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Issue 2, March 10, 2016
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Bribery on Two Continents: Olympus Corp., to Pay $646 Million Settlement
On March 1, the Department of Justice charged Olympus Corp. with paying millions of dollars in...
Issue 28, July 31, 2016
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Weekly roundup
Hospice Final Rule for 2017 raises payments Last Friday, CMS issued a final rule outlining...
Issue 51, December 29, 2016
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Nurses are once again named the most trusted profession
For the 15th year in a row, the Gallup’s annual honesty and ethical standards poll has named... -
Build a Care Team
With healthcare complexity increasing daily, traditional models of delivering care fail to offer a... -
Big Ideas: Virtual Reality Becomes Reality
Improvements in technology and decreased cost of equipment have poised virtual reality to change... -
Rock Your Health: The FIX is IN!
Carol Ebert is back with more tips to keep yourself healthy.
Issue 50, December 21, 2016
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Nursing's GEM award winners announced
The Giving Excellence Meaning (GEM) Awards honored five of the best and brightest nurses in the... -
Patient elopement: Widespread, but rarely discussed
New policies developed by nursing leaders at three Chicago-area hospitals guide hospital staff in... -
Nurses are an invaluable resource for developing medical equipment
The University of Minnesota has developed a workshop to encourage nurses to think like inventors...
Issue 49, December 15, 2016
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Nurse uses Lego® on the job
Victor Ty, RN, a former textile and apparel designer, brings his love of Legos® to the... -
Nursing care centers sought for Joint Commission infection control study
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has contracted The Joint Commission to conduct an... -
What it takes to be a nurse and CEO
Nurses bring a wealth of clinical understanding to the chief executive role, but they have to...
Issue 48, December 8, 2016
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Making nurses into leaders
Nurse executives wear two hats. Their most obvious role is that of clinical caregiver. But they're... -
Work environment strongly influences nurse and patient outcomes
Workplace safety and nurse surveillance capacity can boost quality ratings and lower pressure ulcer... -
Rock Your Health: When you can’t stop working!
Carol Ebert shares some tips for overworked nurses! -
Rock Your Health: When you can’t stop working!
Carol Ebert shares some tips for overworked nurses!
Issue 47, December 1, 2016
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Let Hospital Staff Lead Quality Improvement Efforts
In the midst of an unprecedented "change management experience," the AHA's top quality... -
3 obstacles to higher education levels in nursing
Evidence shows that patient outcomes improve when nurses have baccalaureate degrees. The Future of...
Issue 46, November 17, 2016
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Simulation training benefits experienced nurses
A new study from the American Heart Association indicates that regular CPR simulation training... -
CNO Exchange: Nurse Executive Shares Promising Workforce Solution
Attendees at the HealthLeaders Media 2016 Chief Nursing Officer Exchange shared their best... -
Developing your staff members into nursing professionals
Training your nurses and ensuring that they are competent in their skill sets are two of the most... -
Free Tool: Overview of Professional Development Levels of Expertise
This handy tool will help you classify your staff experience levels and develop individualized...
Issue 45, November 10, 2016
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Demand for nurses on the rise
The job market is warming up - increasing wages and sign-on bonuses for nurses are on the rise... -
The role of nurses in combating the opioid epidemic
Nurses serve on the frontline in the war against opioid addiction. -
3 Ways to build a strong transitional care program
When Southwestern Vermont Medical Center deployed its nurses in new ways, it saw a big drop in...
Issue 44, November 3, 2016
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Bilingual nurses improve patient safety
Reprioritizing language skills in RN hires can have a profound effect on preventing readmissions... -
Four ways to get better results from Patient Advisory Councils
The effectiveness of patient advisory councils varies. The director of a solutions-oriented patient... -
Nursing excellence: Turn to APNs to meet your nursing research needs
Getting staff nurses involved in research is not easy.
Issue 43, October 27, 2016
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How nurse managers can inspire creativity
A creativity-friendly work environment can foster innovation in your department. So how do you... -
How the ’Doc Fix’ Will Affect Nurses, Other Providers
As nursing organizations review the 2,400-page final rule, some are calling on CMS to clarify the... -
Nurse Manager Alert: But they looked good on paper!
