Fri.Mar 28, 2025

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Don’t Let Your Nursing Career Go Dry

Daily Nurse

Like desert soil devoid of rain, a nursing career without direction or purpose can dry up, crack, wither on the vine, and leave you feeling barren, lost, and lacking direction. Do you want that to happen to your career? Of course, you don’t! Your nursing career is built on the soil of your interest, engagement, and authentic desire to continue moving forward.

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Frontline Honors: Nicole Ryder, Huntington Hospice & Palliative Care

Hospice News

Nicole Ryder, Licensed Vocational Nurse at Huntington Hospice & Palliative Care, has been named a 2024 Frontline Honors honoree by Hospice News. To become a Frontline honoree, an individual is nominated by their peers. The candidate must be: A dedicated, high-performing frontline worker who delivers exceptional experiences and outcomes A passionate worker who knows how to put their vision into for the good of their respective industry, the patients and residents they serve, and their familie

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I think therefore I am? – Rise of the Machines

Palliverse

Photo by Alec Favale on Unsplash I haven’t written for a while. Is it even worth writing any more now that the large language models are improving their writing? Their use of grammar and sentence structure is improving and their prose is becoming more prosaic. How can I compete with the supercomputers? I’d still like to think that us humans can still tap into things that the machines don’t have, at least for now.

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New York State Legislation Seeks to Block For-Profit Hospice Growth

Hospice News

Dual pieces of legislation are circulating in New York proposing to block the entry of new for-profit hospices and limit expansion of existing entities in the state. The bills are aimed at addressing rising concerns related to evolving trends in tax status and ownership in the industry. One bill has passed in the New York State Assembly and is currently in review by the states Senate committee on health.

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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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How to Tame the Critical Voice in Your Head at Work

Minority Nurse

We’ve all had times when our inner critic’s voice was loud and clear. Unfortunately, this negative inner voice can extend to the workplace, where professionals, from nurse managers to nursing students, can doubt their accomplishments. Stress is nothing new for nurses. Even a healthy amount of stress is important to keep up with deadlines and growing workloads.

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Financial Planning for Seniors: How to Prepare for Rising Healthcare Costs

Elder Care Matters

With healthcare costs rising, seniors must plan to ensure they can manage their medical expenses. This blog offers tips on budgeting, investing, and using insurance to protect your financial future. The post Financial Planning for Seniors: How to Prepare for Rising Healthcare Costs appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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‘Unsung Backbone of Care Delivery’: The Growing Need for Hospice Aides

Hospice News

As workforce shortages persist in health care, some operators are struggling to recruit and retain essential members of their care teams hospice aides. The demand for hospice aides is expected to grow in the coming years. However, factors such as turnover, retirement, slow wage growth and immigration policy could complicate hospice’s ability to fill those positions.