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5 Women Nursing You Need to Know About Today

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She is also the founder of the nonprofit organization, Partners in Health and Navajo Nation COVID-19 Relief. Pat Cullen Cullen is the general secretary and chief officer of the Royal College Nursing, which has been organizing strikes in the U.K. All her work as president of the organization is unpaid and performed on a volunteer basis.

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Nursing Leadership: What Is It and Why Is It Important?

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Every nurse has the potential to lead, whether on the front line, in their unit, or as a resource for others. Good nursing leadership improves patient outcomes, reduces medical errors, and improves staff retention — benefiting patients and healthcare organizations. But the goal is clear.

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Bystander Intervention in Healthcare Empowers Workers to Reduce Workplace Violence

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Workplace violence in healthcare settings, especially in acute care environments, is a pressing issue. Nurses, physicians, and other healthcare staff frequently experience physical and verbal aggression from patients, their families, and even colleagues. What is bystander intervention?

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Article Review and Discussion: Determining Best Fit for Newly Licensed Nurses

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By improving the culture early on, however, nurses coming in the door feel more confident, supported, and empowered to deliver high-quality patient care, as quickly as possible. Another possibility of financial stress to the organization, the nurse may choose to leave for another hospital or health system. Role of Relias.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Shelise Valentine

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Shelise Valentine, RNC, MSN, C-EFM, CPPS, CPHRM, is the Director of Clinical Education, Healthcare Risk Advisors, part of TDC Group and chairs nursing, co-chairs obstetric and simulation initiatives, and directs risk management and obstetric education for insured hospital clients to improve patient safety and reduce malpractice risk.

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7 Leadership Styles in Nursing — Which Is Yours?

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Nurse managers who understand the benefits and limitations of different nursing leadership styles will be more successful in managing their team or unit and will ultimately drive better patient care. These characteristics work together to contribute to the goal of creating a high-performing organization.

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The Nursing Shortage and Patient Safety

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Because of these ongoing trends, healthcare organizations and the nursing community must work collaboratively to find ways to examine the link between the nursing shortage and patient safety. Patient safety is a fundamental goal of all health care. In some states, four patients per nurse is the maximum for emergency care.