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The Powerful Leadership Role of the DNP in Today’s Evolving Healthcare Systems

Minority Nurse

A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a terminal degree for nurses that provides them not only with the clinical skills necessary to practice as an advanced practice provider but also with the leadership skills necessary to implement change through the application of evidence-based research into practice. As healthcare continuously evolves, DNPs must be part of leadership teams, as they are uniquely positioned with their clinical expertise and education to help navigate these changes within the

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Protect Our Nurses: Campaign Demands Action on Violence

Daily Nurse

Nurses are under attack—literally. And one Philadelphia-based nurse-led organization is saying enough is enough. Guardian Nurses Healthcare Advocates has launched Protect Our Nurses , a bold, multi-channel advocacy campaign calling for federal legislation and national awareness to address the escalating epidemic of workplace violence against nurses and healthcare workers.

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Mentorship and structural empowerment

American Nurse

The effects on novice clinical adjunct nursing faculty According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the current national nursing shortage leaves many nursing roles—in acute care, long-term care, and community settings—unfilled. To prepare more future nurses, pre-licensure nursing programs require adequate faculty. Although ideal nursing faculty have received training in nursing education pedagogy, as of 2022, according to Smiley and colleagues, only 17.4% of the over 5 million RNs in the Un

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The Life-Saving Power of Preventative Nursing Care

Diversity Nursing

In the grand narrative of healthcare, the spotlight often shines brightest on dramatic interventions – emergency surgeries, groundbreaking treatments, and heroic resuscitations. Yet, lurking quietly in the background, making a profound and often unseen difference, is the steady, vital work of preventative Nursing care. It's the silent force that saves lives, improves quality of life, and ultimately, reshapes the health of communities.

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How to Start Virtual Care the Right Way: A Proven Roadmap for 2025 and Beyond

Speaker: Dr. Christine Gall, DrPH, MS, BSN, RN

The promise of virtual care is no longer theoretical and is now a critical solution to many of healthcare’s most urgent challenges. Yet many healthcare leaders remain unsure how to build a business case for investment and launching the right program at the right time can be the difference between value and failure. For organizations seeking a financially sound, clinically effective entry point, Virtual Patient Observation (VPO) offers a compelling case to lead with.

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How Nurses Can Protect Their Mental Health: Smart Self-Care Strategies to Prevent Burnout

Minority Nurse

The world of nursing is one of selflessness, compassion, and long hours often spent in high-pressure environments. Those who enter this profession do so to help others, but too often they forget to help themselves. Burnout is more than just fatigue—it’s an emotional collapse that comes from chronic stress and the weight of constant caregiving. Nurses must take deliberate steps toward self-care, not as a luxury but as a necessity for staying grounded and effective.

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“Nurse! Can You Help?” – When and How to Safely Render Aid as a Nurse Off-Duty

Empowered Nurses

As nurses, we’re hardwired to help. It doesn’t matter if we’re on the clock, in scrubs, or just trying to enjoy a day at the park—we hear a cry for help, and our instinct kicks in. But when you’re off-duty and a medical emergency unfolds in front of you, there’s something else you need to engage before you take action: your judgment. Because while the heart says, “Do something,” the professional reality whispers, “Be careful.

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Teaching Situational Awareness

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Many leaders today report to me that they feel like they are the device police on their units. When they attempt to raise concerns with staff about the importance of remaining situationally aware today, they often receive blank stares or shrugs of disinterest. Consider the following story […] The post Teaching Situational Awareness appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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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. According to data from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), nearly 90% of the 355,000 licensed nurse practitioners in the United States are tra

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Trailblazing Flight Nurse Marcy Dawson Retires After 45 Years of Lifesaving Service

Daily Nurse

After nearly 45 years of service, Marcy Dawson is ready to hang up her flight suit—but not her passion for helping others. The North Dakota-based nurse, paramedic, educator, and mentor is the Nurse of the Week for her decades of exceptional service in emergency medicine and unwavering commitment to patients in their most critical moments. From the ground to the skies, Dawson’s career took off—literally.

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HL Shorts: Advice for CNOs on Sepsis Protocols

Health Leaders | Nursing

Leaders should include frontline nurses when developing new protocols, says this CNO. On this episode of HL Shorts, we hear from Nicole Telhiard , chief nursing officer at Our Lady of the Lake Health , about how other CNOs can go about implementing sepsis protocols in their emergency departments. Tune in to hear her insights.

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Fertility Benefits for Every Age: A HR Roadmap from Gen Z to Baby Boomers

Speaker: Lauri Armstrong, SHRM-SCP - Sr. Director, People Operations at Carrot Fertility

Today’s workforce includes multiple generations of employees all looking for something different from their benefits package. While meeting these disparate needs can be challenging, a comprehensive fertility benefit can support everyone from junior staffers learning about their fertility health to senior leadership managing menopause and low testosterone symptoms.

