Headlines from the Hill
CMS has proposed major changes to the rule for Medical Conditions of Participation, which can significantly affect nursing practice. This article is available to…
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ANA is taking steps to ensure that nurses are recognized for their care-coordination activities. This article is available to American Nurses Association members and…
Break the bullying cycle
Commonplace in nursing, bullying jeopardizes nurse retention, staff morale, and patient safety. This article explores ways to banish bullying and create a healthier work…
Make your nursing care malpractice-proof
Being sued for malpractice isn’t on any nurse’s "bucket list." Understanding the elements of malpractice and the six categories of claims against nurses can…
Team training reduces surgical morbidity
The Veterans Health Administration Medical Team Training program, designed to improve teamwork between nurses and physicians, significantly decreased surgical morbidity according to a study…
What new nurses like
According to a Nursing Research and Practice study of 1,152 newly registered nurses, what they like best about nursing can be summed up in…
From our readers…How to volunteer as a nurse abroad
Azure Window, Gozo, Maltese Islands. When I took the ferry to Gozo, Malta’s sister island, the Azure Window was a nice place to visit. When…
Is nursing a stigmatizing label that needs to go?
Nursing. Nursing. Nursing. No matter how many times I hear or say it I think of women, a baby suckling, or Ben Stiller in…
From our readers…Delegation for nursing managers: Increasing the odds of success
Delegation is one of the most important—and most neglected—management skills. Learn how be a better delegator.
Improving clinician-patient communication
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) recently released a discussion paper that offers principles on effective communication to guide nurses, physicians, social workers, and others…
Joint Commission releases Sentinel Event Alert on healthcare work fatigue and patient safety
On Dec. 14, The Joint Commission issued a Sentinel Event Alert on healthcare worker fatigue and patient safety. Read the report, which includes recommendations…
From our readers…Moving beyond professional friendships: Creating a professional development group
A revision of the Florida Nurses Association’s (FNA) organizational plan provided an incentive for members of a local FNA district to reconsider the personal…
Headlines from the Hill
CMS has proposed major changes to the rule for Medical Conditions of Participation, which can significantly affect nursing practice. This article is…
Issues up close
ANA is taking steps to ensure that nurses are recognized for their care-coordination activities. This article is available to American Nurses Association…
Break the bullying cycle
Commonplace in nursing, bullying jeopardizes nurse retention, staff morale, and patient safety. This article explores ways to banish bullying and create a…
Make your nursing care malpractice-proof
Being sued for malpractice isn’t on any nurse’s "bucket list." Understanding the elements of malpractice and the six categories of claims against…
Team training reduces surgical morbidity
The Veterans Health Administration Medical Team Training program, designed to improve teamwork between nurses and physicians, significantly decreased surgical morbidity according to…
What new nurses like
According to a Nursing Research and Practice study of 1,152 newly registered nurses, what they like best about nursing can be summed…
From our readers…How to volunteer as a nurse abroad
Azure Window, Gozo, Maltese Islands. When I took the ferry to Gozo, Malta’s sister island, the Azure Window was a nice place…
Is nursing a stigmatizing label that needs to go?
Nursing. Nursing. Nursing. No matter how many times I hear or say it I think of women, a baby suckling, or Ben…
From our readers…Delegation for nursing managers: Increasing the odds of success
Delegation is one of the most important—and most neglected—management skills. Learn how be a better delegator.
Improving clinician-patient communication
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) recently released a discussion paper that offers principles on effective communication to guide nurses, physicians, social workers,…
Joint Commission releases Sentinel Event Alert on healthcare work fatigue and patient safety
On Dec. 14, The Joint Commission issued a Sentinel Event Alert on healthcare worker fatigue and patient safety. Read the report, which…
From our readers…Moving beyond professional friendships: Creating a professional development group
A revision of the Florida Nurses Association’s (FNA) organizational plan provided an incentive for members of a local FNA district to reconsider…
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