When caregiving ignites burnout – New ways to douse the flames
Most nurses enjoy taking care of others — it’s what drew them into their profession and provides satisfaction throughout their careers, to varying degrees.…
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Emotional intelligence: Why walking the talk transforms nursing care
Since the first emotional intelligence (EI) research in the late 1990s, EI has rocked the business world and challenged leaders and employees from dozens…
Quick-reference I.V. tools reduce stress in ICU nurses
Condensed I.V. reference sheets, cards, and charts save time, improve accuracy, and make I.V. drug administration less stressful in one surgical/trauma ICU.
Keeping your compassion
Have you ever found yourself in the middle of your shift when you make a mistake in the care you’re providing—and you wonder, “Am…
Shared governance aids compliance with Magnet® model sources of evidence
Of the five Magnet® model components, the shared governance (SG) process most closely aligns with exemplary professional practice and structural empowerment. A strong culture…
Four steps to preparing irresistible presentations
The secrets of successful presentations: reflecting on your practice, making the most of your individual presenting style, organizing your thoughts, and finding the right…
From our readers…Know your A, B, C, and D’s for patients with progressive disease
“Something’s wrong. We have to fix it quickly!” All of our training and experiences as nurses, such as my almost 30 years as a…
From our readers…Practical approaches to patient advocacy barriers
Nurses know that patient advocacy is an expected and important role for their practice, but the practical implications of acting as an advocate are…
From our readers…Beauty in the eye of the beholder: The life of a wound, ostomy, and continence nurse
I think it’s in the eyes. That’s where the connection begins. A view into the real person, not defined by his or her disease…
Are you ready to care for patients in clinical trials?
Part 1 of a four-part series on clinical trials
Viewpoint: Why nurses will require a stronger back in 2012: Six key challenges facing the nursing community
American Nurse Today editorial board member Courtney Lyder, ND, GNP, FAAN, outlines what’s at stake in 2012.
10 tips for handling job interviews by phone
More employers are using phone interviews to screen job candidates. Discover how to make the most of this technique.
When caregiving ignites burnout – New ways to douse the flames
Most nurses enjoy taking care of others — it’s what drew them into their profession and provides satisfaction throughout their careers, to…
Emotional intelligence: Why walking the talk transforms nursing care
Since the first emotional intelligence (EI) research in the late 1990s, EI has rocked the business world and challenged leaders and employees…
Quick-reference I.V. tools reduce stress in ICU nurses
Condensed I.V. reference sheets, cards, and charts save time, improve accuracy, and make I.V. drug administration less stressful in one surgical/trauma ICU.
Keeping your compassion
Have you ever found yourself in the middle of your shift when you make a mistake in the care you’re providing—and you…
Shared governance aids compliance with Magnet® model sources of evidence
Of the five Magnet® model components, the shared governance (SG) process most closely aligns with exemplary professional practice and structural empowerment. A…
Four steps to preparing irresistible presentations
The secrets of successful presentations: reflecting on your practice, making the most of your individual presenting style, organizing your thoughts, and finding…
From our readers…Know your A, B, C, and D’s for patients with progressive disease
“Something’s wrong. We have to fix it quickly!” All of our training and experiences as nurses, such as my almost 30 years…
From our readers…Practical approaches to patient advocacy barriers
Nurses know that patient advocacy is an expected and important role for their practice, but the practical implications of acting as an…
From our readers…Beauty in the eye of the beholder: The life of a wound, ostomy, and continence nurse
I think it’s in the eyes. That’s where the connection begins. A view into the real person, not defined by his or…
Are you ready to care for patients in clinical trials?
Part 1 of a four-part series on clinical trials
Viewpoint: Why nurses will require a stronger back in 2012: Six key challenges facing the nursing community
American Nurse Today editorial board member Courtney Lyder, ND, GNP, FAAN, outlines what’s at stake in 2012.
10 tips for handling job interviews by phone
More employers are using phone interviews to screen job candidates. Discover how to make the most of this technique.