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Podcast: How Nurses Can Promote Patient Engagement

Health Leaders | Nursing

According to Cassie Lewis , chief nursing officer at Bon Secours’ Richmond market, part of Bon Secours Mercy Health , and HealthLeaders Exchange member, improving patient engagement begins with the day-to-day interactions between the patient and the bedside nurses who care for them.

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SWAT RNs: Supporting Bedside Leaders with Clinical Judgment

Minority Nurse

SWAT RN Role The role of the Specialized Workforce for Acute Transport Registered Nurse (SWAT RN) has evolved in national healthcare organizations. Oxygen therapy via nasal cannula 2 L O2 is placed on the patient, and the nurse contacts the SWAT RN, who arrives in less than 5 minutes. and HgB- 7.2 and HgB- 7.2

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Leading the Charge: Black Nursing Leaders Shaping the Future of Healthcare

Minority Nurse

Linda Burnes Bolton is a trailblazing leader whose contributions have transformed nursing practice, healthcare delivery, and patient care outcomes. As the former Vice President and Chief Health Equity Officer at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center , she has dedicated her career to addressing health disparities and promoting equity in healthcare.

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From Bedside to Classroom: Navigating the Path to Becoming a Nurse Educator

Every Nurse

Summary : Transitioning from bedside nurse to nurse educator is a rewarding journey that requires advanced education, clinical expertise, and a passion for teaching. Our team of writers, editors, and experts rigorously researches and reviews all material to ensure accuracy and relevance. See our editorial policy.

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The Silent Epidemic: Understanding Medical Errors and Nursing Practice

Empowered Nurses

Through vigilant assessment and critical thinking, nurses can recognize early warning signs, anticipate complications, and intervene proactively to prevent adverse outcomes. Medication management represents a key domain where nursing practice plays a crucial role in reducing the risk of errors.

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Should Nursing Education Go Back Into Hospitals?

Health Leaders | Nursing

"We're actually going to interview for caring attributes to be ensured that they're the type of nurses that really want to work in a med surg clinical environment." Program goals The goal is to promote impatient bedside nursing as a long-standing career, according to Heuston.

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Leadership style matters

American Nurse

How do you find an organization that promotes this type of leadership and a leader who demonstrates these skills? Relational leadership specific to nursing and healthcare includes authentic and human-centered. Can you provide a recent practice decision influenced by bedside nurses?