HOW TO STAY CURRENT IN YOUR PRACTICE OR SPECIALTY Listen to this article. Health care is an ever-changing environment that requires new and experienced nurses alike to stay current in their practice. This can often feel impossible given the demanding schedule and complexity of patient assignments on a day-to-day basis, but the following tips can help you stay current. Join a Professional

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ICN WARNS “COVID EFFECT” COULD DRIVE MILLIONS OF NURSES TO ICN Chief Executive Officer Howard Catton said in a press release that the new data shows that difficulty in retaining experienced senior nursing staff, an effect of the pandemic that was expected to occur in the long term, is happening right now. GALLUP 2020: AMERICA TRUSTS THE MOST TRUSTED PROFESSION ANA president President Ernest Grant, PHD, RN, FAAN said of the new poll, “I am extremely proud of my fellow nurses. Nurses have been tested in every way imaginable during 2020. The world watched as nurses lost numerous patients and colleagues to a highly communicable, deadly virus while trying to protect and preserve their communities with limited resources and support. EDUCATING THE DIABETIC PATIENT When patients are diagnosed with diabetes, they often can feel scared, lost, and/or confused. So when part of your job as a nurse is to educate diabetic patients about the condition and the changes they need to make in their lives, it’s important to know how to handle

it. Not a

THE IMPORTANCE OF INTEROPERABILITY IN NURSING Niemeier, who has more than 25 years of experience in health care, took time to answer our questions about interoperability. Please explain what interoperability is. SIX TRANSFORMATIONAL 20TH CENTURY NURSE LEADERS Lillian Wald, Adelaide Nutting, Mary Elizabeth Carnegie, and Isabel Hampton Robb are among the 20th Century's great nurse leaders profiled

here.

CRITICAL CARE NURSING CERTIFICATIONS: HOW THEY CAN HELP According to Denise Buonocore, MSN, RN, ACNPC, CCNS, CCRN, CHFN, an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner for heart failure services at St. Vincent’s Multispecialty Group, St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, Connecticut and the chair of the national board of directors for the AACN Certification Corp.—the credentialing arm of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses THE RISKS OF WRONGFUL DELEGATION Listen to this article. Although delegating tasks occurs all the time in the workplace, there are often times in which nurses may not effectively delegate to unlicensed personnel. This carries major risk—to the nurse, the staff member, the patients, and the health care facility. Jennifer Flynn, CPHRM, Risk Manager, Nurses Service Organization (NSO), answered our FLORIDA NURSE PRACTITIONERS GAIN FULL PRACTICE AUTHORITY After years of opposition from the Florida Medical Association and seven years of passing in the state House but not in the Senate, the bill to allow Floridian Nurse Practitioners full practice authority has finally been passed. Starting in July 2020, advanced NPs who have accumulated at least 3,000 hours of experience under physician supervision will have the right to independently operate HERE’S HOW ONE VA FACILITY REDUCED ITS NURSING TURNOVER It may be years before we find a permanent answer to the nursing shortage, but here’s how one VA facility cut their nursing turnover rate by more than half. HOW TO STAY CURRENT IN YOUR PRACTICE OR SPECIALTY Listen to this article. Health care is an ever-changing environment that requires new and experienced nurses alike to stay current in their practice. This can often feel impossible given the demanding schedule and complexity of patient assignments on a day-to-day basis, but the following tips can help you stay current. Join a Professional

Organization Almost

ICN WARNS “COVID EFFECT” COULD DRIVE MILLIONS OF NURSES TO ICN Chief Executive Officer Howard Catton said in a press release that the new data shows that difficulty in retaining experienced senior nursing staff, an effect of the pandemic that was expected to occur in the long term, is happening right now. GALLUP 2020: AMERICA TRUSTS THE MOST TRUSTED PROFESSION ANA president President Ernest Grant, PHD, RN, FAAN said of the new poll, “I am extremely proud of my fellow nurses. Nurses have been tested in every way imaginable during 2020. The world watched as nurses lost numerous patients and colleagues to a highly communicable, deadly virus while trying to protect and preserve their communities with limited resources and support. EDUCATING THE DIABETIC PATIENT When patients are diagnosed with diabetes, they often can feel scared, lost, and/or confused. So when part of your job as a nurse is to educate diabetic patients about the condition and the changes they need to make in their lives, it’s important to know how to handle

it. Not a

THE IMPORTANCE OF INTEROPERABILITY IN NURSING Niemeier, who has more than 25 years of experience in health care, took time to answer our questions about interoperability. Please explain what interoperability is. SIX TRANSFORMATIONAL 20TH CENTURY NURSE LEADERS Lillian Wald, Adelaide Nutting, Mary Elizabeth Carnegie, and Isabel Hampton Robb are among the 20th Century's great nurse leaders profiled

here.

CRITICAL CARE NURSING CERTIFICATIONS: HOW THEY CAN HELP According to Denise Buonocore, MSN, RN, ACNPC, CCNS, CCRN, CHFN, an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner for heart failure services at St. Vincent’s Multispecialty Group, St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, Connecticut and the chair of the national board of directors for the AACN Certification Corp.—the credentialing arm of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses THE RISKS OF WRONGFUL DELEGATION Listen to this article. Although delegating tasks occurs all the time in the workplace, there are often times in which nurses may not effectively delegate to unlicensed personnel. This carries major risk—to the nurse, the staff member, the patients, and the health care facility. Jennifer Flynn, CPHRM, Risk Manager, Nurses Service Organization (NSO), answered our FLORIDA NURSE PRACTITIONERS GAIN FULL PRACTICE AUTHORITY After years of opposition from the Florida Medical Association and seven years of passing in the state House but not in the Senate, the bill to allow Floridian Nurse Practitioners full practice authority has finally been passed. Starting in July 2020, advanced NPs who have accumulated at least 3,000 hours of experience under physician supervision will have the right to independently operate HERE’S HOW ONE VA FACILITY REDUCED ITS NURSING TURNOVER It may be years before we find a permanent answer to the nursing shortage, but here’s how one VA facility cut their nursing turnover rate by more than half. HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS IN NURSING SCHOOL Nursing school is a rewarding and exciting experience, but it can also be demanding. Students will be required to take classes in challenging subjects such as pharmacology and pathophysiology, all before they ever get a stethoscope in hand. Long hours of studying are often balanced with a part-time job or family life, which means it can be difficult to find time to socialize “PROFESSION IN CRISIS”: SURVEY DETAILS DECLINES IN NURSES Understanding the final toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on frontline nursing will take time, but a new survey suggests that the crisis has had a heavy impact on nurses.. Nursing is a “profession in crisis,” according to the 2021 Frontline Nurse Mental Health & Well-being Survey by Trusted Health, a company that applies digital technology to staffing needs such as travel nursing. HOW TO STAY CURRENT IN YOUR PRACTICE OR SPECIALTY Listen to this article. Health care is an ever-changing environment that requires new and experienced nurses alike to stay current in their practice. This can often feel impossible given the demanding schedule and complexity of patient assignments on a day-to-day basis, but the following tips can help you stay current. Join a Professional

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BULLYING OF THE STUDENT NURSE: THE CYCLE BEGINS Listen to this article. What student nurses learn and what they experience, either positive or negative, during their formation as a nurse will forever become part of their character. Horizontal violence is common among students for many reasons and perpetuated because they see themselves as powerless. Unfortunately, much research on violence and bullying in nursing NURSES AND BULLYING: HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR CO Koren Thomas (pictured with Editorial Assistant, Elsa, Empress of New York City) is the associate editor of DailyNurse. Send your article ideas, submissions, Nurse of the Week suggestions, comments, and cat/doggie/baby photos to me at Editor@DailyNurse.com. IMPROVING RELATIONSHIPS WITH COWORKERS Much attention is currently being given to redefining and elevating relationships between coworkers. From the ‘Building Better Communication’ meeting to anti-bullying campaigns; we’re always seeking to identify and evolve into a better way of being. One way we can reign in the good feelings and bring it on into home base is by

celebrating others,

DEATH AND DYING IN A PANDEMIC: PREPARING NURSES FOR END-OF Nursing students, often employed in hospitals as patient care technicians, are witnessing death and dying at an alarming rate. As a professor at a local university, I have spoken with third and fourth-year nursing students who were working in hospital units designated for COVID-19 patients. TOP 10 STRATEGIES TO OBTAIN, MAINTAIN, AND RETAIN YOUR Lately I’ve heard so many people say that nurse retention is a management issue, or a hospital problem, or something to be dealt with “above” the bedside. No, no, no! We have to address the importance of our role as bedside nurses in helping to retain our fellow nurses.