Looking to hire staff? Here are some interview tips from one of our nurse experts! -
On average, California nurses are the highest paid
California now leads the country in nursing wages, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
Free Tool: Practice Council Charter Template
Check out this free tool from the Shared Governance Training Program!
Issue 42, October 20, 2016
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Tips for recruiting male nurses
With staffing concerns on the rise, what can nurse leaders do to make the profession more appealing... -
Nurses file for collective action over lunchbreak dispute
Nurses at Methodist Health claim that the hospital docks lunch pay for breaks they aren’t... -
Exploring Post-Discharge Spaces Designed to Eliminate Gaps in Care
Health systems are creating new spaces to better arm patients with resources and... -
How Mercy Streamlined Onboarding of its Healthcare Workers
The large health system recently overhauled its onboarding procedures to save time and money and to...
Issue 41, October 13, 2016
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Nurse Assist issues voluntary recall of I.V. Flush Syringes
The medical device manufacturer is voluntarily recalling unexpired lots of I.V. Flush Syringes... -
3 Tips for Safer Patient Handling
Take time, educate patients, and use assistive technology to curb injuries, says a nurse honored... -
Allina and nurses agree to end strike
The Minnesota Nurses Association and Allina Health have reached an agreement after months of...
Issue 40, October 6, 2016
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Nursing's role in care transitions
Nurses have always stood out as the advocate for the patient when making healthcare decisions, and... -
Grad school pays dividends for nurses
With job growth and increasing pay, more and more nurses are seeking advanced practice degrees. -
5 Things to Know About Drug Diversion
Drug diversion and addiction among nurses is not uncommon, but it is often misunderstood. An expert... -
Allina nurses go back on strike
Allina nurses enter their second month of striking after voting “No” the most recent...
Issue 39, September 29, 2016
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Registered nurses picking up the slack in primary care
Faced with physician shortages, it’s not just nurse practitioners and physician’s... -
Clinical Alarm Safety Improvements are a Team Effort
The Joint Commission has called for improvements in clinical alarm safety, but nurses can't do it... -
UN Declares Drug Resistance a Global Threat
The fight against antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) infections has become a hot topic in 2016, and the... -
Free self-assessment tool
With this self-assessment tool, you can evaluate your own performance and ensure that your... -
Optimizing Patient Safety Across the Care Continuum: A New Outlook
Technology can have a compelling impact on optimizing a hospital’s patient safety...
Issue 38, September 22, 2016
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Celebrate Nursing Professional Development week with HCPro!
In honor of NPD week, we are giving away a chapter from our Nursing Professional Development: A... -
Nurse educator takes to Instagram to help new nurses
Many new nurses have trouble acclimating to their new roles, but one nurse has found new and... -
How MRSA Rates Sunk 42% at SC Health System
After a South Carolina health system introduced an electronic system for monitoring handwashing... -
Shared Governance Nursing Training Program
Shared Governance Nurse Manager Training Programis the only training program targeted to nurse...
Issue 37, September 15, 2016
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Study: Improving empathetic care could reduce patient readmissions
Hospitals are always looking for ways to reduce readmissions, but the solution might be simpler... -
Five reasons nurses want to leave your hospital
Your nurses have one eye on the door if you do any of the following. -
Nurse educators invent simulation training devices
Educators have developed new technology to help train the next generation of nurses. -
Rock Your Health: Why Am I So Sleepy?
Just back from a relaxing weekend and about ready to put your head down on the desk and take a nap... -
Have a great idea? Like to write?
We are looking for volunteers to write for our Strategies for Nurse Managers blog, the...
Issue 36, September 8, 2016
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Study: More nurses means less patient restraints
The use of restraints to prevent patients from hurting themselves or disrupting medical equipment... -
Dallas police shootings seen through a CNO’s eyes
Parkland Health & Hospital System's CNO shares practical ways to help staff cope after a major... -
AORN argues that nurse bullying can affect patient outcomes
In a recent online discussion, the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) outlined... -
Free Tool: Guidelines for providing effective feedback
Looking for tips for communicating with your staff? Check out this free tool from The Effective... -
Featured Webcast: Millennial Nurse Retention: Bridging the Generation Gap
In 2015, the number of millennials in the workplace surpassed baby boomers as the largest segment...
