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Nurse Essentials: What’s REALLY in a Nurse’s Bag?

Diversity Nursing

Every Nurse knows that a well-stocked bag can be the difference between a smooth shift and a chaotic one. While hospitals and clinics provide the basics, seasoned Nurses carry their own arsenal of essentials to ensure theyre ready for anything. We asked Nurses from various specialties to share whats always in their bags. Heres what they said: The Must-Haves Stethoscope This is a given, but many Nurses opt for high-quality brands like Littmann for better acoustics.

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How AccentCare Pursues Growth Via JVs, De Novos

Hospice News

AccentCare is primed for further hospice growth, with both health system joint ventures and de novo activity as twin cornerstones of its strategy. Dallas-headquartered AccentCare provides hospice, home health, personal and palliative care across 32 states and in the District of Columbia. The company has an average annual census of more than 200,000 patients.

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GeriPal Takeover! Nancy Lundeberg and Annie Medina-Walpole

GeriPal

Summary Transcript CME Summary Whelp, goodbye folks! Eric and I have been DOGEd. In a somewhat delayed April Fools, Nancy Lundeberg and Annie Medina-Walpole have taken over podcast host duties this week. Their purpose is to interview me, Eric, and Ken Covinsky about your final AGS literature review plenary session taking place at the Annual Meeting in Chicago this May (for those attending, our session is the plenary the morning of May 10).

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Hospice Execs: Medicaid Reform Needed for Better Grip on Hospice RCM

Hospice News

Hospices are traversing complex revenue cycle management processes that can hinder their ability to thrive amid growing demand, rising economic pressures and a complex regulatory environment. Fielding room-and-board reimbursement for hospice patients in nursing home settings represents a significant challenge plaguing hospices, according to Stephen Phenneger, president and CFO of St.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.

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A perspective on funding, doing and publishing qualitative research

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

This blog is written by Dr Analisa Smythe, Research Matron, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust, The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (analisa.smythe@nhs.net) and Dr Catharine Jenkins, Associate Professor, Dementia Care, Birmingham City University (catharine.jenkins@bcu.ac.uk ). Introduction Qualitative research is key to understanding participants experiences and insights, usually collected through focus groups and interviews, which then support arguments for change and innovation.

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Senate Confirms Dr. Mehmet Oz as CMS Administrator

Hospice News

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz as administrator of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), where he will oversee the nations largest health insurance programs including the Medicare Hospice Benefit. The chamber voted to confirm on Thursday along party lines 53 to 45. During a confirmation hearing in March, Oz pledged to address the needs of chronically ill patients with the twin goals of reducing costs and improving outcomes.

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UMass Nursing Leader Gabrielle Abelard Named 2025 AANP Fellow for Advancing Mental Health Equity and Holistic Care

Minority Nurse

Gabrielle Abelard , a dedicated psychiatric nurse practitioner and clinical associate professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, has been named a 2025 Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP)the only honoree from Massachusetts among 51 nurse leaders worldwide. The FAANP program honors nurse practitioners who have made exceptional contributions to education, policy, practice, and research.

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Why So Many Seniors Are Moving to Scottsdale, Arizona: The Perks of Retiring in the Valley of the Sun

Home With Help

Scottsdale, Arizona has long been a favorite destination for retireesand it’s easy to see why. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, a welcoming community, world-class healthcare, and a vibrant lifestyle tailored to active seniors, Scottsdale offers the perfect blend of relaxation and opportunity for those entering their golden years. Ideal Climate for Health and Comfort Lets face itcold winters and icy sidewalks arent ideal as we age.

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Your Nursing Career: Intention and Attention

Daily Nurse

Your nursing career deserves your focused intention and regular attention. How can you turn that dynamic around if you haven’t been giving your career what it needs? Energy Flows Where Attention Goes It’s a cliche to say that energy flows where attention goes, but sometimes cliches are undeniably true. If you spend your working hours focused on how dysfunctional your management is and how terrible your colleagues are, that level of attention to the negative will keep you locked in a

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How Dare You Die Now! - Acknowledging the anger or pain of an earlier-than-expected death

SevenPonds Blog

Im so angry I cant forgive him for dying and leaving me, whispered Amy. Does that make me a bad person? Sweethearts since high school, Amy and Don had been inseparable,andmarried at age 20. Now, the future they had … Continue reading → The post <img src="[link] Dare You Die Now! appeared first on SevenPonds Blog.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

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.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Cocaine induces coronary vasoconstriction while increasing myocardial oxygen demand. Platelet aggregation is enhanced through thrombogenic/antifibrinolytic pathways. These cumulative effects can cause coronary insufficiency.

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