Minority Nurse

JULY 5, 2023

Nursing leaders should strive to be lifelong learners and stay current on best practices and evidence-based research to improve care. Many attributes that contribute to successful nursing leadership can be learned and developed over time. And this can all be done no matter what level of nursing leadership you are in.

Mental Health

Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 10, 2024

We sat down with Jeannine Raymond , RN, MS, chief nurse executive at Nursa , to discuss the pressures and hazards facing nurses around mental health, the role schedule flexibility plays, how health systems can identify nurse burnout before it progresses, and the benefits needed to keep nurses healthy.

Mental Health

Nurse.com

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Many nurses report that mandatory overtime is causing problems. Nurses are forced to choose between their families and their jobs,” said Mason. Robyn Begley, CEO of the American Organization of Nursing Leadership (AONL) is seeing burnt-out nurses leaving organizations because they want better work-life balance.

Nurse Shortage

Nurse.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) notes that a healthy work environment (HWE) enables nurses to provide the highest standards of compassionate patient care while being fulfilled at work.

Military

Minority Nurse

JULY 15, 2024

In describing medical improv and its impact, Boynton states, “We’ve known for over 20 years that communication, leadership, and human factors are leading root causes of sentinel events, yet many interventions have been unsuccessful in attempting to ensure best outcomes.

Communication

Relias

MARCH 13, 2025

At the same time, nurses stepped into new leadership roles, influenced policy decisions, and expanded access to care in innovative ways. One of the strongest themes in the report was the need for stronger nurse leadership at every level within healthcare organizations, public health, policymaking, and education.

Leadership

American Nurse

DECEMBER 8, 2023

According to Iheduru-Anderson and Wahi, six Nigerian nurses transitioning to practice in the United States reported serious emotional distress related to racist patients. Another study by Cottingham and colleagues analyzed 48 audio diaries kept by nurses of color.

Self-Care

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

According to a 2021 ANA poll, 62% of nurses felt overwhelmed, and 55% considered quitting due to stress and burnout (ANA, 2023). Effect on Patient Care Nursing shortages impact patient safety and quality. High patient-to-nurse ratios promote mortality, medical mistakes, and longer hospital stays. Clarke S.P.,

Nurse Shortage

Registered Nursing

APRIL 21, 2025

At this level, capstones typically focus on: Evidence-based practice implementation Quality improvement initiatives Health promotion projects Patient education programs BSN capstones are usually smaller in scope than graduate-level projects, with more faculty guidance and structured parameters.

LPN

Relias

MAY 3, 2024

Nurses make a difference in our communities Nurses are not only present in hospitals and clinics, but also in schools, workplaces, homes, and other settings, where they serve as health promoters, educators, counselors, and mentors. Nurses are the heart and soul of their communities, and they truly make the world a better place.

Mental Health

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

APRIL 30, 2024

Educating medical residents, graduate nursing students, and graduate health science students in leadership, informatics, quality and patient safety, and evidence-based scholarly practice was a natural fit. To this day, I find these teaching experiences give back as much to me as I give to students’ skills and practice.

Mental Health

American Nurse

MAY 2, 2024

Build a bridge to heal the healthcare workforce Takeaways: The crisis of trust that existed between frontline nurses and leadership before the pandemic continues to worsen with evidence of physical, emotional, and moral suffering./li> Responses revealed several areas of congruence between leaders and their direct reports.

Mental Health

Post University

JULY 5, 2023

Nurse leaders are often aware of these problems, but, without targeted training or sufficient support, may struggle to address workplace conflict. Yes, dealing with difficult nurses is stressful, but the best leaders know how to make the most of difficult situations. It is a great opportunity for aspiring nurse managers.

Patient Satisfaction

American Nurse

MARCH 27, 2024

American Nurse Journal announces 2024 All Pro Nursing Team Awards. When nurses, pro­viders, therapists, leadership, and other professionals work together as a cohesive team, patients benefit—and so do nurses and all healthcare workers. As soon as the patient can safely ambulate, functional independence is promoted.

Mental Health

Relias

MAY 24, 2023

Develop strategies to fight nurse burnout and turnover. Improve nurse onboarding to assess and improve nurse retention and competence. Emphasize nurses’ professional responsibility to promote patient safety. Prioritize teamwork among your nursing staff.

Chief Nursing Officer

Relias

MAY 24, 2023

Develop strategies to fight nurse burnout and turnover. Improve nurse onboarding to assess and improve nurse retention and competence. Emphasize nurses’ professional responsibility to promote patient safety. Prioritize teamwork among your nursing staff.

Chief Nursing Officer

Nurse.com

OCTOBER 19, 2022

A 2019 study on compassion fatigue in nursing found that it affects nurses regardless of specialty, years of experience, or age. On the bright side, the results also showed that supportive leadership, awareness of symptoms, and coping strategies were successful in preventing or reducing this condition.

Self-Care

American Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2023

A literature review identifies opportunities to support nurses working in these care settings. Takeaways: Resilience helps prevent nurse burnout. Continuing education and professional development aid burnout reduction and improve nurse retention. American Nurse Journal. 2023; 18(8). Research agenda.

Self-Care

American Nurse

APRIL 30, 2023

However, I formed early impressions from these initial groups, including the need to remove barriers for nurse attendance—such as financial (protected time to attend sessions) and logistical (scheduling, shift covering)—and to promote the relevance and value of such programming as a proactive vs. reactive response to nurse stress and burnout.

Self-Care

American Nurse

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The invisible architecture Healthcare leadership experts Bob Dent and Joe Tye describe culture as the invisible architecture of units. These behaviors hurt employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention, as well as quality outcomes, leading to nurse burnout and patient safety events.

Leadership

American Nurse

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Moving toward a better and brighter future, these insights have the potential to improve nursing professionals’ quality of life, bolster nurse morale, support nursing workforce retention, and promote healthy work environments. See Nurses’ voices. See A little help in your back pocket.)

Mental Health

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

This doesn’t suggest that nurses abandon their own moral compass, but within their professional role constraints ensure that they treat everyone they serve (patients, families, colleagues, and the public) with respect and fairness. We must leverage policy, with the support of organizations and their leadership, to support this recalibration.

Self-Care

The Nurse Sabbatical

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Promotions will occur. With that being said, regardless if your sabbatical is paid or unpaid, or if you are in a leadership position, there will be a change when you return back to work from your sabbatical. Imagine you are watching a movie at home, and you leave the room to answer a call, when you return the movie is still going.

Self-Care