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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.

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Nursing Leadership in the First State

American Nurse

Nurse leadership plays a critical role in driving healthcare innovations and improving health outcomes. This article explores the significant contributions of nurse leaders in Delaware in leading healthcare innovations and enhancing health outcomes.

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Nursing: Leading the Charge for Healthcare Diversity

Diversity Nursing

Advocacy for Health Equity Nurses serve on the front lines of healthcare, making them acutely aware of the disparities that exist in access to care, treatment options, and health outcomes. Supporting legislation that addresses social determinants of health.

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The evolving landscape of nursing leadership

American Nurse

Two landmark reports have shaped the future of nursing leadership: the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM’s) The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s (AACN’s) The Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice.

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Systems Thinking and Interprofessional Collaboration in Nursing Leadership

American Nurse

If nurses foster the incorporation of systems thinking into daily leadership strategies, how will the healthcare systems and the patients benefit? What might systems theory look like in leadership – daily huddles that more readily cross the lines between units, between diagnoses, between staffing personnel levels modalities?

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Physical Therapist Skills: 12 Qualities to Career Success

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Working on a team with others is a great way to learn and grow the skills to be a physical therapist, and interprofessional collaboration improves patient satisfaction ratings and health outcomes. Prepare for clinical practice with a wide range of patients, as well as advanced roles in research, practice leadership and policymaking.

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8 Reasons Why You Should Become a Nurse Practitioner

Minority Nurse

Not only do they provide comprehensive, holistic care, but they also develop relationships with their patients’ family members, leading to overall better health outcomes. These advanced degrees will lead to career advancement as a nurse practitioner, pursuing a leadership position, or becoming a nurse educator.