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 Self-Care 98

American Nurse

JANUARY 2, 2024

However, in 2021, compliance issues resulted in an increase in central line–associated blood stream infection (CLABSI) in the surgical oncology progressive care unit. Some oncology patients require central lines due to the complexity of cancer care and for I.V. chemotherapy or total parenteral nutrition. per 1,000 device days.

Leadership 104

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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

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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

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

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 patient who understands their care plan is more likely to succeed. The University of St. Residential and Flex formats are available.

Communication 98

Communication Self-Care Patient Satisfaction Education 98

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Clinical nurses work in an environment that is high-stress by nature—making decisions that can impact patients’ lives— and need to take extra care to avoid the mental and physical condition known as nursing burnout. For institutions, a decrease in the quality of patient care can affect their reputation and bottom line.

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Nursing Burnout Self-Care Nurse Practitioner Mental Health 98

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. Recruitment and council structure NECC leadership sought diverse membership from different clinical experience levels, service lines, and backgrounds.

Leadership 98

Leadership Promotion Best Practices Education 98

American Nurse

MARCH 27, 2024

When nurses, pro­viders, therapists, leadership, and other professionals work together as a cohesive team, patients benefit—and so do nurses and all healthcare workers. The focus is on ensuring the patient is being wholly cared for—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Patients and their family members participate.

Mental Health 98

Mental Health Bedside nursing Self-Care Education 98

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

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.

Self-Care 119

Self-Care Continuing Education Psychiatry Mental Health 119

Healthy Workforce Institute

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Include content in orientation, in your nurse and physician residency programs, preceptor programs, leader orientation and ongoing leadership development, etc. Include content related to conduct in everything ongoing, i.e. staff meetings, leadership meetings, performance reviews, annual competencies, etc. Make Wellness a Habit.

Preceptors 72

Preceptors Self-Care Leadership Patient Experience 72

American Nurse

MARCH 2, 2023

Takeaways: The number of patients seen in urgent care clinics can present unique medication administration challenges. The number of patients seen in urgent care clinics (UCCs) can present unique medication administration challenges. See Quality of care model.) Establish a culture of patient safety.

Self-Care 105

Self-Care Patient Satisfaction Education Best Practices 105

Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Valentina Obreja has dedicated her career to improving care for ICU patients at UCLA Health. It was also her dedication message in her doctoral dissertation at UCLA School of Nursin g in 2021, and it’s what she tells her patients in the intensive care unit every day. The honor surprised Dr.

Self-Care 104

Self-Care Leadership 104

Celayix

MAY 30, 2023

By 2021 , there were about 2 police officers but 3.1 While most security guards are trained for self-defense, remaining vigilant at all times during the shift is not always possible. Unfortunately, weapons for self-defense may not suffice as proper tools or resources to tackle this issue. Carefulness costs you nothing.

Self-Care 97

Self-Care Business Leadership 97

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

JULY 5, 2024

A study published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery showed that telerehabilitation was similarly effective as traditional care for patients recovering from total knee arthroplasty. 6 The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) advocates for telehealth as an effective and viable method for delivering patient care.

Licensing 98

Licensing Patient Satisfaction Telemedicine Self-Care 98

American Nurse

JANUARY 5, 2024

Nurses who witnessed the unprecedented deaths and ongoing health inequities of the pandemic have experienced psychological and moral injury, which has led many to express feelings of cynicism, exhaustion, and depersonalization in patient care. Social action can prove empowering and help to restore a sense of meaning in nursing work.

Psychiatry 98

Psychiatry Self-Care Business Leadership 98

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

JULY 10, 2023

Some bedside nurses are exploring other opportunities within the profession, including leadership positions. We interviewed four nurse leaders of color to gain insight into their leadership journeys and to offer those who follow in their footsteps words of wisdom and a foundation to stand on. How many years have you been in leadership?

Leadership 76

Leadership Bedside nursing Promotion Chief Nursing Officer 76

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 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 play a crucial role in improving access to quality healthcare by creating opportunities for interdisciplinary care. Nursing is a knowledge-intensive profession.

Nurse Entrepreneurs 52

Nurse Entrepreneurs Self-Care Promotion Communication 52

Daily Nurse

MAY 6, 2024

According to a 2021 Journal of Healthcare Leadership study , empowerment, and autonomy are two critical aspects of overall job satisfaction for nurses to feel in a positive work environment. If you’re in a leadership position, consider creating a recognition board that honors the different achievements of each of your nurses.

Self-Care 59

Self-Care Leadership Business Mental Health 59

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.