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When Staff Want Anonymity

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN. NEA-BC, FAAN Recently, several nurse managers have talked with me about a trend that they are seeing with their younger staff – they are requesting assurances of anonymity. Consider the following story, a manager related in a session: We recently conducted an employee engagement survey in my hospital. I […] The post When Staff Want Anonymity appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Interview with Jaypee Landigin: After Hours Hospital Coordinator & Nurse Manager

The Nurse Break

Before we get into Jaypee’s article about being an after hours hospital coordinator and nurse leader, if you’re a nursing student or nurse in Australia, we have made our very own, free, nurse-only community. It’s where you can join forums, connect, and share all things to do with nursing. Quickly join here in 30 seconds and then continue to read this article and all our other articles, webinars and resources Tell us about your journey into nursing and your move to Australia.

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Chamberlain University and SSM Health Launch Groundbreaking Nursing Program to Combat Shortage

Daily Nurse

In a sweeping effort to address the critical nursing shortage across the Midwest, Chamberlain University and SSM Health have announced a landmark initiative that promises to deliver more than 400 practice-ready nurses annually across four states. The newly launched Aspiring Nurse Program pairs education funding, immersive clinical experience, and direct job placement within SSM Health facilities, marking a national first in workforce development strategy.

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The Exec: Northwell Health CNO on Empowering Nurses and Leading from the Heart

Health Leaders | Nursing

Workforce, workplace violence, healthcare equity, and succession planning are some of the biggest issues in nursing, says this CNO. Growing up, Terry Dillman knew she wanted to help people. After experiencing a medical emergency in her family when she was a teenager and witnessing what nurses were capable of, she decided she wanted to be a nurse. Dillman received her nursing degree from Queensborough College.

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Why Menopause Should Matter to Today’s Employers

Speaker: Julie B. Chavez - VP, Strategy & Alliances at Carrot

An estimated 1.1 billion women worldwide will have experienced menopause by 2025. Symptoms like hot flashes, fatigue, and anxiety can be incredibly disruptive — and last for years. But despite its massive impact, little is being done to support those going through menopause in the workplace. In a recent survey, 70% of respondents said they have considered changing their employment to better manage symptoms — perhaps because only 8% received significant support from their employer related to meno

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Nurses as Vital Partners in the Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance

Amercan Journal of Nursing

Photo: Shutterstock Reducing the impact of antimicrobial therapy is a part of fundamental practice for health care providers, pharmacists, microbiologists, and public health professionals. Inclusion of nurses in the conversation regarding actions and implementation to achieve this end has often been an afterthought. However, the number of nurses practicing across every health care setting makes us critical and active partners.

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Integrating Infection Control into Everyday Clinical Practice 

American Medical Compliance

In healthcare, small actions can have life-saving consequences. One of the most important—and often overlooked—areas where this holds true is infection control. While major infection outbreaks make headlines, the everyday transmission of germs, bacteria, and viruses often happens silently. Whether it’s a missed handwashing opportunity, improper PPE use, or a poorly disinfected surface, even small lapses can lead to big problems.

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5 Signs You Need Structured Leadership Coaching

Inspire Nurse Leaders

Introduction As a nurse leader, you’re no stranger to high-stakes decisions, overwhelming workloads, and the constant pressure to deliver exceptional patient care while supporting your team. But what happens when the demands of leadership start to feel like a storm you can’t navigate? Burnout, uncertainty, and a lack of clarity can dim even the most dedicated leader’s spark.

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What Is a Clinical Nurse Consultant? A Behind-the-Scenes Look at This Growing Role

FreshRN

Learn what a clinical nurse consultant does, how to become one, and what skills are essential to thrive. We sat down with Kristine Shepherd, MSN, RN, for the full scoop. The post What Is a Clinical Nurse Consultant? A Behind-the-Scenes Look at This Growing Role appeared first on FRESHRN.

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Maximizing Your Benefits Strategy: Reframing the Way We View Fertility

Speaker: Lizzie Wright - Director of Customer Success at Carrot Fertility

Employee expectations around benefits and workplace support have evolved in step with the growing need for fertility and family-forming care. As HR professionals, it is our job to ensure employees have a comprehensive understanding of the benefits our organizations offer and how they can utilize them. Before educating employees, we first need to understand the rising healthcare costs and the financial burden of fertility care.

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Infographic: Diversity in Nursing Facts and Figures

Health Leaders | Nursing

In a time when diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and principles are under fire, it's important for CNOs to understand the full scope of the issue. Despite the scrutiny from the Trump Administration and the many executive orders targeting DEI programs, nurses still show up every day to care for patients from every walk of life. Nursing itself is a diverse profession, and diversity in nursing helps improve patient outcomes.

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The Elephant in the Room: The ICN’s New Definitions of ‘Nurse’ and ‘Nursing’

Nursology

Contributor – Robin R. Walter PhD, RN, CNE Picture this: A room full of nurses from all over the world is discussing nursing and what it means to be a nurse. Their goal is to reach consensus on global definitions of ‘nurse’ and ‘nursing.

