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Hospice Organizations Appoint New Leadership, VPs
Hospice News
JANUARY 28, 2025
Smith-Lopez has more than 26 years of experience in hospice and palliative care, beginning her career as a registered nurse before taking on leadership roles. The hospice provider has inpatient care centers at Holy Cross Hospital, St. Ehlert most recently served as chief compliance officer at U.S.
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Hospices Stepping Up Performance on Visits-in-Last-Days-of-Life Measure
Hospice News
MARCH 14, 2024
The number of registered nurse and social worker visits during a patient’s final week is one of the seven quality measures that CMS uses to evaluate providers. The greatest barrier to further improvement is the ever-present workforce shortage affecting the health care industry at large and hospices in particular.
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Trailblazers in Scrubs: Celebrating Black Nurses Who Changed History and Inspire the Future
Daily Nurse
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Let’s shine a light on a few pioneering Black nurses whose legacies inspire us to this day. Mary Eliza Mahoney: Breaking Barriers as the First Black Registered Nurse Imagine walking into nursing school in the 1870s as a Black woman when the odds were stacked against you.
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Hospices Shaking Up Executive Teams
Hospice News
JUNE 17, 2024
Hamad will be responsible for implementing new technologies at the hospice organization that create operational efficiencies, improve patient care delivery and support its strategic initiatives. Clark has been a registered nurse with more than 30 years of experience in clinical administration.
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Bristol Hospice Enters Mississippi Market with Mid-Delta Hospice Acquisition
Hospice News
JUNE 21, 2024
Established in 1978, Mid-Delta was launched by founder and president Clara Reed, PhD and registered nurse. Mid-Delta Hospice has a very special history and outstanding reputation for delivering exceptional patient care throughout the great state of Mississippi,” Mauricio said.
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BCEN’s Certified Flight Registered Nurse Credential Turns 30
Daily Nurse
JULY 11, 2023
The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN), the benchmark for certification across the emergency spectrum, is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) certification program.
Hospices Work to Recruit More Volunteers Before COVID PHE Ends
Hospice News
JANUARY 2, 2023
The California-based hospice has calculated these cost savings by taking the number of patient care hours served by a volunteer and multiplying this amount by average hourly staff rates. We served multiple patients over the past year so that nobody has to die alone,” Fulcher told Hospice News. “We
New Directors at Iowa River, Home Health of the Ozarks; C-Suite Shifts at Elara Caring, VIA Health
Hospice News
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Home Health of the Ozarks and Hospice of Care Names New Director Missouri-based Texas County Memorial Hospital (TCMH) has appointed Cheryl Maley, registered nurse, as new director of Home Health of the Ozarks and Hospice of Care. Callaway previously worked as a nurse manager of UnityPoint Health.
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Breaking the Mold: The Growing Role of Men in Nursing
Diversity Nursing
DECEMBER 12, 2024
This trend reflects a broader recognition of Nursing as a versatile and rewarding career for individuals of all genders. The Rise of Male Nurses Over the past few decades, the percentage of male Nurses in the U.S. of Registered Nurses were men. has steadily risen. In 1970, only 2.7%
The Alarming Trend of Seasoned Nurses Being Laid Off: Profits Over Patient Care?
Minority Nurse
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) (2022) estimated over 100,000 registered nurses left the profession and predicted that another 800,000 nurses would follow them by 2027. However, hospital layoffs are another culprit driving experienced nurses from their profession.
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Community Nurses Are Key To A Healthier America
Daily Nurse
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Community nurses registered nurses who provide healthcare to people within their homes, healthcare centers, or elsewhere in the local community will be increasingly in demand as America’s healthcare system continues to shift towards preventative care.
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Palliative Care Providers Get Creative to Boost Utilization
Hospice News
JULY 19, 2022
Though many staff companion animals make their way onto virtual visits at ResolutionCare, a talking parakeet named Yoda is making waves in patient care. His interaction with patients has been so impactful that Fratkin joked about putting him on the payroll. The parakeet has been involved in patient care for the past two years.
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Biden Administration Extends COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Hospice News
JULY 17, 2022
In addition to telehealth, the PHE allowed for the temporary removal of the requirement that a registered nurse or other skilled professional make an annual, onsite supervisory visit for each aide, as well as an annual assessment of the skills and competence of all individuals furnishing hospice care, and in-service training and education programs.
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Hospices Turn Inward to Grow Clinical Workforce with Education, Career Incentives
Hospice News
AUGUST 31, 2022
Hospice of Southern Maine recently launched a tuition reimbursement program that supports health care workers interested in pursuing registered nurse or certified nursing assistant licensure. Maine will face a shortage of 3,200 registered nurses in the state by 2025,” Cady wrote Hospice News in an email.
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Advanced Nursing Degrees, Should You Take the Leap!
Minority Nurse
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
An advanced degree may be a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), or Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD), which all open doors to new opportunities in nursing. With all these options, you must take a moment to determine which path is best for you and your goals as a nurse.
