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Maryland’s Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit: A Call to Action

American Nurse

Introduction In 2016, Maryland became one of the first states to implement a Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit. The aim of this legislation was to help alleviate healthcare workforce shortages in the State, and it provided a tax incentive to nurse practitioner student preceptors.

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How to Transition from Bedside Nursing to Leadership Roles

Diversity Nursing

How can I make a broader impact on patient care? Acting as a preceptor or mentor for new Nurses. You may miss direct patient care, but remember: Your leadership will influence the care of countless patients through staff empowerment and improved systems. Ask yourself questions like: What draws me to leadership?

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How Montefiore is Training the Next Generation of Nurse Practitioners

Minority Nurse

Post-graduate training programs for newly practicing nurse practitioners are crucial because they allow new clinicians to feel supported and safe and truly excel in the field of primary care. As a new clinician, I struggled with imposter syndrome and self-doubt, despite having support available.

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The Case for Soft Skills in Nursing Education

American Nurse

Clinical proficiency is essential for providing safe and prudent care, but soft skills are equally as vital. They allow us to foster collaboration among teams, build trusting relationships, and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. The value of soft skills extends far beyond new nurses and direct patient care.

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Mentorship: A strategy for nursing retention

American Nurse

Define the differences between mentorship and preceptor programs, and the benefits of implementing a mentorship program. The limited pool of qualified nursing staff readily available to provide safe, quality care taxes the human capital management of healthcare organizations worldwide. See Turnover stats.) increase the previous year.

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The 6 C’s: A Framework for Finding the Right Team Fit

Healthy Workforce Institute

Or do they act in their own self-interest? Maybe they have small children, care for an elderly family member, or are in graduate school. If they are in a preceptor role or supposed to be mentoring others, do they have time to breathe and help others, or are they overburdened with tasks?

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Preventing nurse suicide: Nursing school and beyond

American Nurse

Curriculum can include reviews of mental health struggles and disorders, symptoms, and unique risks for nurses, as well as strategies for self-protection and self-knowledge when intervention and resources are lacking. After the crisis, focus on your own self-care needs.