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4 Things to Love About Ambulatory Nursing

Daily Nurse

Ask anyone on the street what nurses do, and the most common response is likely to be that nurses care for sick people in the hospital. Even many nurses themselves are probably of the mind that “real” nurses work in acute care. However, this could not be further from reality. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Nursing Workforce Factsheet , 55 percent of nurses work in “general medical and surgical hospitals.” Considering that statistic, we

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Several Large Hospice Providers See Leadership Transitions

Hospice News

New executives have stepped into c-suite and other roles at some of the nations largest hospice organizations as 2025 kicks off. Empath Healths First Chief Philanthropy Officer Empath Health has announced that Deborah Johnson will become its first chief philanthropy officer. Johnson will oversee the work of Empaths several foundations Suncoast Hospice Foundation, Tidewell Foundation, Hospice of Marion County Foundation and Trustbridge Hospice Foundation.

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Spread The Love This Valentines Day with Hospice Quinte

Changing Lives Podcast

This Valentines Day, Hospice Quinte invites you to celebrate love and support our community in a meaningful way with our Loved One’s Box. Whether youre remembering someone special or simply sharing the love with those around you, this treat box is the perfect way to indulge while supporting a great cause. To purchase a Loved Ones box for a donation of $30 , youll receive an assortment of 15 delicious items , including homemade treats made with love by our dedicated kitchen volunteers.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Critical Care Nursing

Nurse Nacole

Category: Critical Care Nursing Therapy for refractory ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia includes high-quality CPR, administration of vasopressors and antidysrhythmic agents, and repeated defibrillation.

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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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CMS Gives Notice of 4.3% Pay Hike for Medicare Advantage Plans

Hospice News

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) plans to increase payments to Medicare Advantage plans for 4.3% in 2026, but implementation will depend on what happens with the new presidential administration. CMS has issued an advance notice of policy changes for Medicare Advantage and Part D that would install technical updates, including to the ways the agency calculates payments to health plans.

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