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The Commission for Nurse Reimbursement is leading the way towards a more sustainable future for #nursing. Our upcoming Legislative Summit will start the conversations needed to determine the best path forward for #nurse reimbursement. #nursesonlinkedin #healthcareonlinkedin

Many of my LinkedIn friends know how involved I am with helping family caregivers - and family caregivers "to be" (!) - with preparing for the challenges that so many will face in the near future with caring for aging loved ones. It is not a question of "IF" - but rather a question of "WHEN." Getting yourself (and your loved ones) organized in terms of medical, financial, and legal records is critical to making YOUR life easier when that time comes. My Mom was very proactive and well-organized, and it made things MUCH easier on me and my sisters. But there were some details that could have been better spelled out. My friend, colleague, and nurse - Jean Ross, RN - has developed a well-designed platform for getting your healthcare and medical details "all in one place" (and shareable with the portals of your choice) so that your life will be easier - and even more importantly, so that CARE will be better and more coordinated between all healthcare team members - when that time comes. Jean knows from firsthand experience how difficult it can be when emergencies occur and much-needed information is not easily available. I personally am using her Primary Record platform for organizing my OWN healthcare and medical information as a prelude to having discussions with my loved ones to get THEIRS done. I'm doing this because: 1) I want to be prepared for my own needs. 2) It just seems like a smart idea to have this information all in one place, no matter what. 3) As I move into discussions with family members asking THEM to join me (so that secretly, I can be proactive about the NEXT time I am called upon to provide support), I want to be able to say "I've done it, too!" I hope you'll take a moment to read about Primary Record in the post below, and take advantage of their special offer to get started this April-May with organizing you and your family's health and medical records. It's also important to note that when it comes to "Planning for Caregiving" (a 5-week online course I teach with my friend and colleague Deborah Harlow), getting starting with the MEDICAL RECORDS is MUCH easier as a starting point compared to trying to start with FINANCIAL or LEGAL documents, which can stir up prickly emotions and resistance points, derailing the entire process. Thanks, Jean Ross, RN, for creating this great and easy-to-use platform with such thoughtful connectivity with other medical portals (which we are all increasingly being forced to join). Your system makes it easy to "do it once!" #careeconomy #medicalrecords #planningforcaregiving

A random thought about Wound Care... Wound care is more than just a medical necessity—it is a vital part of restoring hope, dignity, and quality of life for patients. Every wound tells a story of resilience, and as healthcare professionals, we have the power to transform that story through expert care and compassion. In a world where chronic wounds and infections can lead to devastating outcomes, mastering the art and science of wound care means saving lives, preventing suffering, and empowering patients on their journey to healing. By closing the gap in wound care knowledge and practice, especially in regions where resources are limited, we can become catalysts for change—uplifting the standards of care, inspiring our peers, and contributing to a healthcare system that puts patient well-being at the forefront. Let us be the driving force behind better outcomes, ensuring that no patient is left behind in their path to recovery. #Bestpractice #woundcare #nurses #LMIC

Gail M. Vozzella, senior VP and CNE at Houston Methodist, spoke with HealthLeaders about why and how #nurses should get involved with #innovation, and how leaders can use their seat at the table to advocate for nursing #technology. Tune in to hear her insights: https://lnkd.in/gKVWq6ve

In a letter to the editor in Toronto Star, RNAO CEO Doris Grinspun RN, MSN, PhD, LLD (hon), O.ONT. says while physicians are essential, they cannot address Ontario's #PrimaryCareCrisis alone. "Nurses urge Bonnie Crombie for Leader to revise her pledge and promise access to either a family doctor or nurse practitioners supported by interprofessional teams of nurses, allied health professionals and social workers to the 2.5 million Ontarians who currently lack a primary care provider." Read her letter: https://lnkd.in/guPxG92k

