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Physical Therapist Skills: 12 Qualities to Career Success

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

A great PT is constantly learning and staying current with the latest advancements and best practices. Will Hicklen, “10 Qualities of a Successful Physical Therapist,” ANKOTA , January 1, 2021, [link]. Have Integrity Be open and honest with your patients and do what you say you will do. Jordan Utley, Cindy Mathena, Tina Gunaldo.,

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The evolving landscape of nursing leadership

American Nurse

DNP program growth The American Association of Colleges of Nursing reports continuing growth in doctor of nursing practice (DNP) programs. The AACN reports that, from 2020 to 2021, the number of students enrolled in DNP programs increased from 39,530 to 40,834. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning ; 2021. DeNisco SM.

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Sustaining Excellence: Knowledge Transfer and Strategic Planning in Nursing Leadership

American Nurse

This strategy not only fosters an internal pipeline of future leaders but also enhances retention rates and job satisfaction (Martin & O’Shea, 2021). The positive impact of mentoring on burnout: Organizational research and best practices. Journal of Interprofessional Education & Practice , 28, 100521. Martin, C.

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From ICU to Innovation: How Kim Gadiwalla is Rewiring Nursing Education—One Microlesson at a Time

Minority Nurse

Rooted in Experience, Driven by Purpose Gadiwalla’s career in nursing began during the height of the pandemic in 2021. By digitizing and customizing education to the specific clinical context,” she explains, “I help nurses efficiently and confidently apply best practices directly at the bedside.”

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Engage with patients eye to eye

American Nurse

Best practices for providing patient- and family-centered hospital care include open visiting hours, patient involvement in the daily plan of care, evidence-based communication tools, bedside shift reports, and hourly rounding. March 10, 2021. American Nurse Journal. 2025; 20(8). Change management in health care. StatPearls.

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CLABSI prevention in hospitalized patients receiving hemodialysis

American Nurse

Renal Data System, more than 85% of individuals who began hemodialysis in 2021 did so via a central venous catheter (CVC) (up from 80% in 2019). This significant reduction continued in 2020 and 2021 with no hemodialysis catheter-related CLABSIs. See CLABSI data.) CLABSI data According to the U.S. J Int Med Res. Curr Infect Dis Rep.

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Small Patients, Big Discoveries

Penn Nursing

Her published work is filled with best practices. She’s determined the efficacy of new ways to verify the tubes are in the right place, including monitoring gastric pH levels and using X-rays in a way that minimizes radiation. When a child is in the hospital, there are competing clinical priorities.