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3 Behaviors for Thoughtful and Effective Nurse Leadership

Nurse.com

The present state of 21st century health care has begun to spur a greater need to reevaluate what should be expected of nurse leadership — especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the components are foundational, there is always room for nurse leaders to grow their leadership skills. Build self-awareness.

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Deafblindness and health advocacy

American Nurse

These patients require specialized and personalized services that are more complex than those designed solely for deaf or blind people. Patients with moderate-to-severe visual and hearing impairments (deafblindness) need their nurses to understand their needs and provide safe care.

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Essential Qualities and Characteristics of a Good Nurse

Relias

it’s helpful to consider the essential qualities of a good nurse that help them succeed in today’s fast-paced and everchanging healthcare landscape. Nurses who show they truly care about their patients — and how well they perform their jobs — have a greater likelihood of advancing, making compassion a key indicator for nurse success.

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Nursing ethics and shared governance model

American Nurse

Takeaways: Through shared governance, nurses are encouraged to participate in organizational decision-making to satisfy professional obligations. Incorporating ethical competence and professional development into everyday nursing practice is imperative to fulfilling ethical obligations for optimal patient care.