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JULY 14, 2025

Photo: Shutterstock Reducing the impact of antimicrobial therapy is a part of fundamental practice for health care providers, pharmacists, microbiologists, and public health professionals. Inclusion of nurses in the conversation regarding actions and implementation to achieve this end has often been an afterthought. However, the number of nurses practicing across every health care setting makes us critical and active partners.

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Minority Nurse

JULY 15, 2025

The world of nursing is one of selflessness, compassion, and long hours often spent in high-pressure environments. Those who enter this profession do so to help others, but too often they forget to help themselves. Burnout is more than just fatigue—it’s an emotional collapse that comes from chronic stress and the weight of constant caregiving. Nurses must take deliberate steps toward self-care, not as a luxury but as a necessity for staying grounded and effective.

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Daily Nurse

JULY 14, 2025

Nurses are under attack—literally. And one Philadelphia-based nurse-led organization is saying enough is enough. Guardian Nurses Healthcare Advocates has launched Protect Our Nurses , a bold, multi-channel advocacy campaign calling for federal legislation and national awareness to address the escalating epidemic of workplace violence against nurses and healthcare workers.

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Hospice News

JULY 11, 2025

The Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) payment demonstration is widening reimbursement channels for hospice providers as some seek to leverage technology to strengthen patient and family caregiver support. Patients with dementia-related conditions have unmet needs that often fall outside of traditional fee-for-service Medicare coverage, according to Amy Etzel, manager of ancillary services at The Connecticut Hospice.

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Healthy Workforce Institute

JULY 9, 2025

If you want to create a high-performing, respectful team, one of the most important things you can do is learn how to break the “us vs. them” mentality. In an environment where teamwork literally saves lives, division among staff destroys trust, drains morale, and ultimately harms patients. From day shift versus night shift, nurses versus physicians, newcomers versus. veterans, and even staff versus. leadership — the “us vs. them” mentality is everywhere.

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Diversity Nursing

JULY 9, 2025

As Nurses, we witness the incredible resilience and unique journeys of individuals every single day. July marks an important occasion: Disability Pride Month. Disability Pride isn't about denying the challenges that can come with living with a disability. Instead, it's about embracing disability as a natural and valuable aspect of human diversity. It's about dismantling stigma, fighting for accessibility, and recognizing the immense contributions of disabled individuals to society.

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Nurse Nacole

JULY 11, 2025

Category: Critical Care Nursing An alternative to noninvasive ventilation and perhaps to mechanical ventilation is the use of high-flow nasal cannula. This system provides heated and humidified air at 21%-100% of FiO2 with flow rates of up to 60 liters per minute (L/min).

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Hospice News

JULY 9, 2025

The Republican-driven “One Big Beautiful Bill,” recently signed into law, could trigger a higher percentage of hospice payment sequestration, as well as additional burdens on providers. The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) currently sequesters hospice payments by 2%. However, the new law could result in a 4% increase. The key issue is the federal deficit.

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GeriPal

JULY 10, 2025

Summary Transcript CME Summary What’s the ideal blood pressure target for older adults with hypertension? Should we aim for a systolic BP of 120 mmHg in all older adults, as suggested by the SPRINT trial ? Or should we be more flexible—especially for those who are frail or among the oldest old? This week on the GeriPal Podcast, we explore the nuances of managing blood pressure in older adults with our guests Dr.

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AlayaCare

JULY 15, 2025

TORONTO, ON July 15, 2025 – AlayaCare, a leading provider of cloud-based home-based care solutions, is proud to announce it has been selected by four service agencies in Nova Scotia — all members of Diverse Abilities Nova Scotia (DANS) — to support a province-wide transformation from institutional care to person-centered, community-based services. Following a rigorous review process, The Meadows Community (Bridgetown, NS), Breton Ability (Sydney, NS), Sunset Community (Pugwash, NS), and Balsam C

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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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Daily Nurse

JULY 15, 2025

In a sweeping effort to address the critical nursing shortage across the Midwest, Chamberlain University and SSM Health have announced a landmark initiative that promises to deliver more than 400 practice-ready nurses annually across four states. The newly launched Aspiring Nurse Program pairs education funding, immersive clinical experience, and direct job placement within SSM Health facilities, marking a national first in workforce development strategy.

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Nurse Nacole

JULY 15, 2025

Category: Critical Care Nursing Administration of supplemental oxygen is the cornerstone of treatment for carbon monoxide poisoning. Oxygen inhalation will hasten the dissociation of carbon monoxide from hemoglobin and provide enhanced tissue oxygenation.

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Hospice News

JULY 15, 2025

Massachusetts-based Mercy Medical Center recently launched its new facility-based palliative care unit, an initiative several years in the making. The Andy Yee Memorial Palliative Care Unit opened in May and is located on the fifth floor of the Mercy Medical Center, which is part of Trinity Health of New England. The 5,000-square-foot unit has eight patient beds and includes overnight family rooms, a reflection space and a consultation area.

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Caregiver Warrior

JULY 15, 2025

Medications have come a long way. Here's how to take control and make smart, empowered choices about what we and our loved ones take. The post How to Make Empowered Choices About Medications appeared first on Caregiver Warrior.

