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Physical Therapist Skills: 12 Qualities to Career Success

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Working on a team with others is a great way to learn and grow the skills to be a physical therapist, and interprofessional collaboration improves patient satisfaction ratings and health outcomes. Effective communication is one of the most essential physical therapist skills to develop. The University of St.

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Engage with patients eye to eye

American Nurse

Focused efforts related to sitting with patients, nursing communication skills, nurse leader rounding, and transparent data sharing move nurse domain scores in the positive direction. For example, Commit to Sit, an evidence-based initiative, serves as a powerful communication tool for improving patient satisfaction.

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The evolving landscape of nursing leadership

American Nurse

The AACN reports that, from 2020 to 2021, the number of students enrolled in DNP programs increased from 39,530 to 40,834. Even before graduating from the DNP program, they have gained experience in improving health outcomes and influencing change. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning ; 2021. DeNisco SM.

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Benefits of interprofessional collaboration

American Nurse

Domain 6 includes effective communication, team dynamics, role knowledge sharing, and development of mutual respect. Strengthening patient outcomes requires the ability to apply team dynamics and effectively collaborate. The insular lingo of each profession and team communication also presented concerns.

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Leading Powerfully to Effect Positive Change: The Transformational Power of Nurses in Challenging Times

American Nurse

In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare environment, marked by global crises, health disparities, and increasing complexity, the need for compassionate, culturally competent, and collaborative leadership is more pressing than ever. n References: American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

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Naloxone education for nursing staff

American Nurse

Increasing nursing knowledge of naloxone, opioid use disorder, and how to obtain naloxone kits offers a crucial step in improving patient access and improving health outcomes. As the opioid epidemic continues, nursing education will prove critical to combating stigma and improving patient outcomes.

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Transforming the Workforce

Penn Nursing

Campbell, MPH, CHES, CD(DONA) Hometown: Philadelphia, PA Experience: Shavette comes to Penn Nursing with experience as the CDC Foundation program manager contracted to the state of North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) Communicable Disease Branch Corrections Team. She is also a Birth Doula.