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Dawn M. Daubert Chosen as a Woman of the Month for February 2024 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Dawn M. Daubert of Oxford, New Jersey, has been chosen as a Woman of the Month for February 2024 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of health care. About Dawn M. Daubert Dawn M. Daubert is a... - April 11, 2024 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
PocketRN Brings No Cost "Virtual Nurse for Life" to Dementia Patients and Caregivers Under New 8-Year CMS GUIDE Model
The innovative model enables the expansion of personalized, expert nurse-led care to improve patients’ quality of life and alleviate burden on caregivers nationwide–all with $0 copays. - April 08, 2024 - PocketRN
ATI Nursing Education Launches Claire AI(TM), the First-of-Its-Kind Technology to Help Save Nurse Educators Time
The new artificial intelligence aide is a critical step forward in improving efficiencies in nursing education at a time when reducing faculty turnover is imperative. - March 22, 2024 - ATI Nursing Education
Healthcare Workforce Coalition Visits Capitol Hill Seeking Solutions to America’s Healthcare Workforce Shortage Crisis
Coalition stakeholders calling on lawmakers to advance proposed solutions to train, grow, and sustain America’s healthcare workforce. - March 20, 2024 - Healthcare Workforce Coalition
Preferred Care at Home of South Alabama Announces Expansion of Services to Meet Growing Demand for Home Care Solutions
Since 1984, Preferred Care at Home founders have had the privilege of assisting clients in improving their quality of life while recognizing and maintaining their dignity and independence. Preferred Care at Home has continued this tradition by only referring the most reliable, compassionate, experienced, and affordable caregivers to client’s homes or care facilities. Celebrating life, dignity and independence.® - March 09, 2024 - Preferred Care at Home of South Alabama
Thuy H. Sekhou-Duong Chosen as a Woman of the Month for January 2024 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Thuy H. Sekhou-Duong of Forest Park, Georgia has been chosen as a Woman of the Month for January 2024 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Thuy H. Sekhou-Duong Thuy H. - February 28, 2024 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Rebecca L. Feliciano Chosen as a Woman of the Month for January 2024 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Rebecca L. Feliciano of Ocala, Florida has been chosen as a Woman of the Month for January 2024 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the healthcare industry. About Rebecca L. Feliciano Rebecca L. Feliciano... - January 24, 2024 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Dr. Catherine Davis Chosen as a Woman of the Month for November 2023 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Catherine Davis of Kansas City, Missouri, has been chosen as a Woman of the Month for November 2023 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Dr. Catherine Davis Dr. Catherine... - December 28, 2023 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Villages Rehab & Nursing Center Named Among Best Short-Term Rehabs in Florida
Villages Rehab & Nursing Center was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Nursing Home for 2024 – a status earned by only 19% of skilled-nursing facilities nationwide. Villages Rehab earned its Best Nursing Home status by achieving a rating of “High Performing,” the highest possible rating, for Short-Term Rehab. U.S. News awards the designation of Best Nursing Home only to those that satisfy U.S. News’ assessment of consistent performance in objective quality measures. - December 12, 2023 - Villages Rehab & Nursing Center
Healthcare Workforce Coalition Endorses SAVE Act to Protect Hospital Workers from Workplace Violence
Bills would make violence against hospital workers a federal crime. - December 06, 2023 - Healthcare Workforce Coalition
Healthcare Workforce Coalition Applauds Reintroduction of Bipartisan Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
Bill would allow the entry of nurses with approved immigrant visas and allow physicians with approved immigrant petitions to adjust their status to have a durable immigration status - November 03, 2023 - Healthcare Workforce Coalition
West Coast University Joins Forces with The Nurses Pub in the Quest for 100K Future Nurses
West Coast University is supporting the mission to recruit 100K future nurses at The Nurses Pub Annual Scholarship Gala. - October 17, 2023 - The Nurses Pub
Small Audiology Practice in Northeast Ohio Selected as One of Only 44 Practices in US to Fit Groundbreaking Tinnitus Treatment Device
The Lenire tinnitus treatment device was approved by the FDA in April 2023. It was initially fit by only 14 practices nationwide but the company, Neuromod (based in Ireland), added 30 additional audiology practices in Phase 2 of its release for a total of 44 practices. Sounds of Life Hearing Center was selected to be in this select group of practices and is now certified to prescribe and fit this device which uses tongue-tip and sound stimulation to change the way the brain perceives tinnitus. - October 07, 2023 - Sounds of Life Hearing Center, LLC
