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Nurse leadership: Pitfalls and solutions

American Nurse

Stepping into a formal leadership role is exciting. Although skill development is important, creating success in any role isn’t just about learning and applying new skills; it’s also about avoiding missteps—the common pitfalls that many of us have encountered early in, and throughout, our leadership journeys.

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Maximizing the Nurse-Patient Relationship

Daily Nurse

Kissinger Goldman, DO, MBA , is an expert emergency physician, patient experience improvement consultant, and the author of Dr. Goldman’s Guide to Effective Patient Communication. We have shortcomings when it comes to effectively communicating with patients and their families.

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Nursing Needs a Reality Check: Mentorship, Onboarding, and Beyond

Health Leaders | Nursing

Heuston recommended implementing preceptors and training to support new nurses, while also focusing on making sure that the tenured nurses doing the training are recognized. Within the program, nurses can move up a level and get extra compensation added to their base salary for preceptoring and mentoring.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Kendra Coles

Minority Nurse

She also has a knack for communication and team empowerment. Her expertise and leadership have made her a trusted figure in the field. I co-chair the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Council at UM BWMC and train other nursing teams in leadership, communication, and staff empowerment to optimize performance and patient outcomes.

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Mentorship: A strategy for nursing retention

American Nurse

Define the differences between mentorship and preceptor programs, and the benefits of implementing a mentorship program. For new graduate nurses in particular, the preceptor relationship typically terminates around the same time reality shock sets in, leaving the novice nurse without a support system when they most need it.

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The Case for Soft Skills in Nursing Education

American Nurse

Soft skills encompass a wide range of qualities such as communication, empathy, teamwork, leadership, critical thinking, and cultural humility. Faculty members can continue to serve as role models and mentors, while focusing on coaching students in effective communication techniques, conflict resolution, and cultural sensitivity.

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Clinical Mentorship of Nursing Students: The Staff Nurse’s Role in Creating a Positive Learning Experience

American Nurse

Staff nurses play a pivotal role during clinical learning, serving as formal and informal guides, mentors, and preceptors. What did you need from your mentors, instructors, and preceptors. Do include nursing students in your interprofessional communication; in-person, on the phone, or via the EHR secured messaging system.