Appreciative inquiry: Building teamwork and leadership
An effective tool for improving patient care. Takeaways: Appreciative inquiry focuses on acknowledging strengths and values of individuals and organizations while understanding, accepting, and…
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From trauma to post traumatic growth
My 94-year old grandfather told me a story of a mentor from his church. She was a nurse during the 1918 influenza pandemic that…
Nurse innovators welcome here
Have you ever imagined how nursing or healthcare could be improved? Do you have a concept in the works that you need support to…
November elections: Empowering nurses for political advocacy
American nurses were among those who marched and led the fight for women to gain the right to vote 100 years ago. This year,…
ANA survey finds PPE shortages persist, reuse practices rise
The American Nurses Association (ANA) released new findings from a nationwide COVID-19 survey that indicate personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages persist and reuse practices…
Health disparities and end of life care
I’m a community health nurse and have personally witnessed how health disparities manifest in advance care planning and end-of-life discussions in Black communities. Is…
Changing with the times
Specialty nurses adapt and deliver care during the pandemic. As the world has shifted during the pandemic, so have specialty nursing practices—from rethinking how…
Healthcare’s role in environmental sustainability
RNs are needed to guide efforts. Takeaways: The healthcare industry contributes to solid waste production, greenhouse gasses, and climate change. Healthcare workers are obligated…
School nursing—Always student-centered
Leading and innovating on the frontlines of the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic challenges school nurses to continue providing health services when schools are closed…
How to recruit and retain volunteers for your professional organization
Communication, respect, and appreciation are key. Takeaways: The benefits of joining a professional nursing organization include having a voice about issues that impact healthcare,…
Embracing digital minimalism
Technology can make us more productive, but it’s also distracting and cause stress and anxiety. Changing your relationship with digital devices requires a mindset…
The power of self-care: An ENERGY model to combat clinician burnout
Clinicians often experience considerable psychological distress related to work demands, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only added to that. Healthcare systems and organizations play…
Appreciative inquiry: Building teamwork and leadership
An effective tool for improving patient care. Takeaways: Appreciative inquiry focuses on acknowledging strengths and values of individuals and organizations while understanding,…
From trauma to post traumatic growth
My 94-year old grandfather told me a story of a mentor from his church. She was a nurse during the 1918 influenza…
Nurse innovators welcome here
Have you ever imagined how nursing or healthcare could be improved? Do you have a concept in the works that you need…
November elections: Empowering nurses for political advocacy
American nurses were among those who marched and led the fight for women to gain the right to vote 100 years ago.…
ANA survey finds PPE shortages persist, reuse practices rise
The American Nurses Association (ANA) released new findings from a nationwide COVID-19 survey that indicate personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages persist and…
Health disparities and end of life care
I’m a community health nurse and have personally witnessed how health disparities manifest in advance care planning and end-of-life discussions in Black…
Changing with the times
Specialty nurses adapt and deliver care during the pandemic. As the world has shifted during the pandemic, so have specialty nursing practices—from…
Healthcare’s role in environmental sustainability
RNs are needed to guide efforts. Takeaways: The healthcare industry contributes to solid waste production, greenhouse gasses, and climate change. Healthcare workers…
School nursing—Always student-centered
Leading and innovating on the frontlines of the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic challenges school nurses to continue providing health services when schools…
How to recruit and retain volunteers for your professional organization
Communication, respect, and appreciation are key. Takeaways: The benefits of joining a professional nursing organization include having a voice about issues that…
Embracing digital minimalism
Technology can make us more productive, but it’s also distracting and cause stress and anxiety. Changing your relationship with digital devices requires…
The power of self-care: An ENERGY model to combat clinician burnout
Clinicians often experience considerable psychological distress related to work demands, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only added to that. Healthcare systems and…