Violence—It’s not “part of the job”
Advocacy is key to safer communities and workplaces. By Pamela F. Cipriano, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Violence knows no boundaries. It spills into our…
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Nurse perception of alarm fatigue impacts compliance with alarm management
Education can help nursing staff gain control and improve patient safety. Takeaways: A standardized unit-based education program increases nurse awareness of clinical alarm fatigue.…
Violence against healthcare workers: The Joint Commission issues Sentinel Event Alert
I’ve been editing an article about patient violence. One of the things that jumped out at me about it is that many nurses see…
Interacting with individuals on the autism spectrum
Optimizing health encounters for patients on the autism spectrum (ASD) requires an individualized approach. Understanding similarities among people with ASD may improve communication, interactions,…
Comparing Pathway to Excellence® and Magnet Recognition® Programs
Two roads to nurse engagement and quality outcomes. Takeaways: Magnet recognizes healthcare organizations for quality outcomes, patient care and nursing excellence, and innovations in…
Team assist: Manage nurse burnout and improve care quality
Nursing teamwork addresses admission, discharge, and transfer workloads. Takeaways: Multiple simultaneous admissions, discharges, and transfers can create complexity and heavy workloads in acute-care facilities.…
Social media missteps could put your nursing license at risk
Without a doubt, social media has become an integral part of modern life. Today, seven in 10 Americans use social media to get news,…
Advancing nurses’ roles in care coordination
By Elizabeth Moore Traditionally, care coordination has been a central role for nurses, who are key to ensuring patients’ multidimensional needs are being met…
Landing a clinical practicum preceptor
Preparation and perseverance will help you find the right preceptor and site. Takeaways: Before beginning your preceptor search, know your school and specialty requirements…
10 tips to boost employee engagement
Employee engagement begins with an organization’s leaders… Management expert Ken Blanchard once said, “What motivates people is what motivates people” meaning that each person is…
The New Year rings in a call for continued nurse advocacy
Our role is critical to health care. Rise up. That’s what Utah RN Alex Wubbels did. She advocated for the rights of her unconscious…
Harassment: It’s about abuse of power
You should feel safe at work. By Leah Curtin, RN, ScD(h), FAAN Nurses—everyone, in fact—have a right to a workplace free of harassment, but…
Violence—It’s not “part of the job”
Advocacy is key to safer communities and workplaces. By Pamela F. Cipriano, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Violence knows no boundaries. It spills…
Nurse perception of alarm fatigue impacts compliance with alarm management
Education can help nursing staff gain control and improve patient safety. Takeaways: A standardized unit-based education program increases nurse awareness of clinical…
Violence against healthcare workers: The Joint Commission issues Sentinel Event Alert
I’ve been editing an article about patient violence. One of the things that jumped out at me about it is that many…
Interacting with individuals on the autism spectrum
Optimizing health encounters for patients on the autism spectrum (ASD) requires an individualized approach. Understanding similarities among people with ASD may improve…
Comparing Pathway to Excellence® and Magnet Recognition® Programs
Two roads to nurse engagement and quality outcomes. Takeaways: Magnet recognizes healthcare organizations for quality outcomes, patient care and nursing excellence, and…
Team assist: Manage nurse burnout and improve care quality
Nursing teamwork addresses admission, discharge, and transfer workloads. Takeaways: Multiple simultaneous admissions, discharges, and transfers can create complexity and heavy workloads in…
Social media missteps could put your nursing license at risk
Without a doubt, social media has become an integral part of modern life. Today, seven in 10 Americans use social media to…
Advancing nurses’ roles in care coordination
By Elizabeth Moore Traditionally, care coordination has been a central role for nurses, who are key to ensuring patients’ multidimensional needs are…
Landing a clinical practicum preceptor
Preparation and perseverance will help you find the right preceptor and site. Takeaways: Before beginning your preceptor search, know your school and…
10 tips to boost employee engagement
Employee engagement begins with an organization’s leaders… Management expert Ken Blanchard once said, “What motivates people is what motivates people” meaning that each…
The New Year rings in a call for continued nurse advocacy
Our role is critical to health care. Rise up. That’s what Utah RN Alex Wubbels did. She advocated for the rights of…
Harassment: It’s about abuse of power
You should feel safe at work. By Leah Curtin, RN, ScD(h), FAAN Nurses—everyone, in fact—have a right to a workplace free of…
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