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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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The Ultimate Self-Care Guide for Night-Shift Nurses

Scrubs

For night-shift nurses, finding effective strategies to care for both their physical and mental health is essential for personal well-being and to provide quality patient care. This guide offers practical self-care tips designed to help night-shift nurses manage the pressures of their work, stay healthy, and thrive in their roles.

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

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Patient Retention Strategies: Provide exceptional care and follow-up with patients after their visits. Personalize communication: Use SMS or email appointment reminders. Balancing Administrative Duties with Patient Care As the practice owner, youll wear many hatsclinician, manager, marketer, and more.

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Making Self-care a Priority

Minority Nurse

As a nurse, you ’ re empathetic and compassionate and go out of your way to ensure you provide your patients with the best possible care. But when it comes to looking after yourself, self-care may get prioritized far down the list – or not at all. In this article, we ’ ll offer practical strategies to help you care for yourself.

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Avoiding Medical Jargon to Improve Communication, Reduce Ambiguity

Consult QD

As the manager of Care Management at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital , Genovese is frequently asked to help with complex cases when patients and their families are struggling to understand what providers are telling them. Clearing things up Genovese explains that there are scenarios in which clear communication is especially important.

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Infographic: 10 Self Care Tips for Nurses

Health Leaders | Nursing

Here are some ways nurses can take care of themselves, says this nurse educator. Nurses have a stressful job, between caring for patients, communicating with families, and being on their feet for several hours at a time. Self-care can enhance mental and physical health, ultimately leading to improved patient care.