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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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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. To read more about the final course design, See Final course design.)

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Aneesah Coates

Minority Nurse

Nursing leaders should strive to be lifelong learners and stay current on best practices and evidence-based research to improve care. Many attributes that contribute to successful nursing leadership can be learned and developed over time. And this can all be done no matter what level of nursing leadership you are in.

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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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Is Nursing Leadership Right for You?

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

Cathy Yeulet/123RF.com The calling to go into nursing leadership is undeniable for many nurses. Others may feel the urge, but are hesitant or even doubt their ability to manage nursing staff, troubleshoot patient care concerns, and collaborate with the administration. Nursing leadership titles and job descriptions vary.

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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. Developing such interdisciplinary proficiencies has always been key to effective leadership , and it is now more critical than ever as the healthcare landscape evolves.