Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Worker fatigue cause of health care mistakes, study finds. #Nurseup #HealthcareHarm #Healthcare

Worker fatigue cause of health care mistakes, study finds:"Health care worker fatigue contributed to more than 1,600 incidents reported through the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System (PA-PSRS), with 37 considered harmful and four resulting in patient deaths, according the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority."
http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2014/06/05/worker-fatigue-cause-of-health-care-mistakes-study.html

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Did you know, the National Nurses in Business Association is one of the few professional nursing organizations for Nurse Entrepreneurs? Nurses in Business?
http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/nnba/

Sincerely,

Andrew Lopez, RN
Nursefriendly National Directories
38 Tattersall Drive
West Deptford, New Jersey 08051
856-415-9617, Fax: 856-415-9618, info@nursefriendly.com, @nursefriendly
http://www.nursefriendly.com

Saturday, June 21, 2014

New Nurse Born Product Entrepreneur Shares her Story, Sarah Brennan Mott @Nurseborn via @BethBoynton #Nurseup

New Nurse Born Product Entrepreneur Shares her Story:"Nurse BornProducts,(nurseborn.com) specializes in products designed by nurses. Inspiration for Nurse Born came about while I was in the process of developing the Lotus Stethoscope Holder.  Nurses are incredibly resourceful, creative and inventive people and I wanted to provide them with a platform in which they could sell their products. Nurse Born went live this past September 2013 and we are adding new products all the time.

My journey into entrepreneurship was not an easy one – Here is my story:"

http://www.confidentvoices.com/2014/06/19/new-nurse-born-product-entrepreneur-shares-her-story/


More about Beth:


Beth Boynton, RN, MS Consulting Services:"Beth Boynton, RN, MS, Nurse Consultant & Author of award-winning book, "Confident Voices: The Nurses' Guide to Improving Communication & Creating Positive Workplaces". Speaker, trainer, coach, and writer specializing in teaching nurses positive communication and collaboration skills, emotional intelligence, group dynamics & leadership.

Workshops and Speaking

"Whole Systems' work for culture change.

Facilitation of small group process work/teambuilding.

Coaching Nurse Managers & leaders

Change Agent work in preparing staff for culture change initiatives.

http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/boynton


Did you know, the National Nurses in Business Association is one of the few professional nursing organizations for Nurse Entrepreneurs? Nurses in Business?

http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/nnba/


Sincerely,


Andrew Lopez, RN

Nursefriendly National Directories

38 Tattersall Drive

West Deptford, New Jersey 08051

856-415-9617, Fax: 856-415-9618, info@nursefriendly.com, @nursefriendly

http://www.nursefriendly.com

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Patient Engagement: are patients able to be active participants in care? Martine Ehrenclou, @Med_Writer #Nurseup

Patient Engagement: are patients able to be active participants in care? Martine Ehrenclou, @Med_Writer #Nurseup:"Taking charge of your healthcare means taking charge of yourself as a patient and meeting the medical provider half way.  Studies show that if patients are actively involved in care and partner with providers, that they experience better health outcomes and lower costs. See Health Affairs policy brief here.  
But for patients to be active participants in care they must be willing to acquire knowledge about their diagnoses and treatment plans and learn how to navigate our complex healthcare system. That is no simple task for any patient, as it is a steep learning curve. It requires motivation and the ability to do basic research, to keep track of symptoms and share those symptoms with providers, to understand basic medical information, to ask questions and partner with medical providers in shared decision-making, and to take ownership of medical information."
http://martineehrenclou.com/2014/06/patient-engagement-are-patients-able-to-be-active-participants-in-care/


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Did you know, the National Nurses in Business Association is one of the few professional nursing organizations for Nurse Entrepreneurs? Nurses in Business?
http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/nnba/

Sincerely,

Andrew Lopez, RN
Nursefriendly National Directories
38 Tattersall Drive
West Deptford, New Jersey 08051
856-415-9617, Fax: 856-415-9618, info@nursefriendly.com, @nursefriendly
http://www.nursefriendly.com

