Education
Role of the staff nurse in undergraduate nursing education
Ideally, staff nurses act as resources, role models, and facilitators of nursing skills.
So you want to get a doctorate. . .
This article helps you make crucial decisions on your path to the ultimate educational degree.
RWJ Foundation offers free CE program on reducing hospital readmissions
The Robert Wood Johnson (RWJ) Foundation is offering a free continuing education course for nurses and other healthcare providers on best practices for reducing…
New HHS funding program to help veterans with medical skills become nurses
On April 29, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) announce a program designed to help military veterans with health care experience…
Higher percentage of BSN nurses associated with lower rates of postsurgery mortality
The March issue of Health Affairs includes “An increase in the number of nurses with baccalaureate degrees is linked to lower rates of postsurgery…
From our readers: Novice to expert—a nurse educator’s personal journey
Like new nurses, faculty move through various steps to become “experts.” Here is one teacher’s experience.
Interprofessional education promotes collaboration
A program for health profession students nurtures teamwork in a hospital setting.
Implementing bedside shift report
Implementing bedside shift report improved communication with patients and families.
How one hospital helps staff nurses pay for advanced academic degrees
An innovative funding program is helping to create a highly educated nursing workforce.
Find the best route to your career destination
To move your career up a notch, should you go back to school or pursue nonacademic options? The authors’ advice can help you decide…
Role of the staff nurse in undergraduate nursing education
Ideally, staff nurses act as resources, role models, and facilitators of nursing skills.
So you want to get a doctorate. . .
This article helps you make crucial decisions on your path to the ultimate educational degree.
RWJ Foundation offers free CE program on reducing hospital readmissions
The Robert Wood Johnson (RWJ) Foundation is offering a free continuing education course for nurses and other healthcare providers on best practices…
New HHS funding program to help veterans with medical skills become nurses
On April 29, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) announce a program designed to help military veterans with health…
Higher percentage of BSN nurses associated with lower rates of postsurgery mortality
The March issue of Health Affairs includes “An increase in the number of nurses with baccalaureate degrees is linked to lower rates…
From our readers: Novice to expert—a nurse educator’s personal journey
Like new nurses, faculty move through various steps to become “experts.” Here is one teacher’s experience.
Interprofessional education promotes collaboration
A program for health profession students nurtures teamwork in a hospital setting.
Implementing bedside shift report
Implementing bedside shift report improved communication with patients and families.
How one hospital helps staff nurses pay for advanced academic degrees
An innovative funding program is helping to create a highly educated nursing workforce.
Find the best route to your career destination
To move your career up a notch, should you go back to school or pursue nonacademic options? The authors’ advice can help…