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Study Highlights Gap Between Real and Perceived Diabetes Knowledge in Outpatient Nurses

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Words matter “Ambulatory care nurses have countless patient interactions throughout the day, and many involve conversations about chronic diseases like diabetes,” notes Melissa Matras, BSN, RN, CNML, Nursing Professional Development Specialist for Ambulatory Nursing Education.

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How St. Jude Keeps Nurses and Builds Culture With a Revitalized Nurse Residency Program 

Minority Nurse

The redesigned program, accredited as a practice transition program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), now onboards each resident into a generic graduate nurse role. This shortens delays in licensure, kickstarts their professional development, and helps the new nurses build friendships within their cohort from day one.