4 Hospices Tap New Executive, Clinical Leaders
Hospice News
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
” Cornerstone Visiting Nurse Association Appoints New Hospice Care Director Lisa Nichols, a registered nurse, will serve as the new hospice care director for Cornerstone VNA in New Hampshire. She holds a Master’s degree in nursing and a certificate in executive leadership from Perdue University Global.
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Blue Monarch CEO: Hospice Startup Seeks to Raise Bar on Quality
Hospice News
APRIL 26, 2022
Nurse practitioner Raphael and registered nurse Britt Akobundu, a married couple, launched San Diego-based Blue Monarch Hospice this past March, with the intent of improving the quality of life for not only patients and families, but also health care workers. . Providing great patient care is the top priority.
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AccentCare Creates New Employee Benefits, Partners with Two Universities
Hospice News
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Dallas-headquartered AccentCare delivers hospice to upwards of 40,000 patients annually through more than 80 hospice locations and 27 in-patient care centers. The company also offers care management, home health, palliative care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, telehealth, non-medical, and personal care services.
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How the Right Investments Can Help Hospices Reduce Turnover
Hospice News
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
The Dallas-based home health and hospice provider has placed retention among its top three priorities, behind patient care and quality, he said. Of the 2% of hospice clinicians that left the field, roughly 26 of them were nurse practitioners, he stated.
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2 Ways New CMS Rules Could Impact Hospice Providers
Hospice News
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Tighter regulations are needed to ensure curb maleficence and skilled hospice care delivery, but ramping up compliance processes can be burdensome for staff, according to NVNA and Hospice CEO Renee McInnes, a registered nurse.
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How To Become a Registered Nurse
Nurse.com
APRIL 18, 2022
Nursing represents the largest healthcare profession in the U.S., with more than 3 million active licensed registered nurses (RNs) working in the country. ” Another reason to become a registered nurse is that RNs are in high demand. What Is a Registered Nurse? What Does a Registered Nurse Do?
CMS Sets Timelines for Modifying, Phasing Out COVID Waivers
Hospice News
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
During the PHE, CMS waived requirements for annual onsite assessments of aides by a registered nurse or another skilled professional. Also returning is the rule mandating annual skills and competency assessments for all staff offering care, as well as in-service training and education programs as needed. “The
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VITAS Healthcare Strengthens Executive Team with Key Promotions in Hospice Operations, HME Department
Hospice News
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Kathleen Coronado, a registered nurse, has been promoted to associate VP of hospice operations after 18 years at VITAS. Starting out as a bedside nurse in 2006, Coronado has held multiple roles within VITAS, including team manager, inpatient unit manager and patient care administrator.
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Hospice of the Panhandle Taps New CEO; New Strategy Director Appointed at Unity Hospice
Hospice News
MAY 19, 2023
Christine Madlem became CHC’s director of nursing, responsible for guiding clinical teams and ensuring quality care delivery. The organization also named Janice Young, a registered nurse, as its new director of inpatient units. Raclin House. She’ll also be responsible for ensuring compliance at both units.
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Empowering Healthcare: ANCC Launches $5 Million Grant Program to Transform Nursing Workforce
Daily Nurse
DECEMBER 20, 2024
The report revealed a concerning statistic: 15% of registered nurses in hospitals aged 20 to 39 plan to leave their positions within the next year. This underscores the urgent need for solutions to prevent further declines in the nursing workforce.
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Agape Care’s New M&A VP, New CEO Takes Helm at Community Hospice
Hospice News
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
For more than 40 years, Community Hospice has grown from an inspired idea by two registered nurses to a respected and leading provider of vital service for those with serious and life-limiting illness in the Central Valley area. “I am very excited to join Community Hospice and its excellent team,” said Bettis in the announcement.
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The 4 Core Ethical Principles of Nursing
Daily Nurse
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Speaking of ethics, what are the ethical standards of nursing, and what do they mean? Ethical Standards Hold Meaning Anyone can pay lip service to ethical principles, but when it comes to delivering patient care within a complex healthcare system, the ethical principles of nursing hold a great deal of meaning.
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Transforming Healthcare Delivery: The Importance of Top-of-License Utilization
Daily Nurse
JANUARY 27, 2025
This strategy boosts efficiency and enhances clinician job satisfaction, which helps with clinician retention and quality of care. At Medical Solutions , we are committed to supporting the nursing workforce by providing solutions that allow nurses to focus on what matters most patient care.
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Daring Greatly and Cultivating Compassion Amongst Newly Registered Nurses and Midwives
Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs
MARCH 27, 2022
The courage to be vulnerable to say I don’t know, to ask for help or to challenge may ultimately result in better patient care and outcomes, as well as decreased anxiety and fear for nurses and midwives through shedding the weight of our own unrealistic expectations. Nursing Times Vol 118 Issue 2 (8-11). Mitchell, G.
