Conference registration closed Walk-ins welcomed if space available |
Conference registration for the Consortium's upcoming conference, Clinical Excellence: Caring to Provide the Best in Patient Care, has closed with more than 460 registered from academic and practice planning to attend the event on December 8 at the Charles Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines, FL. The conference will feature a keynote presentation by Joan M. Vitello-Cicciu, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAHA, FAAN, Dean and Professor Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing UMASS. In addition to the keynote presentation, three panels of nurse leaders will share innovations and best practices for advancing clinical excellence in pre-licensure nursing schools, during new hire onboarding programs, and in the practice setting. The Nursing Consortium of Florida is especially grateful to conference platinum sponsors HealthStream®, the Memorial Healthcare System, and the University of Miami Hospital and Clinics, gold sponsor MedPro Healthcare Staffing, silver sponsor University of Miami School of Nursing & Health Sciences and to all our bronze sponsors for supporting our upcoming conference. A limited number of walk-in registrations will be accommodated on a space available basis. The cost of walk-in registration is $200.00 per person paid in cash only. |
Consortium’s Day in the Life of a Nurse™ program
celebrates 23 years of engaging high school students
The Consortium’s popular Day in the Life of a Nurse™ program
celebrated its 23rd year on the 16th of November. A total of fifty-nine host facilities and area public school systems prepared for months to welcome sixty participating schools, and more than 1,300 students would have taken part in the program last week but heavy rains the night before caused Broward County school to close on the 16th out of concern that some schools would flood. The Consortium will try to reschedule Day in the Life of a Nurse™ in Broward early in the new year and is delighted that so many hospitals and
schools of nursing from Marathon to Loxahatchee offered to host student groups
for in person experiences! This year we saw a 54% increase in host locations and an 85% jump in the number of interested students scheduled for in-person experiences compared
to last year. Please
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IMPACT on Nursing Education! Nominate an RN Educator for an NLN Leadership position
The National
League of Nursing is seeking
nominations for open leadership positions on its Board of Governors,
Nominations Committee and Certification Commission. If you are experienced in
nursing policy, health, and higher education and demonstrate expertise in
public and private approaches to creative systems of health care delivery and
higher education, submit a nomination today. The NLN Nominations Committee
reviews all applications received and then prepares a slate of candidates for
election each year. The committee is especially interested in recommendations
that will ensure that the NLN has a breadth of experience in national and
international policy discussions on nursing, health, and higher education; a
deep understanding of society’s multiculturalism; and a demonstrated expertise
in public and private approaches to creative systems of health care delivery
and higher education. The 2024 open Positions and Responsibilities are: the NLN Board of Governors, the NLN Nominations Committee, and the NLN Certification Commission Nominations deadline is January 15, 2024. Please
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more.
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FCN releases new report on the nursing workforce by
county
The Florida Center for Nursing has released a supplement
to "The
State of the Nursing Workforce in Florida" report which takes a deeper dive
into the supply data. The new "Florida’s
Nursing Workforce Supply by County" report provides a summary of the supply of
nurses for each county in Florida. Nursing workforce characteristics at
the county level are compared to the state and national workforce
characteristics. Additionally, the county level nursing demographic
characteristics are compared to state and national population characteristics
per the U.S. Census Bureau. This report sheds new light on the extent to
which the demography of the nursing workforce matches the communities they
serve.
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has announced a Call for
Proposals for a new funding opportunity, “Evidence
for Action: Indigenous-Led Solutions to Advance Health Equity and Wellbeing.” Application
Deadline is March 01, 2024 3:00 PM. This program asks: How can Indigenous-led
solutions advance health equity and wellbeing of Indigenous Peoples? Evidence
for Action's new call for proposals seeks to change the colonial status quo by
looking to Indigenous Peoples to identify health priorities and lead projects
that explore how to promote flourishing and wellbeing. Up to $4 million will be
awarded through this call. Grants may last up to 5 years, with a strong
preference for durations less than 3 years. The total number of grants is to be
determined. The Foundation expects to award grants in a range of sizes and
durations. Brief proposals are due March 1, 2024. Please click here to read
more.
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Keys to ensuring adequate
nursing support New study from McKinsey says more than 50% of nurses report symptoms of
burnout
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As part of an ongoing, collaborative research
effort, the American Nurses Foundation and McKinsey & Company surveyed more
than 7,000 nurses in April and May 2023 to better understand mental health and
well-being in the nursing workforce.
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The
survey results, recently released, revealed that symptoms of burnout and
mental-health challenges remain high with more than half of
surveyed nurses in the United States reporting symptoms of burnout. The
potential long-term workforce and health implications of these persistent
pressures are not yet fully understood. In this report, McKinsey shares the
highlights of this most recent survey and trends over the past few years. As
healthcare organizations and other stakeholders continue to evolve their
approaches to these important issues, this research provides additional insight
into the challenges nurses face today and highlights opportunities to ensure
adequate support to sustain the profession and ensure access to care for
patients. Please click here to read more.
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Most medical, nursing students don't plan to treat patients,
survey finds
A majority of medical and nursing students said they view
their studies as a "stepping-stone" to a broader non-patient-facing
healthcare career, according to a global
survey from Elsevier Health.
Of a total of 2,212 medical and nursing students surveyed, 61% in the U.S. said
they plan to work in roles that do not involve direct patient care, such as
public health, research, or business consulting, according to a report of the
survey findings, "Clinician of the
Future 2023: Education Edition." Perhaps even more striking, 25% of medical
students and 21% of nursing students in the U.S. reported that they have
thought about quitting their studies, and more than one in 10 plan to leave
healthcare entirely. Please click here to read more.
