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Physical Therapist Skills: 12 Qualities to Career Success

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Be Compassionate To work in patient care, you need compassion, as patients might feel anxious about their treatment. Successful physical therapists care about the well-being of their patients. A great PT is constantly learning and staying current with the latest advancements and best practices. The University of St.

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10 Strategic Steps to Eradicating Racism in Nursing Education

Daily Nurse

According to the Campaign for College Opportunity , 50% of California RN faculty were white in 2020-21 (down from 65% in 2011-12), while diversity among newly enrolled nursing students is increasingly diverse, with white nursing students representing only 30% of all students.

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What is Neurodiversity? Understanding Neurodiversity

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

As a result, the brains varied methods of processing information become a part of self-identity. Neurodiversity has expanded to incorporate a wider group, including those who self-identify as neurodiverse. Update on Atypicalities of Central Nervous System in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Brain Sciences , May 20, 2020:10(5), 309, [link].

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Best Practice Social Media Use for Healthcare Professionals

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

dmvasilenko77/123RF.com The March 9, 2020 HospitalRecruiting.com blog described cautionary “Don’ts” regarding physicians use of social media. Understand that your intended tone may not translate well in writing, so take care to exclude emotion from your response. Use self-restraint. Don’t violate HIPAA regulations.

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Mentorship: A strategy for nursing retention

American Nurse

The limited pool of qualified nursing staff readily available to provide safe, quality care taxes the human capital management of healthcare organizations worldwide. Stress, low self-confidence, and reduced job satisfaction frequently lead to voluntary turnover. See Turnover stats.) reduction from the alarming 8.4%

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Intentional Resilience in Nursing: Four Components to Building Personal Resilience

American Nurse

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, self-care habits can help prevent chronic disease and aid in reducing symptoms of mental health conditions 1. In 2020, the American Nurses Foundation embarked on a journey to recognize and prioritize the mental, emotional, and physical health of nurses nationwide 2.

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Caring for adults with autism spectrum disorder

American Nurse

adults have received a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Many clinical nurses don’t have the knowledge needed to customize patient-centered care to meet the individual needs of adults with ASD. Many organizations lack the resources to support clinical nurses in identifying adults with ASD and implementing appropriate care.