The Nursing Beat

As summer hits its peak, The Nursing Beat will be taking a short break to recharge and soak up some sunshine! ☀️ 🏖️ We'll be taking a summer recess from July 14th to August 1st. But don’t worry—we’ll be back in your inbox (and feed) on August 4th. If you haven’t yet, subscribe to our newsletter at the link in our bio 📥 And don't forget to take some time for yourself this summer! #TheNursingBeat #NurseNews #Summer #Nursesonlinkedin

We love this post from one of our trusted advisors here at TNB 🌟 Because every nurse was a newbie at some point! 🚴♂️ Don’t stress if it feels like you’re learning to ride a bike without training wheels — even if the bike feels like it's on fire! 🔥 💪 You've got this, and we're here for you! #nursesonlinkedin #healthcare

Did you know a toxic chemical could be hiding in common medical devices? In partnership with B. Braun Medical Inc. (US), the latest episode of the Love n' Leary Podcast dives into the risks of DEHP, a chemical still found in IV bags and tubing. Learn why this matters, how it impacts patients and clinicians, and what you can do to advocate for safer, DEHP-free care. Tune in now 🎧 👇 https://lnkd.in/g-pCka6T Marion Leary, PhD, MPH, RN Rebecca Love RN, MSN, FIEL #HealthcareSafety #NurseAdvocacy #DEHP #MedicalDevices #NursesonLinkedIn #Sponsored

📣 In a recent interview with our newest advisor, Zach Smith, BSN, RN, nurse entrepreneur and founding member of NurseGrid by HealthStream, shows how nurses can have it all when it comes to their careers. 🌟 His insights challenge the notion that you have to choose between being a nurse and pursuing your passions. 🌟 Read the full interview to learn how to do the same. Link in comments. How do you blend personal interests with your nursing career? 👇 #nurseentrepreneur #nursesonlinkedin #nursinginnovation #thenursingbeat

🚨 Early Bird Alert for Nurse Leaders! 🚨 Want to lead change in your workplace and elevate your nursing practice? The Professional Governance Leadership Conference by American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) is not just for execs, it’s for every nurse who wants to make a difference. 📍 August 10–12, 2025 | San Antonio, TX 🎤 Hear from national leaders like Dr Tim Porter-O'Grady & Denetra Hampton 🧠 Dive into 40+ breakout sessions, earn CEUs, and gain real-world strategies to lead with confidence. 🕒 Early bird registration is now open 💸 Use code TNB25 for an extra $100 off through 6/30! 👉 Register here https://lnkd.in/g7HkM5GX #NurseLeadership #AONL #NursingConference #LeadTheChange #NurseLife #TheNursingBeat #NursesonLinkedIn #Sponsored

Hospitals should be places of healing, not harm. Nurses and healthcare workers are facing an alarming rise in violence, from verbal abuse to fatal attacks. This powerful piece by Payton Babb Sy explores the systemic roots of violence in healthcare and why it’s urgent to demand real change through policy, culture shifts, and frontline protections. https://lnkd.in/gy6D-_ZY #NurseSafety #WorkplaceViolence #HealthcareWorkers #NursesonLinkedIn #TheNursingBeat

Never underestimate the power of a voice. I’m excited to be joining The Nursing Beat as an Advisor. To me, the best way to fight back against systemic challenges is with a megaphone 📢, and The Nursing Beat is one of the most important ones in our profession today. When we launched NurseGrid, there were barely any startups focused on nurses. Healthcare? Sure. Doctors? Plenty. But nurses (the largest professional group in healthcare) had been overlooked. I still believe NurseGrid’s greatest impact wasn’t just the app itself. It was the message: nurses are worth building for. Worth designing for. Worth investing in. The Nursing Beat carries that same spirit forward, amplifying nurse voices, spotlighting real stories, and helping shape the future of the profession. Let’s keep making noise. #nursesoflinkedin #nursesonlinkedin #nurses #nursing #startup

💡How organizations can pay nurses well and have more money too. Friends, take a look at this The Nursing Beat article (7 min read) for Fred Neis, MS, RN, FACHE, FAEN excellent insights on moving from cost-based nurse compensation to #ROI-aligned nurse compensation models: ‼️compensation is not just about paying nurses for their time—it’s a strategic tool that can drive performance, enhance team culture, and align workforce efforts with organizational goals. ‼️a well-designed compensation model ensures that financial incentives are not only competitive, but also directly tied to quality outcomes, patient care, and business sustainability. Cc: Commission for Nurse Reimbursement

Direct care nurses have been compensated the same way for a century. Yet the dynamic changes in workforce, payment models, consumer expectations, technology adoption, and operational performance have moved well ahead. Years ago, I designed and implemented in a couple of systems a compensation model which better reflects the impact direct clinical staff can have on consumer experience and margin profile. I've seen the ROI firsthand. Compensation is a critical component of a healthy and productive workforce. Last year I connected with Rebecca Love RN, MSN, FIEL and Robert Longyear to understand their efforts through the Commission for Nurse Reimbursement. Having nurses be able to bill for professional services, like many colleagues do now, would give more reason to innovate on our compensation model. On May 28th, Oregon's governor signed a bill allowing nurses to do just that for people covered by Medicaid. Along with the work I've done to change compensation models, I had the chance to learn from Dr. Janice Walker DHA, MBA-HCM, NEA-BC, BSN, RN how she led efforts at BS&W to do the same. Check out the article in this week's The Nursing Beat. Subscribe today! #NurseCompensation #DoItDifferently #Innovation #AdvisorRN