New Study from PocketRN and Stanford Health Care Reveals Efficacy of Novel Nurse-Led Care Delivery Model via Telehealth
PocketRN, a telehealth platform that enables patients and caregivers to receive ongoing and on-demand care at home from expert nurses, today announced the publication of findings in the Journal of Medical Internet Research from its clinical study in conjunction with Stanford Health Care. - October 04, 2023 - PocketRN
Marlene K. Cook Honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2023 by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Maureen K. Cook of Longton, Kansas, has been honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2023 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and great success in the healthcare industry. About Maureen K. Cook Marlene K. Cook is an RN... - October 04, 2023 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
DEA and Telemedicine: East Coast Telepsychiatry's Push for Modernized Rules
On September 12 and 13, 2023, the DEA discussed telemedicine regulations. East Coast Telepsychiatry's representatives, Pierre Montalvo and Dan Golden, attended in Arlington, VA. Mr. Golden emphasized the importance of telemedicine in prescribing controlled substances. The 2008 Ryan Haight Act's regulations are outdated, prompting the DEA to reconsider after receiving a record of over 38,000 complaints. - September 18, 2023 - East Coast Telepsychiatry
Avant Healthcare Professionals Recognized as an Alliance Certified Ethical Recruiter
Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals, today announced that it has received certification as a Certified Ethical Recruitment Firm through the CGFNS Alliance, formerly known as the Commission on Graduates... - September 01, 2023 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Avant Healthcare Professionals Celebrates Daisy Award-Winning Nurse Kathy Taala
Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals, today announced that one of its international nurses, Kathy Taala, RN, was honored with The DAISY Award. The distinction was given to Taala by Avant Healthcare... - August 30, 2023 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Avant Healthcare Professionals Recognized in 40th Annual Healthcare Advertising Awards
Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals, today announced it was named among the winners of the 40th Annual Healthcare Advertising Awards, earning Gold honors for its What to Expect: The State of Nurse Staffing in 2023 blog and Top Concerns of Nurse Executives e-book. - August 27, 2023 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Avant Healthcare Professionals Recognized in the 2023 Aster Awards
Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals, today announced it was named among the winners of the 2023 Aster Awards, earning a gold honor for its Understanding Violence and Aggression in the Nursing Profession e-book, and silver honors for its What to Expect: The State of Nurse Staffing in 2023 blog and Recruitment Agency vs. Direct Hire e-book. - August 25, 2023 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Avant Healthcare Professionals Celebrates Daisy Award-Winning Nurse Kathlyn Buo
Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals, today announced that one of its international nurses, Kathlyn Buo, RN, was honored with The DAISY Award by her facility in Texas. “Kathlyn’s recognition... - August 24, 2023 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Avant Healthcare Professionals Original Research Published in Nursing Management
Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals, today announced the publication of its study “Enhancing Workforce Diversity by Supporting the Transition of Internationally Educated Nurses” in Nursing... - August 22, 2023 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
EndoGlow Revolutionizes Fluorescence-Guided Minimally Invasive Surgery with the GreenEgg™ Fluorescent Manipulator
EndoGlow, a pioneering medical technology company, proudly announces the launch of its breakthrough product, the GreenEgg™ fluorescent manipulator. Designed to revolutionize fluorescence-guided minimally invasive surgeries, the GreenEgg™ brings a new level of capability and innovation... - August 16, 2023 - EndoGlow
Jana L. Veillon Honored as a Woman of the Month for July 2023 by P.O.W.E.R.(Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Jana L. Veillon of Eunice, Louisiana is honored as a Woman of the Month for July 2023 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of healthcare. This is the second time Veillon has received this... - August 09, 2023 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Kidney Care Partners Urges CMS to Change Proposed ESRD Rule to Address Payment Shortfalls on Labor and Innovation
