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nursing is not a “partisan issue” is a cop out in a time where reproductive rights are being ripped apart, maternal mortality rates continue to accelerate, private equity “rescuing” healthcare systems only to eliminate services & bankrupt them months later, insurance companies completely destabilizing healthcare access with inpunity, healthcare systems leaving care settings vulnerable to cyber attacks & all of this disproportionately impacting minoritized communities. nursing might not be “partisan,” but it should be rooted in JUSTICE. not tiptoeing around what our patients actually need & deserve. let’s be honest about what our “priorities” are y’all.

🌟 Advocating for Change in Nursing Reimbursement 🌟 The role of #nurses has never been more critical than it is today. Nurses are at the heart of patient care, providing medical attention and emotional support to those in need. Yet, despite their invaluable contributions, the #nursing profession faces significant challenges that affect care delivery, including issues related to reimbursement, working conditions, #burnout, and access to resources. We are dedicated to addressing these challenges head-on. We believe that through advocacy, policy reform, and community engagement, we can create a healthcare landscape that truly values and supports our nurses. 🔹 Why Advocacy Matters Now More Than Ever The current healthcare system often overlooks nurses' vital contributions, leading to burnout, staffing shortages, and decreased patient care quality. By advocating for fair reimbursement policies, improved working conditions, and better access to resources, we can ensure that nurses are equipped to provide the best possible care. 🔹 Join Us in Making a Difference We invite you to join our cause. You don't have to be a nurse to support our mission. Whether you're a #healthcare professional, a #patient, or simply someone who believes in the value of nursing, your voice matters. Together, we can push for the changes necessary to build a healthcare system that respects, values, and empowers nurses. 📢 How You Can Help 🔹 Share your stories and experiences with us. Your insight is invaluable in shaping our advocacy efforts. 🔹 Engage with policymakers and stakeholders. Letters, emails, and meetings can make a real difference. 🔹 Spread the word. The more people understand the challenges nurses face, the stronger our collective voice will be. The path to change is never easy, but with your support, we can create a future where nurses receive the recognition and support they rightfully deserve. Let's stand together for a healthier, more equitable healthcare system. #nursesonlinkedin #healthcareonlinkedin

Today, the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) and the Commission for Nurse Reimbursement announce our groundbreaking strategic partnership aimed at transforming how nursing care is valued and reimbursed. This collaboration marks a pivotal moment for the nursing profession, as it will focus on: ✅ Policy and Rule Changes: Advocating for changes that recognize the true value of nursing care. ✅ Innovative Models: Testing new approaches to ensure a robust and comprehensive reimbursement for nursing services. ✅ Feasibility Tests: Implementing real-world tests to demonstrate the impact of nurses across various ambulatory care specialties. Why This Matters: 1️⃣ Empowering Nurses: This partnership aims to give nurses the recognition and compensation they deserve. 2️⃣ Transforming Healthcare: Showcasing the value of nursing care will lead to better patient outcomes and a stronger healthcare system overall. Stay Tuned! This is just the beginning of an exciting journey. Be sure to follow AAACN and CNR for updates on this partnership and how it will shape the future of nursing. #NursingValue #HealthcareInnovation #nursing #nursesonlinkedin #healthcareonlinkedin #nursingreimbursement #timeforchange Stephanie Witwer, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Rachel E. Start RN, MSN, NEA-BC, FAAN

This is a really interesting article on the workforce impact of the introduction of the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme - ARRS - into the NHS primary care workforce. To be absolutely clear, individual people in ARRS roles are amazing. But this article highlights that the introduction of the roles was dogged by poor planning, poor training, and people being asked to work in new ways without adequate supervision. It also led to clear unfairness - in particular nurses being asked to train and supervise people who were being paid more than they were, and to fill in gaps that ARRS workers were unable to address. It also highlights that well established professions, such as pharmacy, who have their own clear competencies and supervision routes, can absolutely help patients and reduce other professionals' workloads. As ever, when money was thrown at a problem without proper consultation or consideration for training, supervision and management, the problem didn't go away. I feel terribly sad for the GPNs who have had similar experiences, and for their talented, well intentioned ARRS colleagues who weren't given what they needed to achieve the goals they were employed for. Proper planning and proper change management aren't nice-to-haves, they are essential.

