American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

2021), our country experienced a record high between 2017 and 2018, with 729 nurses in the United States dying by suicide. Foster a Culture of Open Communication: Create a supportive work environment where nurses feel safe discussing their mental health concerns without fear of stigma or retribution. 2021 Aug;59(8):3-4.

Mental Health 97

Mental Health Psychiatry Promotion Work-Life Balance 97

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Patients with moderate-to-severe visual and hearing impairments (deafblindness) need their nurses to understand their needs and provide safe care. Depending on cognitive ability and language development before acquiring deafblindness, people with this condition can communicate fluently.

Communication 98

Communication Self-Care Holistic Care Patient Advocacy 98

American Nurse

JUNE 3, 2024

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.

Communication 111

Communication Medicare Self-Care Mental Health 111

American Nurse

AUGUST 22, 2024

This involves key skills such as emotional awareness, empathy, self-regulation, and relationship management —fundamental elements for a successful and fulfilling nursing career, as well as overall well-being. Maybe this is because teaching the care plan is much easier than shaping students to be conscientious caregivers.

Self-Care 98

Self-Care Nursing Burnout Nurse Educator Communication 98

The Nurse Break

JUNE 28, 2022

And perhaps that comes down to the impact it has on the capacity to provide high quality, safe, evidence-based care. In fact, a metasynthesis by Mlambo (2021), identifies that many nurses have a preference for informal teaching and identify that it is their interactions with colleagues where a lot of their most meaningful education occurs.

Education 105

Education Professional Development Self-Care Preceptors 105

Consult QD

AUGUST 1, 2023

Cleveland Clinic’s Sleep Disorders Center began offering a hybrid model of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) two years ago that has significantly improved access to care, according to a study presented at the recent SLEEP 2023 meeting. In 2021, under the hybrid CBT-I model, this time declined to 11 days ( P < 0.001).

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Self-Care Communication Telemedicine Education 92

Diversity Nursing

JULY 13, 2022

T he pandemic has increased the need for Mental Health care. from August 2020 to February 2021. Mental Health Nurses work in a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient work settings , either as a specialty position or in primary care. Providing nursing care following a treatment plan. Good Communication.

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

JANUARY 3, 2024

A speech-language pathologist (SLP) diagnoses and treats issues related to speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders. 1 For patients struggling to communicate or swallow, these healthcare professionals help them to better engage with the world around them. Read on to learn more about this exciting and promising career.

Communication 98

Communication Education Military Private Practice 98

American Nurse

AUGUST 1, 2024

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. The 2021 average was $46,100. See Turnover stats.)

Professional Development 98

Professional Development Self-Care Preceptors Leadership 98

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Curriculum can include reviews of mental health struggles and disorders, symptoms, and unique risks for nurses, as well as strategies for self-protection and self-knowledge when intervention and resources are lacking. After the crisis, focus on your own self-care needs.

Mental Health 105

Mental Health Preceptors Self-Care Promotion 105

Minority Nurse

AUGUST 28, 2023

We spoke with Ana Pozzoli, PT, CLT, National Lymphedema Network expert clinician, about how nurses can play a pivotal role in helping women receive care and treatment for Lipedema. For more comprehensive guidelines on diagnosis, you can reference the Standard of Care. Skin care is critical at all stages of lipedema.

Self-Care 98

Self-Care Communication Licensing Education 98

Daily Nurse

MARCH 11, 2024

This hostile environment not only jeopardizes the safety and well-being of healthcare workers but also impacts patient care. Addressing work-life balance, navigating staffing shortages and innovating models of care remain pivotal. It also requires advocacy to raise broader public awareness.

Leadership 111

Leadership Work-Life Balance Self-Care Nurse Shortage 111

American Nurse

JUNE 30, 2023

Listening is the essence of good communication; it’s a skill that requires practice. On the other side of the nurse-as-superhero coin lies a hard truth—some nurses may not like caring for certain patients. The truth is, we may not like caring for some patients because they’re different from us.

