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Self-Care for Nurses: Preventing Burnout and Promoting Well-Being

The Gypsy Nurse

Long hours, high patient volumes, difficult working conditions, and the emotional toll of caring for others can lead to nurse burnouta state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion. Preventing burnout and prioritizing self-care is essential for maintaining both health and happiness throughout a nursing career.

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Self-care within hospice and palliative care nursing

American Nurse

A literature review identifies opportunities to support nurses working in these care settings. Establishing goals of care and providing education regarding hospice and palliative care philosophies can better prepare patients and families for the inevitable struggles at the end of life. What does the literature say?

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Communication tips for nurse leaders

American Nurse

Communication goals include understanding, achieving the intended effect, and acting ethically. Leaders skilled in effective communication promote positive outcomes, improve working relationships, and ensure a productive workplace. Everything a person does or doesn’t do, says or doesn’t say communicates something.

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Promoting Psychological Safety Through DEI Principles

Relias

By working to make your organization a safer place to work for everyone, you’re likely to see staff retention and engagement increase, which can lead to more consistent, quality care for persons served. If you choose not to implement staff members’ input, then be sure to thoroughly communicate why that decision was made.

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The First Year: What to Expect When Running a New Nurse Practitioner Practice

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Offer promotions for new patients (e.g., Patient Retention Strategies: Provide exceptional care and follow-up with patients after their visits. Personalize communication: Use SMS or email appointment reminders. Time Management Tips: Time-blocking: Dedicate set hours for patient care, paperwork, and admin tasks.

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Soft Skills vs Hard Skills — What’s the Difference?

The Nursing Site

Both are required for nurses to provide quality care to patients. Nurses need to have strong communication skills, work well with others and be a good team member. Learn more about soft skills and improving communication skills from Medical Improv founder and nurse consultant, Beth Boynton in podcasts with Kevin Pho, MD.

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Promoting health literacy

American Nurse

The Health Care Education Association offers open source guidelines to help healthcare providers develop effective and efficient patient education. Do you have beliefs or feelings related to your health condition that we need to know so we can help you learn to care for yourself?” “Do Do you know anyone who has this condition?”