ARNET IS PROUD TO SUPPORT MATT DOUMA RN Every year, thousands of families face the life-altering impact of sudden cardiac arrest. survival is a victory, but for their families, the journey doesn’t end there. Recovery is often filled with uncertainty, fear, and an overwhelming need for support. Families face sleepless nights, difficult decisions, and the heartache of seeing a loved one fight to regain their strength. Matt Douma has taken on the task of investigating approaches to support families of cardiac survivors. “We don’t often realize how important that moment is when we ask the family to leave the patient care room, or we rapidly summarize what happened so we can just get them out of the intensive care unit because we need that bed for someone else. Those may not seem like very significant moments for health-care providers, but sometimes they can be the most significant for families. Our work is really trying to shed light on those moments.” MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY - SUPPORT NURSES LIKE MATT https://lnkd.in/g59gpHHf #PatientCare #Nurses #Gratitude #CommunitySupport #ResearchInitiatives #ARNET #nursingresearch

Yesterday was the Free Film Screening: Everybody’s Work hosted by the Tri Chapter ENA 🍿 🎥 A great group gathered in SF to network and learn 💜 Thank you to Mindy Elayda MPA, BSN, RN for organizing and to the sponsor NY Life! This event was dedicated to everyone doing the work to combat #racism in #nursing. Often, that journey and work can start with just questioning your own mindset and thought processes: Why do I feel a certain way about someone or a group of people? Do I ever make assumptions about others on shift that aren’t based in evidence? Do I have biases? Are those biases affecting my patient care? Or questioning the people and environment around you: Do my coworkers have bias? Are the care processes at my facility perpetuating bias or stigma in care? Are there systems in place that favor some patients but not others? Why? How? What does that do to health equity? I want to thank Dr. Anna Maria Valdez for being a constant advocate and educator around JEDI and health equity work. You can hear part of Dr Valdez's story in this clip from the film #EverybodysWork from SHIFT Nursing >> https://lnkd.in/gytkKJNC Learn more about EveryBodys Work including how to host a free screening here >> https://lnkd.in/gBzcdeTf Read about the National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing here >> https://lnkd.in/g5gCAAZx #nursesonlinkedin

When I read Charlene Platon’s post about being “out there,” I immediately identified with it. As a prior bedside nurse, I’ve was often been labeled as “animated and activated.” Now, I understand that being our authentic selves is what drives meaningful change in healthcare. Having had the honor of meeting Charlene, I deeply respect her work as an Ambulatory Nursing Leader at Stanford Health Care and co-founder of Fifth Window. Her commitment to advocating for nurse well-being is essential, especially as we face the harsh realities of our profession. Nurses under investigation for civil or even criminal matters endure some of the most stressful experiences imaginable. I recently highlighted a heartbreaking case of a nurse who struggled with postpartum depression, leading to a suicide attempt. This nurse not only had to self-report but was also evaluated for fitness to practice—a concept that many nurses and organizations fail to fully understand and that can have life long ramifications. Let's not wait until there are mental health issues with no tools in ones toolbox, let's support them way before that ever happens. That’s where our advocacy comes in. My advocacy work as a Legal Nurse Consultant, assisting legal teams and nurses as well as organizations and education and providing support and resources in navigating these challenging situations. I emphasize the importance of integrating mental health support when a nurse is in any time of litigation. If we identify mental health issues as a barrier to practice, why aren’t they being addressed as we would in a nursing care plan? It’s only logical that we prioritize nurses well-being as caregivers. That’s why I’m ho

According to Robyn Begley, #CEO of American Organization for Nursing Leadership, and senior vice president and #CNO at the American Hospital Association, several of the biggest #nursing issues going into 2025 will be the same that the industry has seen for the past couple years: https://lnkd.in/e89i6RDW

According to Cassandra Lewis, DNP, ACNP-BC, #CNO at Bon Secours’ Richmond market, part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, and HealthLeaders Exchange member, improving #PatientEngagement begins with the day-to-day interactions between the patient and the bedside nurses who care for them. Here are some tips on how #nurses can engage with #patients and make them feel more comfortable: https://lnkd.in/gAj5JiqQ