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Adventures in lifelong learning

American Nurse

Terry Pope takes nursing continuing education to new heights Terry Pope After a stint as an ICU charge nurse, Terry Pope, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, knew that leadership was her calling. From that point, she took on various leadership roles, from nurse manager to vice president to chief nursing officer.

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So, What About Nurse Staffing Ratios?

Health Leaders | Nursing

Staffing ratios refer to the number of patients assigned to each nurse during their shift or a specific timeframe, and according to Vicky Tilton , vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer at Valley Children’s Healthcare , there are many benefits.

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Gratitude in Scrubs: Nurse's Heartfelt Thanks

Diversity Nursing

Each year, as part of its National Nurses Week celebration, Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital celebrates its Nurses with awards recognizing excellence in critical thinking, commitment to patient teaching, continuing education and outstanding delivery of patient- and family-centered care with compassion and dignity.

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Patient care assistant training

American Nurse

To address this shortfall, the chief nursing officer set out to create an internal PCA course (with didactic, simulation, clinical experience, and testing components) to provide knowledge, skills, and competency customized to the organization. Carol Tierney is associate chief nursing officer. 2023; 18(9).

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Nursing Informatics: Vital to the Profession

Nurse.com

According to the American Medical Informatics Association , nurse informaticists work as: Developers of communication and information technologies. Chief nursing officers. Chief information officers. In these roles, nursing informatics experts are constantly seeking answers to questions regarding data.

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Become a Healthcare Leader With a Master’s Degree in Nursing Administration

Northeastern State University

Nursing administration covers a wide range of leadership roles, from nurse supervisor to chief nursing officer. Nursing administration is a broad term that refers to several different leadership roles, typically within a hospital, physician’s office or long-term care facility.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Aneesah Coates

Minority Nurse

So if an aspiring leader still needs to possess the desired qualities, they can acquire them through professional development opportunities such as certifications and continuing education. What does being a nursing leader mean to you, and what are you most proud of?