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10 Top Reasons to Pursue Your MSN

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For example, if you become a nurse practitioner, you can specialize in family medicine, adult gerontology, pediatrics acute care, psychiatric-mental health, etc. You can also specialize in anesthesia as a CRNA, as well as education or leadership.

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Nursing Maneuvers for Shoulder Dystocia

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Education and teamwork simulation training can help ensure the best outcomes. Nurses must have a robust knowledge of nursing maneuvers for shoulder dystocia and best practices for supporting the provider during the shoulder dystocia delivery process. What causes shoulder dystocia?

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Aneesah Coates

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Aneesah Coates, BSN, RN, is an experienced psychiatric mental health nurse with nearly ten years of experience in acute care, long-term care, and home health care. Nursing leaders should strive to be lifelong learners and stay current on best practices and evidence-based research to improve care.

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How To Become a Nurse Leader

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Nurses who have practiced for several years, gained solid experience in one or more care settings, improved their skills through continued education, and mentored other nurses are leaders — even if they do not have a job title specifically designated as a leadership role. But how do they take that step?

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IHS Health IT Modernization Program: The Case for a Better Learning Management Platform

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Support staff retention and development by offering professional development, such as continuing education and leadership training. Engage and educate patients and communities by providing health literacy and wellness programs, such as disease prevention, chronic condition management, and behavioral health.

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How to Create a Clinical Ladder To Improve Nurse Retention and Performance

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For example, a clinical ladder program may require nurses to demonstrate clinical excellence, pursue continuing education, participate in quality improvement projects, mentor other nurses, or assume leadership roles. Levels should reflect the different stages of nursing practice, from novice to expert.

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What Is a Healthcare Gap Analysis (or Gap Assessment)?

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What evidence-based best practices should be used going forward? “Conducting gap analyses is a best practice for identifying, reducing, or mitigating risk to your organization. What educational initiatives can close the gaps? What is the status of each vs. the targeted levels?