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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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The Importance of a Healthy Work Environment

Diversity Nursing

Employers need to prioritize the well-being of their Nursing staff by implementing strategies that promote work-life balance, provide access to support services, and encourage self-care. Health systems must take proactive measures to prevent and address bullying in the workplace.

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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.

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Enhancing hospital workforce stability through innovative practices

American Nurse

Today’s nurse retention concern compels hospitals to spend heavily on turnover-related costs, further straining their budgets. Traditional staffing models prove inadequate in today’s healthcare environment to address the acute nursing shortage. Faced with this scenario, what can hospital leaders do?