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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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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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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.

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There is a Mental Health Crisis in Nursing

The Nursing Site

The academic rigors and pressure on students to care for sicker patients with more acute and chronic illness under the eye of their professors, creates a highly stressful environment. This led to the recognition that in order to heal nurses and deal with the problem, we must learn to communicate about mental health issues.

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The Importance of Communication in Long-term Healthcare

Celayix

According to the American Hospital Association , “good communication among patients, families, and caregivers is becoming increasingly difficult to establish in today’s healthcare system.” As technology advances, healthcare providers may use new communication methods to become influential field leaders.

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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.