The Nurse Break

JUNE 28, 2022

Clinical Education – whose job is it anyway? Clinical nurse educators and those that work within education teams (and may be known be other names such as clinical development nurses, or staff development nurses) are at the forefront of clinical education. Silen, C., & McGrath, C.

Education

American Nurse

JUNE 3, 2024

The future of nursing education and professional development Takeaways: Artificial intelligence (AI) and prompt engineering serves as an innovation within nursing and nursing education. For example, you could input the following: “I need to generate a nursing care plan. See Prompt template.)

Professional Development

American Nurse

AUGUST 1, 2024

On average, it takes 81 days to fill a vacancy and between 8 and 16 weeks to onboard and train a newly hired nurse. The 2021 average was $46,100. Mentoring serves as a partnership between the experienced nurse and less-experienced colleague, which includes shared accountability for mutually defined goals.

Professional Development

American Nurse

APRIL 6, 2023

Takeaways: Through shared governance, nurses are encouraged to participate in organizational decision-making to satisfy professional obligations. Incorporating ethical competence and professional development into everyday nursing practice is imperative to fulfilling ethical obligations for optimal patient care.

Promotion

American Nurse

JUNE 13, 2024

When healthcare organizations needed “all hands-on deck” to support patient care, hospital-based nursing education programs were a model of education that removed barriers in order to get nursing students at the bedside in real-time. Lifelong learning is a requirement of the nursing profession. Waldrop, J.,

Professional Development

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 40 percent growth for NP roles and a 28 percent growth for PA roles between 2021 and 2031. News & World Report ranks these professions as the top two roles in 2022: nurse practitioner sits at #1 and physician assistant at #2 in the publication’s 2022 Best Healthcare Jobs list.

Nurse Practitioner

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Recognizing the need for an innovative approach, the chief nursing officer (CNO) created a CDM task force and identified three acute care hospitals to pilot modified nurse CDMs. We conducted an employee survey pre- and post-intervention, which addressed three categories: nursing satisfaction, nursing workflow, and team communication.

LPN

American Nurse

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The report recommended that accrediting bodies, nursing programs, health care organizations, and professional development educators from multiple professions collaborate to ensure that nurses, nursing students, and faculty continue their education and engage in lifelong learning.

APRN

MAS Medical Staffing

JANUARY 19, 2023

It provides many opportunities for nurses as well, including flexible schedules, travel opportunities, professional development, and career advancement. In fact, the job outlook for nurses is expected to grow by 6% from 2021 to 2031.

APRN

American Nurse

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The number of RNs or nursing students with a disability is unknown as there is oftentimes no self-disclosure due to fear of losing their job, place in the nursing program, or other discrimination (Englund & Lancaster, 2022; Marks & Sisirak, 2022; Ramluggan et al., 2020; Trujillo, 2021). Nurse Educator , 46(4), 225-229.

Mental Health

American Nurse

APRIL 2, 2024

Many 4-year schools require a terminal degree to teach full-time in their undergraduate programs, but only 1% of nurses hold a PhD. In addition, according to the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice (NACNEP), the average doctorally prepared nurse faculty member is in their 50s, which means they may soon retire.

Preceptors

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Job Dissatisfaction and Burnout Nurses experience stress and burnout due to long hours, high patient-to-nurse ratios, and emotionally stressful work situations. According to a 2021 ANA poll, 62% of nurses felt overwhelmed, and 55% considered quitting due to stress and burnout (ANA, 2023).

Nurse Shortage

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Executive leadership support contributes to the success of initiatives that promote personal and professional development of frontline clinicians through formal mentorship. Through formal mentorship in professional development workshops, HMH sustains a research-rich infrastructure. J Am Assoc Nurse Pract.

Professional Development

American Nurse

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

NCSBN also developed the Clinical Judgment Measurement Model to provide a framework for defining and assessing clinical judgment. Nursing educators can use this frame­work when developing formative and summative performance evaluations and assessments. American Nurse Journal. J Nurs Educ. 2023; 18(11).

Nurse Educator

Health Leaders | Nursing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Technology, including AI, can be found in practically every level of nursing—education, managerial, and clinical—says David Benton, RGN, PhD, FRCN, FAAN , CEO of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). Where we used to lean on human resources is now available in electronic format.'

Preceptors

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Many of these concerned nurses have held leadership positions in ONA, the American Nurses Association (ANA) and/or district associations and came from across Ohio. Some were nurse educators, some community health nurses, some advanced practice nurses, while others had shaped ONA’s collective bargaining program since its inception.

