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How to Transition from Bedside Nursing to Leadership Roles

Diversity Nursing

The journey from bedside Nursing to leadership can feel like a leap into uncharted territory. Whether you're looking to become a Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, or Director of Nursing, this guide provides actionable steps to help you navigate the shift successfully. How can I make a broader impact on patient care?

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Essential Tips for Nurses to Keep Their Feet Happy on the Job!

Minority Nurse

Bedside nurses can spend hours moving and standing on their feet for hours on end. One 2023 study reported that nurses who’ve worked 12-hour shifts walk an estimated distance of four to five miles. Leaving a job isn’t always the best option, so how can nurses practice self-care to prevent foot pain?

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Nursing Roles Beyond the Bedside

Nurse.com

It’s crucial that efforts are being made to accommodate the needs of nurses in order to keep them in this essential profession. On the bright side, before leaving the profession altogether, many bedside nurses are beginning to migrate to different areas within the profession in hopes of reigniting their love for the profession.

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Hospitals Are Looking for Hard ROI in Virtual Nursing

Health Leaders | Nursing

That program will debut soon in four of the health system's rural hospitals, where the nursing ranks are especially strained. Bedside nurses spend way too much time in documentation," Warr says. Warr says a virtual nursing program will only succeed if it addresses multiple pain points. We've got to impact patient care."

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Nominate a Top Nurse for a 2023 BCEN Distinguished Award 

Minority Nurse

Approximately 50,000 RNs worldwide hold a BCEN nursing specialty credential, with over 40,000 holding the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN). and worldwide who hold any of BCEN’s five nursing specialty credentials. Nurses may self-nominate or be nominated by a colleague, a supervisor, or their organization.

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The Silent Epidemic: Understanding Medical Errors and Nursing Practice

Empowered Nurses

Among the healthcare professionals at the forefront of patient care, nurses play a pivotal role in addressing and mitigating the risks associated with medical errors. They can occur at any point along the continuum of care, from the initial assessment and diagnosis to treatment, monitoring, and follow-up.

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The Leadership Journey in Nursing (Podcast)

Consult QD

Nurse Essentials · The Leadership Path: How to Decide if a Nursing Leader Position Is Right for You Most nurses enter the profession envisioning a career in patient care. But there is an array of impactful and fulfilling leadership roles, even for nurses who never considered leaving the bedside.