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You Matter Cart Shows Nurses Their Compassion Is Appreciated

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And if there is anything that needs lowering today for nurses, it’s burnout. Lefton and her YMC colleagues greet staff at the elevators where employees come enter after parking and wish them a great day, all set to the soothing music of a harp played by Emily Paino-Brenneman RN, Nurse Manager of the women’s infusion center.

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Critical Care Association President Wants Nurses to be Heard

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Another big issue that we’re dealing with, especially in critical care, is how we support new graduate nurses who are entering such a volatile healthcare environment. They’re facing shorter orientations with fewer educators and clinical nurse specialists. Q: How do experienced and new nurses become ICU nurses?