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Reflections of a Nurse Manager on Today’s Leadership Challenges

Emerging RN Leader

By Mike Spiros, MALD, MS, APRN, AGACNP-BC, NE-BC Today, I am publishing a guest blog written by a nurse manager. Mike Spiros is an APRN currently serving as nurse manager for an acute care unit in Portland, Oregon. He has previously worked for hospital systems in Florida and Massachusetts.

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10 Strategic Steps to Eradicating Racism in Nursing Education

Daily Nurse

However, they find that a lack of common understanding and ineffective communication skills create barriers to initiating sustainable and constructive action within educational settings. It is not uncommon for reports of racism to be met with silence, leaving students and faculty unsure if any actions are taken.

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There is a Mental Health Crisis in Nursing

The Nursing Site

This led to the recognition that in order to heal nurses and deal with the problem, we must learn to communicate about mental health issues. APRN-CNP, “ if you don’t screen, you don’t know the students are suffering, and we’re able to help the students who need it quickly.”

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What Is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse? The World of APRNs

Post University

Becoming an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) might be the right step for you. Defining the Role of an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)? An APRN (sometimes referred to as APN) is a nursing professional who has received either a master’s degree or doctoral degree in the field.

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Springer Publishing Honored with Seven AJN Book of the Year Awards for 2024

Daily Nurse

Witt, PhD, APRN , NNP-BC, and Carol Wallman, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC. A new chapter on communication demonstrates the value of using inclusive language when working with diverse communities and populations, a perspective embraced throughout the text. It provides guidance on how to conduct community assessments.

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PMHNPs Explained: Key Responsibilities and Steps to Pursue This Career

Daily Nurse

After graduating from an accredited PMHNP program, you must pass the board certification exam and obtain APRN licensure in your primary state of residence (or where you will be working). Strong Communication: Communication is key to being a PMHNP. Apply for PMHNP jobs. This step can start before graduation.

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Board-Certified ER & Trauma Nurses Share Inspiring Journeys in BCEN’s ‘Invest in Yourself’ Campaign

Daily Nurse

” From Flight Nurse to Foodie : A Whole-Person View of Exceptional Nurses At the heart of “Invest in Yourself” are the many dimensions and contributions of board-certified emergency nurses working in healthcare’s most challenging environments, explained BCEN Marketing and Communications Director Maris Panjada.

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