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Forensic nursing: Overview of a growing profession
Combine your nursing skills with forensic science to help victims of violence and trauma
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Forensic nursing is a specialized nursing field focused on providing...
How to develop mentoring skills in nurse practitioner preceptors
Simulation can help build confidence and improve communication skills.
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Mentoring provides an extension to the preceptor role by focusing on the human connection and...
Nurse mentorships: A two-way street
Mentoring is successful only when both the mentor and mentee contribute.
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Formal or informal mentorship can promote the longevity of mentees.
Mentorship can create...
6 tips for new clinical nurse educators
Don’t be overwhelmed by your new role—make a plan for success.
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Transitioning into a clinical educator role is both rewarding and challenging.
Prepare for...
8 steps for making effective nurse-patient assignments
Successful assignments require attention to the needs of both nurses and patients.
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Making nurse-patient assignments is challenging but rewarding.
Nurse-patient assignments are created based...
Assisted living: A unique setting for quality care
This growing field provides opportunities for nurses.
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Nurses provide clinical leadership in assisted living.
The assisted living healthcare setting offers many nursing rewards...
Constructive feedback: How to have the difficult conversation
Prepare for a timely, goal-oriented, forward-thinking discussion.
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Having crucial conversations regarding suggestions for improvement serves as an important method for supporting professional growth...
10 steps to planning a successful conference
Use this guide to plan large and small events.
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Because no universal guide exists for coordinating a professional meeting, these 10 steps may...
From expert RN to novice clinical instructor: Tips for success
Organize, communicate, and document for a successful clinical nursing instructor experience.
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The transition from expert clinician to novice clinical instructor requires a shift...
Social media missteps could put your nursing license at risk
Learn the rules and what to do if you make a mistake.
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For nurses, social media use has daily applications in their personal and...
Presentations: From commitment to call to action
Making a connection between your opening and closing engages the audience and enhances learning.
By Tresa Kaur, PhD, RN-BC, CNE, CHSE, CTN-A
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Presentations are most...
No simulation lab? No problem
Learn how to bring the patient-simulator experience to nursing units to prepare for emergencies.
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Bring the patient simulator experience to your unit to practice...
Serving the profession
Help protect the health, welfare, and safety of the public.
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Serving on your board of nursing is challenging and rewarding.
Success requires learning and...