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The Importance of Diversity in Nursing: Black History Month Reflection

Diversity Nursing

Patients often feel more comfortable and understood when they see healthcare providers who share their background or experiences. It improves communication and cultural competence. Nurses who understand different cultural norms and traditions can better educate and care for patients.

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Cultivating Year-Round LGBTQ+ Affirming Care

Diversity Nursing

Always ask patients for their preferred name and pronouns, and use them consistently. can open the door to respectful communication. Updating Patient Intake Forms: Are your intake forms still limited to "male" or "female" and "single" or "married"? They can chip away at a patient's sense of safety and trust.

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Reimagining Nursing: The Path to a More Resilient Healthcare System

Daily Nurse

Historically concentrated in acute care , nursing roles are expanding to encompass wellness, prevention, and patient education. The Case for Integrated Care Models Integrated care models revolve around a structured approach to care delivery that emphasizes continuity and coordination across all stages of a patient’s care journey.

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Engage with patients eye to eye

American Nurse

Take a bundled approach to improve the patient experience. Takeaways: The bundle approach to implementing the commit-to-sit initiative positively impacts patient experience scores. For example, Commit to Sit, an evidence-based initiative, serves as a powerful communication tool for improving patient satisfaction.

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How a Care Coordination Center Can Improve Care Inefficiencies

Health Leaders | Nursing

The primary responsibility of virtual patient observers is to keep an eye on inpatients who are at risk of falls. Through two-way communication tools at the bedside, virtual nurses can do some of the admissions intake for patients as well as discharge instruction and education.

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5 Risk Control Considerations as Nurse Practitioners’ Scope of Practice Expands

Minority Nurse

According to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) , laws and regulations granting NPs full practice authority enable NPs to practice to the full extent of their education, training, and certification without physician oversight. Therefore, establishing clear communication and maintaining thorough documentation is essential.

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What Is an MSN Degree? (And Why It Matters)

Post University

This graduate degree program is a sought-after educational qualification in the profession, and it could provide you with the skills needed to advance your career or pursue specialized positions in the field. According to the ANA , nurses can help improve patient care by: Communicating more effectively with patients and their caregivers.