Mon.Oct 14, 2024

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Empowering Native American Nurses: Transforming Healthcare on Reservations

Minority Nurse

In Arizona, the rich tapestry of Native American land and culture is a cornerstone of life. Yet many tribal members face significant challenges in accessing comprehensive medical care on their own reservations. Recognizing this urgent need, the University of Arizona has launched a transformative program to inspire more Native Americans to pursue nursing careers and serve their communities directly.

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World Compassionate Communities Day – Introducing Frankie!

Life & Death Matters

November 1st 2024 is World Compassionate Communities Day. Myself – Kath Murray – and my aunt Frankie Public Health Palliative Care International introduced the concept of “Compassionate Communities,” which promotes a social approach to dying, death, and bereavement woven into the fabric of everyday life. The aim is to raise community awareness of end-of-life issues, […] The post World Compassionate Communities Day – Introducing Frankie!

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Palace of Care – Fields of Gold

Palliverse

Photo by Lars Schneider on Unsplash I heard that he actually had children but there had been a falling out some years ago. I never found out what the details were but it sounded as if there was no way to mend these relationships. It was as if he no longer had children, it was something that we couldn’t talk about. His speech became less easily understood if the topic was raised at all.

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A Day in the Life: Staff Nurse in the Critical Care Float Pool of a Children’s Hospital

Daily Nurse

In the heart of a bustling children’s hospital, where the walls resonate with the sounds of hope, laughter, and sometimes tears, lies the intensive care unit (ICU)—a realm where the stakes are extraordinarily high, and each moment is imbued with profound significance. Being a staff nurse in this challenging environment is not for the faint of heart.

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Critical Care Nursing

Nurse Nacole

Category: Critical Care Nursing Deep sedation and analgesia describes a drug-induced depression of consciousness during which patients cannot be easily aroused but respond purposefully after repeated or painful stimulation.

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Time for more adventures and sharing international ideas

Together for Short Lives

In this next instalment of her Churchill Fellowship, Helena flies off to the land down under, visiting Melbourne and Sydney. In this first blog of her Australia adventures, she enjoys a well-earned holiday, taking in the sights of Victoria. On 24 September I packed my suitcase once again to travel to Heathrow (via Bristol for […] The post Time for more adventures and sharing international ideas appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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