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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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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. But the goal is clear.

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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. While password manager use is increasing – 84% of respondents said they use a password manager at work – 54% of respondents said they store passwords in a document on their computer, and 29% write their passwords down.

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Healthcare Workforce Safety: Nurse Safety and Patient Safety Go Hand in Hand

Relias

Nurses and other healthcare staff rely on safe working environments, capable leaders, support for personal well-being, and of course, respect. How can healthcare organizations and leaders achieve these goals by protecting nurse and patient safety congruently? Continually reevaluate safe patient-to-nurse ratios.

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Healthcare Workforce Safety: Nurse Safety and Patient Safety Go Hand in Hand

Relias

Nurses and other healthcare staff rely on safe working environments, capable leaders, support for personal well-being, and of course, respect. How can healthcare organizations and leaders achieve these goals by protecting nurse and patient safety congruently? Continually reevaluate safe patient-to-nurse ratios.

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Why is Magnet Status Still Meaningful?

Minority Nurse

The program expanded to include long-term care facilities in 1998 and moved beyond the borders of the United States to an international Magnet movement in 2000 as the new century began. Still, knowing that an organization has worked hard to achieve Magnet status can make a specific organization more attractive.