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The Role of Volunteering in Professional Development

American Nurse

Within this noble profession, ongoing learning and development are essential to stay abreast of advancements and best practices. While formal education and clinical experience are crucial, volunteering within professional organizations is a powerful avenue for nurses to foster professional growth.

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Inclusive Care for LGBTQ+ Patients: Nurse Best Practices

Diversity Nursing

Educate Yourself and Your Team Continuous Education: Keep up to date with LGBTQ+ health issues, terminology, and cultural competence through ongoing training and professional development. This involves gaining an understanding of the unique health risks and concerns that LGBTQ+ patients may encounter.

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Nursing Best Practices: Caring for Disabled Patients

Diversity Nursing

Here are some best practices for Nurses to consider when caring for disabled patients: Accessibility: Ensure that the environment is accessible and accommodates the needs of disabled patients. By working together, healthcare professionals can develop a holistic care plan that addresses the various aspects of a patient's well-being.

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Collaborating with Medical Interpreters: Best Practices for LEP Patients

Amercan Journal of Nursing

In this work group, it was also identified that health care staff could benefit from learning about best practices for when they work with a medical translator. Tips and best practices. The post Collaborating with Medical Interpreters: Best Practices for LEP Patients appeared first on Off the Charts.

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BCEN Honors Three Champions of Nursing Professional Development

Daily Nurse

It all starts with those same leaders walking the talk, as 100% of ChristianaCare’s emergency nurse leaders in its ED service line hold emergency nursing-related professional certifications. “Our success in increasing and sustaining our certifications is directly related to the unit-based councils and committees within the system.

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The 5 Ps of Nursing: Foundational Rounding for Best Practices

Post University

The 5 Ps in nursing can help you improve your rounding practices and make the task more enjoyable as a result. The 5 Ps of nursing are defined by Readiness Rounds as a set of best practices for hourly rounding that can help increase efficiency, bolster patient outcomes, and improve job satisfaction ratings among nursing staff.

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Meet Infusion Nurse Danielle Jenkins

Minority Nurse

How do you keep up with the latest happenings in the field and/or professional development? I stay updated in my field and focus on professional development by relying on the Infusion Nurse Society (INS). What has surprised you about being an infusion nurse?