Daily Nurse
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
There is a significant demand for nurse practitioners, including women’s health nurse practitioners , to meet the population’s healthcare needs. Women’s health NPs see an average of 19 patients per day and care for a variety of patients, including those needing wellness exams, prenatal or postnatal care, and other acute and chronic problems.
Hospice News
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Research has uncovered common threads of quality impacts among the largest hospices nationwide as providers employ a range of initiatives to uproot the underlying causes of staff and family caregiver dissatisfaction. Strong communication, streamlined operational processes and an encouraging organizational culture are three significant drivers of positive end-of-life experiences for families and staff alike, according to Diana Franchitto, president and CEO of HopeHealth.
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Minority Nurse
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
According to Mental Health America, major depression is one of the most prevalent mental health conditions in the U.S., impacting over 8% of adults—equivalent to 22.5 million people. Meanwhile, the same 2022 study found that 19.5% of youth ages 12 to 17 suffer from major depression, equivalent to 4.8 million people.* Depression has far-reaching consequences on healthcare, contributing to issues such as the country’s maternal mortality rate.
Hospice News
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Without family caregivers, many patients would not be able to receive hospice, palliative or other forms of home-based care. This is the challenge that faces many families of cancer patients, who may be unsure of what to do after their loved one receives a diagnosis. For this reason, the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI) has developed a guide for those patients and families, in partnership with the American Cancer Society.
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Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.
Nurse Nacole
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Category: Critical Care Nursing In hemorrhagic shock, even before the cardiac output declines, blood flow is directed away from noncritical organs/tissues, and their cells produce and release lactic acid. Consequently, acidemia often precedes a decrease in cardiac output.
Hospice News
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently elaborated on its plans to expand public education campaigns designed to help protect hospice beneficiaries from fraudulent actors in the space. Program integrity concerns have heated up in the hospice industry. Swarms of new hospices have emerged in certain regions in recent years, with some unscrupulous operators receiving federal funding through illegitimate business practices.
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