We should all

NURSE OF THE WEEK ELLEN QUINTANA HAD A PROBLEM WITH PPE New grad—Nurse of the Week Ellen Quintana, RN—is the nurse who just might make this dream a reality. Luckily, when Ellen was still a freshman, she could not easily dismiss her first encounter with the Redundant Glove Problem (or RGP) during a chem lab class at University of Connecticut School of Nursing.As she told U Conn Today’s Mikala Green, “No one could get just one glove out of SECURE YOUR FUTURE WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. FRANCIS Springer Publishing Company 11 West 42nd Street, 15th Floor New York,

NY 10036

ICN WARNS “COVID EFFECT” COULD DRIVE MILLIONS OF NURSES TO ICN refers to the COVID-19 Effect as a form of mass trauma affecting the world’s nurses. The ICN says it has recorded nearly 3,000 COVID-related deaths among nurses in 60 countries. In all likelihood, says ICN, that figure underestimates the death

RURAL HEALTH NURSE

Explore More Nursing Specialties Basic description A rural health nurse is a generalist who practices professional nursing in communities with relatively low populations that are geographically and often culturally isolated. Rural nurses have close ties to and interaction with the communities in which they practice and often practice with a great deal of autonomy and HOW TO STAY CURRENT IN YOUR PRACTICE OR SPECIALTY Listen to this article. Health care is an ever-changing environment that requires new and experienced nurses alike to stay current in their practice. This can often feel impossible given the demanding schedule and complexity of patient assignments on a day-to-day basis, but the following tips can help you stay current. Join a Professional

Organization Almost

GALLUP 2020: AMERICA TRUSTS THE MOST TRUSTED PROFESSION Yes, in 2021 we can continue to cite nurses as the most trusted professionals in the United States. It should come as little surprise that the events of 2020 elevated trust in nurses to a record high. This year, not only did nurses top the results of the annual Gallup Poll for 2020; their position rose by 4 percentage points since the

2019 poll

SIX TRANSFORMATIONAL 20TH CENTURY NURSE LEADERS Below are profiles of six outstanding nurse leaders as described by Marion E. Broome and Elaine Sorensen Marshall in their new text Transformational Leadership in Nursing, 3rd Edition. The story of modern Western nursing began with little-noted but great leaders, and it traditionally starts with Florence Nightingale, but the 20 th

century has

EDUCATING THE DIABETIC PATIENT Vashti Johnson, RN, at BrightStar Care in Cary, North Carolina says that when she needs to educate newly diagnosed diabetics, the first thing she stresses is that it’s not a death sentence. “If managed properly, a diabetic patient can live a long and productive life,” explains Johnson. “They simply need to change some habits and to THE NEW NURSE: STRATEGIES FOR TRANSITION INTO PRACTICE “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” —Winston Churchill New nurses must achieve myriad milestones. Most new nurses breathe a collective sigh of relief upon passing their licensure exam. However, this period of jubilation leads to the next milestone, which includes securing one’s first

position and

IS THE NCLEX-RN REALLY THAT HARD? NCLEX Pass Rates. According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, in 2017, the first-attempt NCLEX pass rate for U.S.-educated nursing students was 87%.The second-attempt pass rate for domestically-educated students taking the test was 45.56%. These results demonstrate that it is a pretty difficult test. ADDRESSING LANGUAGE BARRIERS WITH PATIENTS In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the guidelines for developing a language access plan by HHS, health care institutions that receive federal funding must provide language assistance services suitable to the communities that they serve. This is assessed and implemented based on a stepwise approach appropriate for the patient population, qualified language FLORIDA NURSE PRACTITIONERS GAIN FULL PRACTICE AUTHORITY After years of opposition from the Florida Medical Association and seven years of passing in the state House but not in the Senate, the bill to allow Floridian Nurse Practitioners full practice authority has finally been passed. Starting in July 2020, advanced NPs who have accumulated at least 3,000 hours of experience under physician supervision will have the right to independently operate ICN WARNS “COVID EFFECT” COULD DRIVE MILLIONS OF NURSES TO ICN refers to the COVID-19 Effect as a form of mass trauma affecting the world’s nurses. The ICN says it has recorded nearly 3,000 COVID-related deaths among nurses in 60 countries. In all likelihood, says ICN, that figure underestimates the death

RURAL HEALTH NURSE

Explore More Nursing Specialties Basic description A rural health nurse is a generalist who practices professional nursing in communities with relatively low populations that are geographically and often culturally isolated. Rural nurses have close ties to and interaction with the communities in which they practice and often practice with a great deal of autonomy and HOW TO STAY CURRENT IN YOUR PRACTICE OR SPECIALTY Listen to this article. Health care is an ever-changing environment that requires new and experienced nurses alike to stay current in their practice. This can often feel impossible given the demanding schedule and complexity of patient assignments on a day-to-day basis, but the following tips can help you stay current. Join a Professional

Organization Almost

GALLUP 2020: AMERICA TRUSTS THE MOST TRUSTED PROFESSION Yes, in 2021 we can continue to cite nurses as the most trusted professionals in the United States. It should come as little surprise that the events of 2020 elevated trust in nurses to a record high. This year, not only did nurses top the results of the annual Gallup Poll for 2020; their position rose by 4 percentage points since the

2019 poll

SIX TRANSFORMATIONAL 20TH CENTURY NURSE LEADERS Below are profiles of six outstanding nurse leaders as described by Marion E. Broome and Elaine Sorensen Marshall in their new text Transformational Leadership in Nursing, 3rd Edition. The story of modern Western nursing began with little-noted but great leaders, and it traditionally starts with Florence Nightingale, but the 20 th

century has

EDUCATING THE DIABETIC PATIENT Vashti Johnson, RN, at BrightStar Care in Cary, North Carolina says that when she needs to educate newly diagnosed diabetics, the first thing she stresses is that it’s not a death sentence. “If managed properly, a diabetic patient can live a long and productive life,” explains Johnson. “They simply need to change some habits and to THE NEW NURSE: STRATEGIES FOR TRANSITION INTO PRACTICE “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” —Winston Churchill New nurses must achieve myriad milestones. Most new nurses breathe a collective sigh of relief upon passing their licensure exam. However, this period of jubilation leads to the next milestone, which includes securing one’s first

position and

IS THE NCLEX-RN REALLY THAT HARD? NCLEX Pass Rates. According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, in 2017, the first-attempt NCLEX pass rate for U.S.-educated nursing students was 87%.The second-attempt pass rate for domestically-educated students taking the test was 45.56%. These results demonstrate that it is a pretty difficult test. ADDRESSING LANGUAGE BARRIERS WITH PATIENTS In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the guidelines for developing a language access plan by HHS, health care institutions that receive federal funding must provide language assistance services suitable to the communities that they serve. This is assessed and implemented based on a stepwise approach appropriate for the patient population, qualified language FLORIDA NURSE PRACTITIONERS GAIN FULL PRACTICE AUTHORITY After years of opposition from the Florida Medical Association and seven years of passing in the state House but not in the Senate, the bill to allow Floridian Nurse Practitioners full practice authority has finally been passed. Starting in July 2020, advanced NPs who have accumulated at least 3,000 hours of experience under physician supervision will have the right to independently operate “PROFESSION IN CRISIS”: SURVEY DETAILS DECLINES IN NURSES Understanding the final toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on frontline nursing will take time, but a new survey suggests that the crisis has had a heavy impact on nurses.. Nursing is a “profession in crisis,” according to the 2021 Frontline Nurse Mental Health & Well-being Survey by Trusted Health, a company that applies digital technology to staffing needs such as travel nursing. 4 WAYS TO BUILD INNOVATIVE IDEAS INTO NURSING PRACTICE Listen to this article. Nurses play important roles in all health care access points from hospitals and physicians’ offices to community health centers, school health clinics, nursing homes, and public health departments. Since their roles in patient care across the health system provide significant opportunities to affect health outcomes, nurses at all levels need to HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS IN NURSING SCHOOL Nursing school is a rewarding and exciting experience, but it can also be demanding. Students will be required to take classes in challenging subjects such as pharmacology and pathophysiology, all before they ever get a stethoscope in hand. Long hours of studying are often balanced with a part-time job or family life, which means it can be difficult to find time to socialize THE NEW NURSE: STRATEGIES FOR TRANSITION INTO PRACTICE “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” —Winston Churchill New nurses must achieve myriad milestones. Most new nurses breathe a collective sigh of relief upon passing their licensure exam. However, this period of jubilation leads to the next milestone, which includes securing one’s first

