Professional Development
Shedding light on a deep, dark secret
There’s a Deep, Dark Secret in nursing that most of us know and few of us acknowledge: RNs are the last people to look…
Needlestick injuries: How to improve safety in your workplace
Near the end of a 12-hour shift in the emergency department, I left the triage area to help a colleague having trouble drawing blood…
Tomorrow’s Hope
Twice a year, I meet with the new graduates in my hospital and am encouraged by their expectations and their questions. They expect to…
A nurse leader’s guide to managing priorities
When faced with conflicting priorities and work overload, a nurse leader must be proactive. This article is available to American Nurses Association members and…
Letters to the Editor – July 2007
Oversight not needed As a recent graduate of a nurse practitioner (NP) program, I appreciated your article “Retail-based clinics: New option for nurses” in…
Create better communications
Communicating assertively is a learned skill. Use the “look, think, and act” model to evaluate and improve your communication skills.
Exploring massage therapy as a career option
A nurse-turned-massage therapist found that hands-on interaction with massage clients reconnected her to one of the most fulfilling aspects of nursing – contact through…
Using the FOUR Score scale to assess comatose patients
Move over, Glasgow. There’s a new coma scoring tool in town.
Do you remember when?
It’s time for new nursing graduates to join your work environment. Will you be a supportive colleague of their entry into the profession? Will…
Letters to the Editor – June 2007
Float or be fired? The February article “Protecting yourself from malpractice claims” states, “Don’t accept assignments if you’re not sure you’re competent to perform…
Be a coach for novice nurses
The transition from the educational setting to the practice setting can be intimidating. Make it easier by guiding novice nurses.
Shedding light on a deep, dark secret
There’s a Deep, Dark Secret in nursing that most of us know and few of us acknowledge: RNs are the last people…
Needlestick injuries: How to improve safety in your workplace
Near the end of a 12-hour shift in the emergency department, I left the triage area to help a colleague having trouble…
Tomorrow’s Hope
Twice a year, I meet with the new graduates in my hospital and am encouraged by their expectations and their questions. They…
A nurse leader’s guide to managing priorities
When faced with conflicting priorities and work overload, a nurse leader must be proactive. This article is available to American Nurses Association…
Letters to the Editor – July 2007
Oversight not needed As a recent graduate of a nurse practitioner (NP) program, I appreciated your article “Retail-based clinics: New option for…
Create better communications
Communicating assertively is a learned skill. Use the “look, think, and act” model to evaluate and improve your communication skills.
Exploring massage therapy as a career option
A nurse-turned-massage therapist found that hands-on interaction with massage clients reconnected her to one of the most fulfilling aspects of nursing –…
Using the FOUR Score scale to assess comatose patients
Move over, Glasgow. There’s a new coma scoring tool in town.
Do you remember when?
It’s time for new nursing graduates to join your work environment. Will you be a supportive colleague of their entry into the…
Letters to the Editor – June 2007
Float or be fired? The February article “Protecting yourself from malpractice claims” states, “Don’t accept assignments if you’re not sure you’re competent…
Be a coach for novice nurses
The transition from the educational setting to the practice setting can be intimidating. Make it easier by guiding novice nurses.
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