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Issue 20, May 12, 2020
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Editor’s note
It has been our pleasure to provide you with the Nurse Leader Insider. As of today, we will be... -
The states where registered nurses earn the most, least
Registered nurses in California have the highest annual salary in the country at $113,240... -
Protect yourself when dealing with violent patients
Anger is an emotion—nothing more and nothing less. It’s a very powerful emotion that...
Issue 19, May 6, 2020
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Wellness strategies to use during the COVID-19 pandemic
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, frontline healthcare workers were already at a high risk for... -
Studies find steam effective in sterilizing used medical masks
Two new studies show steam can effectively decontaminate medical masks including the N95 respirator...
Issue 18, April 29, 2020
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Healthcare employee retention strategies
Healthcare organizations are constantly learning from other industries with regard to many... -
Encourage social distancing at your hospital with these tips
As we incorporate social distancing measures into our everyday routines to mitigate the spread of...
Issue 17, April 22, 2020
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CDC: More than 9,000 healthcare workers contract COVID-19
According to preliminary data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC... -
Implementing a just culture in the nursing unit
A healthcare organization's staff members, from leadership to frontline staff, have to understand...
Issue 16, April 15, 2020
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5 strategies to manage surge of coronavirus patients
As coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients are surging across the country, there are five... -
Hospitals, physician practices forced to reduce staff
Amid the growing COVID-19 pandemic, many hospitals and physician practices have been forced to lay...
Issue 15, April 7, 2020
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Tips for conserving your PPE
During the coronavirus pandemic, there are ways that healthcare organizations can reuse or extend... -
Report: Global shortage of nurses putting patients at risk
The World Health Organization and International Council of Nurses warn of a global shortfall of...
Issue 14, April 1, 2020
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Duke Health to Begin Reusing N95 masks
With coronavirus causing a global shortage of N95 masks, researchers at Duke Health this week... -
7 ways to address nurse shortage issues
Facing a surge in COVID-19 patients, hospitals across the country have increased their bed...
Issue 13, March 25, 2020
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2020 Nursing Leadership Survey: Share your insights
We are always looking for ways to improve and deliver solutions and information to help you... -
Coronavirus: 6 measures to sustain the healthcare workforce
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads in the United States and globally, measures must be... -
Free download: Hand washing form
It's imperative to be sure staff members are taking proper precautions when washing their hands...
Issue 12, March 18, 2020
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COVID-19 resources
As COVID-19 spreads throughout the U.S., healthcare organizations face unique challenges to support... -
American Nurses Association urges CDC to develop evidence-based COVID-19 guidelines
Last week, the World Health Organization declared the global coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak to be... -
Hospitals in California cancel nursing students' on-site training
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, large hospital chains in California have discontinued clinical...
Issue 11, March 11, 2020
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What nurse anesthetists need to know about COVID-19
To prevent its spread and achieve the best patient outcomes, nurses need to be informed about how... -
Are you a subject matter expert?
Presenting a webinar is a great way to share your industry knowledge with peers. With our guidance... -
Study: Experience with poverty doesn't improve student nurses' empathy
New research shows that nursing students who had personal experience with living in poverty or had... -
Infection control practices: universal precautions
The system of universal precautions requires healthcare workers to routinely use appropriate...
Issue 10, March 4, 2020
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Nationwide survey reveals nurse stressors
It's not easy being a nurse. And that's not just an anecdotal observation. Recent results from The... -
The benefits of nurse practitioner fellowships
Over the past couple of decades, studies have consistently shown that structured programs have... -
Study: Nurse satisfaction improved by better working conditions
High rates of nurse burnout correlate with lower patient satisfaction so researchers set out to... -
Nurse Practitioner Fellowship: Program Planning and Curriculum Development
Nurse Practitioner Fellowship: Program Planning and Curriculum Development discusses the rapidly...
Issue 9, February 24, 2020
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What CNOs should know about millennial and Gen Z nurses
Millennial and Gen Z nurses cite team dynamics, professional growth opportunities, and flexible... -
Number of nurse practitioners increases by nearly 100,000 in seven years
The greater use of nurse practitioners (NP) in response to physician shortages has seen the total... -
Tell your story with your portfolio
When developing your portfolio, highlight stories of past accomplishments or learning opportunities...
Issue 8, February 19, 2020
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The role of care coordinators and technology in addressing the opioid crisis
As physician practices transition to value-based care and incorporate population health management... -
Reaping the benefits of nursing research
How many times have nurses wondered, "what if we did it this way?" or "I wonder what... -
Nurses at risk helped by suicide prevention program
A pilot of the Healer Education Assessment and Referral (HEAR) suicide prevention program geared...
Issue 7, February 12, 2020
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Nurses have a high risk for suicide
Nurses, both male and female, are at a higher risk of suicide than the general population finds a... -
Improve interviewing and hiring skills
Although selecting new staff to add to the team is one of the most important roles nurse managers... -
Nurse retention strategies: Formal recognition
Part of the challenge of recognizing staff performance is understanding its importance and making...
Issue 6, February 5, 2020
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Open communication softens impact of medical errors on patients and families
Open communication with patients after medical errors decreases emotional impacts and diminishes... -
Practice the 3 Rs of money for new nurses
So you have your first job and are finally making your own money. But you are on the brink of... -
Enlist a recruitment army to draw in new recruits
To help recruit the best and brightest, form a recruitment force that includes all your...
Issue 5, January 28, 2020
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Nursing roles elevated under value-based care: Are IT tools keeping up?
As the healthcare industry transitions toward a value-based payment model, new delivery methods are... -
The right way to terminate an employee
No matter how hard you try, some workers are unable or unwilling to improve their job performance... -
8 charting errors to avoid
What pitfalls can you avoid to ensure proper documentation? Read on for eight common charting...
Issue 4, January 22, 2020
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Joint Commission addresses nurse burnout
Realizing the growing impact that stress and burnout takes on the health of nurses and their... -
Tips for being a clear speaker and an active listener
When two people are involved in a conversation, one is sending information and the other is... -
How nurses can reduce patient anxiety
Nurses face challenging patients and their families every day, but understanding the causes of...
Issue 3, January 14, 2020
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Nursing tops Gallup’s most honest and ethical professions list
Once again, Americans have ranked nurses as the most honest and ethical professionals in Gallup's... -
Overcoming reality shock in your first year
Reality shock is described as a condition in which a person enters a profession, but finds him or... -
Free tool: Peer evaluation tool for charge nurse
Since charge nurses are actively engaged in activities going on in the unit every day, it makes...
Issue 2, January 8, 2020
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Advance your professional development with a portfolio
A portfolio is not a new concept or construct. A review of available literature offers varied... -
Help your staff improve documentation skills
In addition to documentation by physicians, nurses’ documentation affects patient safety... -
Nurse managers' role in evidence-based practice
Nurse managers are key players in implementing and integrating evidence-based practice (EBP) at the... -
The Effective Preceptor Handbook for Nurses
This handbook provides new preceptors with the evidence-based skills they need to build supportive...
Issue 1, January 2, 2020
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Soft skills that deliver hard results
If you look around your healthcare organization, do you see engaged and efficient clinicians? Do... -
Leadership training for charge nurses
Leadership training is an essential component to training a charge nurse. Orienting charge nurses... -
Creative ways to check competencies
It is important to realize that there are numerous ways to validate competencies. One of the most...