position and

COMMUNICATING WITH A PATIENT ON A VENTILATOR: TIPS FROM A Dr. Mary Beth Happ, PhD, RN, FAAN, FGSA is a specialist in patient-provider communication and has conducted extensive research on the issues associated with communicating with patients on ventilators.. Dr. Happ is the Nursing Distinguished Professor of Critical Care Research and Associate Dean for Research and Innovation at The Ohio State University College of Nursing. GETTING NURSES TO STAY: THE RETENTION CHALLENGE According to a study by Auerbach, et al (2015), “the number of nurses leaving the workforce each year has been growing steadily from around 40,000 in 2010 to nearly 80,000 by 2020.”. To tackle this problem, there are several points to consider. We must figure out why nurses leave, what interventions work, and what has changed in the

past 10

NURSES AND BULLYING: HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR CO Calmly stand up for the dignity of other nurses who are being maltreated. You will like yourself a lot better than you would if you instead pretended to ignore the bullying or merely stood in silence. Have a sense of humor, be positive, and try not to allow your emotions to rule your response. WHAT EVERY NURSE NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT PAIN MANAGEMENT What Every Nurse Needs To Know About Pain Management. The patient who watches the clock and requests their pain medication at the top of hour. The patient who always rates their pain a “10” out of 10. The patient who requests a specific narcotic like Dilaudid. Some nurses might view such behavior as red flags and will label those

patients

HOW TO DEAL WITH DIFFICULT FAMILY MEMBERS OF PATIENTS Final Thoughts: Safety First. Whatever you do to keep everyone on an emotional even keel, it always comes back to safety. Your institution likely has protocols in place to deal with progressively difficult or challenging situations. Calling security is clearly a front-and-center option if people are threatening or nasty. SECURE YOUR FUTURE WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. FRANCIS Springer Publishing Company 11 West 42nd Street, 15th Floor New York,

NY 10036

ICN WARNS “COVID EFFECT” COULD DRIVE MILLIONS OF NURSES TO ICN refers to the COVID-19 Effect as a form of mass trauma affecting the world’s nurses. The ICN says it has recorded nearly 3,000 COVID-related deaths among nurses in 60 countries. In all likelihood, says ICN, that figure underestimates the death GALLUP 2020: AMERICA TRUSTS THE MOST TRUSTED PROFESSION Yes, in 2021 we can continue to cite nurses as the most trusted professionals in the United States. It should come as little surprise that the events of 2020 elevated trust in nurses to a record high. This year, not only did nurses top the results of the annual Gallup Poll for 2020; their position rose by 4 percentage points since the

2019 poll

RURAL HEALTH NURSE

Explore More Nursing Specialties Basic description A rural health nurse is a generalist who practices professional nursing in communities with relatively low populations that are geographically and often culturally isolated. Rural nurses have close ties to and interaction with the communities in which they practice and often practice with a great deal of autonomy and

ENDOCRINOLOGY NURSE

Explore More Nursing Specialties BASIC DESCRIPTION An endocrinology nurse is someone who specializes in the care of patients who have endocrine disorders such as diabetes mellitus and Cushing’s disease. They work across age groups and they are employed in various health care settings such as inpatient hospital units or departments or ambulatory centers. Some endocrinology GETTING NURSES TO STAY: THE RETENTION CHALLENGE According to a study by Auerbach, et al (2015), “the number of nurses leaving the workforce each year has been growing steadily from around 40,000 in 2010 to nearly 80,000 by 2020.”. To tackle this problem, there are several points to consider. We must figure out why nurses leave, what interventions work, and what has changed in the

past 10

IS THE NCLEX-RN REALLY THAT HARD? NCLEX Pass Rates. According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, in 2017, the first-attempt NCLEX pass rate for U.S.-educated nursing students was 87%.The second-attempt pass rate for domestically-educated students taking the test was 45.56%. These results demonstrate that it is a pretty difficult test. SIX TRANSFORMATIONAL 20TH CENTURY NURSE LEADERS Below are profiles of six outstanding nurse leaders as described by Marion E. Broome and Elaine Sorensen Marshall in their new text Transformational Leadership in Nursing, 3rd Edition. The story of modern Western nursing began with little-noted but great leaders, and it traditionally starts with Florence Nightingale, but the 20 th

century has

EDUCATING THE DIABETIC PATIENT Vashti Johnson, RN, at BrightStar Care in Cary, North Carolina says that when she needs to educate newly diagnosed diabetics, the first thing she stresses is that it’s not a death sentence. “If managed properly, a diabetic patient can live a long and productive life,” explains Johnson. “They simply need to change some habits and to BULLYING OF THE STUDENT NURSE: THE CYCLE BEGINS Bullying has a direct effect on the confidence level of the student and causes personal and professional outcomes similar to those of bullied staff nurses. This includes feelings of decreased self-esteem, lack of autonomy, decreased self-worth, anger, fear, low morale, frustration, anxiety, increased errors, stress, apathy, burnout, guilt ADDRESSING LANGUAGE BARRIERS WITH PATIENTS In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the guidelines for developing a language access plan by HHS, health care institutions that receive federal funding must provide language assistance services suitable to the communities that they serve. This is assessed and implemented based on a stepwise approach appropriate for the patient population, qualified language ICN WARNS “COVID EFFECT” COULD DRIVE MILLIONS OF NURSES TO ICN refers to the COVID-19 Effect as a form of mass trauma affecting the world’s nurses. The ICN says it has recorded nearly 3,000 COVID-related deaths among nurses in 60 countries. In all likelihood, says ICN, that figure underestimates the death GALLUP 2020: AMERICA TRUSTS THE MOST TRUSTED PROFESSION Yes, in 2021 we can continue to cite nurses as the most trusted professionals in the United States. It should come as little surprise that the events of 2020 elevated trust in nurses to a record high. This year, not only did nurses top the results of the annual Gallup Poll for 2020; their position rose by 4 percentage points since the

2019 poll

RURAL HEALTH NURSE

Explore More Nursing Specialties Basic description A rural health nurse is a generalist who practices professional nursing in communities with relatively low populations that are geographically and often culturally isolated. Rural nurses have close ties to and interaction with the communities in which they practice and often practice with a great deal of autonomy and

ENDOCRINOLOGY NURSE

Explore More Nursing Specialties BASIC DESCRIPTION An endocrinology nurse is someone who specializes in the care of patients who have endocrine disorders such as diabetes mellitus and Cushing’s disease. They work across age groups and they are employed in various health care settings such as inpatient hospital units or departments or ambulatory centers. Some endocrinology GETTING NURSES TO STAY: THE RETENTION CHALLENGE According to a study by Auerbach, et al (2015), “the number of nurses leaving the workforce each year has been growing steadily from around 40,000 in 2010 to nearly 80,000 by 2020.”. To tackle this problem, there are several points to consider. We must figure out why nurses leave, what interventions work, and what has changed in the

past 10

IS THE NCLEX-RN REALLY THAT HARD? NCLEX Pass Rates. According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, in 2017, the first-attempt NCLEX pass rate for U.S.-educated nursing students was 87%.The second-attempt pass rate for domestically-educated students taking the test was 45.56%. These results demonstrate that it is a pretty difficult test. SIX TRANSFORMATIONAL 20TH CENTURY NURSE LEADERS Below are profiles of six outstanding nurse leaders as described by Marion E. Broome and Elaine Sorensen Marshall in their new text Transformational Leadership in Nursing, 3rd Edition. The story of modern Western nursing began with little-noted but great leaders, and it traditionally starts with Florence Nightingale, but the 20 th

