Focus on Nurse Education Archives

Focus on Nurse Education

10 steps to planning a successful conference

May 29, 2018

Use this guide to plan large and small events. Takeaways: Because no universal guide exists for coordinating a professional meeting, these 10 steps may prove useful as you…

Does simulation training improve safety outcomes?

October 16, 2019

A new study showcases the potential connection between simulation training for acute care nurses and its role in improving patient safety outcomes. (more…)

How to avoid gender bias in nursing education

October 4, 2019

A simple game can teach valuable lessons. Takeaways: Many men who enter nursing face bias based on preconceived notions about who can be a nurse. Nurse educators have…

Introduction to immunotherapy: What nurses need to know about emerging therapies

July 10, 2018

Understanding these rapidly evolving treatments will help you advocate for patients and manage side effects. By Beth Boseki, MSN, RN, OCN, CCRP; Lauren FInaldi, BSN, RN, OCN; Samantha Siegel,…

Nurse research and the institutional review board

October 4, 2019

Learn how the IRB process works to ensure participant safety and quality research. Takeaways: The institutional review board (IRB) process is intended to ensure study participant safety and…

Nursing informatics: The EHR and beyond

October 1, 2019

The American Nurses Association (ANA) defines informatics nursing as the integration of “nursing science with multiple information and analytical sciences to identify, define, manage, and communicate data, information,…

RN to BSN: Why and how

October 7, 2019

Prepare yourself to successfully pursue a BSN. Takeaways: Research has shown that baccalaureate-prepared nurses are preferred by nursing administrators and patients. The healthcare environment is evolving and increasing…

Should you pursue leadership? 10 questions to help you decide

September 30, 2019

I FREQUENTLY ASK clinical nurses if they’re interested in leadership positions. They usually say no, but when I press them, many reveal that they’d like to take on…

Supporting patients with end-of-life conversations

October 7, 2019

I’m an operating room RN who has worked in a hospital environment for over 25 years. Five years ago, my husband died from pancreatic cancer. The diagnosis was…

The Center for Indigenous Nursing Research for Health Equity

March 12, 2018

Creating opportunities for nurses and giving respect to tradition With the stirring music and sacred smoke of a traditional Native American blessing, the first indigenous nursing research center…

The pressure is on: Why you should get your BSN

October 1, 2019

Have you been thinking about going back to school to get your bachelor of science in nursing (BSN)? The good news is that nurses with BSNs or higher…

Transitioning from nurse clinician to nurse educator

October 1, 2019

The future of nursing and healthcare requires more nurse educators. Takeaways: The nursing profession needs more nurse educators to train enough nurses to care for the U.S. population.…

Whole-person care

October 3, 2019

Meeting the mental health needs of all is critical. (more…)

10 steps to planning a successful conference

Use this guide to plan large and small events. Takeaways: Because no universal guide exists for coordinating a professional meeting, these 10 steps may…

Does simulation training improve safety outcomes?

A new study showcases the potential connection between simulation training for acute care nurses and its role in improving patient safety outcomes. (more…)

How to avoid gender bias in nursing education

A simple game can teach valuable lessons. Takeaways: Many men who enter nursing face bias based on preconceived notions about who can be a…

Introduction to immunotherapy: What nurses need to know about emerging therapies

Understanding these rapidly evolving treatments will help you advocate for patients and manage side effects. By Beth Boseki, MSN, RN, OCN, CCRP; Lauren FInaldi, BSN,…

Nurse research and the institutional review board

Learn how the IRB process works to ensure participant safety and quality research. Takeaways: The institutional review board (IRB) process is intended to ensure…

Nursing informatics: The EHR and beyond

The American Nurses Association (ANA) defines informatics nursing as the integration of “nursing science with multiple information and analytical sciences to identify, define, manage,…

RN to BSN: Why and how

Prepare yourself to successfully pursue a BSN. Takeaways: Research has shown that baccalaureate-prepared nurses are preferred by nursing administrators and patients. The healthcare environment…

Should you pursue leadership? 10 questions to help you decide

I FREQUENTLY ASK clinical nurses if they’re interested in leadership positions. They usually say no, but when I press them, many reveal that they’d…

Supporting patients with end-of-life conversations

I’m an operating room RN who has worked in a hospital environment for over 25 years. Five years ago, my husband died from pancreatic…

The Center for Indigenous Nursing Research for Health Equity

Creating opportunities for nurses and giving respect to tradition With the stirring music and sacred smoke of a traditional Native American blessing, the first…

The pressure is on: Why you should get your BSN

Have you been thinking about going back to school to get your bachelor of science in nursing (BSN)? The good news is that nurses…

Transitioning from nurse clinician to nurse educator

The future of nursing and healthcare requires more nurse educators. Takeaways: The nursing profession needs more nurse educators to train enough nurses to care…