American Medical Compliance

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Staff will learn tools such as body language, tone of voice, and visual aids when necessary. This includes understanding and respecting language preferences, dietary restrictions, religious practices, and social beliefs. Training should teach staff how to communicate clearly, patiently, and respectfully.

Communication

Diversity Nursing

JANUARY 16, 2025

Many bilingual Nurses provide essential interpretation services, ensuring language does not become a barrier to care. Addressing Linguistic and Cultural Barriers With their close patient interactions, Nurses are well-positioned to address linguistic and cultural barriers in healthcare.

Promotion

Nursing Times

JULY 6, 2025

Aromoke Sanjo-Odutayo argues that language skills for overseas nurses working in the UK should be continuously supported.

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The campus has degree programs for physical therapy , occupational therapy and speech language pathology. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) in the Circle C area of far South Austin and worked with university students like Wisnieski.

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

And I know the multifaceted challenges that minority Veterans face in accessing and participating in treatment, including language barriers, cultural stigmas, stereotypes, and more. To reach and best treat minority Veterans, we must embrace their complex struggles and meet them where they are.

Mental Health

Diversity Nursing

JUNE 17, 2025

Inclusive Language and Preferred Pronouns: This is paramount. Instead, use gender-neutral language like "partner" or "significant other" until you have more information. For example, "Actually, [patient's preferred pronoun] is 'they/them'," or "It's important that we use inclusive language here."

Best Practices

American Medical Compliance

OCTOBER 14, 2024

This means paying attention to body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice. Active Listening One of the key components of empathy is active listening. Caregivers should take the time to listen to what residents are saying, both verbally and non-verbally. Often, aggression stems from a feeling of being unheard or misunderstood.

Mental Health

Registered Nursing

MAY 15, 2025

In today’s diverse healthcare landscape, the ability to communicate in multiple languages has evolved from a beneficial skill to an essential qualification for many nursing positions. Many healthcare facilities now offer premium paytypically $1-5 more per hourfor verified language skills. With over 67 million U.S.

Education

Registered Nursing

APRIL 24, 2025

Why Geriatric Nurses Are Needed: California’s 65+ population is projected to grow by over 2 million by 2030 The state faces shortages in long-term care nurses, particularly in rural areas Recent state quality initiatives for senior care require specialized nursing knowledge Education Requirements: BSN degree for most positions Gerontological (..)

Mental Health

American Medical Compliance

JANUARY 14, 2025

Involve physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists in the training process. Regularly update training modules to reflect advances in restorative nursing techniques. Utilize Interdisciplinary Collaboration Restorative nursing thrives on teamwork.

Best Practices

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

4 PTs should aim to educate patients using clear language and ask questions to explore patient needs so communication flows in both directions. Effective communication is one of the most essential physical therapist skills to develop. A patient who understands their care plan is more likely to succeed.

Communication

Diversity Nursing

JUNE 4, 2025

This training goes beyond basic awareness to address unconscious biases, provide education on LGBTQ+ health disparities, and equip Nurses with the skills to use affirming language, collect accurate demographic data (including sexual orientation and gender identity), and provide individualized, respectful care.

Self-Care

Health Leaders | Nursing

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Language barriers and cultural differences can be a challenge, according to VanRiel. CNOs should follow these guidelines to ensure that they are not taking nurses from other communities and leaving them with less or no healthcare resources. There can also be differences in credentialing and licensing, and some differences in education.

Licensing

Empowered Nurses

APRIL 17, 2025

Use Neutral, Professional Language We get it when someone refuses meds, trashes the call light, or yells at you, it’s tempting to let that frustration leak into your notes. Use those when appropriate but still use professional language. It just means you sharpen your language, lean into objectivity, and chart with intention.

HIPAA

Nursing Inquiry

APRIL 13, 2025

Machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), and predictive analytics claim to improve safety and automate tasks. ABSTRACT Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing nursing by enhancing decision-making, patient monitoring, and efficiency.

Nurse Educator

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

MAY 13, 2025

10 To support this shift, learning from neurodivergent voices is keythey best understand which language and actions are respectful versus harmful. 10 To support this shift, learning from neurodivergent voices is keythey best understand which language and actions are respectful versus harmful. The University of St. 2 Sources Lerner, M.

Mental Health

Daily Nurse

JUNE 5, 2025

AI tools backed by natural language processing can be digital assistants, recording and transcribing verbal notes and automating patient charting in real-time. Documentation tasks, including progress notes, assessment reports, and medication logs, make up 40% of a nurses average workday. This responsibility is ripe for AI transformation.

Work-Life Balance

Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Just as we strive to provide the same care no matter a patient’s presenting race, language, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, culture, or nationality, we must do the same when it comes to politics. Every aspect of what makes a patient who they are is worthy of a concerted effort towards nonjudgment.

Pharmaceutical

Relias

MAY 21, 2025

Additionally, provide mental health educational materials in multiple languages, prioritizing those most commonly spoken within your community. Ensure that these resources are readily accessible and that materials intended for children and youth are written at an appropriate reading level to support comprehension.