century has

EDUCATING THE DIABETIC PATIENT Vashti Johnson, RN, at BrightStar Care in Cary, North Carolina says that when she needs to educate newly diagnosed diabetics, the first thing she stresses is that it’s not a death sentence. “If managed properly, a diabetic patient can live a long and productive life,” explains Johnson. “They simply need to change some habits and to BULLYING OF THE STUDENT NURSE: THE CYCLE BEGINS Bullying has a direct effect on the confidence level of the student and causes personal and professional outcomes similar to those of bullied staff nurses. This includes feelings of decreased self-esteem, lack of autonomy, decreased self-worth, anger, fear, low morale, frustration, anxiety, increased errors, stress, apathy, burnout, guilt ADDRESSING LANGUAGE BARRIERS WITH PATIENTS In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the guidelines for developing a language access plan by HHS, health care institutions that receive federal funding must provide language assistance services suitable to the communities that they serve. This is assessed and implemented based on a stepwise approach appropriate for the patient population, qualified language HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS IN NURSING SCHOOL Nursing school is a rewarding and exciting experience, but it can also be demanding. Students will be required to take classes in challenging subjects such as pharmacology and pathophysiology, all before they ever get a stethoscope in hand. Long hours of studying are often balanced with a part-time job or family life, which means it can be difficult to find time to socialize 4 WAYS TO BUILD INNOVATIVE IDEAS INTO NURSING PRACTICE Listen to this article. Nurses play important roles in all health care access points from hospitals and physicians’ offices to community health centers, school health clinics, nursing homes, and public health departments. Since their roles in patient care across the health system provide significant opportunities to affect health outcomes, nurses at all levels need to

ENDOCRINOLOGY NURSE

Explore More Nursing Specialties BASIC DESCRIPTION An endocrinology nurse is someone who specializes in the care of patients who have endocrine disorders such as diabetes mellitus and Cushing’s disease. They work across age groups and they are employed in various health care settings such as inpatient hospital units or departments or ambulatory centers. Some endocrinology IS THE NCLEX-RN REALLY THAT HARD? NCLEX Pass Rates. According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, in 2017, the first-attempt NCLEX pass rate for U.S.-educated nursing students was 87%.The second-attempt pass rate for domestically-educated students taking the test was 45.56%. These results demonstrate that it is a pretty difficult test. GETTING NURSES TO STAY: THE RETENTION CHALLENGE According to a study by Auerbach, et al (2015), “the number of nurses leaving the workforce each year has been growing steadily from around 40,000 in 2010 to nearly 80,000 by 2020.”. To tackle this problem, there are several points to consider. We must figure out why nurses leave, what interventions work, and what has changed in the

past 10

HOW TO ASSESS PATIENTS USING TELEHEALTH Nurses often don’t understand how much of their assessment isn’t verbal but is visual at the bedside. When mentally working through your telehealth assessment, start to verbalize your assessment to your patient over the phone, especially regarding assessments of things that you would visualize (e.g., appearance, behavioral changes,

swelling).

FROM THE ER TO THE ICU: ONE NURSE'S EXPERIENCE From the ER to the ICU: One Nurse’s Experience. Below, I interview Erin Sullivan, BSN, RN, CEN, about her experiences in critical care. She recently switched her specialty from the emergency nursing to intensive care, and shares her reflections, challenges, and some

advice.

WHEN SHOULD YOU START PREPARING FOR THE NCLEX-RN? Even though the majority of nursing candidates are able to pass the exam the first time they take it, those who fail are allowed to retake the test after 45 days from their original testing date and can retake the test as many as eight times a year. Each state Board of Nursing has additional standards for testing, so it is important to consult your board individually. ADDRESSING LANGUAGE BARRIERS WITH PATIENTS In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the guidelines for developing a language access plan by HHS, health care institutions that receive federal funding must provide language assistance services suitable to the communities that they serve. This is assessed and implemented based on a stepwise approach appropriate for the patient population, qualified language SECURE YOUR FUTURE WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. FRANCIS Springer Publishing Company 11 West 42nd Street, 15th Floor New York,

NY 10036

ICN WARNS “COVID EFFECT” COULD DRIVE MILLIONS OF NURSES TO ICN refers to the COVID-19 Effect as a form of mass trauma affecting the world’s nurses. The ICN says it has recorded nearly 3,000 COVID-related deaths among nurses in 60 countries. In all likelihood, says ICN, that figure underestimates the death toll due to incomplete monitoring. On a positive note, in the ICN survey 74% of NNAs reported GALLUP 2020: AMERICA TRUSTS THE MOST TRUSTED PROFESSION Yes, in 2021 we can continue to cite nurses as the most trusted professionals in the United States. It should come as little surprise that the events of 2020 elevated trust in nurses to a record high. This year, not only did nurses top the results of the annual Gallup Poll for 2020; their position rose by 4 percentage points since the

2019 poll

SIX TRANSFORMATIONAL 20TH CENTURY NURSE LEADERS Below are profiles of six outstanding nurse leaders as described by Marion E. Broome and Elaine Sorensen Marshall in their new text Transformational Leadership in Nursing, 3rd Edition. The story of modern Western nursing began with little-noted but great leaders, and it traditionally starts with Florence Nightingale, but the 20 th

century has

THE IMPORTANCE OF INTEROPERABILITY IN NURSING Please explain what interoperability is. In its truest—and broadest—definition, interoperability is the ability to share information across multiple technologies. By ensuring that technologies work together, data is able to flow throughout and across the health system. When information flows freely and functions seamlessly, nurses are TOP FIVE MEMORABLE NURSES PORTRAYED IN MOVIES Being a nurse isn’t an easy job. It takes knowledge, understanding, compassion Well, if we list all the characteristics, we’ll be here all day. Throughout the years, there have been a number of memorable nurses in the movies. They’ve made us cry, they’ve made us cheer, and some have even scared the bejesus out of SEVEN REASONS WHY NURSES LOVE THEIR JOBS 7. “It’s great to be a nurse in 2018 because in a world that is changing so fast, a nurse is sometimes the one person to hold a hand and explain all that is happening in terms that the anxious—and sometimes confused—patient can understand. Nursing is as old as time and ever-changing to meet the needs of complex patients. HERE’S HOW ONE VA FACILITY REDUCED ITS NURSING TURNOVER In 2018, the rate was 17.2 percent, according to one study. It may be years before we find a permanent answer to this problem, but in the meantime, the VA Medical Center in Tomah, Wisconsin, has taken a series of steps that has cut our turnover rate by more than half. Here’s how we did it. FLORIDA NURSE PRACTITIONERS GAIN FULL PRACTICE AUTHORITY After years of opposition from the Florida Medical Association and seven years of passing in the state House but not in the Senate, the bill to allow Floridian Nurse Practitioners full practice authority has finally been passed. Starting in July 2020, advanced NPs who have accumulated at least 3,000 hours of experience under physician supervision will have the right to independently operate THE RISKS OF WRONGFUL DELEGATION The Risks of Wrongful Delegation. Listen to this article. Although delegating tasks occurs all the time in the workplace, there are often times in which nurses may not effectively delegate to unlicensed personnel. This carries major risk—to the nurse, the THE WARNING SIGNS OF A GASLIGHTING BOSS The boss that uses this technique is fully aware that what they are doing is wrong. Gaslighting is a subtle technique employed slowly and artfully. Your work life may have started out uneventful; with your boss complimenting you and your work. Your thought your opinion was valued and that you were appreciated. You felt respected. ICN WARNS “COVID EFFECT” COULD DRIVE MILLIONS OF NURSES TO ICN refers to the COVID-19 Effect as a form of mass trauma affecting the world’s nurses. The ICN says it has recorded nearly 3,000 COVID-related deaths among nurses in 60 countries. In all likelihood, says ICN, that figure underestimates the death toll due to incomplete monitoring. On a positive note, in the ICN survey 74% of NNAs reported GALLUP 2020: AMERICA TRUSTS THE MOST TRUSTED PROFESSION Yes, in 2021 we can continue to cite nurses as the most trusted professionals in the United States. It should come as little surprise that the events of 2020 elevated trust in nurses to a record high. This year, not only did nurses top the results of the annual Gallup Poll for 2020; their position rose by 4 percentage points since the