Issue 35, September 1, 2016 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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The role of midwives is in a state of flux
State legislations around the country is are working to redefine to role midwives around the... -
Nurses at the frontline of hand hygiene
A Florida hospital recruited nurses to advocate for hand hygiene, with impressive results. -
Rock Your Health: If it's not one thing, it's another! The Art of Accepting the Inevitable
Carol Ebert is back with tips for nurses struggling with change. -
Managing the Intergenerational Nursing Team
Managing the Intergenerational Nursing Team is the nurse leader’s go-to source for...
Issue 34, August 25, 2016
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End of summer nursing roundup
Nurses are finding new and innovative ways to help those in need around the world, but not every... -
Nurses Borrow from Comics to Sharpen Communication Skills
A technique used in comedy clubs is helping nurses develop vital communication skills—but... -
Nurses borrow from comics to sharpen communication skills
A technique used in comedy clubs is helping nurses develop vital communication skills—but... -
Do's and don'ts for conducting a successful interview
Just because you aren't in the hot seat doesn't mean an interview doesn't take some preparation on...
Issue 33, August 18, 2016
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Teambuilding breaks down walls in healthcare
Changes to hospital culture can mitigate tribalism and stereotyping in the workplace, according to... -
This Nurse leader cut LOS by 40% in the emergency department
Adding an NP with a background in psychiatric nursing was just one tactic a Chicago nursing... -
Rock Your Health: Network or Die!
Check out Carol Ebert's latest article! -
The Six C's of CAUTI Prevention
Staff-driven bundles, judicious culturing lead to huge CAUTI decreases. As hospitals prepare for...
Issue 32, August 11, 2016
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Advancing the Role of Nursing, Optimizing Quality Clinical Care
A new and exciting role outside traditional nursing, nursing informatics integrates data... -
OMB Snubs Clinical Nurse Specialists
The Office of Management and Budget has again classified CNSs as general RNs rather than advanced... -
Leadership: Excerpt from Ending Nurse-to-Nurse Hostility
An excerpt from Ending Nurse to Nurse Hostility, 2e.
Issue 31, August 4, 2016
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Critical care nurses most likely to face burnout
The Critical Care Societies Collaborative (CCSC) issued a report stating critical care nurses have... -
4 Ways to Indirectly Influence Patient Experience
Delivering excellent patient experience starts with leaders creating and supporting environments... -
Free Tool: Conflict Resolution Worksheet
Having problems resolving interpersonal issues in your department? Use this free tool to develop... -
Shared Governance, Third Edition: A Practical Approach to Transforming Interprofessional Healthcare
Shared Governance, Third Edition, is your complete shared governance toolkit and has more than 60...
Issue 30, July 28, 2016
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Helping patients by improving team performance
Health leaders share wisdom on how building teamwork can improve patient outcomes in busy... -
Reducing Falls by Engaging Patients
Brigham and Women’s ‘Fall TIPS’ tool offers tailored approach to falls prevention. -
FTC Backs VA ’Full Practice Authority’ for APRNs
Under a Veterans Affairs proposal put forward this spring, advanced practice registered nurses... -
Rock Your Health: Three cravings you must have
A new post from Carol Ebert, with more tips to lead a healthier life.
Issue 29, July 21, 2016
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From the nurse manager's bookshelf: Patient classification systems
Check out this free excerpt from our Charge Nurse Leader Program Buider. -
Medical errors are the third leading cause of death: Now what?
A new study projects more than 250,000 people die each year from medical errors, leaving patient... -
A patient’s advice on improving patient satisfaction
Eye contact and authentic conversation can do more to improve patient satisfaction than following a... -
Virtual reality a potential solution for pain management
A recent study from MIT suggests that virtual reality (VR) can have a positive effect on...
