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Q&A with KO, Career Edition: What interested you in healthcare as a career path? This month's #ThoughtLeadership moment features our inimitable COO, Kristen Oelschlager (KO), discussing her journey in healthcare, which started in nursing. #CastleCareers #TeamCastle

Calling all state workforce development officials and leaders, #policymakers, and longterm care officials. As you know, #CNAs (or certified nursing assistants) are critical employees in nursing homes. They are the ones who take care of (and notice changes in) our loved ones. No one is more aware of the fact that CNAs... ❗ Earn persistently low wages with 13% living below the federal poverty line and more than 1/3 of them relying on some form of public assistance. But did you know... ❗ Out of the 1,420 CNAs NAHCA spoke to, 40% would go back to work if additional training were offered. ❗ Furthermore, if a CNA needed move to a new employer or if they move to a new state in this country, it is very likely their existing certifications and trainings don't transfer ...meaning they'll have to start over. THE GOOD NEWS? 👉 There are state efforts that can help advance CNA career pathways! We've found, for instance, that in a given state there can be confusion by employers, government officials, and other about workforce development for CNAs... even if a number of initiatives may exist. Often, they are not integrated with one another. Or, registered apprenticeship programs may overlap with existing initiatives under the state health department; employers may not know how to access available programs; and funding or administrative processes may not be well aligned across agencies. So there is practical work that can be done! ⭐ Next week, we're relaunching our website with new resources and information on promising and pilot projects, including a brief specifically on "Integrating State Efforts to Advance CNA Career Pathway Programs." It's short but packed with information, recommendations, resources and insights helpful to start supporting CNA professional development. The brief includes: ✴ Insights into the Challenges with CNA Workforce Development ✴ Overview of Existing Career Pathway Models ✴ Improving CNA Workforce Development Within States ✴ Career Lattices and Ladders, including three categories of CNA career pathway models our Coalition has identified to offer advancement, enhanced education, mentorship, and improved wages ✴ A Guide for States (steps for leaders within a state to consider to improve integration of CNA workforce development efforts in their state) ✴ Resource table (with links and insights into national and state based organizations) WANT TO LEARN MORE? 👉 Join us on June 26 for our Coalition Conversation - We'll be diving in deeper: https://lnkd.in/eq3eNMSe #movingforward #Nursing #nursinghomes #longtermcare #eldercare #seniorliving #aging #olderadults #change

🚨 Calling all NPs and NP students! Let's get real for a minute... 🚨 What do you think is the BIGGEST struggle NPs face throughout their career? We can all agree that being an NP is no walk in the park. From the moment you start your program, it's like you've signed up for a masterclass in juggling. 🤹 But instead of balls, you're juggling full-time jobs, mountain-high coursework, and the ever-elusive work-life balance. And let's not even get started on the clinical placement hunt. 😩 Then there's the constant battle with imposter syndrome. One minute, you're confidently explaining complex conditions to patients. The next, you're Googling "how to adult" at 2 AM. But wait, there's more! Once you finally graduate (cue the angelic chorus), you realize the struggles don't magically disappear. 🪄 Suddenly, you're navigating the murky waters of career advancement, trying to explain to every patient that no, you're not "almost a doctor." Through it all, you're expected to maintain composure while your internal monologue screams, "I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I'M DOING!" 😱 (Spoiler alert: We've all been there.) So, NPs and NP students, we want to hear from you! In the grand obstacle course of NP life, what's been YOUR biggest struggle? Spill the tea ☕ (or the coffee or the energy drink – we don't judge) in the comments below. 💬👇 Remember, you're not alone in this journey. Every comment is a reminder that we're all in this together, tackling these challenges one day at a time. 💪 #NPLife #NursingHumor #Nursing #NursePractitioner #NPHub

