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Mitigating the Nursing Shortage Crisis: A Nurse’s Perspective

American Nurse

It’s clear that the state of the nursing shortage is at a crisis level. As an experienced bedside nurse, a recent nursing psychiatric/mental health graduate student, and a clinical adjunct faculty instructor, I have a strong opinion about what must be done. This is the state of nursing. pdf Wolters Kluwer.

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How Automation Gives Nurses More Time for Patient Care 

Daily Nurse

An ICU nurse today may be caring for three to four patients at a time while training new staff and performing other administrative tasks like clinical data abstraction. The nursing shortage, unfortunately, will only worsen as older nurses retire from the workforce.

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Paramedics help alleviate ED staffing issues

American Nurse

Paramedics can play an essential role as healthcare evolves and organizations struggle to meet an increasing health demands in the midst of a nursing shortage. As nursing shortages around the United States continue to grow, including in emergency departments (EDs), hospital systems seek innovative solutions. 2023; 18(3).

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LPNs in modified care delivery models

American Nurse

The impact on nurse and patient satisfaction Takeaways: Challenged by the insufficient pipeline of clinical nurses required to backfill the vacancies created by the COVID-19 pandemic, current care delivery models require redesign. Newly licensed nurses’ stress and intent to leave during a pandemic.

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Can’t We Nurses All Get Along?

Minority Nurse

A significant percentage of nurses leave their first job due to the negative behaviors of their coworkers, and bullying is likely to exacerbate the growing nurse shortage. In terms of nursing education, schools of nursing need to confront bullying and incivility head-on.

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A Model of Care for Today and Tomorrow

Consult QD

“The nurses who designed and implemented the Colleagues in Care model were clearly dedicated to professional nursing practice, patient care and optimal outcomes,” Kuehn said. The fellows’ work and recommendations currently sit with Cleveland Clinic’s executive nurse leaders who are further advancing the project.

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So, What About Nurse Staffing Ratios?

Health Leaders | Nursing

Adequate nurse staffing ratios are associated with better patient outcomes, says this CNO. The nursing shortage impacts other nurses by causing burnout and exhaustion, and inadequate staffing directly affects patient safety and experience.