Issue 28, July 14, 2016
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Transforming the continuum of care with technology
An interview with Judy Murphy, a CNO and leader in health information technology, about the... -
Medical Errors: What a nurse knows about protecting patients
One nurse with firsthand knowledge about medical errors is a calling on RNs and other healthcare... -
Rock Your Health: 10 Life lessons from the blackberry patch
Carol Ebert is back with some tips from the blackberry patch!
Issue 27, July 7, 2016
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Ask the Experts: Nurses strikes
Labor disputes between nurses and hospitals are nothing new, but over the past few weeks... -
Evidence trumps politics when it comes to APRNs
Nursing and veterans' organizations have united to advocate for adoption of the VA's proposal to... -
A good rapport with families can improve patient care
In addition to making the nurse’s job easier, a good rapport with a patient’s family... -
Improving Nursing Documentation and Reducing Risk
In the age of electronic health records (EHR) and value-based purchasing, accurate and complete...
Issue 26, June 30, 2016
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Summer Nurse Roundup
Summer is here, so it’s time to explore some of the best—and worst—nursing... -
Why do nurses join unions?
In light of the recent rise in nurse strikes, now might be a good time to review the relationship... -
What a nurse knows about population health
Environmental factors largely determine the health of a community. A nurse and advocate for... -
Nurse leaders, take our critical thinking survey!
If you’re involved with educating nurses, we want to hear from you! We’d love to hear... -
Leaders’ Guide to Nurse Management
How do top healthcare providers keep nurses feeling empowered and providing optimal care for...
Issue 25, June 23, 2016
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New strategies for the nursing shortage
Hospitals are offering new incentives to get staff involved with recruitment. -
3 Ways a CNS Can Influence Quality of Care
Physicians may balk at full-practice authority for APRNs, but medical doctors have more in common... -
Dispelling myths about nurse practitioners
Even more evidence that nurse practitioners can be just as effective as doctors. -
Clarifications of the Most Common Joint Commission Safety Findings
Learn everything you need to know to stay ahead of Joint Commission surveyors. During this... -
Check out the new and improved Strategies for Nurse Managers!
Check out articles in the new and improved Strategies for Nurse Managers Reading Room
Issue 24, June 16, 2016
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House calls can benefit patients and cut costs
The way forward for high-quality and affordable patient care might come from the past. -
VA wants full practice authority for advanced practice nurses
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently filed a proposed rule to permit full practice... -
Four strategies for nurses who want to enter the boardroom
The director of the Nurses on Boards Coalition urges nurse leaders to elevate their presence on... -
Excerpt from Ending Nurse to Nurse Hostility, Second Edition
Kathleen Barthelomew shares some tips about identifying a hostile work environment in this excerpt...
Issue 23, June 9, 2016
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New report reveals CNO earnings and job satisfaction
Chief nursing officers and other nurse leaders report high levels of job satisfaction, but are less... -
Game teaches nurses about med management
A new board game might help nurses minimize medication errors. -
National Time Out Day
AORN reminds nurses to take a second to prevent wrong site surgeries. -
Rock Your Health: Are your joints starting to act up?
Carol Ebert shares some tips to help your aching joints. -
Featured webcast: The Approved 2012 Life Safety Code®: What You Need to Know
In a highly-anticipated move, CMS has officially adopted the 2012 edition of the Life Safety...
Issue 22, June 2, 2016
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Animal therapy not just for patients
Hospitals are trying out some furry solutions for stressed out nurses, with positive effects. -
Moral Resilience as an Antidote to Moral Distress
Nurses can cope with challenging situations better if they've developed the ability to sustain or... -
Rock Your Health: Six daily habits you should definitely steal from history?s greatest ?Creatives?
Are you exercising your “creative juices” as you move forward with your latest... -
Featured Webcast: Automating Informed Consent Moving from Paper to Electronic Consent Forms
A patient’s consent is an integral part of any surgical or interventional procedure. ...