For #TLevelThursday we spoke with T Level ambassador Simon Bone, T Level Project Manager at NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board, about their journey into #TLevels and debunking the myths around hosting young people on T Level industry placements. Sharing some insights into their journey, Simon said. “This journey, like many, started with a need for change, a need to ensure that we are attracting new and future young talent to our sector, to support the workforce challenges that we face across the NHS. Early perceptions around hosting young people on T Level industry placements was somewhat mixed; with immaturity, unreadiness, potentially burdensome, and not having capacity to support amongst the reasons not to support T Levels. We felt it was important to tackle this head on and challenge these perceptions, whilst asking questions to encourage a different way of thinking. “Collaboration with a range of stakeholders from across education and the Health and Social Care sector (HSC) was the key to unlocking this conversation, and from my experience, colleagues should start this conversation as soon as possible. It has been an ongoing and evolving process, with a bit of risk, to ensure we have a T Level industry placement model that is well supported and sets our strategy for future engagement. “Our first pilot T Level Health students excelled whilst being hosted in a large acute Trust in frontline clinical wards. Some of the feedback we received was incredible, with colleagues not quite believing that students were so young, with the levels of maturity and commitment shown during placement, and questions as to whether we could recruit young people as soon as possible! Young people were already embedding into the way we work, were really productive, and the skills demonstrated were amazing. For me, this meant T Level myths were being debunked! “Learners showed that any doubts staff had were unnecessary. And whilst all learners come with different needs, this was the first step to ensuring a fit for purpose future workforce. “Our aim as an integrated care system was to make engagement with the industry placements as easy as possible for an already stretched workforce. This included in curriculum design, placement modelling, curriculum sequencing and onboarding. “Whilst this is just a snapshot of our journey, I encourage anyone to take a step back and have a think about what they are doing to build their workforce for the future, change mindsets and challenge any myths around working with young people. I ask you to consider T Levels and industry placements as one option that may just surprise you- you may well discover your future talent and a world of new possibility and opportunity.” Find out more about T Levels by visiting T Levels: industry placements: https://lnkd.in/eJnNgEbx #NAW2024 #SkillsForLife

📍 📋 Para la #Reflexión: NHS England 2024/2025 priorities and operational planning guidance #WorkforceObjetives 📌 Improve the working lives of all staff and increase staff retention and attendance through systematic implementation of all elements of the People Promise retention interventions 📌 Improve the working lives of doctors in training by increasing choice and flexibility in rotas, and reducing duplicative inductions and payroll errors 📌 Provide sufficient clinical placements and apprenticeship pathways to meet the requirements of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan #Supporting our workforce ... #focus should be supporting our current staff and those in education and training, to improve staff experience, retention and attendance. ✅ Evidence shows higher engagement among staff who feel supported, and that this #improves productivity, patient outcomes and safety.

🎃🌟 Fall into a New Career! 🌟🎃 The season of change is upon us, making it the perfect time to revisit your aspirations. If a new career is on your mind, consider the exciting world of travel nursing. Find out how Fidelity On Call can support your journey at https://buff.ly/2Q89MQD. 🍂💼 #TravelNurse #SeasonOfChange #NewCareer

Career Matters are accepting applications for the Lived Experience Charter 2024. Deadline for applications is the 22nd April 2024, 1700hrs. The Lived Experience Charter is a catalyst for significant culture change across organisations within the NHS and further afield. The Lived Experience Charter helps to break down barriers, overcome challenges and negative assumptions about the recruitment of people with lived experience and creates systemic change across organisations seeking an open, inclusive, diverse and representative workforce.   Once awarded Charter status (either; working towards, bronze, silver or gold) it will be held for a maximum of 3 years, although services can reapply during this time if they feel progression has been made. During this 3 year period the services will become part of our ‘Community of Practice’ via our online portal/community and this will give them the opportunity to continue to grow, learn and share the very best of practice. The process for award is extensive and includes:  A training day for providers and assessors.  Intensive 1-1 support for applicants.  Evaluation from an expert panel including those with a Lived Experience.   Final award ceremony.   It also provides 3-year access to our Community of Practice and digital platform for continued learning, guidance and support. Opportunity to Express Interest     To apply to register interest in taking part in the Lived Experience Charter during 2024 please complete and return the Expression of Interest (EOI) Form - https://lnkd.in/eAJmHC8Q   Or contact our team at info@career-matters.org for further information and an informal discussion. #LivedExperienceCharter #Diversity #Inclusion #InclusiveWorkforce

🎃🌟 Fall into a New Career! 🌟🎃 The season of change is upon us, making it the perfect time to revisit your aspirations. If a new career is on your mind, consider the exciting world of travel nursing. Find out how Fidelity On Call can support your journey at https://buff.ly/2Q89MQD. 🍂💼 #TravelNurse #SeasonOfChange #NewCareer

The Lived Experience Charter by Career Matters is now open for applications This charter gives employers a practical solution and toolkit to improve and develop their recruitment practices for people with lived experience #CareerMatters #LivedExperience #LivedExperienceCharter #WorkSkills #DiverseWorkforce