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Mentorship and structural empowerment

American Nurse

According to Laschinger, informal power comes from social connections and communication among employees at all levels of an organization. CWEQ-II subscale scores shed light on areas that require further improvement. For example, informal power received the lowest score (M = 2.74, SD = 1.03).

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Preceptors: Essential to nurse retention

American Nurse

Ongoing education and advanced courses designed to meet the needs of both preceptors and preceptees should include adult learning principles, learning theories, teaching and learning strategies, communication styles, conflict navigation, constructive feedback techniques, safety concern identification, and learner socialization.

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Board-Certified ER & Trauma Nurses Share Inspiring Journeys in BCEN’s ‘Invest in Yourself’ Campaign

Daily Nurse

It’s about mental healthand I think when you feel good mentally, and your body feels good, and you feel you contribute to society and your job, it makes everything better,” said Wolfe, senior director of clinical education Life Link III in Minneapolis and BCEN’s 2025-2026 board of directors chair.

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Games nurses play

American Nurse

Nurses develop a sense of motivation and sharpen communication and problem-solving skills, all while pivoting within scenarios and games to balance tasks and implement appropriate prioritization. Gaming in the classroom can engage nurses, demonstrate skills, and improve competency across many practice areas.

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The evolving landscape of nursing leadership

American Nurse

DNP, leadership, and clinical practice The AACN’s Essentials report includes several key findings regarding DNP practice and nursing leadership, including the need for effective communication and collaborative skills to develop and implement practice models and guidelines, peer review, health policy, standards of care, and other scholarly products.

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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. IPEC’s core interprofessional practice competencies include values and ethics, roles and responsibilities, interprofessional communication, and teams and teamwork. See What the literature says.

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Explore Economical LVN to RN Programs Near Long Beach, California

Registered Nursing

This campus-based program is set to commence in Spring/Summer 2025, with an expected completion by Spring 2026. Completion by Spring 2026. Completion by Spring 2026. The city's multicultural patient population also gives nursing students exposure to a wide range of healthcare needs and communication experiences.