Preventing preceptor burnoutNew graduate nurses are vital to the success of healthcare organizations. We need their “new blood” to fill workforce gaps. But it’s not easy…
Understanding the DNP degreeFor years, doctorally prepared nurses have focused on issues that help define nursing as a profession. In contrast, nurses involved in direct patient care have dealt consistently…
Helping new nurses set prioritiesAfter several weeks of classes and partnered orientation to patient care, novice nurses in our large acute-care health system have learned a great deal.…
Scrapbooks capture nurses career milestonesFor nurse graduates, starting their first staff position is an exciting time, but it can also be a time of apprehension. Many have heard…
How to increase developmental opportunities for frontline nurse leadersOver the decades, the role of the frontline nurse manager has evolved from head nurse to nurse leader. With this evolution, the traditional managerial…
From Your ANA PresidentNational Nurses Week is an opportunity to reflect on the contributions nurses make to the healthcare environment. Every day, nurses make a commitment to…
AMERICAN NURSE TODAY WINS TWO ASHPE AWARDSAmerican Nurse Today, the official journal of the American Nurses Association (ANA), today announced that its June 2009 cover, Autism Today, has been named…
My First Day in the EDNote: This article was written before Kenneth graduated from nursing school. My first experience in an emergency department (ED) setting happened last week at…
12 tips for a successful nursing conference experienceAttending a major nursing conference can provide professional growth opportunities. Follow these 12 tips to have a successful conference experience.
The Nurse Executive’s Coaching ManualWith the incredibly changing and challenging environment of health care, today’s nurse leaders are required more than ever to consistently think about developing others…
New online resource: Genetic/Genomic Competency CenterThe Genetic/Genomic Competency Center (G2C2, http://www.g-2-c-2.org/) is a new free online resource created to help educators teach the next generation of nurses and physician…
Beyond a box of chocolatesOften, patients and families express their gratitude for a special nurse’s outstanding care with spoken thanks or heartfelt commendations written to a nursing supervisor.…
Preventing preceptor burnoutNew graduate nurses are vital to the success of healthcare organizations. We need their “new blood” to fill workforce gaps. But it’s…
Understanding the DNP degreeFor years, doctorally prepared nurses have focused on issues that help define nursing as a profession. In contrast, nurses involved in direct patient care have…
Helping new nurses set prioritiesAfter several weeks of classes and partnered orientation to patient care, novice nurses in our large acute-care health system have learned a…
Scrapbooks capture nurses career milestonesFor nurse graduates, starting their first staff position is an exciting time, but it can also be a time of apprehension. Many…
How to increase developmental opportunities for frontline nurse leadersOver the decades, the role of the frontline nurse manager has evolved from head nurse to nurse leader. With this evolution, the…
From Your ANA PresidentNational Nurses Week is an opportunity to reflect on the contributions nurses make to the healthcare environment. Every day, nurses make a…
AMERICAN NURSE TODAY WINS TWO ASHPE AWARDSAmerican Nurse Today, the official journal of the American Nurses Association (ANA), today announced that its June 2009 cover, Autism Today, has…
My First Day in the EDNote: This article was written before Kenneth graduated from nursing school. My first experience in an emergency department (ED) setting happened last…
12 tips for a successful nursing conference experienceAttending a major nursing conference can provide professional growth opportunities. Follow these 12 tips to have a successful conference experience.
The Nurse Executive’s Coaching ManualWith the incredibly changing and challenging environment of health care, today’s nurse leaders are required more than ever to consistently think about…
New online resource: Genetic/Genomic Competency CenterThe Genetic/Genomic Competency Center (G2C2, http://www.g-2-c-2.org/) is a new free online resource created to help educators teach the next generation of nurses…
Beyond a box of chocolatesOften, patients and families express their gratitude for a special nurse’s outstanding care with spoken thanks or heartfelt commendations written to a…