Issue 21, May 26, 2016
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Nurses uniquely qualified for hospital design
The role of nurses has expanded greatly over the past few years, as nurses are moving from the... -
3 Reasons to Support Full Practice Environments for NPs
Nurse practitioners can improve outcomes, lower healthcare costs, and expand patient access to... -
Physicians favor texting medical orders more than nurses
Earlier this month, The Joint Commission announced that it would allow medical orders to be sent... -
Overtime laws could change the game for home health
The Department of Labor’s final rule on overtime requirements for salaried employees, issued...
Issue 20, May 19, 2016
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Women executives face more criticism than men
There are many hurdles for women pursuing executive roles. Normally a male-dominated field, many... -
Free Delegation Tool
Too much on your plate, but not sure if you’re staff is prepared to help? This delegation... -
This CNIO is a Nurse First
Once on track to be a CNO, Amy Rosa took an unexpected detour to becoming a nurse leader and now... -
The history and importance of the pinning ceremony
Graduation season is upon us! Here’s a brief history of this important tradition in nursing... -
Like the new Strategies for Nurse Managers Facebook page!
Strategies for Nurse Managers is now on Facebook! We’ll share and discuss news, articles, and... -
Last chance to take our nursing survey!
We want to know what you think about Strategies for Nurse Managers.com and what you need to help...
Issue 19, May 12, 2016
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Florence Nightingale, the original Nurse Leader
Nurses’ Week celebrates nurse contributions around the world, but it is also in celebration... -
Rock Your Health: 6 Daily habits you should definitely steal from history’s greatest "Creatives"
Are you exercising your "creative juices" as you move forward with your latest... -
Happy Nurses' Week, Happy Nurses
Happiness researcher Shawn Achor shares five evidence-based methods for nurses to raise their... -
Nurses rallying for improved staffing ratios
On May 12, Nurses from around the country will be rallying in Washington, D.C. in support of two... -
Take the Strategies for Nurse Managers Survey
To wrap up Nurses’ Week, we want to know what you think about Strategies for Nurse... -
Featured Webcast: Creating a Culture of Ethical Practice to Foster Nurse Resilience
Presented by: Cynda Hylton Rushton PhD, RN, FAAN Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore...
Issue 18, May 5, 2016
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Working the night shift may increase risk of heart disease
A new study outlines the negative effects of rotating night shift work can have on nurses. -
CMS adopts 2012 Life Safety Code®
In a highly-anticipated move expected to significantly affect the regulatory rules that hospitals... -
NPSF Announces DAISY Award 2016 Honorees
The National Patient Safety Foundation along with The Daisy Foundation have announced the winners... -
Forcing the Conversation on Behavioral Health
As the industry turns toward value-based care and population health management, leaders are...
Issue 17, April 28, 2016
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Dealing with secondary trauma for mass-casualty nurses
Many emergency nurses are used to dealing with badly injured patients and sudden death, but when it... -
How a SNF Quality Initiative is Decreasing Hospitalizations
A University of Missouri project is reducing avoidable hospitalizations by shifting the culture... -
Sentinel Event Alert aimed at preventing falls
The focus of The Joint Commission's most recent Sentinel Event Alert (SEA) is a challenge... -
The Charge Nurse Leader Program Builder: A Competency-Based Approach for Developing Frontline Leaders
The Charge Nurse Leader Program Builder: A Competency-Based Approach for Developing Frontline... -
Revolutionizing Renal Care with Predictive Analytics for CKD
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a common and growing condition, affecting about half of the...
Issue 16, April 21, 2016
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Telehealth provides opportunities to learn, educate and lead
As technology grows, the role and importance of telehealth grows along with it. Telehealth can... -
Solidify the Nurse Leader’s Role in Care Coordination
Strategies to help nurse leaders better support care coordination and transition care management... -
Newly promoted leaders need support too
A new study suggests that the training process for internally-promoted leaders is often inadequate. -
Design Guidelines for High-Risk Patients in Hospitals
Tips for managing high-risk patients from hospital safety expert Jeff Puttkammer. -
Join our Nursing Book Review Group!
We are still looking for participants for our Nursing Book Review Group! Now is your chance to... -
Featured Webcast: How to Establish an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
Presented on: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 1:00–2:30 p.m. Eastern Presented by: Jennifer...
