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Training Healthcare Teams in Restorative Nursing: Best Practices and Tools 

American Medical Compliance

Emphasis on Mental Health Future training should address the psychological aspects of restorative care, equipping staff to support patients dealing with anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges. Personalize training modules based on staff performance.

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Breaking the Cycle of Nurse Burnout: USAHS DNP Alum to Present at Creating Health Work Environments Conference

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Nurses often struggle to get approved for PTO, and theres a general feeling that patient satisfaction always comes firsteven at the expense of staff mental health. At the end of the day, we all have the same goal: providing quality patient care. Another challenge is the hierarchy within healthcare.

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Nurse Depression and Anxiety: Stopping the Mental Health Crisis

Relias

Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system, providing essential care and support to patients and their families. They are also exposed to high levels of stress, trauma, and burnout, which can take a toll on their mental health. Nurses on a break talking and walking together. What causes nurse depression and anxiety?

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Innovative Nurse Practitioners Can Turn the Tide

Minority Nurse

Most nurses write about the need for primary care or mental health services in admissions essays. With nurses being on the front lines and seeing the needs of their patients, they are being motivated to advance their education and make a difference.” “I’m witnessing exciting innovations in NP entrepreneurship.

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Hospital Designs With Staff Well Being In Mind

Diversity Nursing

Therefore, it is essential to ensure healthcare professionals have access to mental health programs and spaces that promote well being. Incorporating straightforward design changes within hospitals can greatly enhance the mental wellness of healthcare staff.

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Mitigating the Nursing Shortage Crisis: A Nurse’s Perspective

American Nurse

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. It’s clear that the state of the nursing shortage is at a crisis level. It comes back to being listened to.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Stacey Garnett

Minority Nurse

Stacey Garnett, MSN, RN, PMH-BC, NEA-BC, FACHE, is the vice president and chief nursing officer at Sheppard Pratt , the nation’s largest private, nonprofit provider of mental health services. She emphasizes the importance of building meaningful connections with patients, their families, and their communities.