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – urged critical reform to new policies introduced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System and Quality Incentive Program Proposed Rules. - August 01, 2023 - Kidney Care Partners
Uniti Med Ranked #2 on BluePipes' Best Travel Nursing Companies for 2023
Uniti Med is absolutely thrilled to announce that they have ranked an impressive #2 ranking on BluePipes' highly coveted Best Travel Nursing Company list for 2023. Outshining over 420 competitors in the travel nursing industry, Uniti Med has truly proven their excellence in providing top-notch... - July 20, 2023 - Uniti Med
SunMed Selected to Exhibit SolidAIRity Flex® Oral Endotracheal Tube Stabilization Device at Vizient Innovative Technology Exchange
SunMed has been selected to exhibit the SolidAIRity Flex® Oral Endotracheal Tube Stabilization Device at the Vizient Innovative Technology Exchange. Vizient, Inc, the nation’s largest member-driven healthcare performance improvement company, will hold the Exchange on Oct. 3 in Grapevine,... - June 10, 2023 - Securisyn Medical
Avalon Soulette Brown Honored as a Woman of the Month for April 2023 by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Avalon Soulette Brown of Belleville, New Jersey has been honored as a Woman of the Month for April 2023 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and great success in the field of healthcare. About Avalon Soulette Brown After... - May 10, 2023 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Angela Hunt, MSN, BSN, RN Named VIP for 2023 by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Women of Excellence Recognized
Angela Hunt, MSN, BSN, RN of Winston Salem, North Carolina has been named VIP for 2023 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women Of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievement in the field of healthcare. About Angela M. Hunt, MSN, BSN, RN Angela M. Hunt is the... - April 15, 2023 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Distinguished RN Joins the 910AM Superstation Radio Host Lineup as the First Registered Nurse Through Her New Talk Radio Show "Nurse Charms LIVE"
Charmaine Bond AKA “Nurse Charms” is launching her new, trending, radio talk show in celebration of her brand “Nurse Charms”®️ becoming a Registered Trademark. Nurse Charms has spent over 20 years in her nursing career with a passion and dedication for helping... - April 10, 2023 - Nurse Charms
New Barefoot Shoe Designed for Nurses and Healthcare Workers
As healthcare professionals know all too well, the right footwear can make all the difference when it comes to long-term health and comfort. - April 03, 2023 - Leguano Ireland
ABC's "Shark Tank" to Feature Local Company with Safe New Way for Mothers Across the U.S. to Preserve Their Breast Milk for Up to Three Years on the Shelf
Milkify gives mothers an easy and safe option to freeze-dry their breast milk, extending the life of this precious source of nutrition for up to three years. Freeze-dried breast milk powder is easy to use when parents are on the go, requires no refrigeration, and prevents nutrient degradation caused by long-time freezer storage. Milkify will be featured on Shark Tank April 7. - March 31, 2023 - Milkify
NurseBee's Innovative Platform, "The Hive," Leverages Blockchain Technology to Revolutionize Healthcare Staffing Industry
NurseBee, a healthcare technology company, has reached a significant milestone by crossing into revenue. - March 30, 2023 - NurseBee
Securisyn Medical, LLC Announces U.S. Military Health System Distribution Agreement with Panakeia, LLC
Securisyn Medical, LLC, an early commercial-stage medical technology company and the developer of the patented SolidAIRity Flex® Oral Endotracheal Tube Stabilizer System, today announced the signing of a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Government Reseller Agreement (Agreement or Contract) with Panakeia, LLC of Naples, FL to distribute adult SolidAIRity® Oral Endotracheal Tube Stabilization medical devices to ensure its availability to select government agencies, including DoD. - March 16, 2023 - Securisyn Medical
How One Nurse Helped 1,000+ Nurses Accomplish Their Dreams
Nurse Chioma Okeke is a visionary and pioneer who started her company called Choosing Nursing with the goal of helping to remedy the nursing shortage by creating more nurses around the world. The seasoned nurse of well over 12+ years in experience shares how she originally started her platform as... - March 15, 2023 - Choosing Nursing
Dr. Tina J. Theriaque, MSN, RN, Named a Professional of the Year for 2023 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide
Dr. Tina J. Theriaque, MSN, RN, of Brownwood, Texas, has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2023 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Dr. Tina J. Theriaque Dr. Tina J. Theriaque... - March 08, 2023 - Strathmore Worldwide
Author Rachel Larcom, MSN, FNP-BC, CCRN’s new book “Surviving the ICU" Provides Nurses of All Experience Levels the Insider Knowledge of Working as a Critical Care Nurse
