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Broken trust

American Nurse

When that foundation of trust becomes vulnerable, people gradually lose confidence in the quality of care provided, doubt decisions, and ask, “How long can I continue?” Consistently practicing the behaviors that foster trust of character provides stability, alignment, and care for the human experience during times of change and uncertainty.

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Nursing ethics and shared governance model

American Nurse

Takeaways: Through shared governance, nurses are encouraged to participate in organizational decision-making to satisfy professional obligations. Incorporating ethical competence and professional development into everyday nursing practice is imperative to fulfilling ethical obligations for optimal patient care.

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These Nursing Associations Connect You to Fellow Pros and Valuable Resources

Nurse.com

Ambulatory Care. American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN). Created in 1978 as a nonprofit educational forum, the AAACN works expand the reach of ambulatory care nurses to achieve a greater positive impact for patients. Critical Care. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).

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Climate change interventions

American Nurse

Addressing climate change through corporate social responsibility is urgent and timely in the COVID-19 disaster recovery period for the nursing profession. Learning Objectives Describe climate change activities as corporate social responsibilities for individual nurses, nurse managers, and nurse leaders.

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Peer support and nurse well-being

American Nurse

Many more programs exist now in recognition of the psychological support that our nurse colleagues continue to need as we care for each other during the challenges of staffing crises, under-resourced hospitals, and the ongoing challenges and repercussions of the pandemic. Peer support offers psychological safety.