The Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Participants will delve into campaign strategy, media engagement, effective communication, and more, learning directly from experienced nurse legislators through interactive, hands-on training. – North Carolina State Senator, Gale Adcock (2023 Campaign School mentor/speaker, and N.C. Campaign School is open for registration!

Retirement

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Whether you’re considering speech-related careers or researching what kind of rehabilitation practitioner could help you or a loved one with a communication disorder, you’re not alone. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are licensed communication experts. Is a Speech Therapist the Same as a Speech Pathologist?

Communication

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

APRIL 16, 2025

Healthcare leaders communicate with their mentees, provide support, connect them with resources and help them define their career goals. 5 Collaboration helps clinicians agree on the best possible approach to treatment and communicate better during patient handoffs.

Leadership

Emerging RN Leader

APRIL 20, 2025

A Surgeon Generals report issued in 2023 called for workplaces to do a better job of protecting employee mental health. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Many nurses feel like they no longer matter as individuals to their organizations.

Mental Health

American Nurse

JULY 14, 2025

Results Of the 107 potential participants who completed (or partially completed) the survey between April 4, 2023, and May 14, 2023, 67 met all eligibility requirements and were included in the study. The scoring for each question ranged from 1 to 5, with 5 representing the strongest response.

Best Practices

Health Leaders | Nursing

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Crisp, clear communication is key for CNOs who are trying to handle their change management processes, says this CNO. Aligning identity After becoming the chief nurse executive at OU Health in the spring of 2023, Beavers learned the importance of aligning identity within an organization. "It How are we present for the workforce?

Leadership

Health Leaders | Nursing

JULY 9, 2025

According to a 2023 study , the number of nurses serving as legislators has declined from 2013. In 2023, there were only 72 nurse legislators in 36 states. According to a National Nurses United report , eight in 10 nurses experienced at least one type of workplace violence between 2023 and 2024.

Medicaid

American Nurse

JULY 30, 2025

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.

Patient Satisfaction

Emerging RN Leader

MARCH 16, 2025

Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN In their 2023 bookCulture Shock,Gallup researchers identified a significant threat to employers in the future: a workforce that will increasingly want gig or contract work. Nurse leaders began talking with me about this trend a few years ago.

Communication

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

MAY 1, 2025

How you communicate with yourself has a significant impact on how you feel about yourself and others. Sources: Mayo Clinic Staff, Positive thinking: Stop negative self-talk to reduce stress, Mayo Clinic, Healthy Lifestyle Stress management, November 21, 2023, [link]. Hartney, E., 9 Ways to train your mind, Calm Blog, 20234, [link].

Self-Care

The Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 2, 2025

This leads to better communication with healthcare staff and an overall improved experience. The Benefits of Music in School Health Offices Music has a remarkable ability to calm nerves and create a soothing atmosphere. For those dealing with emotional distress or mental health challenges, music offers a form of emotional support.

Mental Health

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

JUNE 2, 2025

According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), 3 million Americans stutter. 1 These are just a few statistics on communication disorders, which affect people of all ages worldwide. 1 These are just a few statistics on communication disorders, which affect people of all ages worldwide.

Communication

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

MAY 13, 2025

2 Improve Social Skills Along with the ability to create a more inclusive society, neurodiversity-affirming speech therapy can help improve social and communication skills. A framework for neurodiversity-affirming interventions for autistic individuals, Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology , 2023:91(9), 503504, [link] Kroll, E.,

Mental Health

Penn Nursing

APRIL 27, 2021

They are knowledgeable about complex phenomena; skilled in communicating with other professionals and with patients and families; compassionate caregivers; educated at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels; and committed to a code of ethics that upholds the ethical value, worth, and dignity of every person.

Pharmaceutical

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

MARCH 7, 2025

Autism is a spectrum disorder that is characterized by challenges in social skills, speech, nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. Its ideal for behavior management and improved communication. 4 Speech and Language Therapy Speech and language therapy builds verbal, non-verbal and social communication.

Self-Care

Daily Nurse

JUNE 2, 2025

A Two-Pronged Approach Memorial Hermann’s strategy to combat workplace violence focuses on clinical caregiver communication and enhanced security measures. We want to continue providing transparency to our frontline staff about our ongoing efforts to keep them safe.

Licensing

Registered Nursing

APRIL 15, 2025

Temperament and Skills: Personal Fit Assessment Successful nurse midwives typically share certain characteristics that align with the profession’s demands: Well-Suited Temperaments Calm under pressure and during emergencies Patient-centered with excellent communication abilities Comfortable with irregular hours and unpredictable schedules Adaptable (..)

Private Practice

American Nurse

JULY 9, 2025

of all newly hired nurses in 2023 left within a year. In broad terms, these competencies include teacher-learner, supporter, facilitator, socialization agent, evaluator, protector, teacher, clinical expert, communicator, role model, consultant, professional, and leader. A survey by NSI Nursing Solutions noted that 23.8%

Preceptors

Celayix

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Great Resignation trend continued into 2023 with persistent retention challenges. In 2023, 67% of employed job seekers planned to quit, and 34% of them would leave without another job lined up. Approximately 55% of workers felt underpaid compared to peers in 2023, contributing to higher turnover. In 2021, 45% of U.S.

