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Signs of a Toxic Work Environment: A Nurses Guide to Planning Your Exit

Minority Nurse

Unfortunately, this is the harsh reality many new graduate nurses face today because many organizations make financial cuts in the education department. Most hospitals function with the minimum number of educators to cover various units, if not only one educator covering the whole hospital. Signs of a Toxic Work Environment 1.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Barbara Bosah

Minority Nurse

Barbara Bosah, MS, RN, PCCN, is a highly skilled nurse manager in the thoracic and surgical intermediate care unit and vascular progressive care unit at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), downtown campus in Baltimore, MD. Our unit specializes in providing care for some of the sickest patients within the Maryland region.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Stacey Garnett

Minority Nurse

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving behavioral healthcare field, nursing leaders are crucial in ensuring efficient operations, a supportive work environment for nurses, and providing quality patient care. Garnett truly has a heart for the patient, frequently interacting with them directly on units.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Elaina Hall

Minority Nurse

This series is a platform that showcases healthcare leaders who are prominent figures in their organizations and are making substantial changes in the nursing field. Strong communication and collaboration skills to foster teamwork and interdisciplinary approaches. Her impact extends beyond the borders of the United States.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Elodia Mercier

Minority Nurse

Mercier showcased this success at the New York Organization for Nursing Leadership last September. The series highlights healthcare leaders who are prominent figures in their organizations and are making transformational impacts in nursing. Talk about your role in nursing. A good leader listens and values their team.

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In Demand Career Spotlight Series – Medical Secretary

ACI Medical & Dental School

In this month’s blog post, we will be discussing the Medical Secretary position. Medical Terminology: Familiarity with medical terminology and abbreviations to accurately transcribe dictations, understand patient conditions, and communicate effectively with healthcare professionals. What Does a Medical Secretary Do?

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Patient Safety Is a Nurse’s Top Priority

Minority Nurse

The complexities of patient safety and how it is incorporated, monitored, and managed in any healthcare organization are real. Some require action from senior leadership; others fit nicely in unit-based efforts. And this kind of transparency is in the best interests of any organization as patient safety is often tied to nurse safety.