American Nurse

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Symptom management is a complex process in which pills and a great deal of nursing care play a vital role. This care may be provided by nurses, other healthcare professionals, nursing assistants, or family members. Empathy in patient care also could be seen as a way of willing the good of another. If so, how does it work?

Pharmaceutical

Amercan Journal of Nursing

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

It was a big relief when the nurse gave my friend an intravenous dose as she calmly explained the plan of care, and I was struck by her sincere concern and commitment to making my friend feel comfortable. My friend is often too self-conscious to go out to eat. Reflecting on compassionate nursing care.

Self-Care

Health Leaders | Nursing

AUGUST 12, 2024

CNOs must prioritize what works best for patients while also meeting the needs of their nurses. According to Vicky Tilton , vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer at Valley Children's Healthcare , there are several innovative staffing models that CNOs could implement at their health systems.

Chief Nursing Officer

Health Leaders | Nursing

JULY 22, 2024

Here are three current top trends in nursing, according to Vicky Tilton , vice president, patient care services and chief nursing officer at Valley Children's Healthcare. CNOs should expand mental health training and resources for nurses as well as foster a culture of empathy and self-care. "In

Mental Health

Nurse.com

JUNE 17, 2022

“Experience, enthusiasm, and a willing spirit are essential qualities of successful mentors,” said Trish Richardson, MSN, BSBA, RN, NE-BC, CMSRN, Director of Post-Acute Care Solutions at Relias and President-Elect of the North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA). As a mentor, you impact the nursing profession as well as patient care.

Work-Life Balance

Nurse.com

JUNE 17, 2022

“Experience, enthusiasm, and a willing spirit are essential qualities of successful mentors,” said Trish Richardson, MSN, BSBA, RN, NE-BC, CMSRN, Director of Post-Acute Care Solutions at Relias and President-Elect of the North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA). As a mentor, you impact the nursing profession as well as patient care.

Work-Life Balance

Consult QD

MAY 18, 2023

Nurse Essentials · Sharing Your Authentic Self While Maintaining Your Boundaries One of the most important soft skills for nurses is the ability to create connections with patients. In a recent episode of Cleveland Clinic’s Nurse Essentials podcast , Foxx discusses how nurses can connect with the patients they care for.

Chief Nursing Officer

American Nurse

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

An innovative approach to help new graduate nurses transition into practice Takeaways: As the nursing shortage continues, more new nursing graduates will take jobs in specialty areas such as critical care. According to the 2023 NSI National Health Care Retention and RN staffing report, the average hospital turnover rate remains elevated.

Professional Development

Relias

JANUARY 30, 2024

Improving patient experience scores is a goal for many healthcare organizations — and for good reason. Patient experience is directly tied to patient retention, reimbursement, and in many cases, better patient outcomes. Does patient satisfaction equal better health outcomes?

Patient Satisfaction

Consult QD

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Rooted in quality and safety excellence, high-reliability cultures lead to better health outcomes and patient experiences, improved efficiency, increased job satisfaction and more. Integral to every aspect of the care continuum, nurses are the eyes and ears of patients.

Chief Nursing Officer

Minority Nurse

MARCH 13, 2024

Barbara Bosah, MS, RN, PCCN, is a highly skilled nurse manager in the thoracic and surgical intermediate care unit and vascular progressive care unit at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), downtown campus in Baltimore, MD. Our unit specializes in providing care for some of the sickest patients within the Maryland region.

Promotion

Consult QD

JANUARY 9, 2024

It’s taking care of patients.” In the latest episode of Cleveland Clinic’s Nurse Essentials podcast , Kunberger shares her thoughts on fostering teamwork among nurses to ensure top-notch patient care. Take the personal, emotional stuff out of it if it is about quality or safety – anything with a patient experience.

