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Are rising NCLEX pass rates a concern? 5 chief nursing executives weigh in

Becker's Hospital Review | Feb 1, 2024

Critics have raised concerns around the NCLEX test and the rate at which students are passing the exam, but chief nursing officers told Becker's there are reasons for the improved scores.

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Louisiana ranks dead last on health nationwide — a new initiative is hoping to change that

The Acadiana Advocate | Feb 1, 2024

From its social and economic fabric to the physical environment and the behavior of its residents, Louisiana has been ranked the least healthy state in the nation for two years in a row.

A new initiative, spearheaded by the Louisiana Center for Health Equity, is hoping to identify and implement solutions that will help lift the state out of its trailing position. Dubbed LA40by2030, the working group behind the initiative reasons that, starting from the bottom, the state might not make it straight to the top. Instead, the plan is to make it to 40th in the nation by the end of the decade.

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New Baton Rouge charter school is taking applications for 2024-25 school year

BR Proud | Feb 1, 2024

A new charter school in Baton Rouge is accepting applications for the 2024-25 school year.

Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy, 17255 S. Harrells Ferry Road, opened in August 2023 and serves Pre-K through fourth grade.

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Physician burnout and depression, in 5 charts

The Advisory Board | Feb 1, 2024

Medscape last week released its 2024 Physician Burnout & Depression Report, with the data showing that both burnout and depression remain relatively high despite slight decreases from last year.

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75 hospital and health system chief pharmacy officers to know | 2024

Becker's Hospital Review | Jan 29, 2024

Becker's is delighted to honor 75 hospital and health system chief pharmacy officers.

Chief pharmacy officers provide systemwide oversight of medication management and drug supply, which in turn creates a safer patient experience. These executives are also responsible for leading cost-effective pharmacy strategy, implementing impactful pharmacy policies, driving automation and technology initiatives, and educating the next generation of pharmacy leaders.

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Dr Beau Raymond Shares Expertise on Public Health, Population Well-Being

The American Journal of Managed Care | Jan 26, 2024

Sidney (Beau) Raymond, MD, MMM, FACP, chief medical officer of Ochsner Health Network, believes that the health care system should focus on preventing illness and disease, rather than just treating them after they occur.

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Ask a doc: 'When is a cough something to worry about?'

Yahoo News | Jan 26, 2024

As respiratory illnesses surge this winter, there’s one symptom many patients hope will just go away: the dreaded cough.

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100+ hospitals, health systems among Newsweek's greatest workplaces for diversity

Becker's Hospital Review | Jan 26, 2024

Newsweek has published its 2024 "America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity" list, which includes a number of hospitals and health systems.

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Ochsner Health names new CIO

Becker's Hospital Review | Jan 26, 2024

New Orleans-based Ochsner Health has named Amy Trainor, BSN, RN, as its new CIO and senior vice president.

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HR leaders' plans to tear the 'paper ceiling'

Becker's Hospital Review | Jan 8, 2024

Human resources leaders are as committed as ever to increasing diversity among their workforces. HR leaders at hospitals and health systems remain staunchly focused on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in 2024. Particularly, they noted how they are working to broaden talent tools by promoting skills-based hiring and tearing the "paper ceiling."

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