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

Relias

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. What are the key competencies in nursing leadership?

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What Is Lateral Violence in Nursing?

Relias

While individual acts of lateral violence can appear relatively harmless, they create a toxic environment that takes a toll on employees’ morale, hindering the success of the healthcare institutions for which they work. Workplace bullying and lateral violence among nurses heighten tension within an already high-stress environment.

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World Password Day 2023 – Password Tips and Best Practices

The HIPAA Journal

Passwords were first used to protect accounts against unauthorized access in computing environments in the 1960s. It is common for users to avoid creating unique passwords and they end up reusing the same password for multiple accounts. 92% of respondents said they use 2-factor authentication in the workplace, up from 88% last year.

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

Minority Nurse

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

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Language Barriers in Healthcare and 5 Strategies to Overcome Them

DropStat

Language barriers in healthcare prevent or hinder some healthcare stakeholders from reaching out for healthcare , and when they are in a healthcare setting, it may prevent the patient from understanding their healthcare situation and how to follow healthcare protocol. Can nurses perform their duties despite addressing language barriers?

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Shelise Valentine

Minority Nurse

She’s active in various organizations, including the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s Better Maternal Outcomes Rapid Improvement Network, and MomsRising. Talk about your role in nursing. Advising on policy formation.

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Safety Planning Checklist for You and Your Clients

Relias

Here, we’ll discuss creating safety planning documents for some common types of crises: Suicidal ideation. One study that evaluated the use of suicide safety planning in the emergency department resulted in “45% fewer suicidal behaviors in the six-month period following the ED visit compared with usual care.”. Substance use disorder.