Issue 15, April 14, 2016
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Shared decision making has benefits for minority patients
New evidence suggests that shared decision making (SDM) can improve the patient experience for... -
AONE: Nursing Care’s Long Reach Gets Results
At the American Organization of Nurse Executives 2016 annual conference, nurse leaders share how... -
New study finds the best hand-washing technique
Proper hand-washing has always been a major concern for healthcare providers, but it turns out some... -
Join our Nursing Book Review Group!
We would like to thank everyone who responded to our call for authors last month! The response... -
Featured webcast: Millennial Nurse Retention: Bridging the Generation Gap
Wednesday, April 20, 2016 In 2015, the number of millennials in the workplace surpassed baby...
Issue 14, April 7, 2016
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Registered nurses not immune to industry influence
There’s been a concerted effort over the last couple of years to provide transparency for... -
Rock Your Health: 90% of Managers Have Digestive Health Issues
When your stomach speaks to you - LISTEN UP! Your gut is trying to tell you something. -
Two Predictors of Job Satisfaction Among New Nurse Managers
The most important factors related to job satisfaction among new nurse managers are not the same as... -
Free Tool: Scenario Validation Checklist for a Simulation
Looking for help developing a simulation program in your hospital? This checklist will help you... -
Featured webcast: Drug Diversion in Healthcare: Improve Security and Avoid Fines
Failed drug diversion programs in hospitals have led to record fines levied against facilities...
Issue 13, March 31, 2016
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Perspectives on nurse leadership
The responsibilities of nurse leaders are changing rapidly and the role is more fluid than ever. We... -
Ending Nurse-to-Nurse Hostility recommended by the American Nurses Association
The American Nurses Association (ANA) has recommended Ending Nurse-to-Nurse Hostility: Why Nurses... -
How CNOs can build support for evidence-based practice
CNOs rank evidence-based practice low on their priority lists even though its use is necessary to... -
Ending Nurse-to-Nurse Hostility, Second Edition
The first and most respected book showing new and experienced nurses how to build a better...
Issue 12, March 24, 2016
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Better work environments equal better patient outcomes
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) has updated its standards for healthy work... -
California nurses seven-day strike ends in stalemate
On March 15, the newly unionized nurses of Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center arranged a... -
Better staff communication is key to patient safety
New reports indicate that communication among hospital staff saves lives. What can nurse leaders do... -
Predictive Data Cuts Mortality by 30%
Yale New Haven Hospital's nurse SWAT team goes beyond just responding to changes in patients...
Issue 11, March 17, 2016
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3 in 4 Nurse leaders spend 10% or less of their budgets on evidence-based practices
Nurse leaders may believe in the power of evidence-based practices, but more than 50% say EBP is... -
How nurse education can inspire collaboration
The goal with nurse training has not changed much over the years: nurse should be taught how to... -
The top 10 health technology hazards and how to address them
ECRI Institute has revealed its top 10 list of health technology hazards for 2016, and for those of... -
Winter Nursing Roundup: The best and worst of nursing
As the winter winds down, I thought I’d round up some of the best and worst stories from the... -
Become an HCPro Author
In case you missed it last week, HCPro is looking for enthusiastic nurse managers, nurse leaders... -
Millennial Nurse Retention: Bridging the Generation Gap
Wednesday, April 20, 2016 In 2015, the number of millennials in the workplace surpassed baby...
Issue 10, March 10, 2016
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Combating depression in nurses
Nurses are twice as likely to experience clinical depression than the general population. Why... -
Rock Your Health: 6 Excellent Ideas to FIRE UP Your Work
Looking for some tips to keep you motivated? Carol Ebert is here to help! -
Become an HCPro Author
We are looking for enthusiastic nurse managers, nurse leaders, and nurse educators who are willing... -
Essential Skills for Nurse Managers
Nurse management experts Shelley Cohen and Sharon Cox have created a resource that can be used by... -
Featured webcast: Patients with High-Risk Behaviors: Keeping Your Facility and Workers Safe
Patients with high-risk behaviors pose a danger to healthcare staff and other patients and are...
