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Implicit bias: More than a buzzword

American Nurse

Recognizing and addressing our biases can help ensure equitable care for all patients. Addressing implicit bias among healthcare providers is vital to improving patient safety, health outcomes, and access to care. These efforts promote health equity and reduce disparities.

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The Silent Epidemic: Understanding Medical Errors and Nursing Practice

Empowered Nurses

Among the healthcare professionals at the forefront of patient care, nurses play a pivotal role in addressing and mitigating the risks associated with medical errors. They can occur at any point along the continuum of care, from the initial assessment and diagnosis to treatment, monitoring, and follow-up.

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ANA-Michigan President’s Message | September 2024

American Nurse

Self-Care: Take care of your own well-being to sustain your capacity for advocacy and engagement. Balancing professional responsibilities with self-care ensures that you remain resilient and effective in your efforts to create positive change. ” Barbara R.

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3 Behaviors for Thoughtful and Effective Nurse Leadership

Nurse.com

The present state of 21st century health care has begun to spur a greater need to reevaluate what should be expected of nurse leadership — especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s hard to imagine providing quality care without the use of healthcare technology and information systems. Build self-awareness.

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Nursing ethics and shared governance model

American Nurse

Incorporating ethical competence and professional development into everyday nursing practice is imperative to fulfilling ethical obligations for optimal patient care. Takeaways: Through shared governance, nurses are encouraged to participate in organizational decision-making to satisfy professional obligations.

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Essential Qualities and Characteristics of a Good Nurse

Relias

Qualities of a good nurse 1 – Caring and compassion Many people assume that nurses enter the field because compassion is one of their leading qualities — but this nursing characteristic isn’t necessarily a given. But as a nursing quality, compassion makes all the difference to patients. With well over five million RNs in the U.S.,

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Communication, Clinical Competence, And More: What Are the Top Skills to Be a Nurse?

Post University

Today’s nurses do it all: offer clinical care, maintain sanitary environments, and provide comfort for patients as they face distressing circumstances. Not just anybody is up to the task, but nurses dedicate themselves to honing their skills so they can provide the high standard of care that their patients deserve.