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Telehealth in Rural Nursing: Embracing Change for Better Patient Outcomes

Amercan Journal of Nursing

Perhaps the main reason was the way I was educated as a nurse and how I learned to practice as an APRN. When we assess our patients, we not only to listen to their heart and lungs, look into their eyes, hear their voice, feel the temperature of their skin, but we connect. Honestly, I am “old school” in every way possible.

APRN 97
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Understanding Organizational Structure and Leadership in Nursing

Post University

Transformational – Nurses with a transformational leadership style focus on motivating nurses to complete their tasks in a way that benefits the greater good and, in particular, enhances the patient experience. Nursing director or administrator – Reports to the CNO and manages the charge nurses and advanced practice nurses (APRN).

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Emergency Departments Adopt Creative Strategies to Discourage Patients from Leaving BeforeTreatment Is Complete

Consult QD

Despite national trends, Cleveland Clinic Akron General and its three satellite facilities in Bath, Green and Stow have seen a dramatic decrease in the number of ED patients who LBTC since 2020, when the hospital began to implement several plans designed to decrease department crowding and improve communication.

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Patient Connections: Sharing Your Authentic Self While Maintaining Boundaries (Podcast)

Consult QD

As Executive Chief Nursing Officer of Cleveland Clinic Health System, Meredith Foxx, MSN, MBA, APRN, NEA-BC , is removed from the bedside, but she still recalls the connections she made while working in pediatric oncology. But it’s a balancing act that requires authenticity and compassion while maintaining boundaries.

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Strengthening the Role of Nurses in High-Reliability Cultures  

Consult QD

By Meredith Foxx, MSN, MBA, APRN, NEA-BC , Executive Chief Nursing Officer High reliability is a commonly repeated term in healthcare today. Rooted in quality and safety excellence, high-reliability cultures lead to better health outcomes and patient experiences, improved efficiency, increased job satisfaction and more.

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Using Virtual Reality to Teach Students about Social Determinants of Health

Council of Public Health Nursing Organizations

by Kate Bernheisel, DNP, MPH, APRN, FNP-BC Teaching nursing students about the real-life complexities of social determinants of health (SDOH) and patient care is challenging. We recently piloted a project using VR to communicate SDOH in a pre-licensure community health nursing course.

APRN 52