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What Is an MSN Degree? (And Why It Matters)

Post University

The master of science in nursing (MSN) is a graduate degree that aims to equip nurses with the advanced clinical and leadership skills required for higher-level positions in nursing. According to the ANA , nurses can help improve patient care by: Communicating more effectively with patients and their caregivers.

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Engage with patients eye to eye

American Nurse

Take a bundled approach to improve the patient experience. Takeaways: The bundle approach to implementing the commit-to-sit initiative positively impacts patient experience scores. This cluster randomized crossover trial didn’t find improvement in patient satisfaction scores.

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Reducing orthostatic hypotension

American Nurse

These programs, which initiate physical therapy on postoperative Day 0, have yielded positive outcomes related to patient experience and decreased morbidity. OH can adversely affect patient experience, participation in physical therapy, patient safety, and length of stay. Judy Badia is a clinical nurse scientist.

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What are the Benefits of Lowering Span of Control?

Health Leaders | Nursing

A new report shows that lowering nurse manager span of control improves clinical and financial outcomes. Amid high burnout and turnover rates, nurse leaders should take a closer look at a key piece of the workforce puzzle: nurse managers. Nurse managers need time and support from leadership to complete their tasks.

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The Transformational Role of Charge Nurses in the Post-Pandemic Era

American Nurse

Hospitals must address this imbalance to safeguard patient safety and enhance operational efficiency. The charge nurse position must be re-envisioned, shifting from a dual-focus role to one centered on leadership and unit management. References American Nurses Association. May 19, 2023. JAMA Health Forum.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Suzette Porter

Minority Nurse

Suzette Porter, MBA, BSN, RN, is an elder care nurse manager and adjunct faculty member who has been with Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) for over 25 years. Through Porter’s leadership as a nurse manager, her unit was awarded the Team Daisy Award in 2021 for teamwork. Do you have a Side Gig?

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ER Nurse Dana Shomo Leads from the Heart

Daily Nurse

Dana Shomo, RN, BSN, is a Nurse Manager Outpatient Surgery/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit at Augusta Health in Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley. As a leader and a mentor, Shomo is valued and is a resource for many at Augusta Health, and in March, Shomo was awarded the 2023 Augusta Health Leadership of Excellence Award.