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

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The American Nurses Association describes a nurse leader as one who inspires and influences others to achieve their maximum potential using leadership skills and critical thinking. Every nurse has the potential to lead, whether on the front line, in their unit, or as a resource for others. But the goal is clear.

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Celebrating Nurse Anesthetists with CRNA Week

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As the primary professional organization for CRNAs, the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) sponsors the annual CRNA Week and supports nurses in this specialty. According to AANA, more than 61,000 CRNAs practice or study in the United States.

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Evidence-based Practice in Nursing: Why It Matters to Nurses and Their Patients

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Most nurses are familiar with evidence-based practice (EBP), using research-proven healthcare techniques to enhance patient care and the nursing environment and practices. Whether or not they work in an environment that supports EBP, nurses can learn more to apply EBP. And the benefits of EBP-led care are well documented.

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7 Nurse Recruitment and Retention Strategies

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Given the current and future need for nurses, healthcare organizations must focus on recruiting new nurses, but perhaps more importantly — keeping their nursing staff engaged in clinical practice. Maximizing nurse recruitment and retention is a challenge nearly every healthcare organization across the country is facing.

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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. Healthcare organizations will need to replace them with less experienced nurses. Patient safety is a fundamental goal of all health care.

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Essential Qualities and Characteristics of a Good Nurse

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With the significant need for RNs nationally and globally, understanding the qualities of a good nurse is critical for hospitals and health systems aiming to attract and retain the best nursing talent. Being organized, accurate, and attentive to details are nursing traits that determine how successful they’ll be in their role.

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Post-Acute Care Training Promotes Employees as an Asset

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It is probably no surprise to you that your post-acute care (PAC) organization’s biggest asset is its employees. Administrators are in a position to recognize their staff’s value and foster a work environment that attracts employees and keeps them coming back. Organizational success is also dependent on retaining your employees.