Sunday, June 8, 2014

National Nurses in Business Association, #NNBA2014 Conference, October 3-5, 2014 At A Glance - #Nurseup #SmallBusiness

National Nurses in Business Association
8941 Atlanta Avenue, Suite 202
Huntington Beach, CA  92646
Phone: (877) 353-8888, Our phone hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PST – Monday through Friday
Click here to visit the NNBA Homepage, Invite Friends via Facebook Here: 
NNBA Conference Description and Speaker Topics
Register Now

NNBA Conference - Nursing Conference in Orlando, Florida


Description:

NNBA Conference 2014 is a gathering of nurse entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs-to-be, self-employed nurses, and nurses in business.  All will be promoting RN independence through consulting, independent contracting, and business ownership on Saturday, October 4 and Sunday October 5, 2014.  Two pre-conferences are available October 3, 2014.


NNBA Conference - Nursing Conference in Orlando, Florida

Objectives:  Discover and obtain:


  • Information on new and traditional RN self-employment
  • Business education and best practices
  • Involvement and participation in NNBA, the national voice for nurses in business
  • Powerful networking, mentoring, and marketing opportunities
  • 14.0 Eligible Contact Hours

Hybrid Event:

A physical event with an Internet component. Twitter conference hash tag #NNBA2014. We will be streaming YouTube interviews with participants and presenters, live Tweetchats, up-to-date Facebook and Google+ posts, and a Google+ hangout for those who want to experience some of the energy of the conference.

Audience:


  • Nurses new to the idea of being an independent nurse or nurse entrepreneur
  • Self-employed nurses and nurse business owners in the startup and growth mode
  • Nurses interested in learning business skills to advance their careers
  • Nurse entrepreneurs that are successful in business
  • NNBA Conference - Nursing Conference in Orlando, Florida
Register Now

Meet-and-Greet

Friday, October 3, 2014, at 5:00 p.m.

Hotel

Embassy Suites, 4955 Kyngs Heath Road, Kissimmee, Florida  34746  /  (407) 597-4000
Group discount rate $114.00. Group name: National Nurses in Business Association or NNB.
Reservations need to be made by September 18, 2014 to receive NNBA’s discounted room rate.

NNBA Conference - Nursing Conference in Orlando, Florida

Hotel Extras:


  • All two-room suites
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfasts
  • Open bar 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Well-equipped fitness center, outdoor pool and whirlpool
  • Complimentary scheduled shuttle to Walt Disney World® 3.5 miles away
Register Now

Speaker Times and Topics:

Pre-Conference Agenda – Friday, October 3, 2014



   

8:00 –  4:30
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Career Alternatives for Nurses® – Donna Cardillo, RN, MA, CSP®

1:00 –  5:00
Dan Poynter - NNBA Conference 
Turn Your Nursing Knowledge into Books: Writing, Publishing and Promoting Your Book - Dan Poynter, CSP® Author and Publisher, ParaPublishing

5:00
Meet and Greet Reception


Conference Agenda – Saturday, October 4, 2014

8:00 –  8:30
Registration

8:30 –  8:45
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Welcome - Michelle Podlesni, RN President, National Nurses in Business Association

8:45 –  9:30
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Keynote:  Becoming a Published Author: Writing, Producing and Promoting Your Book - Dan Poynter, CSP® Author and Publisher, ParaPublishing

9:40 –  9:50
Exhibitors Introductions

9:50 – 10:30
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My Business is Nursing - Susan Scherer, RN, BSN, OCN, CEO, RN Cancer Guides, LLC

10:30 – 11:00
Break, Visit Exhibits, Networking

11:00 – 11:40
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Jump Start Your Speaking Career – Louise D. Jakubik, PhD, RN-BC, CSP® President and Chief Learning Officer

11:40 – 12:20
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Lions & Tigers & Bears, Oh My! Experiences of a New Nurse Entrepreneur - Nancy Joyner, RN, MS, APRN-CNS, ACHPN,  Nancy Joyner Consulting

