How do you protect employees experiencing domestic violence? One nurse leader shares her first-hand experience.
Monday, March 4, 2019

Nurse leaders must be more aware of domestic violence.

I'll be upfront. This week's feature article on domestic violence may be tough to read. But, as Ronell Myburgh, RN, shares in the piece, it's an important topic for nurse leaders to be aware of and to talk about with others. Myburgh, who lost her administrative assistant to domestic violence, discusses what she learned about leadership after this tragic event.

Also in this issue:

  • Making good hiring decisions in the clinical setting
  • Physician groups call for nurse practitioner supervision
  • #TimesUp movement focuses on healthcare
 

5 Ways to Support Nurses Experiencing Domestic Violence
How do you protect employees experiencing domestic violence? One nurse leader shares her first-hand experience.
 
 
Nurses, Social Workers Demand Action on Workplace Violence
The Bureau of Labor Statistics found healthcare and social workers are nearly five times more likely to be seriously and violently injured at work compared with workers in other sectors. Find out what's being done to mandate change.
3 Steps to Make Good Hiring Decisions in Clinical Settings
Stakes are high when recruiting new clinical staff, including costs associated with making new hires. Get tips on how to connect with the right employees for your organization.
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CMS Updates Hospital Star Ratings After Delay, Signals Plans for Change
Hospitals have long complained that the ratings fail to convey an accurate picture of care quality.
Why Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners Need Supervision, Say Physician Groups
The ongoing expansion of responsibilities for physician assistants and nurse practitioners is renewing opposition from physician groups. What's their latest beef? Read on to find out.
 
 

Must Reads

Florida nurses training to become certified sexual assault nurse examiners
WTXL
RaDonda Vaught: Health officials found no reason to discipline Vanderbilt nurse after deadly error
The Tennessean
Nashville nursing company Wellness Solutions hasn't paid at least 100 employees in months
The Tennessean
The #TimesUp movement is coming to healthcare
Fast Company
SC pediatric office stops accepting non-vaccinated patients
WMBF
 

Thanks for spending the time to read about these tough, but important, issues. If you have any thoughts or reflections on these, or any other articles, please connect with me at jthew@healthleadersmedia.com or Tweet me @jen_NurseEditor.

 

Jennifer Thew, RN
Senior Content Specialist, Nursing