Minority Nurse

APRIL 18, 2022

It was not until I was hired in the role of Wound Ostomy RN that I learned my true love was ostomy care. Wound ostomy, continence, and foot and nail care all can be performed by the same nurse, and we can seek certification for all or any of the combination. How did you decide to make the leap as a nurse entrepreneur?

Certification 98

Certification Follow-Up Acute Care Collaboration 98

Relias

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Aligning with shifts in patient acuity levels and PDGM reimbursements requires an agency to look at current internal processes, assess current staff, and retrain or hire staff with specialty certifications. Specializations Can Enhance Care Team Competency. Specialization Training Lets You Shift Your Case Mix.

Certification 52

Certification Hospice Patient Centered Care Patient Care 52

Relias

MARCH 31, 2023

Nurses’ first priorities may be to complete their continuing education and certification requirements, but also important are career and professional development opportunities to hone their leadership skills. For nurses who do not yet have them, that may mean a BSN degree program and/or RN certification.

Continuing Education 52

Continuing Education Certification Huddles/Rounds Best Practices 52

Relias

DECEMBER 15, 2023

When patients are fortunate enough to encounter this characteristic in a good nurse, it makes for a far better care experience and healing journey. Add to this caring for multiple patients simultaneously, and the possibility of making an error can seem almost inevitable.

Problem Solving Skills 52

Problem Solving Skills Unit Organization and Environment Critical Thinking Patient Advocacy 52

Relias

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Incentives for pursuing certifications and other career development opportunities. The city also worked with labor unions and through its own health system to bring in practitioners from other medical fields, including dentists, pediatricians, primary care providers, and school nurses. More flexible work schedules. Loan forgiveness.

Unit Organization and Environment 52

Unit Organization and Environment Acute Care Long Term Care Discharges 52

Minority Nurse

JULY 19, 2023

Am I still the same person?’” Every Path Is Different Sandra Nosek, MSN, RN , has been a nurse for over 30 years with experience in management, staff development, QA wound care, long-term critical acute care, hospice, and skilled nursing facilities. The priority with every nurse is to ensure patient safety.

Hospice 98

Hospice Follow-Up Triage Acute Care 98

Relias

APRIL 18, 2022

Develop Clinical Expertise in Wound Care. Wound care certification education is the starting point for ramping up your organization’s expertise in this area. Proper wound care certification education equips clinicians with information on the latest evidence-based practices for managing different types of wounds.

Documentation 52

Documentation Certification Hospital Admissions 52

Relias

APRIL 17, 2024

Here are some examples you can adapt for your own organization: The Clinical Advancement and Recognition Program for Nurses (CARP) at Penn Medicine is a six-level clinical ladder program that recognizes and rewards nurses for their clinical knowledge, professional achievements, and contributions to patient care.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Continuing Education Best Practices Certification 52

Minority Nurse

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The latest American Nurses Foundation (ANF) Workplace Pulse survey revealed that nearly half (49%) of direct patient care nurses intend to leave their position, 19% intend on leaving in the next six months. In acute care settings, 65% of RNs reported bullying or incivility, and 40% of RNs experienced violence.

Unit Organization and Environment 98

Unit Organization and Environment Scheduling Hospital Acute Care 98

Relias

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Providing national training and certifications programs is a win for workforce competency. Also, it helps to provide better patient care in different patient conditions. Other ways to support staff with professional development may include: Creating your own home health aide certification program.

Certification 52

Certification Hospice Collaboration Insurance 52

Relias

DECEMBER 8, 2022

However, the analysis also showed that Friendly’s goal of achieving higher patient survey ratings had previously depended on a small but well-trained team of patient care coordinators. Based on the results, hospital leaders decided to reinstate two of their patient care coordinator roles.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Hospital Best Practices Patient Satisfaction 52

Relias

AUGUST 4, 2023

Overcoming staff shortages while still providing quality patient care has challenged many healthcare organizations. In addition to continuing education, compliance, and certifications, nurses may also have personal or professional educational goals, especially as they begin to achieve mastery within their areas.

Teamwork 52

Teamwork Communication Huddles/Rounds Continuing Education 52