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Frontier Nursing University Names Dr. Paula Alexander-Delpech Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer

Minority Nurse

PMHNP-BC, APRN, as its Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO). Dr. Alexander-Delpech serves as co-chair of the President’s Task Force on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the Faculty, Staff, and Preceptor Development and Retention sub-committee of the DEI Task Force. Performing at the Highest Level. “Dr.

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ANA-Ohio President’s Message: Looking Forward to 2024

American Nurse

Reflecting on the last year, I witnessed many opportunities where individual nurses made a difference through their leadership. The series was aired nationally on PBS NewsHour highlighting the work of Ohio APRN, [link]. The longer I am a nurse is the clearer the essential role that nurses need to play becomes to me.

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Mitigating the Nursing Shortage Crisis: A Nurse’s Perspective

American Nurse

Leadership should remain visible and accessible to both shifts. Alyssa King, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHNP-BC, CLC, CNE is a Nurse Planner in Lake City, Fla. Management should offer periodic individual nurse check-ins, in person or virtually, to allow for discussion of minor issues before major problems arise. References Advisory Board.

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Nurses With DNP Degree Are Sorely Needed in Health Care and Education

Nurse.com

While the profession is not quite there yet, the DNP is a terminal degree that prepares the nurses for leadership, given the constantly changing demands of a complex U.S. Another concern is that the nursing workforce is aging and retiring, creating shortages in practice, education, and leadership. “We healthcare system.

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Nurse Mentorship Can Boost Confidence and Foster Growth (Podcast)

Consult QD

We don’t know it all, and the closer you get to the mountain you realize how much more knowledge there is out there to learn,” says Lydia Booher, PhD(c), APRN, ACNS-BC, ONC, a clinical nurse specialist at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. “If Whether you are a new graduate or experienced nurse, engaging in a mentorship can be transformative. “We

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DNP vs. NP: What is the Difference?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

A nurse practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who has completed advanced education, MSN or DNP, and clinical training beyond the registered nurse (RN) level. A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a terminal nursing degree required for the highest level of clinical practice and leadership. What Is a DNP?

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KSNA Regional Annual Reports

American Nurse

KSNA Region Annual Reports EAST REGION The East Region is comprised of the following leadership: Bridget Camien, President; Traci Atzenweller, Vice President; Keri Jarvis, Secretary/Treasurer; Deana Wilhoite, Member at Large; Pia Spitzer, KSNA Board Member; and Jill Kleithermes, MDS CEO. I look forward to holding another meeting very soon.