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Joyce University Provost Appointed to the NLN Foundation Advisory Council

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木曜日, 5月 9, 2024
Nursing, Health, Other Education, Continuing, Hospitals, University, Education, Training, Advisory Council, WHNP-BC, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Empowerment, FAAN, Provost, NLN, APRN, Doctor of Philosophy, Research, National League, Curriculum, RN, Faculty, Football League First Division, CNE, Multimedia

Joyce University is pleased to announce the appointment of Provost and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Lynn Bilder, PhD, APRN, WHNP-BC, to the prestigious Advisory Council for the NLN Foundation for Nursing Education .

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  • Joyce University is pleased to announce the appointment of Provost and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Lynn Bilder, PhD, APRN, WHNP-BC, to the prestigious Advisory Council for the NLN Foundation for Nursing Education .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240509976008/en/
    Dr. Bilder brings a wealth of experience to the NLN Foundation, a leading advocate for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education.
  • At Joyce University, she works with deans, department chairs, faculty, and others on campus to support excellence in all of the university's academic, research, scholarly programs, and activities.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Bilder to the NLN Foundation Advisory Council,” said NLN Foundation Chair Patrick Robinson, PhD, RN, ACRN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN, vice president of nursing, Pacific College of Health and Science.

Mahdi Taha, DO, FACOI, FACP is Lead Author of Case Study Demonstrating Importance of Genomic Testing in Early identification and Treatment of Cancer

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火曜日, 5月 7, 2024
Cancer, Mutation, FCS, Risk, Woman, Survival, APRN, Male, PSA, Research, BRCA2, NGS, Prostate cancer, Medicine, Patient, FACP, Breast cancer, Overalls, Gene, BRCA1, Medical imaging

FORT MYERS, Fla., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC (FCS) medical oncologist and hematologist Mahdi Taha, DO, FACOI, FACP is lead author and Kayla Haines, APRN is co-author of a case study published in JCO® Precision Oncology detailing the importance of genomic testing in identifying cancer and guiding targeted treatment decisions that enhance overall survival, with a focus on metastatic prostate cancer.

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  • Inherited genetic mutations are known to increase risk for many forms of cancer in women and men.
  • Specifically, mutations in the breast cancer genes (known as BRCA1 and BRCA2) are the cause of aggressive forms of prostate cancer, the second most common cancer diagnosed in American men.
  • The article details the case of an 85-year-old male patient who presented to FCS for evaluation and treatment for metastatic prostate cancer with a rising PSA.
  • "Had genomic testing never been done on our patient, the BRCA2 mutation would have been unknown to the daughter," added Dr. Taha.

Herzing University Launches Online Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Master's Degree Program

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火曜日, 4月 23, 2024
WHNP-BC, Herzing University, MSN, Health, NCC, Woman, APRN, WHNP, National Certification Corporation, Bureau, Women's health nurse practitioner, Women's health, Student, Quality of life, Nursing

MILWAUKEE, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Herzing University, an accredited, private nonprofit institution, announced this week that students can now pursue their Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree and become a certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP). This program features 100% online coursework with hands-on clinical practicum experience.

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  • MILWAUKEE, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Herzing University, an accredited, private nonprofit institution, announced this week that students can now pursue their Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree and become a certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP).
  • The MSN-WHNP program will be offered through two distinct pathways:
    "The launch of our Women's Health Nurse Practitioner online program underscores Herzing University's dedication to providing accessible and innovative education opportunities for nurses seeking to advance their careers in women's health," said Dr. Tricia Wagner, associate dean of online graduate nursing for Herzing University.
  • A women's health nurse practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who provides holistic healthcare for women from adolescence through adulthood.
  • "This trend highlights the importance of programs like our Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) online program, which offers nurses a comprehensive pathway to specialize in women's health and meet the evolving healthcare needs of diverse communities."

