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…
Workplace Civility
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.…
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…
On unsafe ground
A call for real change and policies to prevent violence against nurses By Susan Trossman, RN Healthcare facilities are a microcosm of society, where…
Take the pledge to #EndNurseAbuse
The American Nurses Association (ANA) has launched the #EndNurseAbuse initiative to increase awareness of the serious problem of physical and verbal abuse against nurses.…
Body cameras in health care: The debate
Is it appropriate for healthcare professionals to wear body cameras? Here are some pros and cons, according to those debating this issue: Pros Provide…
Mindful Appreciation
Tip 6 of 6 Mindfulness Exercises You Can Try Today In this last exercise, all you have to do is notice 5 things in…
Mindful Awareness
Tip 3 of 6 Mindfulness Exercises You Can Try Today This exercise is designed to cultivate a heightened awareness and appreciation of simple daily…
Interprofessional education
Combining skills and knowledge from different disciplines enhances patient care. By Joanne Disch, PhD, RN, FAAN In 2003, the Committee on Health Professions…
Nurses’ essential role in supporting professionalism
What does it mean to be a professional? Providing care of the highest technical quality, of course. But professionalism also includes communicating clearly, being selfreflective, and…
Choosing your political battles
Mary*, a new manager in the operating room, prides herself on being a strong advocate for her staff, quickly acting on every issue with…
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…
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…
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…
On unsafe ground
A call for real change and policies to prevent violence against nurses By Susan Trossman, RN Healthcare facilities are a microcosm of…
Take the pledge to #EndNurseAbuse
The American Nurses Association (ANA) has launched the #EndNurseAbuse initiative to increase awareness of the serious problem of physical and verbal abuse…
Body cameras in health care: The debate
Is it appropriate for healthcare professionals to wear body cameras? Here are some pros and cons, according to those debating this issue:…
Mindful Appreciation
Tip 6 of 6 Mindfulness Exercises You Can Try Today In this last exercise, all you have to do is notice 5…
Mindful Awareness
Tip 3 of 6 Mindfulness Exercises You Can Try Today This exercise is designed to cultivate a heightened awareness and appreciation of…
Interprofessional education
Combining skills and knowledge from different disciplines enhances patient care. By Joanne Disch, PhD, RN, FAAN In 2003, the Committee on…
Nurses’ essential role in supporting professionalism
What does it mean to be a professional? Providing care of the highest technical quality, of course. But professionalism also includes communicating clearly, being…
Choosing your political battles
Mary*, a new manager in the operating room, prides herself on being a strong advocate for her staff, quickly acting on every…
Poll
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