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A Longitudinal View of Nursing Leadership

Daily Nurse

AONL concludes: Nurses frequently encounter verbal abuse, physical assaults, and other forms of violence and intimidation from patients, patient families , the public, and coworkers, including physicians, other nurses, administration, managers, supervisors, faculty, and other staff (Figure 6).

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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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Deafblindness and health advocacy

American Nurse

Patients with moderate-to-severe visual and hearing impairments (deafblindness) need their nurses to understand their needs and provide safe care. However, with the right preparation, nurses can appropriately assess pain, implement de-escalation techniques, and advocate for their patients.

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Yes, Nurses Can Take Naps on Their Break – Here’s How

Daily Nurse

Naps are known to be restorative for anyone who takes them, but this proves to be true for nurses. A 2021 study reports that nurses who took short naps during their 12-hour shifts produced better quality care, had less fatigue, and felt more energized. Plus, it encourages teamwork and collaboration.

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

American Nurse

Nursing is a profession that offers both extraordinary rewards and profound challenges. The intensity of nursing education often stretches students to their limits, preparing them for the realities of patient care. With the ongoing decline in nurses working in rural areas (Wakefield et al., 2021; Hughes et al.,

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Critical Care Association President Wants Nurses to be Heard

Nurse.com

A self-proclaimed millennial, Amanda Bettencourt , PhD, APRN, CCRN-K, ACCNS-P, is serving a one-year term as president of the world’s largest specialty nursing organization, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). Q: What are the most pressing issues for critical care nurses?

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