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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. It reduces healthcare disparities.

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Promoting Dignity and Respect in Patient Care Training

American Medical Compliance

In the Promoting Dignity and Respect in Patient Care Training, healthcare providers learn how to uphold patients rights, communicate with respect, and recognize potential biases that may affect care. The course emphasizes the importance of patient confidentiality, privacy, and person-centered care.

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How Nurse Practitioners Are Filling Gaps in Primary Care

Post University

Nurse practitioners (NPs) provide comprehensive healthcare services, from assessing and examining patients to ordering diagnostic tests, diagnosing illnesses, and treating or managing diseases. Additionally, nurse practitioners work with patients to promote wellness and prevent health problems with health education and preventive care.

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Leading Powerfully to Effect Positive Change: The Transformational Power of Nurses in Challenging Times

American Nurse

It involves recognizing and respecting cultural differences in communication, beliefs, and health practices, thereby promoting equity and inclusion (Campinha-Bacote, 2011). Nurses who lead with cultural competence and compassion not only improve communication and trust but also reduce health disparities and improve outcomes.

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Intellectual and developmental disabilities: Nurse advocacy

American Nurse

Takeaways: ICU nurses caring for patients with intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD) frequently face challenges in pain assessment and communication, as standard tools and approaches may not effectively capture the unique needs of this population. An evidence-based educational intervention aims to enhance confidence.

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Podcast: How Nurses Can Promote Patient Engagement

Health Leaders | Nursing

"Trying to emphasize this for our teams and making sure…they understand the importance and what they can do for our patients is the first step in helping them engage in a more meaningful way." Building trust and communication between nurses and patients is also critical to patient engagement, according to Lewis.

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10 Positive Patient Experience Examples

Relias

In todays competitive healthcare environment, providing an exceptional patient experience isnt just a nice-to-have, its a necessity. From improving patient satisfaction to enhancing loyalty and even driving operational efficiency, patient experience is a key factor that can set healthcare providers apart.