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National Nurse’s Month Reflections: Build, Nurture and Lead

Daily Nurse

Ushering in the next generation of nursing leadership is a top priority. Support Nurses with Micro-resiliency Initiatives That Promote Wellness Resiliency across health care shot to prominence during the pandemic. A key element of health promotion is based on creating educational material with a clear understanding.

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Improving hypertension using virtual modalities

American Nurse

When performed correctly, patient education can help improve patient health literacy and save costs for the patient and the health system. Work with nursing and organization leadership to develop solutions to the challenges of staff shortages, knowledge gaps among healthcare professionals, and administrative roadblocks.

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Colorado Nurses Foundation Presents Awards for Nursing Excellence

American Nurse

Her respect for humanity, coupled with a relentless pursuit of excellence in care embodies the essence of nursing and sets a benchmark for leadership in healthcare. Her passion for public health and for improving the care of older adults permeates through her teaching, scholarship, and service.

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Career karma

American Nurse

That’s when Benjamin realized that she could use her natural charisma to do what was most important to her: increase health literacy. “My Impressed with her resourcefulness, AHA asked Benjamin, an ANACalifornia member, to do some radio spots about heart health. And it worked!” My dad died of a massive heart attack.

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Combating the Rise in Pregnan­cy-Related Hypertension

Consult QD

Additionally, we are incorporating shared-decision making, providing culturally sensitive education for all patients, and working to eliminate barriers related to social determinants of health, transportation, and health literacy and numeracy,” he says.

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What Communication Styles Mean for Nurse Leaders

Northeastern State University

Without this aspect of nursing and nursing leadership, it would be difficult for the healthcare industry to thrive. For example, language barriers, inadequate healthcare literacy and a lack of cultural competency are common culprits in miscommunication.

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IHS Health IT Modernization Program: The Case for a Better Learning Management Platform

Relias

Support staff retention and development by offering professional development, such as continuing education and leadership training. Engage and educate patients and communities by providing health literacy and wellness programs, such as disease prevention, chronic condition management, and behavioral health.