2019 poll

SIX TRANSFORMATIONAL 20TH CENTURY NURSE LEADERS Below are profiles of six outstanding nurse leaders as described by Marion E. Broome and Elaine Sorensen Marshall in their new text Transformational Leadership in Nursing, 3rd Edition. The story of modern Western nursing began with little-noted but great leaders, and it traditionally starts with Florence Nightingale, but the 20 th

century has

THE IMPORTANCE OF INTEROPERABILITY IN NURSING Please explain what interoperability is. In its truest—and broadest—definition, interoperability is the ability to share information across multiple technologies. By ensuring that technologies work together, data is able to flow throughout and across the health system. When information flows freely and functions seamlessly, nurses are TOP FIVE MEMORABLE NURSES PORTRAYED IN MOVIES Being a nurse isn’t an easy job. It takes knowledge, understanding, compassion Well, if we list all the characteristics, we’ll be here all day. Throughout the years, there have been a number of memorable nurses in the movies. They’ve made us cry, they’ve made us cheer, and some have even scared the bejesus out of SEVEN REASONS WHY NURSES LOVE THEIR JOBS 7. “It’s great to be a nurse in 2018 because in a world that is changing so fast, a nurse is sometimes the one person to hold a hand and explain all that is happening in terms that the anxious—and sometimes confused—patient can understand. Nursing is as old as time and ever-changing to meet the needs of complex patients. HERE’S HOW ONE VA FACILITY REDUCED ITS NURSING TURNOVER In 2018, the rate was 17.2 percent, according to one study. It may be years before we find a permanent answer to this problem, but in the meantime, the VA Medical Center in Tomah, Wisconsin, has taken a series of steps that has cut our turnover rate by more than half. Here’s how we did it. FLORIDA NURSE PRACTITIONERS GAIN FULL PRACTICE AUTHORITY After years of opposition from the Florida Medical Association and seven years of passing in the state House but not in the Senate, the bill to allow Floridian Nurse Practitioners full practice authority has finally been passed. Starting in July 2020, advanced NPs who have accumulated at least 3,000 hours of experience under physician supervision will have the right to independently operate THE RISKS OF WRONGFUL DELEGATION The Risks of Wrongful Delegation. Listen to this article. Although delegating tasks occurs all the time in the workplace, there are often times in which nurses may not effectively delegate to unlicensed personnel. This carries major risk—to the nurse, the THE WARNING SIGNS OF A GASLIGHTING BOSS The boss that uses this technique is fully aware that what they are doing is wrong. Gaslighting is a subtle technique employed slowly and artfully. Your work life may have started out uneventful; with your boss complimenting you and your work. Your thought your opinion was valued and that you were appreciated. You felt respected. HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS IN NURSING SCHOOL 1 day ago · Nursing school is a rewarding and exciting experience, but it can also be demanding. Students will be required to take classes in challenging subjects such as pharmacology and pathophysiology, all before they ever get a stethoscope in hand. Long hours of studying are often balanced with a part-time job or family life, which means it can be difficult to find time to socialize

RURAL HEALTH NURSE

Explore More Nursing Specialties Basic description A rural health nurse is a generalist who practices professional nursing in communities with relatively low populations that are geographically and often culturally isolated. Rural nurses have close ties to and interaction with the communities in which they practice and often practice with a great deal of autonomy and “PROFESSION IN CRISIS”: SURVEY DETAILS DECLINES IN NURSES 1 day ago · Understanding the final toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on frontline nursing will take time, but a new survey suggests that the crisis has had a heavy impact on nurses.. Nursing is a “profession in crisis,” according to the 2021 Frontline Nurse Mental Health & Well-being Survey by Trusted Health, a company that applies digital technology to staffing needs such as travel nursing. HOW TO STAY CURRENT IN YOUR PRACTICE OR SPECIALTY Listen to this article. Health care is an ever-changing environment that requires new and experienced nurses alike to stay current in their practice. This can often feel impossible given the demanding schedule and complexity of patient assignments on a day-to-day basis, but the following tips can help you stay current. Join a Professional

Organization Almost

ENDOCRINOLOGY NURSE

Explore More Nursing Specialties BASIC DESCRIPTION An endocrinology nurse is someone who specializes in the care of patients who have endocrine disorders such as diabetes mellitus and Cushing’s disease. They work across age groups and they are employed in various health care settings such as inpatient hospital units or departments or ambulatory centers. Some endocrinology IMPROVING RELATIONSHIPS WITH COWORKERS Much attention is currently being given to redefining and elevating relationships between coworkers. From the ‘Building Better Communication’ meeting to anti-bullying campaigns; we’re always seeking to identify and evolve into a better way of being. One way we can reign in the good feelings and bring it on into home base is by

celebrating others,

NURSE OF THE WEEK ELLEN QUINTANA HAD A PROBLEM WITH PPE 20 hours ago · New grad—Nurse of the Week Ellen Quintana, RN—is the nurse who just might make this dream a reality. Luckily, when Ellen was still a freshman, she could not easily dismiss her first encounter with the Redundant Glove Problem (or RGP) during a chem lab class at University of Connecticut School of Nursing.As she told U Conn Today’s Mikala Green, “No one could get just one glove out of WHEN SHOULD YOU START PREPARING FOR THE NCLEX-RN? Even though the majority of nursing candidates are able to pass the exam the first time they take it, those who fail are allowed to retake the test after 45 days from their original testing date and can retake the test as many as eight times a year. Each state Board of Nursing has additional standards for testing, so it is important to consult your board individually. TOP FIVE MEMORABLE NURSES PORTRAYED IN MOVIES Being a nurse isn’t an easy job. It takes knowledge, understanding, compassion Well, if we list all the characteristics, we’ll be here all day. Throughout the years, there have been a number of memorable nurses in the movies. They’ve made us cry, they’ve made us cheer, and some have even scared the bejesus out of HOW 12-HOUR NURSING SHIFTS IMPACT BURNOUT AND JOB A large European study linked hospital nurses who work 12-hour shifts to adverse outcomes like burnout and job dissatisfaction. The survey published in BMJ Open involved more than 31,000 nurses in 488 hospitals across 12 countries.. One of the major results was that nurses working 12 hours or more in a shift experienced high burnout. ICN WARNS “COVID EFFECT” COULD DRIVE MILLIONS OF NURSES TO ICN Chief Executive Officer Howard Catton said in a press release that the new data shows that difficulty in retaining experienced senior nursing staff, an effect of the pandemic that was expected to occur in the long term, is happening right now. GALLUP 2020: AMERICA TRUSTS THE MOST TRUSTED PROFESSION ANA president President Ernest Grant, PHD, RN, FAAN said of the new poll, “I am extremely proud of my fellow nurses. Nurses have been tested in every way imaginable during 2020. The world watched as nurses lost numerous patients and colleagues to a highly communicable, deadly virus while trying to protect and preserve their communities with limited resources and support. SIX TRANSFORMATIONAL 20TH CENTURY NURSE LEADERS Lillian Wald, Adelaide Nutting, Mary Elizabeth Carnegie, and Isabel Hampton Robb are among the 20th Century's great nurse leaders profiled

here.

SEVEN REASONS WHY NURSES LOVE THEIR JOBS The beauty of nursing is that no two career paths are going to be exactly the same, which is why we get such a variety of responses whenever we ask nurses why they love being a nurse.. If you’re feeling a bit burned out in your current role or maybe just need some inspiration to remind yourself why you got into this amazing career in the first place, check out what some of your fellow nurses THE IMPORTANCE OF INTEROPERABILITY IN NURSING Niemeier, who has more than 25 years of experience in health care, took time to answer our questions about interoperability. Please explain what interoperability is. THE RISKS OF WRONGFUL DELEGATION Listen to this article. Although delegating tasks occurs all the time in the workplace, there are often times in which nurses may not effectively delegate to unlicensed personnel. This carries major risk—to the nurse, the staff member, the patients, and the health care facility. Jennifer Flynn, CPHRM, Risk Manager, Nurses Service Organization (NSO), answered our MOVING AWAY FROM THE BEDSIDE: NURSING CAREERS IN Nursing leadership is an essential feature of any successful health care administration. For many in the profession, the terms nursing administration and administration are used interchangeably because any nurse leadership role includes administrative–or managerial– and executive responsibilities. HERE’S HOW ONE VA FACILITY REDUCED ITS NURSING TURNOVER It may be years before we find a permanent answer to the nursing shortage, but here’s how one VA facility cut their nursing turnover rate by more than half. FLORIDA NURSE PRACTITIONERS GAIN FULL PRACTICE AUTHORITY After years of opposition from the Florida Medical Association and seven years of passing in the state House but not in the Senate, the bill to allow Floridian Nurse Practitioners full practice authority has finally been passed. Starting in July 2020, advanced NPs who have accumulated at least 3,000 hours of experience under physician supervision will have the right to independently operate THE WARNING SIGNS OF A GASLIGHTING BOSS Maggie Ciocco, MS, RN, BC, has over 25 years of experience in nursing education, including as a preceptor, mentor, staff development instructor, orientation coordinator, nursing lab instructor, and clinical instructor. ICN WARNS “COVID EFFECT” COULD DRIVE MILLIONS OF NURSES TO ICN Chief Executive Officer Howard Catton said in a press release that the new data shows that difficulty in retaining experienced senior nursing staff, an effect of the pandemic that was expected to occur in the long term, is happening right now. GALLUP 2020: AMERICA TRUSTS THE MOST TRUSTED PROFESSION ANA president President Ernest Grant, PHD, RN, FAAN said of the new poll, “I am extremely proud of my fellow nurses. Nurses have been tested in every way imaginable during 2020. The world watched as nurses lost numerous patients and colleagues to a highly communicable, deadly virus while trying to protect and preserve their communities with limited resources and support. SIX TRANSFORMATIONAL 20TH CENTURY NURSE LEADERS Lillian Wald, Adelaide Nutting, Mary Elizabeth Carnegie, and Isabel Hampton Robb are among the 20th Century's great nurse leaders profiled

