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The Multifaceted Benefits of a Nursing Career

Daily Nurse

From financial security and physical health to spiritual fulfillment and the opportunity to make a lasting community impact, nursing enriches lives, both for the caregiver and the cared for. Financial Security and a Bright Retirement We love a career that allows us to be financially comfortable, and nursing does just that.

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Leveling the Playing Field for Rural Health Providers

Health Leaders | Nursing

Simply put, specialists tend to live and work in well-populated areas, where they can work near large health systems and have access to a large patient base. The only time you'll likely find a gastroenterologist or neurologist in rural America is if they've retired there. The only thing we request of community hospitals is promotion."

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A warming planet and human health

American Nurse

Public awareness and engagement As nurses, were using the term climate breakdown to help raise public awareness and promote active engagement in climate-related issues that profoundly affect our health. Many people face greater risk of poor health outcomes just because of where they live.

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Nurse Leaders Are Critical to the Future of Nursing

Relias

With rising rates of nurse burnout and more nurses retiring, strong leadership is essential to retaining and growing the workforce. Encouraging nurse leaders to have a more proactive role in emergency response preparedness and public health crises should be an essential priority for healthcare systems.

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Healthcare Workforce Safety: Nurse Safety and Patient Safety Go Hand in Hand

Relias

Emphasize nurses’ professional responsibility to promote patient safety. Steps to support nurse mental health and well-being Not sure where to start? Huddles promote patient safety, but they can also facilitate teamwork, provide a place to respectfully air grievances, and build rapport among nurses and leaders.

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Healthcare Workforce Safety: Nurse Safety and Patient Safety Go Hand in Hand

Relias

Emphasize nurses’ professional responsibility to promote patient safety. Steps to support nurse mental health and well-being Not sure where to start? Huddles promote patient safety, but they can also facilitate teamwork, provide a place to respectfully air grievances, and build rapport among nurses and leaders.

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Nurse leaders of color: Candid conversations

American Nurse

Unfortunately, these statistics haven’t wavered much and continue at a time when nurses are retiring and leaving the workforce for various reasons, including fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. Most recently I was promoted from nurse manager to senior director of nursing operations and patient care services.