American Oncology Network Expands to Hawaii, Welcomes New Practice to Network

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水曜日, 4月 3, 2024
Yee, Diagnosis, RN, AON, Immunotherapy, Environment, Patient, APRN, MSN, MPH, Cancer, Physician, Health, Nursing

HONOLULU, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Oncology Network (AON) (Nasdaq: AONC), one of the nation’s fastest-growing community oncology networks, is pleased to announce its expansion into Hawaii and welcomes Hawaii Cancer Care to the network.

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  • HONOLULU, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Oncology Network (AON) (Nasdaq: AONC), one of the nation’s fastest-growing community oncology networks, is pleased to announce its expansion into Hawaii and welcomes Hawaii Cancer Care to the network.
  • “Our goal at AON is to partner with independent community oncology practices to further close the cancer care gap,” said Todd Schonherz , AON’s chief executive officer.
  • “We are happy to be partnering with American Oncology Network,” said the physicians at Hawaii Cancer Care.
  • The practice already has a comprehensive menu of cancer care services that are valuable to patients at every stage in their diagnosis.

Nurse.com’s 2024 Nurse Salary and Work-Life Report Reveals Workplace Violence and Mental Health Concerns

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火曜日, 4月 9, 2024
Managed Care, General Health, Training, Technology, Other Education, Continuing, Hospitals, Education, Nursing, Practice Management, Other Technology, Health, Community, RN, Certification, Culture, Grief, Psychological trauma, Risk, Patient, Violence, Mental health, APRN, RNS, Female, Fear, Death, Male, BSN, Verbal abuse, Safety, Assault, Workplace violence

For the first time in this biennial survey, nurses were asked about their experiences with workplace violence and how their job affected their mental health and wellness.

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  • For the first time in this biennial survey, nurses were asked about their experiences with workplace violence and how their job affected their mental health and wellness.
  • Many nurses also expressed a need for greater emphasis on physical and mental health.
  • “Workplace violence in any healthcare setting impacts both staff well-being and patient care quality.
  • Participation in this study increased significantly from the 2022 Nurse Salary Research Report , with 3,662 nurses surveyed this year.

HD Nursing Recognizes National Patient Safety Awareness Week, Celebrates Notable Achievements in Fall and Pressure Injury Prevention

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月曜日, 3月 11, 2024
Professional Services, Nursing, Health, Data Analytics, Hospitals, Managed Care, RN, CVP, Culture, CSSBB, CCRN, Pressure, Face, Home, Communication, OE, Patient, CNS, DNP, APRN, Doctor of Philosophy, Teaching hospital, Mercy Hospital, MSN, BSN, Clinical nurse specialist, Heart, Hospital, Patient safety, Safety, HD, ICU, FAAN, OCN, CQA, ONC

In observance of National Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 10-16, 2024), HD Nursing , the leading patient safety solution that combines predictive analytics with individualized fall and pressure injury prevention, is pleased to highlight its recent positive benchmarks, underscoring the top-down commitment to advancing patient safety.

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  • In observance of National Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 10-16, 2024), HD Nursing , the leading patient safety solution that combines predictive analytics with individualized fall and pressure injury prevention, is pleased to highlight its recent positive benchmarks, underscoring the top-down commitment to advancing patient safety.
  • Celebrating Fall Prevention at UT Southwestern: In 2018, William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital and Zale Lipshy Pavilion both implemented the HD Nursing Fall Prevention Program.
  • “These positive benchmarks underscore the effectiveness of our Falls Prevention Program and the unwavering commitment of healthcare providers to prioritize patient safety.
  • As we mark National Patient Safety Awareness Week, these achievements inspire us to continue pioneering innovative solutions that make a meaningful impact on healthcare outcomes."