Chief Nursing Officer

Health Leaders | Nursing

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

A healthy work environment is necessary for nurses to thrive, and for patients to get the highest quality care and experience when visiting a health system. This could apply to patient care or to concerns with recruitment or competitive wages. Here’s how CNOs can create better conditions for their nurses.

Chief Nursing Officer

Health Leaders | Nursing

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

A healthy work environment is necessary for nurses to thrive, and for patients to get the highest quality care and experience when visiting a health system. This could apply to patient care or to concerns with recruitment or competitive wages. Here’s how CNOs can create better conditions for their nurses.

Chief Nursing Officer

Every Nurse

MAY 16, 2023

CLINICAL PRACTICE Empathy and Compassion: Enhancing the Caring Relationship for CNAs Updated May 16, 2023 by EveryNurse Staff Writers As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) , the ability to provide compassionate care is essential to ensuring a positive patient experience.

Promotion

Consult QD

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

to 4%, depending on patient factors and the gynecological procedure. However, because data is based on self-reporting by surgeons, the true incidence is not known. Any surgeon who performs hysteroscopic operations in large volume will have one or more patients experience this complication.”

Self-Care

MAS Medical Staffing

MARCH 21, 2023

This means that much of the time, patients spend more time with nurses than any other member of their medical squad. As such, if you are a nurse, you’re in a perfect position to prepare your patients for at-home self-management. This isn’t meant to suggest you ought to use scare tactics to guide your patients.

Education

Relias

APRIL 22, 2022

As the COVID-19 pandemic takes new twists and turns, healthcare providers trying to optimize the patient experience continue to face many challenges. But the relationship between provider and patient continues be a healing factor. Care for Your Care Teams.

Patient Experience

American Nurse

MAY 2, 2024

li> Trust is innately abstract, but the Reina Three Dimensions of Trust—Trust of Character, Communication, and Capability —can serve as a behavioral-based blueprint that makes trust tangible, practical, and actionable. The crisis of trust that existed in healthcare before the COVID-19 pandemic has become inescapable.

Mental Health

Nurse.com

AUGUST 15, 2022

continues to diversify, so do patient populations. By demonstrating and increasing your cultural competence, you can enhance care quality, patient outcomes, and patient-staff relationships. And in a 2021 Gallup poll , more individuals identified as a part of the LGBTQ+ community than in 2012. As the U.S.

Self-Care

Nurse.com

AUGUST 15, 2022

continues to diversify, so do patient populations. By demonstrating and increasing your cultural competence, you can enhance care quality, patient outcomes, and patient-staff relationships. And in a 2021 Gallup poll , more individuals identified as a part of the LGBTQ+ community than in 2012. As the U.S.

Self-Care

Relias

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Healthcare organizations have been using a quality improvement framework consisting of six attributes — safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable — for decades. Why the Six Domains of Health Care Quality emerged. Defining the Six Domains of Health Care Quality. What’s missing from the Six Domains?

Health Literacy

The Nurse Break

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Spain and the United States, designing innovative treatments and care for people with cancer and heart disease. My name is Anna Crawford and I am a Registered Nurse managing adult patients who have been diagnosed with cancer. What are some common conditions you and your team care for? Write or Collaborate. Oncology Articles.

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Relias

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

What is care coordination? Coordination of care is the process of organizing and integrating health care services for patients across care settings and providers. It is especially important for patients with complex or chronic conditions, multiple comorbidities, or transitions of care.

Care coordination

American Nurse

OCTOBER 24, 2024

When nurses understand what determines evidence, how to implement guidelines as standard of care, and what establishes best practices to optimize medication safety, they can help prevent medication errors. The three-legged stool of EBP depends on scientific evidence, professional experience, and patient experiences and preferences.

Promotion

Relias

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Pronounced JAH-PIE-GO, the organization has worked to help low and middle-income countries advance maternal care since its founding in 1973. Jhpiego’s work with midwives abroad highlights differences among countries yet reveals commonalities applicable to maternal care both domestically and internationally.

Self-Care