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Nurses positively impact their patient outcomes and the healthcare system, and one way to enhance that impact is through advancing their nursing degrees. But often, one thing that holds nurses back is feeling overwhelmed with the options for degree advancement […]
MSN vs. DNP: Choosing the Right Path for Your Nursing Career Read More »
While occasionally overlooked as an essential nursing specialty, nurse case management supports patients. It is a feat to assist patients in navigating a confusing healthcare system. Patients with various conditions who find themselves in many different types of facilities or
Making a Case for Nurse Case Management Read More »
Halloween is around the corner, and that means getting the chance to work in fun costumes. However, finding appropriate workplace costumes can be challenging. You might discover that typical costumes aren’t always the best in healthcare, however, you can still
Creative Halloween Costumes for Nurses to Wear at Work Read More »
Nursing can have its challenges, but unfortunately, one of them can be difficult coworkers. Nothing feels more frustrating than advocating for a patient’s needs and being met with conflict from a supervisor or colleague. Workplaces are filled with diverse people
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Nurses age like everyone else, and you may be a nurse who finds yourself getting older, with decreasing levels of physical stamina and less willingness to push your body to its limits. Slogging away at those 12-hour shifts makes for
Exciting Nursing Career Paths for the Aging Nurse Read More »
In Arizona, the rich tapestry of Native American land and culture is a cornerstone of life. Yet many tribal members face significant challenges in accessing comprehensive medical care on their own reservations. Recognizing this urgent need, the University of Arizona
Empowering Native American Nurses: Transforming Healthcare on Reservations Read More »
If you Google news items for “Magnet hospitals,” you’ll see an almost endless list of hospitals announcing that they’ve recently earned their Magnet status once again, sometimes for multiple years. Hospitals love to showcase the fact that they’ve earned their
Why is Magnet Status Still Meaningful? Read More »
Achieving ANCC Magnet Recognition requires a significant investment from an organization’s nursing staff. But does that investment pay off in real-world ways? If so, how? One significant benefit involves giving nurses the opportunity to provide input and influence nursing practice.
Realizing Real-world Magnet Benefits Read More »
In 2024, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health was proudly again awarded Magnet designation. While this was not the first time the hospital had been recognized for its journey to nursing excellence, the continued recognition shows that the organization is taking positive
Resiliency, Diversity, Opportunity: Core Tenants of a Magnet-accredited Nursing Program Read More »
Unfortunately, many nurses of color often encounter roadblocks to moving ahead in leadership. They may want to serve their community and better represent healthcare access from where they grew up. Still, obstacles such as racial bias, unfair hiring practices, and
How to Identify Systemic Obstacles Stopping You From Career Growth Read More »