12:20 – 12:30
Exhibitors Introductions

12:30 –   1:30
Lunch & Exhibits, Networking

1:30 –   2:10
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From Exhausted to Extraordinary: Keeping Up with the Demands of Business Ownership – Renee Thompson, DNP, RN, CMSRN, CEO and President, RTConnections, LLC

2:10 –   2:30
Michelle Interviews Past NNBA President, Pat Bemis

2:30 –   3:30
Team Exercise

3:30 –   3:40
Exhibitors Introductions

3:40 –   4:00
Break, Visit Exhibits, Networking

4:00 –   4:40
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Start at the End: Envisioning Your Dream - Diane Mead, RN, BSN, PCC , CEO, Bethany Hospice

4:40 –   5:00
Group Comments of the Day


5:00 –   6:30
Visit Exhibits, Networking, Cash Bar

Register Now Conference Agenda – Sunday, October 5, 2014


8:00 –   8:30
Registration


8:30 –   8:45
Welcome Back - Michelle Podlesni, RN President, National Nurses in Business Association


8:45 –   9:30
AgendaPic-MaureenSullivan 
Keynote – The Wonderful World of Nursing: From Bedside to Business and Beyond - Maureen Sullivan Tevault, RN, CDE


9:30 –   9:40
Exhibitors Introductions


9:40 – 10:20
AgendaPic-KarenApy-SmallSeven Systems of Success - Karen Apy, RN, L1 Executive Consultant


10:20 – 10:50
Break, Visit Exhibits, Networking


10:50 – 11:30
AgendaPic-RachelCartwright-SmallLearn to Leverage Your Prospects Time - Rachel Cartwright-Vanzant, PhD(c), MS, RN, LHRM, CNS, LNCC


11:30 – 12:10
AgendaPic-LindaCobb-SmallHow to Get Corporate Clients - Linda Cobb, MS,RCC, President, The Coaching Company, Inc


12:10 – 12:20
Exhibitors Introductions


12:20 –   1:30
Lunch & Exhibits, Networking


1:30 –   2:10
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Bringing a Product to Market from Home - Gary Bronga, President, Clipeze Worldwide


 2:10 –   3:00
Roundtable Session #1:

Start at the End: Envisioning Your Dream – Diane Mead, RN, BSN, PCC , CEO, Bethany Hospice

Seven Pillars of Success – Karen Apy, RN, L1 Executive Consultant

My Business is Nursing – Susan Scherer, RN, BSN, OCN, CEO, RN Cancer Guides, LLC

Education Businesses – Louise D. Jakubik, PhD, RN-BC, President and Chief Learning Officer, Nurse Builders

Legal Consulting – Erica Cumings, RN, CLNC


3:00 –   3:10
Break


3:10 –   4:00
Roundtable Session #2:

Business Success for Non Entrepreneurs: Consider a Mini Franchise – Brenda Sammy, RN,MSN

Bringing a Product to Market from Home – Gary Bronga, President, Clipeze Worldwide

How to Get Corporate Clients – Linda Cobb, MS,RCC, President, The Coaching Company, Inc

Lions & Tigers & Bears, Oh My! Experiences of a New Nurse Entrepreneur – Nancy Joyner, RN, MS, APRN-CNS, ACHPN,  Nancy Joyner Consulting

Social Media – Andrew Lopez, RN, Owner, Nursefriendly Network



4:00 –   4:30
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Major Announcements – Plans for Next Year’s Conference and Wrap-up - Michelle Podlesni, RN President of NNBA, CEO, BSGI
Register Now


Click here to visit the NNBA Homepage:

Saturday, June 7, 2014

Newest Generation Of #Nurse #Bullies. Can This Be True? Renee Thompson, DNP, RN @RTconnections #Nurseup #Incivility

Newest Generation Of Nurse Bullies. Can This Be True? Renee Thompson, DNP, RN @RTconnections #Nurseup:"When discussing nurse bullying, most of us think about the crusty older nurse bullying the younger new nurse. However, lately I’ve been getting emails from older nurses who are being bullied by…yep…the newer, younger nurses! How can this be?

