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Using EdTech Learning Tools to Sharpen Nurses’ Clinical Reasoning and Critical Thinking Skills

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While use of technology in the healthcare setting is not without challenges, I believe it has a net positive benefit, particularly providing nurses with tools and information to enable rapid critical thinking and sound clinical judgment in patient care. Utilize Education Technology (EdTech) Solutions.

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The Alarming Trend of Seasoned Nurses Being Laid Off: Profits Over Patient Care? 

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The top reasons reported for leaving were burnout, feeling undervalued, and a high patient-to-nurse ratio. However, hospital layoffs are another culprit driving experienced nurses from their profession. Getting rid of seasoned nurses will not solve the hospital’s financial problem.

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Leadership at All Levels: The Crucial Role of Nurse Leaders

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Their impact extends beyond hospital walls, significantly influencing patient well-being and team morale. This empowers them to cultivate a work environment and forge strong connections with their team members, leading to patient outcomes. Without critical thinking, poor decisions may likely be made under pressure.

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Casey Green Talks About Critical Care Transport Nursing

Minority Nurse

Because critical care transport nurses work in ambulances, helicopters, or on ships, they are often the nurses who reach remote areas, trauma situations on roadways, and work in areas that are unfamiliar. They could transport one patient to a hospital or be part of team that needs to transport many people out of an area.

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Exploring the Benefits and Drawbacks of Nurse Residency Programs

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Unfortunately, this leaves many new nurses without the hands-on training and clinical skills necessary for success — contributing to burnout and high turnover rates that can cost a hospital between $55,000 to $85,000 per nurse. Nurse residency programs benefit both nurses and hospitals.

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Dr. LaToya Freeman Shares Insights on Med-Surg Nursing

Minority Nurse

I am able to influence patient care and outcomes through three spheres of practice: patients, nurses, and the system/organization. I have had the pleasure of working with multidisciplinary teams to provide quality care to patients through a multitude of venues. Flexibility is one of the keys to nursing.

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Celebrating Black Nursing Leaders: Meet Shameika Smith

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In the early 2000s, I moved to the metro Atlanta area, continuing my nursing career in several hospitals in Atlanta and Dekalb. We need to be able to share our knowledge and critical thinking skills to help our upcoming nurses be extraordinary. We have many new nurses who would benefit from a great leader.