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Peer support and nurse well-being

American Nurse

Many more programs exist now in recognition of the psychological support that our nurse colleagues continue to need as we care for each other during the challenges of staffing crises, under-resourced hospitals, and the ongoing challenges and repercussions of the pandemic. Peer support offers psychological safety.

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Understanding the Silent Crisis: Suicide Among Nurses

American Nurse

Implement Suicide Prevention Training: Integrate suicide prevention training into mandatory continuing education for nurses. Utilize evidence-based programs and resources to educate nurses on coping strategies and resilience building. JAMA Psychiatry. Epub 2021 Aug 1. PMID: 34343054; PMCID: PMC8344804. Barinas, J.,

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Empowering Tomorrow’s Nurses: Building Resilience for a Fulfilling Career

American Nurse

The intensity of nursing education often stretches students to their limits, preparing them for the realities of patient care. New Mexico needs an additional 5,704 registered nurses (RNs) to meet the national benchmark of 92 RNs per 10,000 population (New Mexico Health Care Workforce Committee, 2023). With 42.5%

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These Nursing Associations Connect You to Fellow Pros and Valuable Resources

Nurse.com

Ambulatory Care. American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN). Created in 1978 as a nonprofit educational forum, the AAACN works expand the reach of ambulatory care nurses to achieve a greater positive impact for patients. Critical Care. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). nbna.org.