Board-Certified ER & Trauma Nurses Share Inspiring Journeys in BCEN’s ‘Invest in Yourself’ Campaign
Daily Nurse
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) has launched “ Invest in Yourself ,” a multi-year campaign featuring nationally board-certified registered nurses (RNs) working in emergency, trauma, and critical care transport settings.
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Do You Know The BIG Difference Between A Registered Nurse And An Enrolled Nurse in 2022. RN Vs EN
The Nurse Break
OCTOBER 24, 2022
Difference between a Registered Nurse and an Enrolled Nurse. Make sure to sign up to The Nurse Break quickly before reading on. If you’re thinking of pursuing a career in nursing, then understanding the difference between an Enrolled Nurse and a Registered Nurse is very important. Click here.
NPs in 2025: Trends to Watch
Minority Nurse
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
That includes advocating for legislation to improve federal employees’ timely access to healthcare for workplace injuries and removing Medicare and Medicaid barriers on NPs and other advanced practice registered nurses. A new study from the AANP supports granting greater access to NPs for patient care.
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Nurses working in academic settings play an important role in preparing students for their first role as a registered nurse
Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
As students start considering their first destination role and the diversity of careers on offer in nursing, the new framework 1 offers guidance on what a formal structured programme of support might look like and its’ importance to patient care and safety. Forde-Johnson C (2018) How to Thrive as a Newly Qualified Nurse.
What Nurses Do For Us
Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing
MAY 16, 2022
Nurses are a deeply essential part of human society. They take care of us whether that environment is at a pharmacy, at school, in the hospital, or at home. There are over 4 million registered nurses in the United States today. Registered Nurses. Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.
ANA President Jennifer Mensik Kennedy Honored as One of Healthcare’s Most Influential Leaders
Daily Nurse
JANUARY 14, 2025
The American Nurses Association (ANA), the leading organization advocating for the interests of over 5 million registered nurses across the nation, named Jennifer Mensik Kennedy , PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, one of Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare for 2024.
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Compassus Makes Moves in C-Suite; Workforce Retention at Core of AccentCare’s Leadership Change
Hospice News
OCTOBER 25, 2022
I look forward to collaborating with leadership to develop new and competitive ways to recruit and retain registered nurses and licensed vocational nurses, as well as identify best practices that are in alignment with our mission to provide uncompromising, compassionate care to hospice patients and families in our community.”.
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Shining a Spotlight on Orthopaedic Nurses: Celebrating Our Unsung Heroes of Healing!
Daily Nurse
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Sports medicine: Although sports may not come to mind when you think of nursing, ortho nurses can work in sports medicine with athletes and other sports rehabilitation professionals. Orthopedic surgery: Orthopedic nurses can be skilled in patient care during trauma, spinal fusion, or total joint replacement surgeries in the OR.
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Is Nursing Heading for Collapse?
Daily Nurse
JANUARY 15, 2024
They found that 1/3 of surveyed physicians and nurses planned to reduce work hours within a year, and approximately 40% of nurses planned to leave their current jobs within two years [3]. Nurses who are leaving the bedside aren’t retirement age. The nurses who should be the profession’s future are leaving it behind.
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The Call for Greater Autonomy in Nursing
Nurse.com
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Understanding autonomy in nursing Like any profession, autonomy refers to one’s ability to think critically and act independently on the job. In healthcare, nursing autonomy is based on an individual nurse’s knowledge and training. Currently, the majority of states within the U.S.
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The Importance of DEI In Nursing
Diversity Nursing
AUGUST 8, 2022
The Nurse.com 2022 Nurse Salary Research Report findings display a lack of Diversity in the nation's Nursing workforce. out of the more than three million Registered Nurses in the U.S. By contrast, Asian men made up 10% of male Nurses, and Asian women made up only 5% of female Nurses. are Hispanic.
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Three Philadelphia Nurses Recognized in this Year’s Celebrate Caring Campaign
Daily Nurse
JULY 24, 2024
Jasmine Hudson, an inpatient diabetes nurse practitioner at Penn Medicine , was also recognized for her work in addressing social determinants of health affecting diabetes patients. She has established community partnerships and introduced educational initiatives to improve patient care and community health outcomes.
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BCEN Names 2023 Distinguished Award Winners
Daily Nurse
JUNE 16, 2023
Distinguished CFRN Award (flight): Stacey Dock, MSN, RN, CFRN, Flight Nurse/QA Coordinator/ Preceptor at LifeFlight Eagle in Kansas City, Missouri. Dock, a 29-year flight nurse who earned her CFRN credential in 1995, is one of the most veteran Certified Flight Registered Nurses still flying and a local legend.
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Trinity Health Revolutionizes Nursing Practice Through Virtual Connected Care
Daily Nurse
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The delivery care model is called Virtual Connected Care, and it’s a true team approach to patient-centered care using technology to support direct care staff and increase patient interaction. The team functions as a cohesive and highly connected unit to deliver comprehensive care.
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