here.

SEVEN REASONS WHY NURSES LOVE THEIR JOBS The beauty of nursing is that no two career paths are going to be exactly the same, which is why we get such a variety of responses whenever we ask nurses why they love being a nurse.. If you’re feeling a bit burned out in your current role or maybe just need some inspiration to remind yourself why you got into this amazing career in the first place, check out what some of your fellow nurses THE IMPORTANCE OF INTEROPERABILITY IN NURSING Niemeier, who has more than 25 years of experience in health care, took time to answer our questions about interoperability. Please explain what interoperability is. THE RISKS OF WRONGFUL DELEGATION Listen to this article. Although delegating tasks occurs all the time in the workplace, there are often times in which nurses may not effectively delegate to unlicensed personnel. This carries major risk—to the nurse, the staff member, the patients, and the health care facility. Jennifer Flynn, CPHRM, Risk Manager, Nurses Service Organization (NSO), answered our MOVING AWAY FROM THE BEDSIDE: NURSING CAREERS IN Nursing leadership is an essential feature of any successful health care administration. For many in the profession, the terms nursing administration and administration are used interchangeably because any nurse leadership role includes administrative–or managerial– and executive responsibilities. HERE’S HOW ONE VA FACILITY REDUCED ITS NURSING TURNOVER It may be years before we find a permanent answer to the nursing shortage, but here’s how one VA facility cut their nursing turnover rate by more than half. FLORIDA NURSE PRACTITIONERS GAIN FULL PRACTICE AUTHORITY After years of opposition from the Florida Medical Association and seven years of passing in the state House but not in the Senate, the bill to allow Floridian Nurse Practitioners full practice authority has finally been passed. Starting in July 2020, advanced NPs who have accumulated at least 3,000 hours of experience under physician supervision will have the right to independently operate THE WARNING SIGNS OF A GASLIGHTING BOSS Maggie Ciocco, MS, RN, BC, has over 25 years of experience in nursing education, including as a preceptor, mentor, staff development instructor, orientation coordinator, nursing lab instructor, and clinical instructor. HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS IN NURSING SCHOOL 1 day ago · Nursing school is a rewarding and exciting experience, but it can also be demanding. Students will be required to take classes in challenging subjects such as pharmacology and pathophysiology, all before they ever get a stethoscope in hand. Long hours of studying are often balanced with a part-time job or family life, which means it can be difficult to find time to socialize “PROFESSION IN CRISIS”: SURVEY DETAILS DECLINES IN NURSES 1 day ago · Understanding the final toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on frontline nursing will take time, but a new survey suggests that the crisis has had a heavy impact on nurses.. Nursing is a “profession in crisis,” according to the 2021 Frontline Nurse Mental Health & Well-being Survey by Trusted Health, a company that applies digital technology to staffing needs such as travel nursing.

RURAL HEALTH NURSE

Explore More Nursing Specialties Basic description A rural health nurse is a generalist who practices professional nursing in communities with relatively low populations that are geographically and often culturally isolated. Rural nurses have close ties to and interaction with the communities in which they practice and often practice with a great deal of autonomy and GALLUP 2020: AMERICA TRUSTS THE MOST TRUSTED PROFESSION ANA president President Ernest Grant, PHD, RN, FAAN said of the new poll, “I am extremely proud of my fellow nurses. Nurses have been tested in every way imaginable during 2020. The world watched as nurses lost numerous patients and colleagues to a highly communicable, deadly virus while trying to protect and preserve their communities with limited resources and support.

