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Self-care
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Taking Care of YOU After a Layoff—Part 2

BY MICHELLE M. CROOK, BSN, RN, CRRN, CCM, BCPA
In last month’s issue, we reviewed the experience of being laid off, along with the emotions that frequently occur with such a sudden change. We also covered some self-preservation techniques and interventions to help you to cope, connect with others and discover your next opportunity. This month, I present additional actionable items and helpful tips that will likely be quite helpful to you now and in the future.

Human resources
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Successful Tips for Submitting Your Resume in a Digital World

BY MARIANNE DiMOLA AND NADINE M. CARTER, RN, BSN, CDMS, CCM, MBA

Applying for a job can be one of the most important, yet frustrating things that you must do. The process today seems more convoluted than ever before. In this article, we hope to help you navigate and succeed in this process more easily.

Advocacy
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Destigmatizing Mental Health – What Can You Do?

BY TARA N. ADAMS, LCSW, CCM

The stigma around mental health is such a difficult topic. I hesitated to take on the challenge of writing this article because, despite being a mental health professional for over 20 years, I still struggle with not being biased myself.

Featured
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The Great Exodus Hitting Case Management

BY TIFFANY FERGUSON, LMSW, CMAC, ACM, AND MARIANNE DiMOLA

Although the social post was tongue-in-cheek, the national evidence of short-staffed departments across the country is evident. Nurses, social workers, therapists, advanced practice providers, etc. are leaving in droves for a better opportunities.

Care Coordination
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The Power of Breathing

BY RAJITHA BOMMAKANTI, BSN, RN-CCM Case managers are an integral part of the healthcare team. Their roles are crucial in preventing readmissions and coordinating services for patients and their families. During the COVID-19 pandemic, inadequate resources in the community, overloaded caseloads and intensive care units being at maximum capacity have put…

President's Message
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Wellness, Resiliency and Self-Care

BY COLLEEN MORLEY, DNP, RN, CCM, CMAC, CMCN, ACM-RN As I am writing this reflection, it is -4 degrees in my hometown of Chicago and wellness, resiliency and self-care are on my mind. COVID is still a force to be reckoned with and now we add in the weather-related challenges and…

Featured
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Full-Service Nurse Wellness

BY BENJAMIN J. FOSTER, MBA In January 2022, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced $103 million in awards to improve the retention of healthcare workers and help respond to the nation’s critical staffing needs by reducing burnout and promoting…

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Nourishing Your Natural Instincts

BY STACEY RICHMOND, RD, LDN The urge for a plant to grow is so strong that its shoots will creatively change course, wiggling around rocks and roots to its full expression. How does the plant know how to receive nourishment and move through the phases of growth to its fullest expression…

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