Before I go down this path, I want to add a disclaimer: Not all new nurses behave this way; just like not all experienced nurses “eat their young”. But it is what it is and worthy of discussion.

Here’s why I think this is happening:"
http://blog.rtconnections.com/2013/04/newest-generation-of-nurse-bullies-can.html

More about Renee:

Renee Thompson, Renee Thompson, DNP, RN, RT Connections, LLC, @RTConnections:"At RTConnections, I educate, connect and inspire current and future nurses. I started this company because I really believe that patients deserve to be cared for by competent, compassionate nurses and that nurses deserve to believe they make a difference. To make that happen I offer keynote presentations that help nurses take ownership of their practice; seminars and workshops to improve clinical and professional practice; and consulting to help organizations create nurturing and supportive work environments for employees and the patients they serve. My area of expertise is in professional development, nurse-to-nurse bullying, communication/collaboration, team building and academic service partnerships."
Business Address:
146 Aidan Ct
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
412.445.2653 - EST
http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/thompson

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Did you know, the National Nurses in Business Association is one of the few professional nursing organizations for Nurse Entrepreneurs? Nurses in Business?
http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/nnba/

Sincerely,

Andrew Lopez, RN
Nursefriendly National Directories
38 Tattersall Drive
West Deptford, New Jersey 08051
856-415-9617, Fax: 856-415-9618, info@nursefriendly.com, @nursefriendly
http://www.nursefriendly.com

Thursday, June 5, 2014

What Can Zumba Teach Us about Complex Adaptive Systems and/or Group Dynamics? via @BethBoynton #Nurseup #Nursefriendly

What Can Zumba Teach Us about Complex Adaptive Systems and/or Group Dynamics?:"I love my Zumba class and instructors.  Somehow I doubt they are fantasizing about group dynamics and having epiphanies about related complex adaptive systems while dancing like I tend too, but that’s ok! Zumba® exercise classes are ” fitness-parties ” that blend upbeat world rhythms with easy-to-follow choreography, for a total-body workout that feels like a celebration.  I typically go to a class 3-5 times a week at Jubilation Studio in Portsmouth, NH where the popular Interruption Awareness youtube was filmed!"
http://www.confidentvoices.com/2014/01/05/what-can-zumba-teach-us-about-complex-adaptive-systems-andor-group-dynamics/


More about Beth:

Beth Boynton, RN, MS Consulting Services:"Beth Boynton, RN, MS, Nurse Consultant & Author of award-winning book, "Confident Voices: The Nurses' Guide to Improving Communication & Creating Positive Workplaces". Speaker, trainer, coach, and writer specializing in teaching nurses positive communication and collaboration skills, emotional intelligence, group dynamics & leadership.
Workshops and Speaking
"Whole Systems' work for culture change.
Facilitation of small group process work/teambuilding.
Coaching Nurse Managers & leaders
Change Agent work in preparing staff for culture change initiatives.
http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/boynton
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Did you know, the National Nurses in Business Association is one of the few professional nursing organizations for Nurse Entrepreneurs? Nurses in Business?
http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/nnba/

Sincerely,

Andrew Lopez, RN
Nursefriendly National Directories
38 Tattersall Drive
West Deptford, New Jersey 08051
856-415-9617, Fax: 856-415-9618, info@nursefriendly.com, @nursefriendly
http://www.nursefriendly.com

Monday, June 2, 2014

"If you will it and work hard it will come. Never stop your hustle." Katie Duke, @TheKatieduke #DealWithIt #Nurseup

(Thanks Katie Duke for letting us repost, visit Katie at http://www.officialkatieduke.com)


If you will it and work hard it will come. Never stop your hustle.
Every successful person started with a dream, has met obstacles, and overcome them.

(( here's my shameless plug tho--->>In the meantime- stop by and visit my new website 

http://www.officialkatieduke.com - advice, fitness regimens, recipes, blog, music, and of course- THE DEAL WITH IT SHOP!))