ENDOCRINOLOGY NURSE

Explore More Nursing Specialties BASIC DESCRIPTION An endocrinology nurse is someone who specializes in the care of patients who have endocrine disorders such as diabetes mellitus and Cushing’s disease. They work across age groups and they are employed in various health care settings such as inpatient hospital units or departments or ambulatory centers. Some endocrinology NURSE OF THE WEEK ELLEN QUINTANA HAD A PROBLEM WITH PPE 13 hours ago · New grad—Nurse of the Week Ellen Quintana, RN—is the nurse who just might make this dream a reality. Luckily, when Ellen was still a freshman, she could not easily dismiss her first encounter with the Redundant Glove Problem (or RGP) during a chem lab class at University of Connecticut School of Nursing.As she told U Conn Today’s Mikala Green, “No one could get just one glove out of SEVEN REASONS WHY NURSES LOVE THEIR JOBS The beauty of nursing is that no two career paths are going to be exactly the same, which is why we get such a variety of responses whenever we ask nurses why they love being a nurse.. If you’re feeling a bit burned out in your current role or maybe just need some inspiration to remind yourself why you got into this amazing career in the first place, check out what some of your fellow nurses WHEN SHOULD YOU START PREPARING FOR THE NCLEX-RN? Even though the majority of nursing candidates are able to pass the exam the first time they take it, those who fail are allowed to retake the test after 45 days from their original testing date and can retake the test as many as eight times a year. Each state Board of Nursing has additional standards for testing, so it is important to consult your board individually. TOP FIVE MEMORABLE NURSES PORTRAYED IN MOVIES Being a nurse isn’t an easy job. It takes knowledge, understanding, compassion Well, if we list all the characteristics, we’ll be here all day. Throughout the years, there have been a number of memorable nurses in the movies. They’ve made us cry, they’ve made us cheer, and some have even scared the bejesus out of USING COMMUNICATION TO DE-ESCALATE CONFLICT The combination of pain, stress, uncertainty, and a lack of control can be a recipe for conflict. Think about the times in your career you’ve heard things like, “What are we waiting for? Why aren’t you helping me? Do you know what you’re doing? When is the doctor coming? This is ridiculous.” We encounter difficult ICN WARNS “COVID EFFECT” COULD DRIVE MILLIONS OF NURSES TO ICN refers to the COVID-19 Effect as a form of mass trauma affecting the world’s nurses. The ICN says it has recorded nearly 3,000 COVID-related deaths among nurses in 60 countries. In all likelihood, says ICN, that figure underestimates the death toll due to incomplete monitoring. On a positive note, in the ICN survey 74% of NNAs reported HERE’S HOW ONE VA FACILITY REDUCED ITS NURSING TURNOVER In 2018, the rate was 17.2 percent, according to one study. It may be years before we find a permanent answer to this problem, but in the meantime, the VA Medical Center in Tomah, Wisconsin, has taken a series of steps that has cut our turnover rate by more than half. Here’s how we did it. THE IMPORTANCE OF INTEROPERABILITY IN NURSING Please explain what interoperability is. In its truest—and broadest—definition, interoperability is the ability to share information across multiple technologies. By ensuring that technologies work together, data is able to flow throughout and across the health system. When information flows freely and functions seamlessly, nurses are FLORIDA NURSE PRACTITIONERS GAIN FULL PRACTICE AUTHORITY After years of opposition from the Florida Medical Association and seven years of passing in the state House but not in the Senate, the bill to allow Floridian Nurse Practitioners full practice authority has finally been passed. Starting in July 2020, advanced NPs who have accumulated at least 3,000 hours of experience under physician supervision will have the right to independently operate NURSES AND BULLYING: HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR CO Calmly stand up for the dignity of other nurses who are being maltreated. You will like yourself a lot better than you would if you instead pretended to ignore the bullying or merely stood in silence. Have a sense of humor, be positive, and try not to allow your emotions to rule your response. HOW TO DEAL WITH DIFFICULT FAMILY MEMBERS OF PATIENTS Final Thoughts: Safety First. Whatever you do to keep everyone on an emotional even keel, it always comes back to safety. Your institution likely has protocols in place to deal with progressively difficult or challenging situations. Calling security is clearly a front-and-center option if people are threatening or nasty. MOVING AWAY FROM THE BEDSIDE: NURSING CAREERS IN The Value of Nurses in Health Care Administration. As evidenced by the above, those who advance in nursing leadership gradually move further away from direct bedside care. Regardless, at every level of administration, having experience with direct patient care as a BULLYING OF THE STUDENT NURSE: THE CYCLE BEGINS Bullying has a direct effect on the confidence level of the student and causes personal and professional outcomes similar to those of bullied staff nurses. This includes feelings of decreased self-esteem, lack of autonomy, decreased self-worth, anger, fear, low morale, frustration, anxiety, increased errors, stress, apathy, burnout, guilt THE WARNING SIGNS OF A GASLIGHTING BOSS The boss that uses this technique is fully aware that what they are doing is wrong. Gaslighting is a subtle technique employed slowly and artfully. Your work life may have started out uneventful; with your boss complimenting you and your work. Your thought your opinion was valued and that you were appreciated. You felt respected. THE RISKS OF WRONGFUL DELEGATION The Risks of Wrongful Delegation. Listen to this article. Although delegating tasks occurs all the time in the workplace, there are often times in which nurses may not effectively delegate to unlicensed personnel. This carries major risk—to the nurse, the ICN WARNS “COVID EFFECT” COULD DRIVE MILLIONS OF NURSES TO ICN refers to the COVID-19 Effect as a form of mass trauma affecting the world’s nurses. The ICN says it has recorded nearly 3,000 COVID-related deaths among nurses in 60 countries. In all likelihood, says ICN, that figure underestimates the death toll due to incomplete monitoring. On a positive note, in the ICN survey 74% of NNAs reported HERE’S HOW ONE VA FACILITY REDUCED ITS NURSING TURNOVER In 2018, the rate was 17.2 percent, according to one study. It may be years before we find a permanent answer to this problem, but in the meantime, the VA Medical Center in Tomah, Wisconsin, has taken a series of steps that has cut our turnover rate by more than half. Here’s how we did it. THE IMPORTANCE OF INTEROPERABILITY IN NURSING Please explain what interoperability is. In its truest—and broadest—definition, interoperability is the ability to share information across multiple technologies. By ensuring that technologies work together, data is able to flow throughout and across the health system. When information flows freely and functions seamlessly, nurses are FLORIDA NURSE PRACTITIONERS GAIN FULL PRACTICE AUTHORITY After years of opposition from the Florida Medical Association and seven years of passing in the state House but not in the Senate, the bill to allow Floridian Nurse Practitioners full practice authority has finally been passed. Starting in July 2020, advanced NPs who have accumulated at least 3,000 hours of experience under physician supervision will have the right to independently operate NURSES AND BULLYING: HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR CO Calmly stand up for the dignity of other nurses who are being maltreated. You will like yourself a lot better than you would if you instead pretended to ignore the bullying or merely stood in silence. Have a sense of humor, be positive, and try not to allow your emotions to rule your response. HOW TO DEAL WITH DIFFICULT FAMILY MEMBERS OF PATIENTS Final Thoughts: Safety First. Whatever you do to keep everyone on an emotional even keel, it always comes back to safety. Your institution likely has protocols in place to deal with progressively difficult or challenging situations. Calling security is clearly a front-and-center option if people are threatening or nasty. MOVING AWAY FROM THE BEDSIDE: NURSING CAREERS IN The Value of Nurses in Health Care Administration. As evidenced by the above, those who advance in nursing leadership gradually move further away from direct bedside care. Regardless, at every level of administration, having experience with direct patient care as a BULLYING OF THE STUDENT NURSE: THE CYCLE BEGINS Bullying has a direct effect on the confidence level of the student and causes personal and professional outcomes similar to those of bullied staff nurses. This includes feelings of decreased self-esteem, lack of autonomy, decreased self-worth, anger, fear, low morale, frustration, anxiety, increased errors, stress, apathy, burnout, guilt THE WARNING SIGNS OF A GASLIGHTING BOSS The boss that uses this technique is fully aware that what they are doing is wrong. Gaslighting is a subtle technique employed slowly and artfully. Your work life may have started out uneventful; with your boss complimenting you and your work. Your thought your opinion was valued and that you were appreciated. You felt respected. THE RISKS OF WRONGFUL DELEGATION The Risks of Wrongful Delegation. Listen to this article. Although delegating tasks occurs all the time in the workplace, there are often times in which nurses may not effectively delegate to unlicensed personnel. This carries major risk—to the nurse, the HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS IN NURSING SCHOOL 21 hours ago · Nursing school is a rewarding and exciting experience, but it can also be demanding. Students will be required to take classes in challenging subjects such as pharmacology and pathophysiology, all before they ever get a stethoscope in hand. Long hours of studying are often balanced with a part-time job or family life, which means it can be difficult to find time to socialize “PROFESSION IN CRISIS”: SURVEY DETAILS DECLINES IN NURSES 21 hours ago · Understanding the final toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on frontline nursing will take time, but a new survey suggests that the crisis has had a heavy impact on nurses.. Nursing is a “profession in crisis,” according to the 2021 Frontline Nurse Mental Health & Well-being Survey by Trusted Health, a company that applies digital technology to staffing needs such as travel nursing. EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE IN NURSING From the Bedside to the Ballot. Although most nursing guidelines and institutional policies today are created based on current best practice research, many nurses are taking it upon themselves to up the ante and create nurse-driven initiatives. They are uniting in the spirit of staying current on best evidence for quality patient care in their respective specialties. WHEN SHOULD YOU START PREPARING FOR THE NCLEX-RN? Even though the majority of nursing candidates are able to pass the exam the first time they take it, those who fail are allowed to retake the test after 45 days from their original testing date and can retake the test as many as eight times a year. Each state Board of Nursing has additional standards for testing, so it is important to consult your board individually. TOP FIVE MEMORABLE NURSES PORTRAYED IN MOVIES Being a nurse isn’t an easy job. It takes knowledge, understanding, compassion Well, if we list all the characteristics, we’ll be here all day. Throughout the years, there have been a number of memorable nurses in the movies. They’ve made us cry, they’ve made us cheer, and some have even scared the bejesus out of AFTER 40 YEARS, NURSE OF THE WEEK SYLVANA REGA IS HANGING After 4 decades in nursing—and first-hand experience with a global pandemic starting in year 39—our Nurse of the Week is done with handovers, aching feet, and N95s (possibly). On May 28, Long Island Jewish Forest Hills Hospital RN Sylvana Fontana Rega donned her scrubs one last time and hung up her stethoscope for good at the end of her shift. (Or did she??) 4 REASONS PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING IS A GREAT CAREER CHOICE If you love the idea of working in the health care profession, but find yourself leaning toward the research, social cause side of health, here are four reasons why being a public health nurse is a great career choice. 1. Provide help where it is most needed. As of 2014, 15% of the country’s population lives in rural areas, and many

of these

HOW TO DEAL WITH DIFFICULT FAMILY MEMBERS OF PATIENTS Final Thoughts: Safety First. Whatever you do to keep everyone on an emotional even keel, it always comes back to safety. Your institution likely has protocols in place to deal with progressively difficult or challenging situations. Calling security is clearly a front-and-center option if people are threatening or nasty. THE ROLE OF SOCIAL WORK IN THE NICU The role of the social worker in the NICU is to strengthen and empower families, encourage family resilience, and promote positive developmental outcomes for babies through assessment, advocacy, and support. In our NICU, social workers see any family with an identified social risk factor and all babies born at or below 32 weeks gestation

