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Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACP’s) in Maternity, part of the Modern Midwifery Workforce?

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

This week we hear from Jenna Waldram, a Midwife working predominately on Labour suite and triage in a busy tertiary hospital. Having previously worked in A&E as an HCA, Jenna often reflects on the Advanced Practitioners she knew and admired there and wondered why such a pathway didn’t seem as prominent in Midwifery. In this blog Jenna takes us through some of the recent UK developments regarding Advanced Clinical Practitioner roles in Midwifery.

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Fourth Season Episode 2: Rachel S. Jordan on the intersection between trauma and end of life care

Hospice Chaplaincy

It was during my chaplain residency that I came to understand that when the tenderness of death entered me, it did not leave. Now when I pray with people I ask if they usually hold hands when they pray, that’s not something many of them have been asked in a long time. For those who feel ashamed, I am offering them a sacred or divine hand of dignifying grace.

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What is it like as a nurse to be involved in a coroner’s case

The Nurse Break

Liana is a Rural & Remote Nurse who has previously written an amazing article for us. Guide to precepting new grads. Do you have a story or something you want to share and write for the website? Contact us *Disclaimer: this is from my own experience in QLD and NSW. Others may have differing experiences Coroner’s Cases Coroner’s cases are something we all quietly hope we don’t encounter, but unfortunately, that isn’t always going to happen.

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How Will I Create a Healing Moment?

The Caregiving Years Training Academy

Last week, we held our monthly Soul Break during which I focused on giving ourselves a break from hardship. During our Soul Break, I offered a question which can help us when the day and our life just feel hard: How can I create a healing moment? This week, let’s start our day with the question that sets that healing intention. How do you create healing moments?

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The Ultimate Guide to Improving Caregiver Engagement & Retention

Want to learn how to retain your caregivers & improve caregiver retention X3? The home care industry is experiencing turnover rates of over 80%. How are you ensuring your agency is retaining caregivers? This FREE eBook from Smartcare Software is packed with industry secrets needed to keep your caregivers happy, engaged, and retained, unlocking the full potential of your agency.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Generalized seizures involve both hemispheres of the brain from the onset and they result in early loss of consciousness. Generalized seizures may involve only loss of consciousness (similar to absence seizures).

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1 Med Refill, 12 Systems: Navigating The 17 Caregiving Systems

The Caregiving Years Training Academy

We continue to meet with family caregivers and former family caregivers to understand what it’s like to navigate, manage and advocate within The 17 Caregiving Systems. Michele, who cares for her sister, shared her story with me on Friday. I so appreciate the time Michele took to share her experiences. Michele also became a Certified Family Care Manager last week, completing her course work to earn her designation.