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Should Nursing Education Go Back Into Hospitals?

Health Leaders | Nursing

For years in West Virginia, nursing education has taken place within educational institutions. Registered nurses typically complete a two-to-four-year program, then enter the workforce after earning their degrees and taking the proper exams. Ultimately, the program is meant to be a pathway for continued education.

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Exciting Nursing Career Paths for the Aging Nurse

Minority Nurse

Nurse Educator Many acute care facilities have nurse educators who are experts and specialists in their field. The American Nurses Association (ANA) states, “ Nurse educators find themselves in diverse settings, from hospitals and community health organizations to universities and online education platforms.

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Patient and Family’s Perspective of Hospice

The Nursing Site

Educating Patients and Families Regarding Hospice As healthcare professionals, we often see patients who would be better off in hospice or palliative care and wonder why the families prolong the suffering of their loved ones. Yet, as bedside nurses, we rarely broach the topic of hospice.

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9 Careers for RNs Beyond the Hospital Bedside

Every Nurse

As a result, working in a setting other than the bedside can come with the stigma of not being a “real nurse.” While bedside nursing is a common career for many, it is not the only possible career path. Diabetes nurse educators can work in a hospital, outpatient, or public health setting.

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

Relias

Each level has specific criteria and expectations that nurses must meet to qualify and advance. For example, a clinical ladder program may require nurses to demonstrate clinical excellence, pursue continuing education, participate in quality improvement projects, mentor other nurses, or assume leadership roles.

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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.

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How to Become a Nurse Manager in 3 Steps in 2023

Nurse Code

Having knowledge of healthcare management or business would put you at an advantage in handling Nursing leadership positions Some institutions might require a minimum of a Master’s degree in any concentration of Nursing education before appointing candidates as Nurse Administrators.