Mental Health

Nursing Inquiry

APRIL 13, 2025

Unlike studies relying on self-reported experiences, this approach minimizes recall bias and uncovers the subtle mechanisms that sustain inequitiesnon-verbal exclusion, coded language, racialized delegation of tasks, and strategic adaptation by Black staff.

Self-Care

American Medical Compliance

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Record who was involved, any witnesses, and relevant environmental factors. Objective Language Use objective, fact-based language in reports. Detailed Descriptions Include a detailed account of what happened, where, and when.

Legal Issues

American Medical Compliance

JANUARY 21, 2025

Verbal aggression: Yelling, insulting, or using offensive language. This aggression can take many forms, including: Physical aggression: Hitting, pushing, or other forms of physical contact intended to harm. Emotional aggression: Intimidation, exclusion, or spreading false information.

Staff Training

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

MARCH 7, 2025

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is an approach to autism therapy for children that focuses on developing social skills, enhancing good behavior and improving language competency through positive reinforcement. Its ideal for behavior management and improved communication.

Self-Care

Minority Nurse

MARCH 6, 2025

How can you speak their language? What is it they want to know? What’s the question beneath the question? Are they hinting at what qualities, characteristics, or skills are important? Here are four common nursing interview questions to rehearse while considering these various contexts.

Communication

The Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 20, 2025

And as the DSM-5 notes, autism is now recognized by: A spectrum of symptoms (social, sensory, repetitive behaviors) A range of intellectual abilities Variable language development What does this mean? Stephen Shore said: If youve met one person with autism, youve met one person with autism. And those dramatic graphs?

Promotion

Empowered Nurses

APRIL 3, 2025

Avoid emotional language or assumptions. Was there a change in condition and you alerted the charge nurse? Did the patient or their family refuse treatment? Be specific. Be objective. Just the facts. The clinical, thoughtful, caring actions you took.

Licensing

Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 9, 2024

We ensure that everyone fully understands the instructions, verifying that there are no language barriers or other obstacles to comprehension. We prefer to explain these instructions to the patient’s family member or whoever will be with them in recovery.

Bedside nursing

Empowered Nurses

MARCH 6, 2025

Use objective language. If you wait until the end of the shift, details will slip through the cracks. Be specific. Instead of patient is confused, write patient confused, unable to recall place/time, repeating questions. Chart what you see, hear, and assessnot assumptions or opinions. Double-check before signing off.

Licensing

Empowered Nurses

JANUARY 9, 2025

The Risk of Blaming Nurses When we use the language of marriage to describe professional relationships, we risk placing undue blame on nurses for the “failure” of the relationship. The language we use matters. This mindset undermines the professional boundaries essential to maintaining nurses well-being and dignity.

Leadership

Health Leaders | Nursing

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

"You absolutely need to build personal relationships with other members of your executive team," Landstrom said, "but it also means that you need to learn enough about strategy to speak strategy language and understand strategy language."

Chief Nursing Officer

Minority Nurse

JUNE 18, 2025

Use Affirming Language There are also specific ways to ensure that you’re offering culturally competent care to patients, even if you’re a nurse who doesn’t know much about the queer community—meeting the patient where they’re, with understanding, trust, and respect, matters.

Mental Health

Minority Nurse

MAY 19, 2025

Ali Morin speaks two languages fluently: nursing and tech and shes built a career around translating one into the other. As the Chief Nursing Informatics Officer (CNIO) at Symplr , Morins superpower is showing nurses how technology can make their lives easier and showing tech teams how real-world nursing actually works.

Nursing Informatics

Daily Nurse

MAY 20, 2025

Debunking Myths: International Nurses Are Highly Skilledand Here to Stay Hoppe hears the same concerns for organizations hesitant to hire internationally trained nurses: language barriers, unfamiliarity with technology, and fears about patient acceptance. But these misconceptions dont reflect reality.

Nurse Shortage

American Medical Compliance

JUNE 9, 2025

Instead, train your team to: Use plain language (e.g., Practice Clear, Compassionate Communication One of the biggest challenges in talking about clinical trials is avoiding confusion or fear. Medical jargon and vague reassurances don’t help patients make informed choices.

Health Literacy

Daily Nurse

JUNE 30, 2025

Your tone, facial expression, and body language can speak volumes—sometimes louder than words. Communication (Verbal and Nonverbal) Whether you’re explaining a diagnosis to a worried family member or briefing a physician during a rapid response, your communication skills are your greatest tool.

Communication

Nurse Practitioners in Business

MARCH 20, 2025

When necessary, speak plain language and avoid medical jargon that may confuse or intimidate patients. Effective Patient Marketing Since trust is the foundation of patient loyalty, how can you market yourself effectively? Here are the essential components of patient-centered marketing. Use Clear Communication Know your patients.

Nurse Practitioner

Penn Nursing

APRIL 27, 2025

They learn about language development from speech-language pathologists and fine-motor development from occupational therapists. It’s her job to oversee and mentor LEND’s nurse participants—often Penn Nursing students looking to enhance their training—once they’ve been accepted into the program at CHOP.

Leadership