Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Nurses are not just caregiversthey’re advocates, educators, and changemakers. This Black History Month, let’s take a moment to reflect on the incredible contributions of Black nurses who broke barriers, faced adversity head-on, and paved the way for a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system.

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Hospice News

MARCH 19, 2025

The seed for Texas-based Pallicare was planted at a chance meeting at a 2021 conference between Jonathan Fluhart, a management professional with a background in aerospace, technology, and hospice industries, and nurse practitioner Tiffany Hughes. PalliCare nursing staff have next-to-no turnover.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Telepalliative models can in some ways help to improve communications between patients and clinicians, according to JAMA researcher Simone Rinaldi, palliative care nurse practitioner and director of nursing for MGHs division of palliative care and geriatric medicine. Rinaldi is also co-director of Mass Generals palliative care clinic.

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AJN Off the Charts

JANUARY 10, 2025

A symptomatic nurse or health care worker can unknowingly spread the virus to multiple patients through direct contact or via contaminated surfaces. Nursing considerations for prevention and response. Ruth’s last post for this blog was “ The Critical Role of Nurses in IV Fluid Conservation.”

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Minority Nurse

APRIL 21, 2025

I believed I could handle it all when I started nursing school as an adult student. I had managed work, kids, and prerequisite classes beforeso nursing school would be no different, right? Nursing school requires a completely different mindset. Nursing is a team sport. I quickly learned I was wrong.

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Diversity Nursing

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

As we celebrate Black History Month , its essential to recognize the contributions of Black Nurses and the crucial role diversity plays in healthcare. A diverse Nursing workforce isnt just about representation, its about improving patient care, addressing health disparities, and fostering a more inclusive healthcare system.

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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. At the forefront is Betty Long, MHA, RN, President, CEO, and Founder of Guardian Nurses. According to an analysis by Press Ganey, every 25 minutes, a nurse is assaulted at work,” says Long. “In

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AJN Off the Charts

MAY 21, 2025

Fortunately, effective vaccination exists, and nurses play a critical role in raising awareness, educating patients, and promoting vaccine acceptance. The disease can lead to significant morbidity, including postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), a debilitating complication characterized by persistent nerve pain.

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Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

MAY 22, 2025

This summer, many of you who dedicate your time to skilled nursing will also be juggling another full-time role: parenting. What if there were research-backed evidence that bringing younger generations into skilled nursing settings could combat loneliness, improve mood, and even enhance cognitive and functional abilities for those we serve?

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Minority Nurse

MAY 8, 2025

When it comes to the power of nurses, Angel Toney, BSN, RN, is the real deala critical care force fueled by compassion, community, and the drive to pay it forward. As an ICU nurse at Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center , Toneys superpower isnt just handling high-stakes moments but weaving humanity into every heartbeat of her day.

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Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

As this transformation begins, nurses are uniquely positioned to lead the charge toward implementing effective integrated care models. Historically concentrated in acute care , nursing roles are expanding to encompass wellness, prevention, and patient education. However, the industry is now experiencing a shift, with a quarter of U.S.

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Daily Nurse

APRIL 15, 2025

Many nurses have expressed worry about navigating an experience assisting autistic patients because of these barriers. Nurses can also relay compassion and understanding to patients to make them feel as if they’re in a safe space. The post 3 Ways Nurses Can Better Support Their Autistic Patients first appeared on Daily Nurse.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Let Patients Lead the Way: Hospice Veterans Advice for New Nurses Hospice nurses share the benefits of their experience with new recruits to the space as providers nationwide work to improve recruitment and retention.

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Daily Nurse

JUNE 27, 2025

In a bold move to support and strengthen the nursing workforce, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses ( AACN ) has launched a new leadership and innovation training initiative: the Nursing Workforce Solutions program. Through this collaborative effort, we will drive change to support our nursing workforce.”

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AJN Off the Charts

JUNE 30, 2025

A film created to spark meaningful conversations about nursing. With support from a state-funded grant, the R 3 : Resilient Nurses Initiative has embarked on a project to further its mission of promoting renewal, resilience, and retention in the nursing profession—a short film. What one word do you use to describe nursing?

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AJN Off the Charts

APRIL 29, 2025

“How do we honor the role of the nurse by building systems that reflect the same level of commitment they bring to patient care?” This misalignment diminishes professional role clarity , fosters cognitive dissonance in nurses professional role identity, and ultimately strains their commitment to the nursing profession.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 10, 2025

From a retention standpoint, many times a spiritual care providers direct supervisor is a nurse, a social worker or someone other than another spiritual care provider, Couzens told Hospice News. Sometimes they struggle because they do not have the opportunity to report to someone who is part of their discipline.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Aliviado Health’s program is part of the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing (HIGN) at New York University’s (NYU) Rory Meyers College of Nursing. Hospice of the Chesapeake also collaborated with Aliviado Health, an organization that provides dementia education and training resources to home health and hospice providers.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

CAPABLE programs integrate an interdisciplinary approach from occupational therapists, nurses and handy workers to assess an individuals largest challenges and needs in their home setting. CAPABLE programs have in some cases provided more than 6x return on investment nationwide, the analysis found.