Communication 98

Communication Self-Care Mental Health 98

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

JULY 5, 2024

1 Instead of traveling to a clinic for an in-person visit, patients communicate with a licensed virtual PT via phone call or videoconference and attend the appointment from home. 6 The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) advocates for telehealth as an effective and viable method for delivering patient care. Sah, et al., “A

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Licensing Patient Satisfaction Telemedicine Self-Care 98

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Matching requestors of peer support with trained supporters from similar clinical backgrounds aids effective communication. They want to appear tough and believe that seeking care for mental health issues may be seen as a sign of weakness; some nurses may not have adequate financial resources to pay for a therapist.

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Self-Care Continuing Education Psychiatry Mental Health 119

American Nurse

MARCH 27, 2024

Each of the nursing teams you’ll read about on the following pages found opportunities to collaborate, strategize, and implement successful projects and programs with their interprofessional teammates to enhance patient care and improve outcomes, engage nurses, and ensure a healthy work environment for everyone.

Mental Health 98

Mental Health Bedside nursing Self-Care Education 98

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Today’s healthcare environment is fast-paced and dynamic, nurses must be prepared to inspire, innovate, and lead healthcare transformation (Sensmeier, 2021). Nurses possess a deep understanding of clinical needs and are adept at identifying and communicating ideas and opportunities for improvement.

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American Nurse

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

An innovative approach to help new graduate nurses transition into practice Takeaways: As the nursing shortage continues, more new nursing graduates will take jobs in specialty areas such as critical care. According to the 2023 NSI National Health Care Retention and RN staffing report, the average hospital turnover rate remains elevated.

Professional Development 98

Professional Development Nurse Shortage Leadership Travel Nursing 98

American Nurse

MARCH 3, 2023

Strategies for addressing feelings of abandonment require nurses and nursing leaders to foster lines of communication and promote safety and wellness at work. This qualitative phenomenological study aimed to understand nurses’ experiences caring for patients with COVID-19 and how they balanced the demands of work and home life.

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Military Self-Care Promotion Clinical Nurse Specialist 105

American Nurse

APRIL 6, 2023

Incorporating ethical competence and professional development into everyday nursing practice is imperative to fulfilling ethical obligations for optimal patient care. Takeaways: Through shared governance, nurses are encouraged to participate in organizational decision-making to satisfy professional obligations.

Leadership 98

Leadership Promotion Best Practices Education 98

The Nurse Break

JUNE 27, 2022

I have always dreamt of working in Emergency and Critical Care Units – probably influenced by the tv series and movies I usually watched before, seeing how doctors and nurses respond to emergencies and saving people’s lives. I worked in a JCI-Accredited private tertiary hospital as an Intensive Care Unit Nurse for 5 years.

Self-Care 105

Self-Care Work-Life Balance Business Retirement 105

Relias

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

These programs allow organizations to innovate care solutions, provide better outcomes for their clients, and create a better culture. In Relias’ 2021 DSP Survey Report , 53% of respondents said they would be more likely to stay with their organization if shown better appreciation for their work.

Promotion 98

Promotion Self-Care Staff Training Leadership 98

American Nurse

APRIL 30, 2023

Understand your role in patient-centered care. Palliative care The updated guidelines recommend palliative care and management to optimize patient outcomes and end-of-life quality. Nurse-led support for patients with HF who experience depression can improve self-care, which leads to improved clinical outcomes.

Self-Care 98

Self-Care Health Literacy Care coordination Education 98

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Burnout is associated with workload and lack of support that nurses experience in critical care areas such as ICUs (Buckley et al., Problem Burnout is important in nursing because it may lead to disengagement in care leading to nurses leaving the profession (Ratliff et al., 2019, Forsyth et al.,

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Nurse.com

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Both victims were providing care at the time of the shooting. More often, healthcare workers including nurses are the front-liners that care for the victims of violent acts such as mass shootings. Both scenarios are traumatic for the cared for and the caregivers. 1195 in April 2021. Trauma-Informed Care Principle.