or any

WHAT EVERY NURSE NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT PAIN MANAGEMENT What Every Nurse Needs To Know About Pain Management. The patient who watches the clock and requests their pain medication at the top of hour. The patient who always rates their pain a “10” out of 10. The patient who requests a specific narcotic like Dilaudid. Some nurses might view such behavior as red flags and will label those

patients

ICN WARNS “COVID EFFECT” COULD DRIVE MILLIONS OF NURSES TO ICN refers to the COVID-19 Effect as a form of mass trauma affecting the world’s nurses. The ICN says it has recorded nearly 3,000 COVID-related deaths among nurses in 60 countries. In all likelihood, says ICN, that figure underestimates the death toll due to incomplete monitoring. On a positive note, in the ICN survey 74% of NNAs reported HERE’S HOW ONE VA FACILITY REDUCED ITS NURSING TURNOVER In 2018, the rate was 17.2 percent, according to one study. It may be years before we find a permanent answer to this problem, but in the meantime, the VA Medical Center in Tomah, Wisconsin, has taken a series of steps that has cut our turnover rate by more than half. Here’s how we did it. THE IMPORTANCE OF INTEROPERABILITY IN NURSING Please explain what interoperability is. In its truest—and broadest—definition, interoperability is the ability to share information across multiple technologies. By ensuring that technologies work together, data is able to flow throughout and across the health system. When information flows freely and functions seamlessly, nurses are FLORIDA NURSE PRACTITIONERS GAIN FULL PRACTICE AUTHORITY After years of opposition from the Florida Medical Association and seven years of passing in the state House but not in the Senate, the bill to allow Floridian Nurse Practitioners full practice authority has finally been passed. Starting in July 2020, advanced NPs who have accumulated at least 3,000 hours of experience under physician supervision will have the right to independently operate NURSES AND BULLYING: HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR CO Calmly stand up for the dignity of other nurses who are being maltreated. You will like yourself a lot better than you would if you instead pretended to ignore the bullying or merely stood in silence. Have a sense of humor, be positive, and try not to allow your emotions to rule your response. HOW TO DEAL WITH DIFFICULT FAMILY MEMBERS OF PATIENTS Final Thoughts: Safety First. Whatever you do to keep everyone on an emotional even keel, it always comes back to safety. Your institution likely has protocols in place to deal with progressively difficult or challenging situations. Calling security is clearly a front-and-center option if people are threatening or nasty. MOVING AWAY FROM THE BEDSIDE: NURSING CAREERS IN The Value of Nurses in Health Care Administration. As evidenced by the above, those who advance in nursing leadership gradually move further away from direct bedside care. Regardless, at every level of administration, having experience with direct patient care as a BULLYING OF THE STUDENT NURSE: THE CYCLE BEGINS Bullying has a direct effect on the confidence level of the student and causes personal and professional outcomes similar to those of bullied staff nurses. This includes feelings of decreased self-esteem, lack of autonomy, decreased self-worth, anger, fear, low morale, frustration, anxiety, increased errors, stress, apathy, burnout, guilt THE WARNING SIGNS OF A GASLIGHTING BOSS The boss that uses this technique is fully aware that what they are doing is wrong. Gaslighting is a subtle technique employed slowly and artfully. Your work life may have started out uneventful; with your boss complimenting you and your work. Your thought your opinion was valued and that you were appreciated. You felt respected. THE RISKS OF WRONGFUL DELEGATION The Risks of Wrongful Delegation. Listen to this article. Although delegating tasks occurs all the time in the workplace, there are often times in which nurses may not effectively delegate to unlicensed personnel. This carries major risk—to the nurse, the ICN WARNS “COVID EFFECT” COULD DRIVE MILLIONS OF NURSES TO ICN refers to the COVID-19 Effect as a form of mass trauma affecting the world’s nurses. The ICN says it has recorded nearly 3,000 COVID-related deaths among nurses in 60 countries. In all likelihood, says ICN, that figure underestimates the death toll due to incomplete monitoring. On a positive note, in the ICN survey 74% of NNAs reported HERE’S HOW ONE VA FACILITY REDUCED ITS NURSING TURNOVER In 2018, the rate was 17.2 percent, according to one study. It may be years before we find a permanent answer to this problem, but in the meantime, the VA Medical Center in Tomah, Wisconsin, has taken a series of steps that has cut our turnover rate by more than half. Here’s how we did it. THE IMPORTANCE OF INTEROPERABILITY IN NURSING Please explain what interoperability is. In its truest—and broadest—definition, interoperability is the ability to share information across multiple technologies. By ensuring that technologies work together, data is able to flow throughout and across the health system. When information flows freely and functions seamlessly, nurses are FLORIDA NURSE PRACTITIONERS GAIN FULL PRACTICE AUTHORITY After years of opposition from the Florida Medical Association and seven years of passing in the state House but not in the Senate, the bill to allow Floridian Nurse Practitioners full practice authority has finally been passed. Starting in July 2020, advanced NPs who have accumulated at least 3,000 hours of experience under physician supervision will have the right to independently operate NURSES AND BULLYING: HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR CO Calmly stand up for the dignity of other nurses who are being maltreated. You will like yourself a lot better than you would if you instead pretended to ignore the bullying or merely stood in silence. Have a sense of humor, be positive, and try not to allow your emotions to rule your response. HOW TO DEAL WITH DIFFICULT FAMILY MEMBERS OF PATIENTS Final Thoughts: Safety First. Whatever you do to keep everyone on an emotional even keel, it always comes back to safety. Your institution likely has protocols in place to deal with progressively difficult or challenging situations. Calling security is clearly a front-and-center option if people are threatening or nasty. MOVING AWAY FROM THE BEDSIDE: NURSING CAREERS IN The Value of Nurses in Health Care Administration. As evidenced by the above, those who advance in nursing leadership gradually move further away from direct bedside care. Regardless, at every level of administration, having experience with direct patient care as a BULLYING OF THE STUDENT NURSE: THE CYCLE BEGINS Bullying has a direct effect on the confidence level of the student and causes personal and professional outcomes similar to those of bullied staff nurses. This includes feelings of decreased self-esteem, lack of autonomy, decreased self-worth, anger, fear, low morale, frustration, anxiety, increased errors, stress, apathy, burnout, guilt THE WARNING SIGNS OF A GASLIGHTING BOSS The boss that uses this technique is fully aware that what they are doing is wrong. Gaslighting is a subtle technique employed slowly and artfully. Your work life may have started out uneventful; with your boss complimenting you and your work. Your thought your opinion was valued and that you were appreciated. You felt respected. THE RISKS OF WRONGFUL DELEGATION The Risks of Wrongful Delegation. Listen to this article. Although delegating tasks occurs all the time in the workplace, there are often times in which nurses may not effectively delegate to unlicensed personnel. This carries major risk—to the nurse, the HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS IN NURSING SCHOOL 19 hours ago · Nursing school is a rewarding and exciting experience, but it can also be demanding. Students will be required to take classes in challenging subjects such as pharmacology and pathophysiology, all before they ever get a stethoscope in hand. Long hours of studying are often balanced with a part-time job or family life, which means it can be difficult to find time to socialize “PROFESSION IN CRISIS”: SURVEY DETAILS DECLINES IN NURSES 19 hours ago · Understanding the final toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on frontline nursing will take time, but a new survey suggests that the crisis has had a heavy impact on nurses.. Nursing is a “profession in crisis,” according to the 2021 Frontline Nurse Mental Health & Well-being Survey by Trusted Health, a company that applies digital technology to staffing needs such as travel nursing. EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE IN NURSING From the Bedside to the Ballot. Although most nursing guidelines and institutional policies today are created based on current best practice research, many nurses are taking it upon themselves to up the ante and create nurse-driven initiatives. They are uniting in the spirit of staying current on best evidence for quality patient care in their respective specialties. WHEN SHOULD YOU START PREPARING FOR THE NCLEX-RN? Even though the majority of nursing candidates are able to pass the exam the first time they take it, those who fail are allowed to retake the test after 45 days from their original testing date and can retake the test as many as eight times a year. Each state Board of Nursing has additional standards for testing, so it is important to consult your board individually. AFTER 40 YEARS, NURSE OF THE WEEK SYLVANA REGA IS HANGING After 4 decades in nursing—and first-hand experience with a global pandemic starting in year 39—our Nurse of the Week is done with handovers, aching feet, and N95s (possibly). 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