The Magnet journey: A boost to professionalism among nurses
At a rural hospital working toward Magnet recognition, adopting shared decision-making governance increased nurses’ confidence and boosted interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Nursing’s role in healthcare reform
The 2010 healthcare reform act (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, or PPACA) gives nurses new opportunities to deliver care and play an integral…
How to create an effective poster presentation
Start early, plan carefully, and strive for clarity and simplicity. These are the keys to creating a poster presentation that wows conference attendees.
Editorial
I always loved taking care of patients. It was fun, exciting, intellectually stimulating, and rewarding. To this day, I remember special patients and keep…
What does a Nursing Professional Development Specialist (Nurse Educator) do?
Let’s assume for a moment that you just graduated from nursing school. You have a brand new degree, a little clinical hospital training, lots…
A little humor please
Laughter is a way of dealing with life’s stressors. Learning how to use humor to enrich our personal and professional lives can benefit us…
Strengthening your evidence base: Focus on safe patient handling
Over the last 3 years, important new evidence has emerged about safe patient handling. You can apply this evidence at the bedside to help…
Fighting the war on dogma
Want do away with outdated dogma in your workplace? Learn how to present an effective case for changing the current thinking.
Nurse names new head of Institute for Healthcare Improvement
Maureen Bisognano, who started her career as a staff nurse, was named chief executive officer for Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), replacing Donald Berwick,…
From our readers…I remain in nursing because of you
I remain in nursing because of you. We have yet to meet but, if you are my patient someday, this is what I will…
Does higher education lure nurses away from the bedside?
Click here to read “Does higher education lure nurses away from the bedside?” from our guest blogger, Donna Cardillo, MA, RN.
Three easy steps to finding a nursing scholarship…PLUS five great scholarships to get you started
Going back to school is hard enough – then you have to pay for it. Here are three easy steps to finding the perfect…
The Magnet journey: A boost to professionalism among nurses
At a rural hospital working toward Magnet recognition, adopting shared decision-making governance increased nurses’ confidence and boosted interdisciplinary collaboration.
Nursing’s role in healthcare reform
The 2010 healthcare reform act (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, or PPACA) gives nurses new opportunities to deliver care and play…
How to create an effective poster presentation
Start early, plan carefully, and strive for clarity and simplicity. These are the keys to creating a poster presentation that wows conference…
Editorial
I always loved taking care of patients. It was fun, exciting, intellectually stimulating, and rewarding. To this day, I remember special patients…
What does a Nursing Professional Development Specialist (Nurse Educator) do?
Let’s assume for a moment that you just graduated from nursing school. You have a brand new degree, a little clinical hospital…
A little humor please
Laughter is a way of dealing with life’s stressors. Learning how to use humor to enrich our personal and professional lives can…
Strengthening your evidence base: Focus on safe patient handling
Over the last 3 years, important new evidence has emerged about safe patient handling. You can apply this evidence at the bedside…
Fighting the war on dogma
Want do away with outdated dogma in your workplace? Learn how to present an effective case for changing the current thinking.
Nurse names new head of Institute for Healthcare Improvement
Maureen Bisognano, who started her career as a staff nurse, was named chief executive officer for Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), replacing…
From our readers…I remain in nursing because of you
I remain in nursing because of you. We have yet to meet but, if you are my patient someday, this is what…
Does higher education lure nurses away from the bedside?
Click here to read “Does higher education lure nurses away from the bedside?” from our guest blogger, Donna Cardillo, MA, RN.
Three easy steps to finding a nursing scholarship…PLUS five great scholarships to get you started
Going back to school is hard enough – then you have to pay for it. Here are three easy steps to finding…