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Exploring Non-Bedside Nursing Job Opportunities

Diversity Nursing

When people think of Nursing, the image that often comes to mind is that of a Nurse at the bedside, providing direct patient care. While bedside Nursing is a critical and rewarding part of the profession, it's not the only path available.

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What is PACU, and What Does a PACU Nurse Do? 

Daily Nurse

Discharge Instructions: Best Practices It is best to provide discharge instructions to patients during pre-op while awake and unaffected by anesthesia. I had just left my full-time position as an ICU nurse due to burnout and a primary care nursing role (which, trust me, wasn’t any better than acute care).

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A Day in the Life: Magnet Program Manager

Daily Nurse

While some may see a clinical ladder encouraging nurses to seek professional development opportunities, it is a way to recognize and reward their commitment and dedication to professional development and improving nursing care for many staff. How do Shared Governance Councils and Unit-Level Committees formalize best practices?

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Neonatal abstinence syndrome: A quality improvement initiative

American Nurse

Erica Fonseca is a former bedside nurse at Childrens Hospital of San Antonio and North Central Baptist, in San Antonio, Texas; shes currently a neonatal nurse practitioner with the Pediatrix Medical Group in Houston, Texas. Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare: A Guide to Best Practice.

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Precepting: Crucial to Retaining and Helping New Nurses Succeed

Nurse.com

One thing that can ease the transition and help retain new nurses is nurse precepting, said Solimar Figueroa, PhD, RN, MHA, P-PCA, a clinical collaborator for the American Academy for Preceptor Advancement (AAPA). Preceptorship and mentorship are two different things,” Figueroa said. Ambulatory Preceptor: The Preceptor Role.

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How to Create a Clinical Ladder To Improve Nurse Retention and Performance

Relias

2 – Assess needs Conduct a needs assessment and a literature review to identify the current and future needs of your organization and your nursing staff, as well as best practices and evidence from programs from other organizations. Levels should reflect the different stages of nursing practice, from novice to expert.

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Preventing hospital-acquired pressure injuries

American Nurse

A hospital in New York addressed its high HAPI rate by evaluating nurse knowledge and implementing an educational plan. However, despite available best practice guidelines, nurses’ knowledge of both risk and preventive strategies varies and the incidence of pressure injuries (PIs) worldwide remains stagnant.