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AlayaCare

JULY 15, 2025

In home care, the strength of the team directly impacts the quality of care they provide. But building a stable workforce requires more than better pay or perks. It starts with purposeful support and development from day one. High turnover and burnout continue to challenge the sector. At AlayaCare’s Better Outcomes 2024 conference, agency leaders reported an average annual turnover rate of 80% — clear evidence that urgent action is needed to reduce employee churn.

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Daily Nurse

JULY 10, 2025

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) professionals play a crucial role in the evolution of the healthcare system. The role of the DNP extends beyond the bedside, focusing on leading teams, shaping policy, implementing evidence-based practices, and driving improvements in care delivery and organizational change. To meet these demands, DNPs must possess more than clinical expertise by exhibiting a robust set of leadership skills.

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The Nurse Break

JULY 15, 2025

Before we get into Jaypee’s article about being an after hours hospital coordinator and nurse leader, if you’re a nursing student or nurse in Australia, we have made our very own, free, nurse-only community. It’s where you can join forums, connect, and share all things to do with nursing. Quickly join here in 30 seconds and then continue to read this article and all our other articles, webinars and resources Tell us about your journey into nursing and your move to Australia.

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Hospice News

JULY 9, 2025

End-of-life doulas can offer additional avenues of support when it comes to communicating the value of hospice care to referral sources and the general public. Doulas can help create proactive educational touchpoints about patients’ end-of-life care options across a range of diverse populations, said Beth Klint, executive director at Goodwin Hospice.

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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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Melodia Hospice

JULY 10, 2025

Melodia Hospice Care aims to give comfort, dignity, and compassionate care to patients with life-limiting illnesses. Supplemental oxygen therapy can considerably enhance the quality of life for people with respiratory […] The post How to Use an Oxygen Tank: A Step-by-Step Guide for Melodia Hospice Care Patients and Caregivers appeared first on Melodia Care Hospice.

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Nurse Nacole

JULY 10, 2025

Category: Critical Care Nursing A depressed mental status with an inability to protect the airway, copious secretions, hemoptysis or hematemesis, recent upper gastrointestinal surgery, facial deformity or trauma are some contraindications to noninvasive ventilation.

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Daily Nurse

JULY 9, 2025

Suzette “Suzy” Valladares has worn many hats throughout her nursing career—Pediatric ICU nurse, trauma specialist, hurricane responder, and now Director of Nursing for individuals with developmental disabilities. But in the fall of 2023, she took on a role no nurse ever anticipates: cancer patient. Her story is one of grit, grace, and full-circle caregiving—making her the perfect honoree as this week’s Nurse of the Week.

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Together for Short Lives

JULY 10, 2025

Our Chief Executive, Nick Carroll, has written a foreword introducing a new report into child deaths in England issued by the National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) today. Referring to the findings as “deeply worrying”, the report focuses on national trends relating to the circumstances of death surrounding children and young people with life-limiting conditions.

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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.

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Hospice News

JULY 14, 2025

Regular text message communication with patients and families can help improve the patient experience, as well as a hospice’s performance on crucial quality metrics. Village Home Health & Hospice, through the use of an electronic texting platform, increased patient and family touchpoints leading to a 3% boost in Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Services (CAHPS) scores.

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Hospice Promise

JULY 9, 2025

Palliative care and hospice care are both about comfort—but they’re not the same. Palliative care can be offered alongside curative treatments. Hospice is focused on comfort when treatment is no longer working or desired. Knowing the difference can help you or a loved one make the choice that’s right for you. We’re here to talk you through it, without pressure or judgment.

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Nurse Nacole

JULY 12, 2025

Category: Critical Care Nursing Prone positioning is adjunctive therapy used in the treatment of hypoxic respiratory failure. Prone positioning recruits dependent lung regions, which helps improve ventilation-perfusion matching and may help gas exchange.

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HopeHealth

JULY 14, 2025

Does morphine speed up death? Will it make my loved one less alert or “present”? A hospice physician addresses common fears and myths. The post The truth about morphine: A doctor addresses common fears appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Life & Death Matters

JULY 9, 2025

By: Dawn Elston – Life and Death MattersFeatured Photo: Drs Leah Norgrove, Ambrose Marsh, Fraser Black, and Kath Murray and Coby Tschanz This year’s European Association of Palliative Care 4th International Research Seminar was held at the University of Victoria! The seminar focused on “Innovating Care: Research and Action for Public Health and Palliative Care”. […] The post Reflections from the 4th International Research Seminar: EAPC Reference Group on Public Health and Palliative

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Hospice News

JULY 10, 2025

The state of family caregiving in the United States has reached a critical tipping point amid rising demand for end-of-life care and insufficient resources. Many family caregivers are ill-equipped to navigate the complexities of supporting a loved one with a terminal illness, according to Dr. Arul Thangavel, CEO of the advance care planning company WiserCare.

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Daily Nurse

JULY 11, 2025

In some spiritual traditions, there is a notion of finding one’s center, the balancing point upon which one’s life is balanced. In your nursing career , finding your center is an essential practice, one that remains crucial as you and your life evolve. The center of your career may very well be a moving target — are you currently in touch with yours?

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Nurse Nacole

JULY 14, 2025

Category: Critical Care Nursing Survivors of acute carbon monoxide poisoning are at risk for developing delayed neurologic sequelae that include cognitive deficits, memory loss, dementia, paralysis, chorea, cortical blindness, psychosis and peripheral neuropathy.

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