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Self-Care APRN Mental Health Communication 103

Nurse.com

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

For the first time, RN turnover has exceeded the hospital average for turnover, and in 2021, RNs exited the bedside at a staggering rate. Bedside nurses making the switch to health policy can expect to take courses in theory, research, communications, and leadership. The nursing profession has many options and avenues to explore.

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Nursing Informatics Bedside nursing Nursing Burnout Nurse Educator 86

Inspire Nurse Leaders

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Let’s Reframe the Budget From Stressor to Most Valuable Tool Lori Armstrong DNP, RN NEA-BC December 6, 2021 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Are you a nurse leader who gets stressed by your budget? The first step to financial literacy is a self-assessment. You are not alone. Increase financial literacy for nurse leaders.

Self-Care 52

Self-Care Business Leadership Communication 52

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Background EVIDENCE COLLECTED DURING the pandemic suggests the newest generation of nurses are experiencing increasing mental health issues as well as a lack of resiliency compared to previous generations (Sherman, 2021). 32% of respondents reported a significant lack of communication between staff and management. link] Sherman, R.

Mental Health 52

Mental Health Preceptors Self-Care Communication 52

American Nurse

DECEMBER 5, 2023

At the hospital bedside, they can help patients choose nutritious meals from a cafeteria menu and communicate the health benefits. In addition, according to the Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation 2020–2021 report, nurses surveyed during the COVID-19 pandemic reported increased anxiety and instances of depression disorder. October 2021.

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Education Pharmaceutical Continuing Education Health Outcomes 116

Consult QD

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Integral to every aspect of the care continuum, nurses are the eyes and ears of patients. Nurses, and all caregivers, should learn from mistakes while improving systems to deliver highly reliable patient care. And nurses are vital to sustaining high-reliability environments.

Chief Nursing Officer 62

Chief Nursing Officer Self-Care APRN Promotion 62

Minority Nurse

MAY 13, 2024

Cultural competence is about equipping yourself with knowledge of diverse cultural practices and beliefs, which enables you to provide respectful and appropriate care to patients from varied backgrounds. It’s a lifelong process of critical self-reflection and an openness to learning from the experiences of others. Gradellini, C.,

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Promotion Self-Care Communication Education 59

Nurse.com

JUNE 14, 2022

4182 , the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Workers Act, which was introduced in May 2022. 1195 in April 2021. Trauma-Informed Care Principle. Communicate regularly, openly, and honestly. Use humility and self-disclosure to create an emotionally safe environment for nursing staff to share.

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APRN Self-Care Mental Health Communication 89

American Nurse

AUGUST 1, 2024

The Health Care Education Association offers open source guidelines to help healthcare providers develop effective and efficient patient education. Do you have beliefs or feelings related to your health condition that we need to know so we can help you learn to care for yourself?” “Do Do you know anyone who has this condition?”

Health Literacy 98

Health Literacy Promotion Education Self-Care 98

American Nurse

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Takeaways: The 1990 Federal Patient Self Determination Act requires that Medicare- and Medicaid-funded healthcare organizations follow state laws related to advance directives. Advance directives are legal documents that allow adults to record their wishes related to serious illness or end-of-life care. See Patient self-determination.

Self-Care 59

Self-Care Medicaid Medicare Nurse Practitioner 59

American Nurse

OCTOBER 24, 2024

When nurses understand what determines evidence, how to implement guidelines as standard of care, and what establishes best practices to optimize medication safety, they can help prevent medication errors. Combining the best evidence with clear and timely communication among all team members promotes competent, safe, quality patient care.

Promotion 97

Promotion Mental Health Self-Care Best Practices 97

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Speech-language pathologists (SLP) are in demand to diagnose and treat a wide range of communication disorders and conditions in patients of all ages. Working with individuals to improve their ability to communicate is a rewarding and empowering role, and it starts with the right education.

Communication 52

Communication Licensing Business Self-Care 52

Scrubs

MAY 30, 2024

Do you have a genuine desire to help and care for others? Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system, providing compassionate care to patients during their most vulnerable moments. Qualities like empathy, patience, emotional resilience, and excellent communication skills are essential. Let’s go find out!

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