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How to Transition from Bedside Nursing to Leadership Roles

Diversity Nursing

Taking courses in healthcare management, business administration, or human resources. Acting as a preceptor or mentor for new Nurses. Pursue Further Education Many leadership roles require advanced education. Consider: Enrolling in a Masters in Nursing Leadership and Administration program.

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The Art of Delegating as a New Nurse

The Nursing Site

I work midnight’s so I have the pleasure of fine-tuning all the information that the day shift preceptors taught. I stress to my nurses if a call light goes off and you’re not busy, whether or not your it’s your patient, if you can assist, you should. Many times, there will be one to two patient care assistants to 15-25 patients.

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NJSNA/IFN CEO Report for March 2025 Board Meeting 

American Nurse

Referred to Assembly Health Committee •  Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee Meetings held with NJ Legislators and/or their staff regarding Nursing focused bills: •  Asm.

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Nurse Practitioner vs. Doctor: Key Differences Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

After your didactic coursework, complete a clinical practicum and work directly with a preceptor, in a clinical setting, for several hundred clock hours. Health Care Isn’t a Shortage of Doctors,” Harvard Business Review, March 16, 2020: [link]. Christopher Kerns and Dave Willis, “The Problem with U.S.

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How to Create a Learning Culture for Unprepared New Graduate Nurses

Healthy Workforce Institute

You have frustrated preceptors in your office complaining about your new graduate nurses. Your preceptors are at their wits end and constantly complaining to you about it. You try to defend them, reminding your preceptors that they were once new and to give them a break. Or, you may join in and complain with them!

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Best Direct-Entry Nurse Practitioner Programs of 2025

Registered Nursing

Candidates typically come from biology, psychology, public health, or unrelated disciplines like business or education. These programs serve as a bridge for those new to nursing but possess the academic foundation and motivation to enter a graduate-level program. What they share is a desire to pivot into a meaningful healthcare career.

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The 6 C’s: A Framework for Finding the Right Team Fit

Healthy Workforce Institute

When I failed yet again in selecting the right person for an open position, I asked my business coach for advice. If they are in a preceptor role or supposed to be mentoring others, do they have time to breathe and help others, or are they overburdened with tasks? He shared a framework (I love frameworks!)