Recent release “Surviving the ICU: A Toolkit for the Critical Care Nurse,” from Covenant Books author Rachel Larcom, MSN, FNP-BC, CCRN, is a vital companion for nurses working in the ICU who may be feeling overwhelmed. Larcom provides useful tactics to ensure readers are able to care for their patients accurately and quickly while being prepared for nearly any kind of emergency. - February 22, 2023 - Covenant Books
NurseBee, a Blockchain-Enabled Medical Staffing Marketplace to Launch
A blockchain consortium built around making the lives of nurses easier. - February 09, 2023 - NurseBee
Black Hills Surgical Hospital Ranks #1 in America for Major Orthopedic Care
The nation's top orthopedic hospital is located in the middle of one of America's biggest tourist destinations, the Black Hills of South Dakota. Many of the surgeons and staff are from South Dakota, and people from nearly every state seek out the high quality care and memorable patient experience BHSH delivers. - February 08, 2023 - Black Hills Surgical Hospital
PocketRN Welcomes Long-Time Home Healthcare Leader Nancy Gillette to Team
Gillette brings over 20 years of experience from home health, home care and senior living industry to leadership team. - January 30, 2023 - PocketRN
Brooke Spicer Joins Sureguard LLC as Director of Operations
The industry disrupting laboratory services company continues expansion to improve the experience of long-term care facilities. - December 08, 2022 - Sureguard LLC
Morgan County Medical Oncology Practices Combine to Provide Comprehensive Cancer Care
Cancer Care Center of Decatur is joining Clearview Cancer Institute. CCI welcomes Dr. Naveen Lobo. - November 23, 2022 - Clearview Cancer Institute
Securisyn Medical awarded $249,750 Advanced Industries Early Stage Capital and Retention Grant from the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
Securisyn Medical, an early commercial-stage medical technology company and the developer of the patented SolidAIRity Flex® Oral Endotracheal Tube Stabilizer System, announced today the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade has awarded the Company a $249,750 Early Stage Capital and Retention Grant to accelerate design freeze, verification and validation testing, and clinical builds for the Company’s patented chest tube tube seal and securement device, SolidAIRity CT™. - November 18, 2022 - Securisyn Medical
Husson University ROTC Graduate Receives the Colonel Tanya Wahlberg Nurse Cadet Excellence Award
Husson University announced today that Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduate, Madison Morano, Class of ‘22, a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army received the prestigious Colonel Tanya Wahlberg Nurse Cadet Excellence Award. Named in honor of a former second brigade professor of... - November 17, 2022 - Husson University
Nurse-Owned Staffing Agency ExpediteRN Sends Qualified RNs Where They Are Needed Most
Need Nurses? - November 15, 2022 - ExpediteRN Corp.
Husson University Reconceives Online RN-to-BSN Program to Address State’s Nursing Shortage
Husson University announced today that a reconceptualized version of its popular Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-to-BSN) program is now available online. The updated program is now suitable for both students and working nurses. “With Husson’s online RN-to-BSN... - November 11, 2022 - Husson University
Securisyn Medical seeks up to $5 Million Crowd SAFE Raise for Commercialization of its Clinically Differentiated Ventilated Patient Safety Technology Platform
Securisyn Medical, LLC (“Securisyn Medical” or the “Company”) is a commercial-stage medical technology company and the developer of the patented SolidAIRity Flex® Oral Endotracheal Tube Stabilizer System, announced today the launch of its $5 Million Crowd SAFE... - November 02, 2022 - Securisyn Medical
The State of the Direct Care Workforce Study Reveals New Insight to Recruit & Retain Care Workers
The National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC) and MissionCare Collective (MCC) analyze 67,000+ direct care workers to better understand the people delivering care across the United States. - October 27, 2022 - National Association for Home Care and Hospice
Jana L. Veillon Named a Woman of the Month for October 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Jana L. Veillon of Eunice, Louisiana is celebrated as a Woman of the Month by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of healthcare. About Jana L. Veillon Jana L. Veillon is a nurse with Advantage... - October 26, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Laurie J. Spahl Named a Woman of the Month for October 2022 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Laurie J. Spahl of Webster, Massachusetts is celebrated as a Woman of the Month by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of healthcare. About Laurie J. Spahl With over 20 years’ experience,... - October 06, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized