Minority Nurse

JULY 5, 2023

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. As a nurse, I have worked in an acute care setting caring for lung transplant patients.

Long Term Care 98

Long Term Care Acute Care Precepting Triage 98

Minority Nurse

MARCH 15, 2023

At the time I was applying for Master of Nursing programs, I was encouraged by one of the nursing professors to apply for the dual acute care nurse practitioner and advanced practice specialist tracks so that I could have the most flexibility in my future career path. How did you decide on nephrology nursing ?

Certification 98

Certification Follow-Up Acute Care Patient Care 98

Relias

MARCH 31, 2023

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? What is a nurse leader?

Continuing Education 52

Continuing Education Certification Huddles/Rounds Best Practices 52

Relias

APRIL 17, 2024

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. Each level has specific criteria and expectations that nurses must meet to qualify and advance.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Continuing Education Best Practices Certification 52

Relias

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Clinical competency has always been an essential element of high-quality patient care. With PDGM and HHVBP directing Medicare reimbursements, a patient-centered approach by competent staff can pay off in even more ways. When staff members have more specialized education, they can handle patients with higher-acuity health issues.

Certification 52

Certification Hospice Patient Centered Care Patient Care 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

MAY 4, 2023

Staff retention in health care is essential for providing quality patient care and maintaining a stable workforce. In addition, promoting work-life balance is essential for a healthy work environment, and employees should not feel guilty for taking the paid time off they earned.

Continuing Education 52

Continuing Education Patient Care Acute Care 52