Why disruption can be a good thing
Seventy-two seconds into liftoff, a defective mechanical part set off a string of events that caused the Challenger space shuttle to tear apart as…
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Just culture promotes a partnership for patient safety
The authors explain how workplaces can move toward just culture, which recognizes that errors may be systemic rather than personal.
Is nursing a profession or a job?
February’s guest, Donna Cardillo, MA, RN looks into Nursing as a profession and not just a job. I recently read an article on the…
Study: Good nurse work environment lowers readmissions
Hospitals with a good versus poor nurse work environment had lower 30-day readmission rates for patients with heart failure, pneumonia, or myocardial infarction, according…
Talent-management strategies: Bridging the multigenerational gap in nursing
In today’s dynamic nursing environment, we are seeing four generations, creating a remarkable “cross-pollination” of RNs from across the Traditionalist (Veteran), Baby Boomer, Generation…
Making the workplace healthier, one self-aware nurse at a time
From the disruptive physician throwing instruments or treating nurses with contempt to coworkers or nurse managers “eating their young,” some people and behaviors in…
White paper suggests strategies for improving nurse-physician relationships in the ED
“Developing & Strengthening Nurse-Physician Relationships: A CEP American White Paper,” released on June 12, details a program to improve nurse-physician relationships in the ED.…
Tripping over the welcome mat: Why new nurses don’t stay and what the evidence says we can do about it
The author discusses this issue and provides strategies for retaining new grads.
Better sleep: Antidote to on-the-job fatigue
Everyone benefits when healthcare workers get adequate sleep.
Nurses and customer service: A new annoyance or an old standard?
I recently overheard a nurse bitterly complaining about the staff on her unit being asked by their manager to address patients by name each…
When caregiving ignites burnout – New ways to douse the flames
Most nurses enjoy taking care of others — it’s what drew them into their profession and provides satisfaction throughout their careers, to varying degrees.…
Break the bullying cycle
Commonplace in nursing, bullying jeopardizes nurse retention, staff morale, and patient safety. This article explores ways to banish bullying and create a healthier work…
Why disruption can be a good thing
Seventy-two seconds into liftoff, a defective mechanical part set off a string of events that caused the Challenger space shuttle to tear…
Just culture promotes a partnership for patient safety
The authors explain how workplaces can move toward just culture, which recognizes that errors may be systemic rather than personal.
Is nursing a profession or a job?
February’s guest, Donna Cardillo, MA, RN looks into Nursing as a profession and not just a job. I recently read an article…
Study: Good nurse work environment lowers readmissions
Hospitals with a good versus poor nurse work environment had lower 30-day readmission rates for patients with heart failure, pneumonia, or myocardial…
Talent-management strategies: Bridging the multigenerational gap in nursing
In today’s dynamic nursing environment, we are seeing four generations, creating a remarkable “cross-pollination” of RNs from across the Traditionalist (Veteran), Baby…
Making the workplace healthier, one self-aware nurse at a time
From the disruptive physician throwing instruments or treating nurses with contempt to coworkers or nurse managers “eating their young,” some people and…
White paper suggests strategies for improving nurse-physician relationships in the ED
“Developing & Strengthening Nurse-Physician Relationships: A CEP American White Paper,” released on June 12, details a program to improve nurse-physician relationships in…
Tripping over the welcome mat: Why new nurses don’t stay and what the evidence says we can do about it
The author discusses this issue and provides strategies for retaining new grads.
Better sleep: Antidote to on-the-job fatigue
Everyone benefits when healthcare workers get adequate sleep.
Nurses and customer service: A new annoyance or an old standard?
I recently overheard a nurse bitterly complaining about the staff on her unit being asked by their manager to address patients by…
When caregiving ignites burnout – New ways to douse the flames
Most nurses enjoy taking care of others — it’s what drew them into their profession and provides satisfaction throughout their careers, to…
Break the bullying cycle
Commonplace in nursing, bullying jeopardizes nurse retention, staff morale, and patient safety. This article explores ways to banish bullying and create a…