Never Served on a Board Before? A Free Webinar to Get Your Foot in the Door
The Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC) wants to see 10,000 board seats occupied by nurses in 2020. But they realize that not every nurse who wants to serve in a…
Ride Health: How One Startup is Changing Emergency Transportation for the Better
Are you tired of patient no-shows, last-minute cancelations, and delayed or missed appointments? Around 3.6 million patients miss or delay their care due to transportation barriers, according to a recent…
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Transplant Nurse Shares Her Story as She Waits for a New Kidney
As a nurse, Heidi Prodehl has spent years caring for patients in need of transplant organs at Froedtert Hospital’s Transplant Center in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, but now the shoe is on…
Patient Sets His Bed on Fire to Get Nurse’s Attention
John King was an inpatient at AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, who had felt ignored by hospital staff. To remedy the “lack of care” he was…
Is Your Department Affecting Your Mental Health?
As a nurse or a healthcare provider, you usually have a say in terms of where you work and in what department. However, choosing where to work often comes with…
We Interviewed the Team Who Recovered Kobe Bryant
David Katz, is the Team Leader of the Malibu Search and Rescue Team, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. On Sunday January 26th he received a call that changed his life….
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How Listing Added Sugars Could Save Lives and Reduce Healthcare Costs
As you walk through the aisles of your local supermarket, you may notice a striking difference from previous years. The FDA now requires large food and beverage manufacturers to list…
Patient Plays the Violin During Brain Surgery
Brain surgery remains one of the riskiest procedures in the medical field. The slightest inaccuracy could permanently affect the patient’s ability to control just about every aspect of their body,…
NOBC Nurse Profile: Jason Straw
Captain Jason Straw USAF, NC (Retired), BSN Disability Party Medical Adviser, Hoosier Veterans for Medical Cannabis District 5 Leader, Higher Fellowship Medical Adviser, The National Chronic Pancreatitis Support Network Medical…
Should Nurse Practitioners Work Alone? Looking at the Debate from Both Sides
There’s been an ongoing debate in the healthcare community as to whether nurse practitioners should be allowed to work without a physician’s supervision. Currently, 22 states across the nation allow…
Teen Dating Awareness Month: Keeping Kids Safe
February is Teen Dating Awareness Month, so we thought we’d spend some time talking about teen dating violence and how it can be prevented. Whether some of your patients are…
What Is Patient “Hotspotting” and Can It Reduce the Price of Care?
“Hotspotting” has become quite a buzzword in the healthcare setting lately, as providers continue to search for ways to improve the quality of services patients receive. Much like a local…
Situation Critical: FDA Warns of Hacking Threats to Remote Medical Devices
As a care provider, you’re likely all too familiar with the idea of telehealth and the Internet of Things. You can use digital devices to remotely connect with patients, like…
The Power of Paychecks: Raising the Minimum Wage to Combat Suicide
A new study suggests that raising the minimum wage could help prevent thousands of suicides across the country every year – even if employees are paid just a dollar more…
Book Review: Shining The Light On All The Right
SHINING THE LIGHT ON ALL THE RIGHT Celebrating the Art of Nursing Around the World by Mark and Bonnie Barnes with Jim Eber In 1999, Mark and Bonnie Barnes were…
Should You Recommend CBD to Your Patients?
You’ve probably seen dozens of products and beverages containing CBD over the last couple years. CBD stands for cannabidiol, one of the main active ingredients of marijuana. It’s derived from…