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22 Non-Clinical Occupational Therapy Jobs to Consider

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Independent Contractor One popular option for self-employed OTs is to work as an independent contractor for one or more agencies, schools or healthcare organizations. If you enjoy sharing your knowledge and helping others grow, consider non-clinical occupational therapy jobs in education. SMS General Info, RESNA, [link].

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Peer support and nurse well-being

American Nurse

Many more programs exist now in recognition of the psychological support that our nurse colleagues continue to need as we care for each other during the challenges of staffing crises, under-resourced hospitals, and the ongoing challenges and repercussions of the pandemic. Peer support isn’t judgmental.

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Preventing nurse suicide: Nursing school and beyond

American Nurse

Intervention and prevention Improving mental health outcomes for nurses requires a network of support from schools of nursing, training and continuing education resources, nurse leaders, nurse peers and co-workers, and especially employers. Nurse leaders and educators shouldn’t tolerate any mental health stigma or “guilting.”

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Continuing Nursing Education: Why?

American Nurse

Continuing education (CE) is required for nursing relicensure in Ohio and a number of other states. Continuing education is also required for initial and/or ongoing certification in specific areas of nursing practice. Continuing education is vital to learning about these and other emerging issues in healthcare.

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7 Effective Engagement Programs for Employees in Human Services

Relias

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.

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Empowering Tomorrow’s Nurses: Building Resilience for a Fulfilling Career

American Nurse

The intensity of nursing education often stretches students to their limits, preparing them for the realities of patient care. New Mexico needs an additional 5,704 registered nurses (RNs) to meet the national benchmark of 92 RNs per 10,000 population (New Mexico Health Care Workforce Committee, 2023). 2021; Hughes et al.,

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Nurses Revolutionizing Healthcare

American Nurse

Today’s healthcare environment is fast-paced and dynamic, nurses must be prepared to inspire, innovate, and lead healthcare transformation (Sensmeier, 2021). Nurses play a crucial role in improving access to quality healthcare by creating opportunities for interdisciplinary care. Nursing is a knowledge-intensive profession.