Nursing Informatics 86

Nursing Informatics Bedside nursing Nursing Burnout Nurse Educator 86

American Nurse

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Takeaways: Many patients expect that the nurse who cares for them will be White and female, despite the growing diversity of the nursing workforce. For example, French and others found that student nurses preferred not to care for patients who were overweight, elderly, or mentally ill. The profession also includes various ethnicities.

Self-Care 105

Self-Care Education Nursing Burnout Continuing Education 105

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

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Over 171,000 LPNs work in long-term care facilities, which is ranked as the number one field of nursing that LPNs are offered employment. Here are some keys that helped and continue to help me be an LPN in leadership, along with the tips shared in the beginning of this article that you may find helpful. References Jones, C.

Licensing 52

Licensing LPN Long Term Care Retirement 52

Post University

MARCH 7, 2023

A 2020 report by the American Organization for Nursing Leadership states that diversity, equity, and inclusion are the cornerstones of human wellness. It is how healthcare professionals like nurse leaders can ensure people of all backgrounds and beliefs get the same quality care. Diversity can be essential from a care perspective.

Promotion 70

Promotion Leadership Self-Care Education 70

Amercan Journal of Nursing

AUGUST 8, 2024

According to an October 2023 study published in Pediatrics , between 2011 and 2021, gun deaths among Americans under the age of 18 surged by 87%, making gun violence the leading cause of death for American children. This comprehensive approach can lead to more effective and sustainable solutions to the epidemic of gun violence.

Self-Care 81

Self-Care Nursing Certifications Education Mental Health 81

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). References American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. Healthy work environments. Health nurse, healthy nation.

Mental Health 52

Mental Health Preceptors Self-Care Communication 52

Minority Nurse

JULY 20, 2023

And those who answer the call become the backbone of a high-functioning, compassionate health care system. Their expertise, patient care delivery, and commitment to the profession contribute a distinct perspective on how health care should be managed and delivered. population aged. And that is if they chose to stay.

Work-Life Balance 75

Work-Life Balance Mental Health Nurse Shortage Professional Development 75

Minority Nurse

JULY 12, 2024

Nurses, known for their dedication and adaptability, are now moving beyond traditional direct patient care roles and venturing into side gigs and full-fledged entrepreneurial ventures. On June 21, 2021, I founded Farah Laurent International Nurse Coach LLC. Self-Education Books, online courses, and seminars become invaluable tools.

Nurse Entrepreneurs 59

Nurse Entrepreneurs Business Self-Care Preceptors 59

American Nurse

JULY 8, 2023

Start with some self-reflection and evaluate your short- and long-term career goals. 6 critical questions Deciding to pursue a doctoral degree requires self-reflection. For example, maybe you’re an advanced practice RN (APRN) interested in translating research into practice to facilitate improved care quality and patient outcomes.

APRN 52

APRN Education Leadership Self-Care 52

Relias

AUGUST 22, 2023

For organizations, it can lead to inefficiencies and decreased quality of care. However, the realities may include long work hours, an organizational focus on billing and insurance reimbursement, lack of respect from colleagues and leadership, a lack of autonomy, and other common challenges.

Self-Care 52

Self-Care Mental Health Business Promotion 52

Nurse.com

JUNE 6, 2022

Surgeon General’s advisory released in December 2021 on the mental health crisis among young people. University leadership must build wellness cultures, according to Melnyk. “We are going to grow up another generation of students that don’t practice good self-care.” Mental Health Support Resources.

Mental Health 52

Mental Health Self-Care APRN Nurse Educator 52

American Nurse

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

I highlighted these insights in this summary of findings from a qualitative, interpretive phenomenological study, which used hermeneutics (interpretation of written or spoken language) to identify emerging themes of the lived experience of intensive care unit (ICU) nurses. It helped me, and a lot of us, to feel like we could keep going.”

Mental Health 119

Mental Health Promotion Leadership Self-Care 119

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

American Nurse

JUNE 13, 2024

The coach acts as a catalyst, facilitating self-discovery, providing accountability, and offering support throughout the journey (Drake, 2021). The coach helps individuals identify their strengths, weaknesses, and areas for growth, while the mentor offers valuable guidance, perspective, and real-world experience (Drake, 2021).

Self-Care 40

Self-Care Holistic Care Professional Development Leadership 40

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

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The difference between MOT and OTD degrees is largely self-explanatory: the OTD is a more advanced degree. Both OTDs and PPOTDs are equipped with the education and training to assume leadership, advocacy and teaching roles. If you’re planning to pursue an OT career in the U.S., 7 MOTs can always decide later to pursue an OTD.

Leadership 52

Leadership Mental Health Licensing Resume 52