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Under the Radar Challenges for Hospice Nurses

Hospice News

Hospice leaders may have a narrow view around the hidden daily challenges experienced by nurses both at the bedside and operationally. More providers are peeling back the layers of the largest nursing workforce obstacles to strengthen their retention strategies. Hidden nursing challenges More than 1.5 An estimated 82.13

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Medicaid Health Plans Failing to Pay Hospices for Nursing Home Room and Board

Hospice News

Stymied Medicaid reimbursement for nursing home room and board could threaten access to care for hospice patients in California and possibly other states. The issue centers around patients in nursing homes who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. One plan alone owes the nonprofit provider more than $500,000.

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“We show up with compassion”: A hospice nurse reflects on 20 years of care

HopeHealth

Meet Annie Green, a hospice nurse of 20 years whose story is rooted in compassion, community and her grandmothers legacy. The post We show up with compassion: A hospice nurse reflects on 20 years of care appeared first on HopeHealth. It is very much a calling.

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Top Nursing Specialties for 2025

Diversity Nursing

The field of Nursing continues to evolve rapidly, driven by advancements in technology, shifting healthcare needs, and a focus on specialized patient care. As we look toward 2025, certain Nursing specialties stand out for their growth potential, earning opportunities, and capacity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

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The Critical Role of Nurses in Intravenous Fluid Conservation

AJN Off the Charts

The responsibility to effectively and responsibly manage these critical resources has fallen heavily on the shoulders of nursing teams and health care supply chain professionals. The crucial role of nurses during shortages. Minimizing waste: One key area where nurses can conserve fluids is by minimizing waste.

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Nursing: Leading the Charge for Healthcare Diversity

Diversity Nursing

Among healthcare professionals, Nurses have emerged as champions for diversity, leveraging their unique positions as caregivers, educators, and advocates to lead the charge. Let's take a look at how Nursing is transforming healthcare by embracing and promoting diversity.

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When Nurses Are Caught Between Hospital Policy and Frustrated Family Members

AJN Off the Charts

I was a little anxious because I had already heard that this had been an issue overnight and that the parents had pushed back on efforts by another nurse to hold them to the policy. The leash for stressed and grieving family members is inevitably longer than the leash for stressed nurses, a reality that is both understandable and complicated.