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PhD vs DNP

Takeaways: The doctor of nursing practice (DNP) is a terminal degree designed to prepare experts in nursing practice. The doctor of philosophy (PhD) is a terminal degree designed for the research-focused nursing professional. PhD and DNP programs prepared nurses to…
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How to be a good preceptee

Take advantage of orientation to hone skills and build confidence.  Takeaways: Orientation aids nurses’ personal and professional growth, helps to reduce turnover rate, and improves overall patient outcomes. Preceptorship plays a critical role in orientation success. When nurses take full…
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COVID-19’s effects on education

The enormity of this unprecedented, global pandemic cannot be overstated—the COVID-19 virus has sent shockwaves across the globe. No sector of the U.S. economy, no socioeconomic strata, and no human life has been spared from extraordinary change. Most staggering is…
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Easing the psychological impact of COVID-19 for nurses

Nurses are at the forefront of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, providing life-saving care for affected patients. Psychological distress can be significant for nurses and other healthcare workers who provide direct care for these patients. To best support nurses,…

Give to nursing

The Foundation supports nurses during the pandemic and beyond.   If ever there was a time for us to support each other, it’s now. The pandemic has forced many nurses to work under extreme conditions, take on different roles, and carry…

Improving patient satisfaction the 4DX way

With focus and accountability, quality improvement is possible. Takeaways Using traditional strategies, a hospital unit’s Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) responsiveness domain scores were inconsistently achieving the VBP threshold. Using the 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX)…

Back to the future

I recently spoke with some colleagues about the impact of the Federal Public Health Emergency declaration ending and how to face the challenge of figuring out where to direct the time, attention, and energy we’ve focused on navigating our teams…

Virtual reality: A strategy to improve patient-centered care

Technology can help nurses gain empathy and navigate difficult conversations. Takeaways: Extended reality (virtual, mixed, augmented) technology is rapidly expanding and finding a space in healthcare professional education. The positive impact of these technologies are shared, along with strategies that…
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Individual nurse liability insurance

Although physicians receive the brunt of lawsuits, nurses also get sued on a regular basis. Nurses in all practice settings provide most of the hands-on patient care, placing them at risk for civil, regulatory, and in some cases criminal actions.
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Academy recognizes nurse leaders for contributions

These nurses have positively influenced healthcare. The American Academy of Nursing (Academy) honored four nurse leaders during the 2019 Transforming Health, Driving Policy Conference for their outstanding contributions to nursing.   (more…)

Flu vaccination and COVID-19

Educate your patients about the importance of protection.   Currently, development of a COVID-19 vaccine is a work in progress with no fixed date for availability. This means it’s especially important that all Americans be vaccinated against the anticipated flu strains.…
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Innovation Conferences Nurses Should Attend

Conferences are a great place to learn new things, meet other people in your field, network, and amplify your work. They also can be a great place to meet people in other fields, depending on the conferences you attend. I…

Patient care assistant training

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that 195,400 RNs will leave the nursing profession from 2021 to 2031. Addressing this predicted nursing shortage will require innovative approaches and the support of well-trained assistive healthcare personnel, including patient care assistants…

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 is evolving and increasing in complexity, so nurses must be prepared for their expanding professional roles.…

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 nurse. Nurse educators have a responsibility to ensure their biases don’t negatively impact a student’s career…
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The Student as Storyteller

The written word is posited to be one of the earliest forms of innovation, yet oral and visual storytelling goes back even further. That is because stories connect people across cultures and generations. For nurses to connect with patients, communities,…
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How being grateful is good for healthcare

About a year ago, one of my graduating students gave me a fan with this Korean text 선생님 사랑해요, which translates to “I love you teacher.” I’m told that it’s customary in Korea to give the teacher a small token…

We must #EndNurseAbuse

RNs are vulnerable during COVID-19.   The stress of a pandemic can put nurses at higher risk of becoming targets of workplace violence. Now more than ever, the American Nurses Association (ANA) emphasizes its long-standing position of zero tolerance for incivility,…