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Understanding the “Big Beautiful Bill”: What Acute Care Providers Need to Know

Relias

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) , passed into law on July 4, 2025, includes major healthcare policy changes affecting all levels of acute care. Also known as the Big Beautiful Bill (BBB), the federal legislation establishes the Rural Health Transformation Program and allocates $50 billion in funding over five years. While the bill’s high-level goal is to expand access and improve infrastructure for rural health systems, it comes at a time when clinical decision-making, care owners

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AI and Nursing Education: Trends, Tools, and the Future of Learning

FreshRN

AI is reshaping how nurses learn and educators teach. Discover the latest trends in AI and nursing education, including personalized learning, VR simulation, and how to prepare for an ethical, equitable future in healthcare training. The post AI and Nursing Education: Trends, Tools, and the Future of Learning appeared first on FRESHRN.

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Leveling the Playing Field: How HR Can Equitably Improve Health Outcomes Through Fertility Benefits

Speaker: Julie B. Chavez - VP, Strategy & Alliances at Carrot

As HR and total rewards professionals, we are often seeking opportunities to foster a better sense of community and belonging amongst employees - ensuring that all employees have an equitable opportunity to receive fertility treatments is one of the many ways this can be achieved. Fertility benefits make it possible for employees to access treatments like IVF.

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‘Keeping NMC proficiencies 5.12 & 7.13: a mandate for change’

Nursing Times

David Collett discusses the NMC education review and why he thinks proficiencies on political influence and policy should be strengthened.

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The Overlooked Link Between Nursing and Obesity: Understanding the Challenges and Solutions

Daily Nurse

Obesity is a complex and misunderstood disease affecting more than 2 out of 5 Americans. A common narrative about obesity is that those who struggle with it choose to have it, or that it’s their fault that they have it, when that couldn’t be further from the truth. Nurses can struggle with obesity due to occupational challenges , such as irregular work schedules, stressful environments, and limited options for healthy meals.

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Stuck in Credentialing Limbo? Here’s How to Take Back Control.

The Gypsy Nurse

You’ve signed the contract. Your bags are packed. You’ve scoped out the best local coffee shop and even found a gym with travel nurse discounts. But then… crickets. Your start date is suddenly pending because credentialing is delayed. Stuck in Credentialing Limbo? Here’s How to Take Back Control: Sound familiar? You’re not alone. In 2025, one of the top non-clinical challenges facing travel nurses is the slowdown in credentialing, and it’s not talked about enough.

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What To Do When the Count Doesn’t Add Up

A Scrub's Life

A drug diversion is one of those events that no facility wants to face. An incorrect narcotic count isn’t just a paperwork problem – it’s a potential patient safety issue and a serious compliance concern. Are you and your team ready to respond if counts … The post What To Do When the Count Doesn’t Add Up first appeared on A Scrub's Life.

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‘Do we need to ask if our primary care nurses are feeling OK?’

Nursing Times

Andrew Finney, Angela Clifford and Marie Doherty from Keele University on the importance of maintaining the health and wellbeing of the workforce.

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How to Navigate Nursing Career Stagnation and Rediscover Your Flow

Daily Nurse

As a nurse, your career is fed by movement. Nursing can be a dynamic career path, and your approach to professional development is influenced by and influences many aspects of your life. At this point, is your career engaged in movement and flow, or is it experiencing some form of stagnation? Testing the Waters When you take an honest look at the current state of your nursing career , does it feel like a flowing river of possibility and growth, or is it a dry riverbed hungry for the moisture o

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Code yellow at Gosford and NT hospitals

Nursing Review

Nurses and midwives at two Central Coast hospitals have held an own-time rally in an attempt to escalate their concerns around widespread understaffing this winter. Staff at Gosford and Wyong Hospitals said the lack of action being taken to address workforce shortages is putting everyone at risk. A ‘code yellow’ emergency was called at Gosford Hospital last month due to patient demand overwhelming hospital resources.

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What Arizona Schools Offer Accelerated BSN Programs: Second Degree BSN

Registered Nursing

Arizona's growing healthcare demands have made accelerated BSN programs an essential pathway for career changers entering the nursing profession. Designed for individuals who already hold a non-nursing bachelor's degree, these second degree BSN tracks offer an intensive and fast-paced curriculum that leads to licensure in as little as 12 to 18 months.

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NMC slammed over ‘shameless’ whistleblower review delays

Nursing Times

Read why the nursing regulator has come under fire for re-commissioning two investigations into its handling of whistleblowing disclosures.

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Featured “International Section” in ANS 48:2!

Advances in Nursing Science

The current issue ANS features the article titled “Nursing Philosophy and Theory in Japan: Current Trends and Challenges.” This article is authored by Reiko Sakashita, PhD, RN, PHN, FAAN; Kenji Awamura, MSN, RN, PHN; and Hiroshi Ono, PhD, RN, PHN from the University of Hyogo, Akashi City, Japan.

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