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Engage with patients eye to eye

American Nurse

Marija Suvacarov is chief nursing officer at Ascension in Elgin, Illinois. Marilyn Prasun is Carle BroMenn Medical Center Endowed Professor at Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University in Normal. Quality communication can improve patient-centred health outcomes among older patients: A rapid review.

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Contributed Content: Empowering the Future - Transforming Nursing Education to Meet the Growing Demand for In-Home Care

Health Leaders | Nursing

Healthcare accessibility is critical for seniors, and nurses need to be properly equipped for that, says this nurse leader. Editor's note: Kathy Driscoll, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CCM, is the senior vice president and chief nursing officer at Humana.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Crystal Beckford

Minority Nurse

Crystal Beckford is an accomplished healthcare executive with extensive experience in health systems in Maryland and Florida. She has a proven track record in hospital, health plan, long-term care, and health insurance leadership. Talk about your role in nursing.

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CNOs Share Their Hopes (And Fears) for Virtual Nursing

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Some argue that virtual nursing would remove the human element of healthcare, which would ultimately reduce patient satisfaction and worsen health outcomes. Several prominent chief nursing officers (CNOs) recently shared their thoughts on virtual nursing.

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The Critical Shortage No One’s Talking About: Nurse Educators

Minority Nurse

These efforts are crucial for ensuring a sustainable influx of educators to train the next generation of nursing professionals. The Role of Diversity in Strengthening Nursing Education Enhancing diversity in nursing education is critical for enriching the learning environment and improving health outcomes across diverse populations.

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Strengthening the Role of Nurses in High-Reliability Cultures  

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By Meredith Foxx, MSN, MBA, APRN, NEA-BC , Executive Chief Nursing Officer High reliability is a commonly repeated term in healthcare today. Rooted in quality and safety excellence, high-reliability cultures lead to better health outcomes and patient experiences, improved efficiency, increased job satisfaction and more.

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Clinical Nurse Attending Role Leverages Veteran Nurses for Patient Safety

Health Leaders | Nursing

Seasoned nurse leaders in a position of oversight on regular patient rounds identify issues more quickly. Editor’s note: Rhonda Thompson, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, is the senior vice president of Patient Care Services and chief nursing officer for Phoenix Children’s, one of the nation’s largest pediatric healthcare systems.