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Test-Taking Strategies for Nurses: Mastering Exams with Confidence

Daily Nurse

As a nurse or nursing student, you know that exams are very common in nursing school, leading up to taking the most important exam, the NCLEX. Exams don’t stop after graduation from your undergraduate program; you may continue to encounter exams when obtaining a specialty certification, going to grad school, or completing a board certification exam to become a nurse practitioner or certified nurse anesthetist.

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Hospices’ Caregiver Support Strategies Need ‘Overhaul’

Hospice News

Hospices strategies to support family caregivers have room for improvement when it comes to addressing the broad range of these individuals unmet emotional and logistical needs. Family caregivers often navigate a complex health care system without sufficient support, according to Sonya Dolan, director of operations at Mettle Health. The California-based organization provides guidance and supportive resources to family caregivers.

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Rooted in wellness: A therapist’s role in Medicare’s nutritional focus

Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

We plant Derby week. Thats just what we do here, I heard a facility administrator say this week. There is something magical about a garden in springtime, especially one planted by the hands of residents, therapists and dining staff together. At one skilled nursing facility in central Kentucky, the raised beds along the patio are just waiting, freshly filled with composted soil for residents to gently place herb starters and tomato plants in rows.

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Amedisys Sees Revenue Growth as UnitedHealth Group Deal Hangs in the Balance

Hospice News

Amedisys continues to see revenue growth in the midst of its pending acquisition by UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH). The companys net service revenue rose $23.4 million to $594.8 million in the first quarter of the year compared to $571.4 million in Q1 2024. Net income for Q1 reached $61 million, up from $14.4 million year over year. This is inclusive of $16.8 million in merger-related expenses.

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The Essential Guide to Secure Messaging in Healthcare

Discover everything healthcare providers need to know about secure messaging. Covering essential topics like HIPAA compliance, communication efficiency, and patient privacy protection, this resource is indispensable for professionals, caregivers, and administrative staff alike.📱 💬 Whether managing sensitive patient data, coordinating care teams, or streamlining workflows, discover actionable insights to implement secure messaging solutions effectively.

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Aging at Home

AT Home Care & Hospice

Aging at Home: The Power of Community Support and Home Health Care Aging brings unique challenges, but with the right support, seniors can continue to live independently and safely in the comfort of their homes. Many older adults and their families may not realize that home health care is a powerful resource designed to provide The post Aging at Home appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.

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Elevate Podcast: Dr. Rachel Jordan, Hospice of the Chesapeake, and Dr. Christopher Paredes, Northwell Health

Hospice News

In this episode of the Hospice News Elevate podcast, well be talking about the growing demand for palliative care and the barriers that interview with providers meeting those needs with our guests: Dr. Rachel Jordan, director of legislative affairs and advocacy at Hospice of the Chesapeake and Dr. Christopher Paredes, a geriatrician specializing in home-based primary and palliative care.

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Aging at Home

Adobe Hospice & Home Health

Aging at Home: The Power of Community Support and Home Health Care Aging brings unique challenges, but with the right support, seniors can continue to live independently and safely in the comfort of their homes. Many older adults and their families may not realize that home health care is a powerful resource designed to provide The post Aging at Home appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.

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Using AI to Transform Nursing Workflow: And Other Recommended Reading from AJN’s May Issue

AJN Off the Charts

On the cover, Michelle Nai, MSN, RN, GERO-BC, at left, and Christine Waszynski, DNP, APRN, GNP-BC, at right, do doll therapy with a patient at the Therapeutic Huba nurse-led space at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut, that offers multisensory activities to hospitalized older adults tailored to their interests and needs. Read Nai and colleagues’ Special Feature for an overview of how the Hub operates.

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Avoiding Probate: How to Ensure a Smooth Transfer of Assets

Elder Care Matters

Avoiding probate is a critical step in ensuring that your assets are transferred smoothly and efficiently to your loved ones. Learn how living trusts and beneficiary designations can help simplify estate planning and prevent costly delays. The post Avoiding Probate: How to Ensure a Smooth Transfer of Assets appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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Navigating Post-Op Recovery Care in Chicago’s Gold Coast

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

Recovering from surgery is a delicate process that requires thoughtful planning, compassionate support, and personalized care. Whether youve undergone an orthopedic procedure, cosmetic surgery, or another type of operation, having the right post-operative care plan in place can make all the difference in your healing journey. Thats where Freedom Home Care comes in providing professional, in-home recovery services to residents in Chicagos Gold Coast and beyond.

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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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“Nothing Gold Can Stay” by Robert Frost - A reflection on the transient nature of precious things

SevenPonds Blog

Natures first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold. Her early leafs a flower; But only so an hour. Then leaf subsides to leaf. So Eden sank to grief, So dawn goes down to day. Nothing gold can stay. … Continue reading → The post “Nothing Gold Can Stay” by Robert Frost appeared first on SevenPonds Blog.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Critical Care Nursing

Nurse Nacole

Category: Critical Care Nursing The standard safe level of blood pressure reduction in hypertensive emergency is a 10% to 20% reduction of MAP from the highest values on clinical presentation, or a diastolic blood pressure typically in the 100 to 110 mm Hg range.

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Potentially Unsafe Low-evidence Treatments: Adam Marks, Laura Taylor, & Jill Schneiderhan

GeriPal

Summary Transcript CME Summary More and more people are, doing their own research. Self-identified experts and influencers on podcasts (podcasts!) and social media endorse treatments that are potentially harmful and have little to no evidence of benefit, or have only been studied in animals. An increasing number of federal leaders have a track record of endorsing such products.

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Advanced Care Planning: Starting Difficult Conversations

Life & Death Matters

Advance Care Planning (ACP) is essential to delivering patient-centred care. It ensures that healthcare decisions reflect the personal values, goals, and preferences of people with serious illnesses, especially if they become unable to speak for themselves. While these conversations can be emotionally and ethically complex, starting them early significantly improves the quality of end-of-life care, […] The post Advanced Care Planning: Starting Difficult Conversations appeared first on Life

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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.