The Nurse Break

APRIL 3, 2023

Emeritus Professor Rhonda Nay has agreed to write for The Nurse Break about how the nursing profession has changed over the years, answer tough questions about the state of nursing education and give us down-to-earth perspectives on how to improve! So, let’s re-engineer the nursing workforce.

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Relias

MARCH 4, 2024

Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 194,500 average annual openings for registered nurses, and nurse employment will grow 9% through 2030. At the same time, more nurses will retire, with more than one-fifth of the nation’s nursing workforce considering retirement within the next five years.

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The Gypsy Nurse

APRIL 9, 2024

The aging patient population is only one of the reasons: A lot of nurses are leaving the profession due to retirement, occupational burnout, or because they prefer more flexible and lucrative roles like travel nursing. Additionally, a shortage of nursing educators leads to qualified applicants not getting into nursing schools.

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American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

She holds compact licensure in the State of Missouri as a Registered Nurse and is also licensed as an advance practice nurse in Missouri as an Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist. VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS Goodluck Nshi, DNP, MSc.Ed, BNSc, RN, RPON, CCRN I am Dr. Goodluck Nshi, DNP, MSc.Ed, BNSc, RN, RPON, CCRN.

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Daily Nurse

MAY 11, 2023

After starting as a volunteer with the American Heart Association educating people about basic heart health, she advanced her nursing education. Nurse Alice ’ s education and personal experiences helped her become a well-respected and credible community health leader. That ’ s one part of it.

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Minority Nurse

MAY 11, 2023

After starting as a volunteer with the American Heart Association educating people about basic heart health, she advanced her nursing education. Nurse Alice ’ s education and personal experiences helped her become a well-respected and credible community health leader. That ’ s one part of it.

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Relias

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Unfortunately, it is nearly impossible to develop clinical judgment in a classroom setting — a nurse only begins honing this critical skill after they start working. In recent years, two national nursing accrediting organizations have established guidelines for accredited nurse residency programs.

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American Nurse

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

AACN highlights that nurse satisfaction with the profession has declined in the past 4 years, from 92% in 2018 to 76% in 2022. NPD structure and support New graduate nurses require continual support and preparation to fulfill the complex roles associated with specialized areas such as critical care.

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Relias

MAY 24, 2023

Leaders connecting with their nurses Amy Matthews, MSN, RN, NE-BC, Associate Executive Director of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at Phelps Hospital Northwell Health in Sleepy Hollow, New York, acknowledged the importance of presence and communication with staff.

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Relias

MAY 24, 2023

Leaders connecting with their nurses Amy Matthews, MSN, RN, NE-BC, Associate Executive Director of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at Phelps Hospital Northwell Health in Sleepy Hollow, New York, acknowledged the importance of presence and communication with staff.

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The Gypsy Nurse

MAY 8, 2023

In 1976, Richards was inducted into the American Nurses Association Hall of Fame and the National Women’s Hall of Fame in 1994. She is credited for shaping nursing education through the application of her “Need Theory,” which stated the goal and focus of nursing is to enable the patient to achieve independence as quickly as possible.

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Northeastern State University

AUGUST 2, 2022

However, nurses must put theory into practice. The next generation of nurses has immense challenges ahead, and they need guidance to succeed. What Challenges Does the Nursing Industry Face? Nurses also must possess key skills like problem-solving, clinical decision-making, situational management and critical thinking.

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The Nurse Break

JUNE 27, 2022

As an outcome of the high demand for nurses and effect of an ageing population, there is security in jobs. Benefits are also highly regarded and of course, who would not be awed to the Employer Funded Retirement Program. Lastly, my eligibility to become a Permanent Resident. The exam was very difficult, I must admit.

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American Nurse

APRIL 2, 2024

Many 4-year schools require a terminal degree to teach full-time in their undergraduate programs, but only 1% of nurses hold a PhD. In addition, according to the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice (NACNEP), the average doctorally prepared nurse faculty member is in their 50s, which means they may soon retire.

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American Nurse

JUNE 30, 2023

Scientific accuracy Many leading climate scientists and researchers now argue that climate change fails to adequately communicate the seriousness of the situation. Claire Richards is an assistant professor at Washington State University College of Nursing. American Nurse Journal. 2023; 18(6).

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Post University

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

This career field is consistently described as both challenging and rewarding, and anyone interested in pursuing a career as a nurse should be aware of the education required for nursing. If you are interested in a career in nursing, it is crucial to understand the several educational pathways to becoming an RN.

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Minority Nurse

MAY 10, 2023

Alice Benjamin’s nursing education journey has been everything except traditional. At first, she thought her path would hinder her career, and she secretly envied the traditional 4-year nursing program. Then she advanced her nursing education and learned more about research, health policy, and public health.

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Nurse.com

MAY 23, 2022

Nurses can pursue a variety of scholarships and awards including a research grant, Holistic Nurse of the Year, Holistic Nurse Rising Star Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, and an Excellence in Holistic Nursing Education Award. International Home Care Nurses Organization (IHCNO). Licensed Practical Nursing.

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American Nurse

JULY 1, 2024

Identify techniques to communicate as a first responder to a victim of human trafficking. You want to ensure accurate communication between the patient and yourself. Can they reason through the risks, benefits, and alternatives, and then communicate a choice freely and voluntarily? American Nurse Journal. 2024; 19(7).

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