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Leveraging AI to individualize & accelerate caregiver competency
development
Assessing and validating the competence of clinical staff
across various settings and learning levels presents a complex challenge due to
the multifaceted nature of both humans and healthcare science. Furthermore, patient or resident-facing
employees require not only technical skill, but also a high degree of
interpersonal skill, clinical judgment, and decision-making abilities, which
have historically been more difficult to quantify. As learners progress from novice to expert,
their development needs will evolve and vary by individual, adding even more
complexity. By leveraging artificial
intelligence, healthcare leaders can not only manage the complexity of the
unique development needs today’s workforce has but can also provide a
personalized competency pathway based on an individual’s knowledge and ability.
HealthStream’s
jane AI solution is a comprehensive competency development system that focuses
on accelerating and individualizing competency development to ensure time spent
learning is purposeful, ultimately leading to improved clinical outcomes.
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Healthcare sector posts strong job growth in October
According to a recent report in HealthLeaders Weekly Wrap, there were 58,000 healthcare jobs
created in October which was more than the 53,000 monthly average for new jobs
in the sector over the past year. Ambulatory care services continued to lead in
job creation, accounting for 32,000 new jobs for the month. Hospitals accounted
for 18,000 jobs, and nursing and residential care accounted for 8,000 jobs. Healthcare
accounted for nearly 40% of the 150,000 jobs created in the U.S. economy in
March, new federal data show. Overall job growth in the national economy slowed
in October, well below the 258,000 monthly average for jobs gained over the
past 12 months, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' monthly report on
job growth. Please click here to read more.
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ONC commits to
support for FHIR in updated TEFCA standards
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) has
unveiled version 1.1 of the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common
Agreement (TEFCA), with minor tweaks and support for HL7 Fast Healthcare
Interoperability Resources (FHIR), and plans to release a bigger, more
comprehensive version 2.0 next spring. Healthcare leaders have a bit more
clarity on FHIR, thanks
to an update to the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) released
recently. Please click here to read more.
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Panthers captain Sasha Barkov donates $97,600 to Joe
DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
The Florida Panthers hockey team captain Aleksander
“Sasha” Barkov recently concluded the fourth year of his special philanthropy
campaign “#BarkovScores4JoeD” with Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital by
presenting the hospital foundation with a donation of $97,600. Barkov's philanthropy
campaign provides a $1,600 donation for each goal he scores and $800 for each
assisted on. The nearly $100,000 donation was the result of the 28 goals and 66
assists tallied by Barkov during the 2022-2023 regular season and playoffs.
"I really value my partnership with Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and
am very happy they are part of the Florida Panthers family,” said Barkov. To date, Barkov’s contributions to programs and services that benefit kids and
families at the children’s hospital total $313,600. He also provides a suite
for use by those connected to the hospital at every home game and announced during
the hospital visit that the campaign would continue through the 2023-2024
season. Updates on the program will be posted on the hospital social media
sites Facebook and Instagram. Fans can also search #BarkovScores4JoeD. Please click
here to read more.
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National Association of Hispanic Nurses honors three UM
Nursing Faculty Leaders
The Miami Chapter of the
National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) celebrated its first fundraising
gala in October attended by an enthusiastic gathering of health care
professionals, administrators, and academic leaders from South Florida,
including several students and faculty members of Consortium member University
of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies who are members of this
prestigious organization. The highlight of the evening was the recognition of
outstanding nursing leaders in the community. Among the distinguished awardees
were three esteemed faculty members from UM’s School of Nursing and Health
Studies. They are: - Carmen
Presti, who was honored with the prestigious President's Award.
- Juan
M. González who was honored with the NAHN Miami Clinical Nurse
Leader Award.
- Johis
Ortega who was honored with The NAHN Miami Community Champion
Award.
SONHS
has been a steadfast supporter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses
for several years, continually fostering a platform that unites health care
professionals and academic leaders. Together, they aim to share ideas, advocate
for important causes, and increase awareness of the specific health care needs
of the Hispanic community. Please click here to read more.
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Miami Cancer Institute reports on study for new treatment
of lung cancer that has spread to the brain
A
new multi-institutional research study indicates that future patients with
non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has spread to the brain may routinely
undergo treatment that involves a combination of medications called immune
checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) and a single, high dose of stereotactic radiation
therapy. The study showed that the treatment is safe and does not increase the
risk of what can be a serious complication ― radiation necrosis. Dr. Manmeet Ahluwalia, M.D., MBA, FASCO, chief of medical oncology, chief
scientific officer, deputy director and Fernandez Family Foundation Endowed
Chair in Research at Consortium member Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute, and senior author of the
study, said, ““This study gives us hope that we are on the way to developing
even better methods of caring for our patients…the key finding is that the
combination of ICI and single fraction stereotactic radiosurgery does not
increase the risk of radiation necrosis.” The report,
which included data from 11 institutions in four countries reviewed
retrospectively, was recently published in the Journal of Neuro-Oncology. Please
click here
to read more.
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Surgeon says men should get screened for breast cancer
Mammograms are not routinely offered to men. However, a
Fort Pierce doctor recommends screening mammography as men with a genetic
mutation have an increased risk of developing breast cancer. Dr. Jason Radecke a
bariatric surgeon at Consortium member HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital says, "It's
a silent killer…Men are not aware at all." Radecke has male relatives who
have had breast cancer. He said, "Unfortunately, it was my uncle. When he
got diagnosed, it ended up being stage 4 breast cancer." When his uncle passed,
his family started testing for mutations of the BRCA gene, which increase
someone's risk of getting cancer. They learned the gene runs in the family. Radecke's
cousin and other family member tested positive for the gene. Specifically, the
men in the family are at a higher risk for cancers associated with the gene,
including breast cancer, prostate cancer or pancreatic cancer. Please click
here to read more.
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