Leadership

American Nurse

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Takeaways: Nursing students report stress related to academic and clinical settings. Nurse educators can role-model self-care behaviors to promote students’ personal health and wellness. Addressing stress experienced by undergraduate nursing students can prove complex. Incorporate coping strategies into the curriculum.

Self-Care

American Nurse

JUNE 13, 2024

Coaching and mentoring play a vital role in all nurses’ professional development and growth. Whether you are a seasoned nurse with years of experience or a newly graduated nurse just starting your career, the benefits of coaching and mentoring are undeniable. link] Cavanaugh, K., Pickard, T., & Holladay, C.

Self-Care

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In response to this feedback, nursing and hospital and developed an in-house training program that reduced the time and costs associated with new PCA education. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that 195,400 RNs will leave the nursing profession from 2021 to 2031.

Chief Nursing Officer

American Nurse

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Some of these factors include the conditions and structure within an organization, how supportive the environment is, the attitudes, motivation, and values of the nurse, the perceptions of barriers to being successful, and the perceived impact on practice a nurse will have upon completion (Mlambo et al., BMC Nursing, 20(1).

Communication

American Nurse

JULY 10, 2023

From 2007 to 2011, I was appointed to the National Advisory Council [NAC] on nursing education and practice to advise the [U.S. Congress on nursing education and practice. Take professional development courses in leadership skills. Promote professional development and succession planning.

Leadership

Scrubs

MAY 30, 2024

The nursing field offers excellent job prospects and earning potential in the United States. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , employment of registered nurses is projected to grow by 6% from 2021 to 2031, with an estimated 195,400 job openings each year.

Nurse Practitioner

American Nurse

JULY 8, 2023

Modeling Model attributes of a professional nurse to help graduate nurses transition to practice and socialize within the profession. Gcawu and Van Rooyen found that modeling emotional intelligence, self-evaluation, and continuous professional development influences the professional role development of new nurses.

Preceptors

Every Nurse

OCTOBER 23, 2023

It May Soon Be a Requirement Why an RN-to-BSN With No Pre Reqs Can Hurt Your Career 6 Reasons Nurses Quit Develop These Nursing Skills to Maximize Patient Care 4 Elements of Time Management New Nurses Need to Know 7 Steps to Transition to a Nursing Career in 2021 Are you considering a career change?

Career Change

Nurse.com

APRIL 20, 2023

Yet only 18% of RNs said negotiating salary is something they always do at the start of each new nursing job, according to Nurse.com’s 2022 Nurse Salary Research Report. More than 2,500 nurses from all 50 states, working in a wide range of settings, responded to online survey questions in late 2021.

Preceptors

American Nurse

JANUARY 3, 2024

Practical tips Gallagher offers several practical tips to help engage nurses in scholarly work, including the following: Participate in a research journal committee. Provide nursing education that emphasizes evidence-based nursing practice. Nursing research: Definitions and directions. Am Nurse J.

Education

Every Nurse

OCTOBER 3, 2023

It May Soon Be a Requirement Why an RN-to-BSN With No Pre Reqs Can Hurt Your Career 6 Reasons Nurses Quit Develop These Nursing Skills to Maximize Patient Care 4 Elements of Time Management New Nurses Need to Know 7 Steps to Transition to a Nursing Career in 2021 Are you passionate about both nursing and serving your country?

Military

Registered Nursing

APRIL 29, 2024

The Role of Student Organizations in Fostering a Supportive Educational Environment When nurses reflect on their patients’ demographic traits, they can provide culturally competent care that reduces health disparities and improves outcomes.

Promotion

American Nurse

OCTOBER 3, 2024

This study evaluated nurse knowledge and comfort with assessing firearm access and providing education on safe gun storage. However, we found little evidence regarding other firearm injury prevention programs for nursing students or nurses in other specialties.

Education

American Nurse

APRIL 30, 2023

In the winter of 2021, the Nightingale Fellowship (a 2-year fellowship program that emphasizes professional development through education, assigned mentorship, and individualized learning experiences in nurses) at one of the hospitals invited me to design and pilot a 3-hour workshop version of the program for nurse fellows on leadership paths.

Self-Care

American Nurse

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Guiding patients in advance care planning and assisting with the completion of advance directives falls under the scope of nursing practice. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education recommends that nurses provide leadership and advocate for patients.

Self-Care

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Transplant coordinator support Transplant coordinators wear many hats—nurse, educator, scheduler, and support for patients and caregivers during a vulnerable time. As the primary contact throughout the transplant process, coordinators develop close relationships with patients and their families.

Outpatient Clinic

Every Nurse

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

RN salaries vary based on several factors, including education level, experience, geographic location, and healthcare setting. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for registered nurses was $77,600 as of May 2021. According to recent data from the U.S.

Nurse Practitioner