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The evolving landscape of nursing leadership

American Nurse

DNP, leadership, and clinical practice The AACN’s Essentials report includes several key findings regarding DNP practice and nursing leadership, including the need for effective communication and collaborative skills to develop and implement practice models and guidelines, peer review, health policy, standards of care, and other scholarly products.

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A Near Tragedy: Lessons for Nurses from a Kentucky Man’s Close Call with Organ Donation

Empowered Nurses

Recently, a shocking story from Kentucky highlighted the importance of caution and communication in healthcare. As nurses, we are often the ones closest to our patients and their families, and there are valuable lessons we can take from this case to prevent similar errors.

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Top 10 Attributes of a Great Nurse

Diversity Nursing

High-Quality Communication Skills: A great Nurse must be proficient in effective communication. Nurses are often the liaison between doctors, patients, and families, so they must be able to convey information clearly to avoid errors or miscommunications. Advocacy: Advocacy is an integral aspect of the Nursing profession.

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Hospice Nurses Take a Holistic Approach to Dementia Care

Nurse.com

The process helps primary care professionals identify a person’s care goals and document and communicate their medical and personal preferences. “If Care goals should include the patient’s and family’s wishes and preferences, including those that honor their cultural and religious values.

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The Changing Face of Healthcare Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

While patients are subject to the same co-pay or deductibles as per their plan instructions, health care providers may be able to reduce or waive these fees (and all fees are waived when the visit concerns COVID-19). CPT codes for billing purposes are available.

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Health Literacy Tips: Speak Plainly, Teach Often

Nurse.com

Assure them that they are in an inclusive care environment and that staff will be respectful of their cultural and spiritual beliefs and sexual or gender orientation, as well as their communication preferences. This could cause the patient or family to lose trust, stop communicating, or become angry. 1 contact hr.).