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Preventing nurse suicide: Nursing school and beyond

American Nurse

Intervention and prevention Improving mental health outcomes for nurses requires a network of support from schools of nursing, training and continuing education resources, nurse leaders, nurse peers and co-workers, and especially employers. Nurse leaders and educators shouldn’t tolerate any mental health stigma or “guilting.”

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7 Nurse Recruitment and Retention Strategies

Relias

Organizations with a nurse residency program provide new nurses with additional support while also engaging experienced nurses as preceptors — fostering new connections and a healthy, collaborative culture. Participants reported higher satisfaction with orientation and onboarding compared to those without a formal nurse residency program.

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7 Nurse Recruitment and Retention Strategies

Relias

Organizations with a nurse residency program provide new nurses with additional support while also engaging experienced nurses as preceptors — fostering new connections and a healthy, collaborative culture. Participants reported higher satisfaction with orientation and onboarding compared to those without a formal nurse residency program.

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How To Become a Nurse Leader

Relias

Nurses who have practiced for several years, gained solid experience in one or more care settings, improved their skills through continued education, and mentored other nurses are leaders — even if they do not have a job title specifically designated as a leadership role. But how do they take that step? What is a nurse leader?

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Nurse Mentorships and How They Can Benefit You

Nurse.com

As a mentor, you have to embody certain qualities and jump into different roles such as educator, supporter, and friend. To find a nurse mentor, you can participate in a formal mentoring program or talk to your preceptor, colleagues, or nurse leaders about connections or mentorships with them. Benefits for Mentees. 1 contact hour).

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Nurse Mentorships and How They Can Benefit You

Nurse.com

As a mentor, you have to embody certain qualities and jump into different roles such as educator, supporter, and friend. To find a nurse mentor, you can participate in a formal mentoring program or talk to your preceptor, colleagues, or nurse leaders about connections or mentorships with them. Benefits for Mentees. 1 contact hour).

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Selecting a Nursing Program to Advance Your Career

American Nurse

The importance of this in maintaining the competencies needed to provide care for diverse populations across the lifespan is critical. They are often the first and most frequent line of contact with people of all backgrounds and experiences seeking care, and they represent the largest of the healthcare professions.

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