Leadership

Daily Nurse

APRIL 21, 2025

According to a 2023 cross-sectional study published in Nursing Reports, 93.7% Cultural Competence Development: Working with diverse populations develops essential communication skills and cultural sensitivity. Mental Health placements emphasize psychiatric assessment, therapeutic communication, and medication management.

Preceptors

American Nurse

JULY 9, 2025

Similarly, post-baccalaureate DNP programs were offered at 299 schools in 2023; post-master’s DNP programs at 397 schools; and entry-level DNP programs (prelicensure) at eight schools. Key findings from AACN noted the following 2023–2024 baccalaureate and graduate program enrollments and graduations (the survey represented 975 schools; 90.1%

Leadership

Health Leaders | Nursing

MAY 1, 2025

Jefferson Health, a participant in the HealthLeaders Virtual Nursing Mastermind program, is strategically expanding its program as it looks for sustainability Jefferson Health launched its virtual nursing program in 2023, and is expanding its strategy to broaden the virtual observation footprint and include inpatient provider consults.

Nursing Informatics

Penn Nursing

APRIL 27, 2025

I just see them as a communicative act.” As Souders continues in her research efforts, she says that LEND nurse fellows have been co-publishing valuable papers with her and also emerging from the program as local community leaders.

Leadership

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

JUNE 9, 2025

hour, $39,430/year 2 Projected Growth (2023-2033): As fast as average (4%), with 216,200 job openings projected each year, on average, over the decade. They may be responsible for communicating with the patient’s family. CNA Median Annual Salary: $18.96/hour, 3 Whether the LPN needs supervision to perform these tasks varies by state.

APRN

Relias

MAY 28, 2025

The most important trait DSPs reported (65%) was as open and transparent communication surrounding important issues. This is 15% higher than 2023 and 14% higher than 2021, indicating a clear shift in the industry. The most popular response in 2023, which was chosen by 52%, was showing respect for staff as an individual.

Communication

American Nurse

JUNE 16, 2025

For those who do, the role expectations and qualities needed will differ depending on whether that leadership role is informal, formal, or voluntary in nature (Begley & Hughes, 2023). Nurse leaders are great communicators, are decisive, and deal with conflict well. It’s a wonderful ride. link] Begley, R., & Hughes, R.

Clinical Nurse Specialist

American Nurse

JULY 9, 2025

Domain 6 includes effective communication, team dynamics, role knowledge sharing, and development of mutual respect. AACN’s goals for preparing nurses for interprofessional practice align with the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) 2023 established core competencies. See What the literature says.

Communication

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

APRIL 16, 2025

Working for social justice is a key aspect of the role of a public health nurse, who promotes change through policy reform, community building and system-level nursing interventions. First, they are excellent communicators with strong interpersonal skills who are able to collaborate with different types of healthcare professionals.

Job Outlook

American Nurse

JULY 28, 2025

Understanding and addressing the causes of resistance, communicating the importance of the practice change, and engaging clinical staff in the process created a more receptive environment. To avoid conflict with catheter rounding, the nephrology RNs communicated directly with primary RNs about test and procedure scheduling.

Education

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

MAY 13, 2025

1 One type of neurodivergence is autism, a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by challenges with social skills, speech, nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. 12 Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that can affect how someone learns, communicates and interacts with others. 4 , Neurodivergent vs. Lerner, M.

Mental Health

American Nurse

AUGUST 1, 2025

In early 2023, the SHOUT team collaborated with frontline team members as well as pharmacy and nursing executive leadership to create a structured process for distributing grant-provided intranasal naloxone kits at no cost to patients with opioid use disorder admitted to medical and psychiatric units.

Education

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

APRIL 30, 2025

Revolutionizing healthcare: the role of artificial intelligence in clinical practice, BMC Medical Education , September 22, 2023, [link]. Advancing nursing practice with artificial intelligence: Enhancing preparedness for the future,Nursing Open, 2023:11(1), [link]. Diagnostics, 2023:13(4), 688688, [link]. Sources Alowais, S.A.,

Work-Life Balance

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

APRIL 30, 2025

When an individual faces challenges communicating with others or with swallowing, they often see a speech-language pathologist (SLP) who can help with speech sounds, language, social communication, literacy, fluency and feeding/swallowing. 1 SLP is a vital practice, and AI is helping to transform it. 9 AI can identify speech patterns.

Communication

Penn Nursing

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Throughout the 2023-24 academic year, students learned age-appropriate facts about global temperature changes and climate science, the impact of greenhouse gasses on air quality, and efforts to mitigate climate change and its negative effects through interventions like electric vehicles and community gardening. (For

Leadership

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

MAY 13, 2025

2 , 3 The demand for child development professionals continues to grow : Speech pathology is expected to see 18% growth in employment between 2023-2033, while social workers can expect a 7% growth rate. Child Development, Nih.gov; StatPearls Publishing, 2023, [link]. 2 , 3 What is Child Development as a Career?

Communication

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Typically, those with autism experience differences in thinking, movement, sensory processing, socialization and communication. 30 , 31 Speech-Language Pathology (SLP): SLPs are experts in communication, supporting individuals with socialization cues and self-expression. Symptoms of ADHD, CDC, May 16, 2024, [link].

Self-Care

Penn Nursing

OCTOBER 10, 2024

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.

Leadership