For anyone working/interested in primary care and its workforce, this new paper from Alison Leary &co with The Queen's Nursing Institute Crystal Oldman is a really interesting and important read. The paper considers a workforce impact assessment on general practice nurses (GPNs) due to the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) (which they were not part of). Issues highlighted and addressed - GPNs experienced: Increased supervising and teaching without additional resources Duplication of work due to complexity of work (which is not recognised) Incomplete care and care left undone Inequitable pay and conditions Less access to developmental opportunities and paid time for learning (this particularly grips me given my PhD in nurses' post-registraiton development) Devaluation of the GPN role More 'rescue' work due to fractured care and taskification. This is a must read, which should be reflected on and taken on board for anyone looking at service (re)design, working practices and workforce planning at a local, regional and national level. #nhs #workforce #research #policy

The evolution of nursing over the last few centuries is not just a transformation; it's a revolution. Gone are the days when nurses were confined to bedside care and following orders without question. We no longer stand silently in the wings; we are now at the forefront, advocating for patient care, driving research, and shaping healthcare policies. Our role has transcended traditional boundaries to encompass leadership positions, where we influence the direction of healthcare systems and impact patient outcomes on a global scale. We are not just caregivers; we are educators, innovators, and trailblazers. We embody the spirit of resilience and compassion, pushing the limits of what it means to be a nurse. Our hands, which once solely provided comfort and healing, now also wield the power to enact change, challenge the status quo, and lead with unwavering conviction. It's time to shed the outdated perceptions of nursing. It's time to recognize and celebrate the dynamic, multifaceted roles we play in healthcare today. #Nurses #NextGeneration #FutureOfNursing #NursingBeyondScrubs #NursingBeyondTheBedside #NursesOnLinkedin

While the intent is admirable, I believe it's unfair to ask nurses to contribute financially to an initiative that could take years to achieve. Without clear updates on progress, nurses are left in the dark, supporting a cause that may face insurmountable obstacles from powerful lobbyists and systemic complexities. We need to explore alternative models that recognize and reward the value of nursing care today, without placing the burden on the very professionals we aim to support. #NurseAdvocacy #HealthcareReform #ValueBasedCare

Workforce/people impact assessment are very rare in the NHS, even when its large scale change. Policy is simply dropped onto frontline from a great height. We did a retrospective one on ARRS. The Impact of the Introduction of the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme on the General Practice Nursing Workforce in England #workforce #primarycare #generalpractice #nursing

Today’s healthcare consumers expect high-quality, equitable, and affordable care. HCOs aim to deliver, but when nursing budgets are targeted as a cost-reduction strategy (as they often are), HCOs may be surprised to find they’ve fallen victim to self-sabotage. The long-term consequences of chronic understaffing, burnout, and turnover outweigh any immediate cost savings. It’s evidence of a short-sighted approach that fails to understand the real economic value of nursing: The ROI in nursing human capital. #nurses #ROI #healthcare #invest

🚨 Change the Game - Redesign How We Reimburse! 🚨 The Commission for Nurse Reimbursement is leading the charge to modernize how nurses are compensated, advocating for a system that truly reflects the value of the nurse within the healthcare delivery system. 🏥💪 Why change the nurse reimbursement model? Because nurses are more than the room rate. They are the heartbeat of healthcare, providing critical care and comfort when it matters most, and should be the drivers of economic stability and growth for healthcare systems.  The Commission is on a mission to: ✅ Remove nurses from the "room rate" and establish an independent billing line item. ✅ Recognize nurses as a vital revenue center, showcasing their contribution to healthcare outcomes. ✅ Collaborate with legislators, agencies, and organizations to enact real, sustainable change. So, how can you help spread the word about our mission? Let us know if you have a blog, podcast, or YouTube Channel and would be interested in featuring one of our members. If you don’t have one, but think you know of a great opportunity for us, comment below, and I’ll take it from there.  📢🖊️🎙️ Together, we can make history. Let's show the world that nurses are invaluable, and it's time their reimbursement reflects that. 🌍❤️ #ChangeTheGame4Nurses #NurseReimbursementRevolution #ModernizeNursingReimbursement #Reimburseforthenurse #nursewarriors #nursesonlinkedin #healthcareonlinkedin Melissa Mills, RN, BSN, MHA Rebecca Love RN, MSN, FIEL https://lnkd.in/eQk3Uqfk