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Cultivating Year-Round LGBTQ+ Affirming Care

Diversity Nursing

But as Nurses, our commitment to providing safe, respectful, and affirming care for our LGBTQ+ patients must extend far beyond a single month. True LGBTQ+ inclusive Nursing care isn't a seasonal effort; it's a continuous practice woven into the fabric of our daily routines. Let them know you are a safe person to talk to.

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‘High-quality care is not just about patients but about those delivering care’

Nursing Times

This has recently been updated this year and renamed the Experience of Care Improvement Framework. This has recently been updated this year and renamed the Experience of Care Improvement Framework. There is strong evidence that how we feel at work directly affects the care we give.

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Intellectual and developmental disabilities: Nurse advocacy

American Nurse

An evidence-based educational intervention aims to enhance confidence. 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.

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Nurse-Driven Modality Passes the Smell Test

Consult QD

“Aromatherapy is an important option in providing holistic care and an integral piece of the non-pharmacological toolkit for patient care,” says Hamm. “It While they haven’t studied the data yet, anecdotal evidence suggests that aromatherapy supports the patient experience.

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The Profound Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness in Nursing

Diversity Nursing

In recent years, its incorporation into Nursing practice has demonstrated remarkable benefits, enhancing patient care, reducing burnout, and fostering a more compassionate and effective healthcare environment. Enhanced Patient Care Mindfulness in Nursing has a direct positive impact on patient care.

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5 Strategies to Improve Patient Education & Teaching

MAS Medical Staffing

As a new nurse or healthcare professional, you’re acutely aware that your duties extend far beyond tending to your patients’ immediate needs—and that effective patient teaching is a crucial part of your responsibilities. Research backs the importance of patient education, too. What Is Patient Education?

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Nursing professional development at night

American Nurse

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.