Issue 9, March 3, 2016
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Dealing with racism in patients
Nurse managers and their staff often face racism in the work place; Minority Nurse reported that... -
What to know about new nurses: Social media
For many older nurses, the idea of bringing their personal lives, in the form of social media, to... -
What makes the perfect nurse?
A 2016 study outlines what makes the perfect critical care nurse, from those who know best... -
Free Tools: Setting the agenda
Looking for ways to spruce up your weekly meetings? Visit our nursing resource center... -
Featured webcast: Millennial Nurse Retention: Bridging the Generation Gap
Wednesday, April 20, 2016 In 2015, the number of millennials in the workplace surpassed...
Issue 8, February 25, 2016
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What to know about new nurses: Motivating millennials
Millennials now make up the majority of the workforce, and research suggests that they are more... -
Plan for infectious pandemics now
Last week we gave you an overview of the Zika virus; this week, we’ll go over the new... -
Strategies for implementing evidence-based practices: Journal clubs
If you’re looking for ways to get your staff engaged and current on the latest... -
Exlcusive excerpt from Managing the Intergenerational Nursing Team: Motivation
"Your unit’s turnover rate has almost doubled over the past year. As you look for... -
Managing the Intergenerational Nursing Team
Managing the Intergenerational Nursing Team is the nurse leader’s go-to source for...
Issue 7, February 18, 2016
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How rethinking reviews can boost staff morale
Using a new criteria-based review model shows significant improvements in nurse satisfaction. -
The Zika virus: resources and guidelines
There has been a lot of information (and misinformation) circulating about the Zika virus over the... -
Study: Links between patient safety and staff workload
A new study confirms what you already know: that RNs with a reasonable workload can take better... -
What to know about New Nurses: Tips for getting and keeping RNs in a rural hospital
The nursing shortage is becoming a major issue again and rural hospitals are being hit hardest... -
Managing the Intergenerational Nursing Team
Managing the Intergenerational Nursing Team is the nurse leader’s go-to source for... -
Featured Webcast- "CMS Surveys: Preparing With Confidence"
As CMS increases the frequency of its hospital surveys, many healthcare facilities are finding...
Issue 6, February 11, 2016
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Rock Your Health: 7 Secrets to Being a Healthy Nurse
So what does it mean to be a healthy nurse? I am one and am proud of it! But I latched... -
Take Five: How renewal rooms revive stressed out nurses
To help nurses deal with emotional strain, one Midwest hospital created nurse renewal rooms for...
Issue 5, February 4, 2016
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What to know about New Nurses: Tackling Turnover
A new study published in Nursing Ethics found the turnover rates for RNs is 16.5%, with each... -
Finance and Budgeting Made Simple: Essential Skills for Nurses
Now more than ever nurse leaders are being held accountable for the financial aspect of healthcare...
Issue 4, January 28, 2016
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Rock Your Health: Finally - An Easy Way to Get Moving!
Why are we so resistant to exercise? The CDC says 80% of the US population doesn’t get...
Issue 3, January 21, 2016
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What to know about New Nurses: Location
Despite a growing healthcare industry most nurses suffer from a lack of mobility, with 35% working... -
Healthcare Simulation Program Builder
Simulations are recognized as an efficient and effective way of building nurse competency... -
Book Excerpt: Coordination and Delivery of Patient Care
Download this complimentary excerpt from The Charge Nurse Leader Handbook!
Issue 2, January 14, 2016
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Rock Your Health: Your 10 Step Guide to a Rockin' New Year
The word TRANSITION means the passage from one form, state, style, or place to another &ndash... -
The Charge Nurse Leader Program Builder: A Competency-Based Approach for Developing Frontline Leaders
A comprehensive curriculum and road map for developing frontline leaders, The Charge Nurse Leader...
Issue 1, January 7, 2016
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Rock Your Health: Avoid New Year weight gain with a clean sweep!
Weight gain is common during the first months of the year despite our New Year's resolutions to... -
Evidence-Based Practice Made Simple
Evidence-based practice (EBP) has become increasingly important as the nursing profession drives...