospital, health plan, long-term care, and health insurance leadership. Crystal Beckford is an important nursing leader , and we’re pleased to profile her as part of the Champions of Nursing Diversity Series 2023. Talk about your role in nursing.

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Caregiver Support Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

This blog shares the importance of caregiving and resources to help caregivers thrive while taking care of their well-being. At some point, nursing homes will have to be considered. The best nursing homes are also mostly at full capacity, getting your loved one on a waiting list in advance can give one a little piece of mind.

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Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

JANUARY 18, 2024

A phenomenon that skilled nursing teams have long appreciated was recently highlighted in a recent article published in JAMA Internal Medicine , researchers Ehrenzeller and Klompas shed light on a critical yet often overlooked aspect of healthcare — oral hygiene and daily toothbrushing. For further inquiries, she can be contacted here.

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Nurse.com

JULY 29, 2022

Nurse practitioners (NPs) are revolutionizing healthcare delivery in America. territories now give patients full and direct access to the high-quality care NPs deliver. Each year, 355,000 licensed NPs see patients for primary, acute, specialty, and long-term care across every healthcare setting. April Kapu, DNP.

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Nurse.com

AUGUST 24, 2023

I started my career in the non-profit sector, then education, and back to non-profits, but I was never fulfilled until I got the calling to become a nurse. That’s when I witnessed what it meant to be a nurse — the compassion, comfort, and care. Braving the rough times Early on, I was taught, “Nurses eat their young.”

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Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

OCTOBER 24, 2024

During a recent visit to a skilled nursing facility, a nurse made an insightful comment that stuck with me: “You can’t unscramble eggs.” RCA may sound complex, but it can easily be incorporated into the processes that skilled nursing facilities already use. Consider the following options. Add RCA to regular meetings.

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Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

AUGUST 15, 2024

I have also been thinking: How can this approach be used in skilled nursing facilities? In skilled nursing facilities, we know residents may experience loneliness or cognitive decline; therefore, replicating this sense of community through natural communication styles can have profound benefits. Have a column idea?

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The World According to Dr. El

MARCH 8, 2022

President Biden’s State of the Union address last week targeted several aspects of the long-term care industry, most of which have received more attention than his mention of reducing the inappropriate use of antipsychotic medications. As I’ve written about in the past (see “ Severely mentally ill residents: A ‘perfect storm’?

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Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

AUGUST 18, 2022

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has contracted with Acumen LLC and Abt Associates to develop quality and cost measures for use in the IRF, LTCH, SNF, and HH QRPs and the Nursing Home Quality Initiative (NHQI). Project Support. She can be reached at rkinder@broadriverrehab.com.

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Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

JUNE 20, 2024

This methodology aligns seamlessly with an interprofessional team approach provided by nursing, PT, OT and SLP, offering a comprehensive framework for stroke rehabilitation. Let’s consider now what discipline specific role reach team member plays. For further inquiries, she can be contacted here. Have a column idea?

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