14 Things Veteran Nurses Should Tell New Grads

Small pearls of wisdom to encourage future generations of nurses.

from NurseBuff

According to several different studies conducted between 2009 and 2016, new nurses are leaving the profession at a rate of 20-33% within the first year of employment. Note that. They are leaving the profession, not just a particular employer. If seasoned nurses would teach new grads how to self-prepare mentally, professionally and physically before and throughout each shift, I truly believe we can slow this mass exodus.

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This Doctor Beat Burnout by Doing These 5 Things

Some tactics were deliberate, mindful behaviors, some occurred by accident, and some started with a different goal.

from KevinMD

Burnout syndrome is a state of emotional, mental and physical exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. I burned out early. Right out of fellowship, I no longer wanted to be a doctor. The grueling hours, my grumpy co-workers, and distant patient engagements left me totally exhausted. However, over the course of a year, I was able to rediscover my passion for medicine.

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Digital Apps for Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics

Emergency medicine and pediatrics are two areas where an array of apps help physicians do their jobs.

from HealthcareDive

Doctors across the hospital spectrum are using digital tools to support clinical decision-making, increase patient engagement and improve quality of care. More than half (51%) of recently interviewed healthcare professionals are using an app at the point of care, according to a new KLAS Research report.

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Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant Salary Grew in 2016

Nurse practitioner and physician assistant salary and job satisfaction rates increased in 2016, a new survey found.

from RevCycle Intelligence

As nurse practitioner and physician assistant salary rates continue to rise, a recent PracticeMatch survey found that more advanced practitioners are also increasingly enjoying their jobs. The survey of over 1,000 nurse practitioners and physician assistants found that about half of the clinicians experienced a boost in income between 2016 and 2015, with 12 percent reporting an increase in compensation of 8 percent or higher.

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Scientists Hack a Human Cell and Reprogram It Like a Computer

In the last couple of decades, biologists have been working to hack the cells’ algorithm in an effort to control their processes.

from Wired

Cells are basically tiny computers: They send and receive inputs and output accordingly. If you chug a Frappuccino, your blood sugar spikes, and your pancreatic cells get the message. Output: more insulin. But cellular computing is more than just a convenient metaphor.

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Compassionate Use Access to Experimental Drugs and The Misguided Mission of Right-To-Try Laws

How can one possibly deny a dying patient even the slightest chance of prolonged life or recovery? Is there a side effect worse than certain death?

from Health Affairs Blog

Some patients facing death take drastic, or even desperate measures in order to prolong their lives. Such actions often include taking unapproved, investigational drugs. In the U.S., a program known as Compassionate Use, or Expanded Access, allows terminally ill patients who meet certain medical criteria to apply (through their physicians) to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the drug manufacturers for access to drugs that are undergoing FDA clinical trials. At first blush, it may appear that there should be no legal, political, or ethical controversies surrounding the concept of expanded access. How can one possibly deny a dying patient even the slightest chance of prolonged life or recovery? Is there a side effect worse than certain death?

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The Nuts and Bolts of Preparing for Audiology Telepractice

A telepractice expert shares what you need to know before—and how to prepare for—providing online services.

from ASHA

Audiologists may be able to use telepractice to expand their client base and better provide access to care. And although audiology telepractice regulations vary by state, there are a few universal components that all audiologists need to consider before they sit down for their first session in front of the computer.

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Knee Patients Spending Millions on Wasted Treatments, Study Finds

According to researchers, wasted treatments for knee pain have racked up millions of dollars in medical bills.

from NBC News

Patients who had knee replacements went through treatments such as injections that did not help, that are not recommended, and that accounted for a third of their total medical bills, the researchers found.

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Study Shows Patients Like Remote Monitoring Via Mobile App for Follow-Up Care

Out of 32 women in the study who had access to the app, 30 (97%) agreed or strongly agreed that their follow-up care was convenient.

from HealthcareDive

One obstacle that has hindered adoption of technology in healthcare has been doubt over its ability to replace in-person care. However, results such as these are slowly helping to break down barriers holding technology back, especially as patients increasingly indicate their preference for more consumer-friendly services.

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