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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. The DNP degree equips nurse leaders with the evidence-based knowledge necessary to improve patient outcomes and make a positive community impact. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning ; 2021.

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Flipped Classroom

Penn Nursing

Some care providers were truly invested in my well-being, but overall it felt like I was a box to be checked for that day and the lack of communication between providers was clear. Being on the other side, now as a patient for the rest of my life, is rough.

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Deafblindness and health advocacy

American Nurse

Patients with deafblindness, however, have needs beyond the basic knowledge provided in most nursing schools. Skilton and colleagues describe those with deafblindness as a “hard-to-reach” audience faced with communication barriers, limited budgets, lack of training in healthcare accessibility, and sensory impairment self-awareness.

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Nursing ethics and shared governance model

American Nurse

This 3-hour program, facilitated by the hospital’s palliative care service, provided communication tools to help nurses discuss patient goals and values directly with them and their families. Provision 6 describes the nurse’s duty to act as a moral agent for creating ethical environments. Magnet Model – Creating a Magnet culture.

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12 Qualities and Skills of a Good Nurse

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Nursing qualities and skills: Empathy Respect for Human Dignity Patient Advocacy Emotional Regulation Critical Thinking Curiosity Communication Problem-Solving Flexibility Time Management Experience Willingness to Keep Learning What Makes a Good Nurse? The field of nursing is growing, and it has been for years. This is a 13.6%

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How Nurses Can Improve LGBTQ+ Health Disparities

Nurse.com

“The lack of cultural competence within the healthcare system contributes to the many health disparities the LGBTQ+ community faces,” said Madrigal, who works as an LGBTQ+ nurse educator at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., In fact, a 2021 study found that 2.12