Relias

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Horizontal violence is particularly problematic in nursing because of the high-stress, fast-paced work environments where teamwork and clear communication are crucial for patient care. Horizontal violence undermines these factors, leading to burnout, turnover, and a decline in care quality. What is horizontal violence?

Communication

Post University

JULY 5, 2023

If you are in a position of leadership in the healthcare and nursing fields, you need to understand what causes conflict and how to avoid it. This can lead to different opinions about care for patients. Conflict can occur when more than one medical professional has a different idea about the care the patient needs.

Communication

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

JUNE 22, 2023

We informed patients regularly about their wait times vs. leaving them in the dark and having them ask for updates and provided options for relaxing activities, such as reading material or guided meditation via hospital resources. Over six months, despite consistent waiting times, patient satisfaction scores saw an initial improvement of 15%.

Patient Satisfaction

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

JULY 5, 2024

A study published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery showed that telerehabilitation was similarly effective as traditional care for patients recovering from total knee arthroplasty. 6 The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) advocates for telehealth as an effective and viable method for delivering patient care.

Licensing

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

JUNE 15, 2023

Healthcare professionals are dedicated to providing the best possible care for their patients. Even the most skilled and well-intentioned professionals, however, can make career mistakes that may hinder their growth, impact their job satisfaction, or even end their medical careers.

Work-Life Balance

Every Nurse

MAY 13, 2023

From overseeing the care of patients to managing the staff, a charge nurse is an essential part of the healthcare team. As a result, the charge nurse can provide guidance and mentorship to the team, which leads to a higher quality of patient care and staff satisfaction.

Self-Care

Health Leaders | Nursing

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

A healthy work environment is necessary for nurses to thrive, and for patients to get the highest quality care and experience when visiting a health system. This could apply to patient care or to concerns with recruitment or competitive wages. Here’s how CNOs can create better conditions for their nurses.

Chief Nursing Officer

Scrubs

APRIL 20, 2023

For example, you can enroll in a doctorate FNP program to specialize in primary care to individuals, families, and entire communities. The program has a broad curriculum, covering areas such as organizational leadership, healthcare policy, research and analytical methods, and population health.

Work-Life Balance

Health Leaders | Nursing

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

A healthy work environment is necessary for nurses to thrive, and for patients to get the highest quality care and experience when visiting a health system. This could apply to patient care or to concerns with recruitment or competitive wages. Here’s how CNOs can create better conditions for their nurses.

Chief Nursing Officer

Nurse Deck

MAY 17, 2023

Use quantifiable data to illustrate how your work has positively influenced patient care or organizational goals. For instance, you could cite the number of patients you managed daily, the percentage by which you reduced medication errors, or the number of staff members you trained or led.

Resume

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The difference between MOT and OTD degrees is largely self-explanatory: the OTD is a more advanced degree. Both OTDs and PPOTDs are equipped with the education and training to assume leadership, advocacy and teaching roles. If you’re planning to pursue an OT career in the U.S., 7 MOTs can always decide later to pursue an OTD.

Leadership

American Nurse

MARCH 2, 2023

Establish a culture of patient safety. Takeaways: The number of patients seen in urgent care clinics can present unique medication administration challenges. They endanger patients, can lead to costly litigation, and may damage the reputations of providers, nurses, and organizations. See Quality of care model.)

Self-Care