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Daily Nurse

JUNE 9, 2025

healthcare system continues to grapple with a historic nursing shortage, the proposed FY 2026 federal budget threatens to accelerate the crisis through sweeping cuts to nursing education, research, and Medicaid support—posing profound implications for workforce sustainability, patient access, and innovation. As the U.S.

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Hospice News

MAY 2, 2025

They have access to an interdisciplinary team including physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, therapists, dieticians, transportation drivers and personal care aides. Participants in the program receive preventative, primary, acute and long-term health and personal care services, including social activities.

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Hospice News

MARCH 4, 2025

Through contracts with risk-bearing entities, Thyme Care cares for roughly 11,000 patients and families navigating cancer and serious illness.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Developing trust, shared decision-making opportunities are vital parts of health equity improvement, according to Melissa Mazor, nurse scientist and assistant professor at Mount Sinais Icahn School of Medicine. Its so important to be working with your community and not just in your siloed research world.

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Mr Alwin Puthenpurakal FRSA FHEA is an experienced senior lecturer and researcher working at The University of Greenwich and is part of the National Senior Male Nurses BAME network (@jabalinetwork). AlwinP13 @alwingp.bsky.social @UniofGreenwich References: Christiansen, P. & & Knudsen, J., Health Tech Review, 18(4), pp.215-220.

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Diversity Nursing

JULY 16, 2025

Yet, lurking quietly in the background, making a profound and often unseen difference, is the steady, vital work of preventative Nursing care. What is Preventative Nursing Care? Preventative Nursing care isn't about reacting to illness; it's about proactively safeguarding health. Nurses are at the forefront of this crucial work.

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Daily Nurse

JUNE 2, 2025

As a new nurse with less than a year of bedside experience at the time, she was already no stranger to managing irate patients and their frustrated family members and visitors. “Nurses were hiding. ” But violence is notand should never bea part of a nurse’s job. But that day was different. .

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

CMS’ Centers of Program Integrity has ramped up Medicare beneficiary education efforts designed to help identify fraudsters, according to Thomas Pryor, nurse consultant and program lead of CMS’ Hospice Survey and Certification.

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Diversity Nursing

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Nurses, as frontline caregivers, have a unique opportunity to lead the charge in pushing for policies and practices that promote equitable care. Whether through mentorship programs, policy advocacy, or cultural competency training, Nurses play a pivotal role in ensuring DEI efforts remain strong and impactful.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Hospice chaplains often lack formalized education in fostering goals-of-care discussions with patients and families, he said at the Annual Assembly of Hospice & Palliative Care , an event by the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) and the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA).

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Hospice News

JUNE 9, 2025

The health system is among the largest academic medical systems in the New York City area and includes more than 600 research and clinical labs, a school of nursing and a school of medicine and graduate education. We need guidelines that transform the experience of families.

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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. Nurses must take deliberate steps toward self-care, not as a luxury but as a necessity for staying grounded and effective. Consider outpatient care, school nursing , case management, telehealth, or wellness coaching.

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Hospice News

MAY 22, 2025

Delays in care, in addition to the impact on families, could result in higher health care costs if a patient enters an emergency department or remains in a skilled nursing facility for additional days while waiting for a hospice authorization, according to CHAPCA. This could cost thousands of dollars per day.

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Hospice News

JUNE 25, 2025

Another barrier is low reimbursement through Medicare that only covers physician and nurse practitioner services and does not pay for the full range of interdisciplinary care. Currently, the ability to scale palliative care nationally is limited by several obstacles. Among them are lack of awareness and workforce shortages.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Angela Hospices grief team collaborates with local school systems and educators, faith-based and religious organizations, legal resources and funeral homes, as well as assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. Angela Hospice has also developed collaborations with financial institutions such as credit unions and advisory groups.

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Minority Nurse

JULY 4, 2025

Graduating from nursing school and becoming a new nurse is a remarkable accomplishment that can generate a range of emotions, including excitement, fear, anxiety, joy, and both positive and negative feelings. Nurse Seeds of the Future Being a graduate nurse can be a challenge, to say the least.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Hospital care, physician and clinical services, and nursing care facilities and continuing care retirement communities, which collectively accounted for 33% of all out-of-pocket spending in 2023, were the main contributors to the faster growth in 2023, CMS indicated. About 21% of U.S.

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Minority Nurse

JUNE 19, 2025

For nursing, graduations can occur more frequently, as programs often run year-round to meet the growing demand for healthcare professionals. This spring, I had the privilege of working alongside a group of nursing students during a community event, where we provided first aid at a local pickleball tournament.

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