Get Well hosts Chief Nursing Officer Council on the Future of Digital Health

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火曜日, 4月 2, 2024
Well, RN, Health, Organization, System, Massachusetts General Hospital, MedStar Health, Patient, DNP, APRN, CNO, Child, MBA, Senior, University, Workflow, Council, CNL, FAAN, JD, Nursing

BETHESDA, Md., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Get Well, the global leader in digital patient engagement, hosted the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Council on March 6th, where 23 nurse executives from diverse healthcare backgrounds convened to discuss the intersection of digital health and nursing.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Get Well , the global leader in digital patient engagement, hosted the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Council on March 6th, where 23 nurse executives from diverse healthcare backgrounds convened to discuss the intersection of digital health and nursing.
  • The Council met to explore evolving trends that are reshaping digital health, with an end goal of driving impact through meaningful actions.
  • With this mission in mind, the Council focused on three main topics: improving workflow and clinician well-being, promoting civility and a safe care environment, and amplifying care team recognition.
  • These primary goals reflect some of the most pressing concerns for nurses in today's healthcare landscape.

NCC Celebrates Certified Nurses Everywhere! Happy Certified Nurses Day - March 19, 2024

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火曜日, 3月 19, 2024
Patient safety, NNP-BC, Quality of life, PSAS, Patient, Nursing, Multimedia, Knowledge, FAAN, APRN, NCC, Health, National Certification Corporation

CHICAGO, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NCC honors all nurses and health care professionals who continue to validate their expertise and knowledge in their specialty. We salute these experts in their field. Happy Certified Nurses Day!!

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  • Certified nurses have demonstrated specialized knowledge and are dedicated to keeping that knowledge current.
  • CHICAGO, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NCC honors all nurses and health care professionals who continue to validate their expertise and knowledge in their specialty.
  • Certified Nurses and Certified Advanced Practice Nurses.
  • Visit the NCC YouTube Channel to view and share PSAs showing the importance of certified nurses.

Study Surmounts Barrier to Measuring Healthcare Worker Exposure to Workplace Violence

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火曜日, 2月 27, 2024
School, Incidence, Anxiety, Hospital, Violence, Doctor of Philosophy, Military, Health, MD, Emergency medicine, Research, Workplace violence, Quality, Foot, FAAN, WPV, Aggression, Outline of health sciences, Safety, Joint Commission, APRN, Patient safety, Emergency, Organization, Journal, Yale University, Psychiatry, FACEP, Editorial, Depression, Nursing

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workplace violence (WPV), including physical assaults and verbal threats, is a pervasive and significant issue for healthcare workers and organizations.

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  • OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workplace violence (WPV), including physical assaults and verbal threats, is a pervasive and significant issue for healthcare workers and organizations.
  • WPV directly harms healthcare workers and increases their anxiety, depression and staff turnover.
  • Rates of WPV are likely underestimated because past studies have mostly used surveys that rely on recall of past events.
  • A study featured in the March 2024 issue of The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety (JQPS) overcomes this important barrier by precisely measuring nurse and patient care assistant exposure rates to patient aggression in real time, shedding light on prevention and management measures.

Palm Primary Care Expands Into Dallas County With Acquisition of Two Primary Care Clinics

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月曜日, 2月 26, 2024
General Health, Other Health, Health, Practice Management, Managed Care, Acquisition, FNP, Patient, APRN, Medicare, MD, Hospital

Palm Primary Care Texas (“Palm”), part of the MBF Healthcare Partners II, L.P. (“MBF”) portfolio and Florida-based Palm Medical Centers , has acquired the assets of two primary care practices located in Dallas and Duncanville, from Texas Health Physicians Group.

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  • Palm Primary Care Texas (“Palm”), part of the MBF Healthcare Partners II, L.P. (“MBF”) portfolio and Florida-based Palm Medical Centers , has acquired the assets of two primary care practices located in Dallas and Duncanville, from Texas Health Physicians Group.
  • While the transaction has closed, the full transition of staff and clinics to the Palm name will occur over the next several months.
  • With this acquisition, Palm has now opened or acquired six primary care clinics in Tarrant and Dallas counties since June 2023.
  • Both office locations specialize in a full range of services to Medicare beneficiaries and their families in Dallas County, with an emphasis on convenience and compassionate care.