American Nurse

APRIL 13, 2023

When I first started my role as a psych-mental health APRN in 2016, I was approached by our patient experience department for ideas to support their staff working in the emergency department waiting room. Intentional, facilitated conversations support team building, enhance self-care, and protect resilience.

Self-Care

American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 8, 2023

This course addresses the signs of suffering during a tragedy, how to use proper self-care techniques to combat stress and compassion fatigue, and other related topics. Long shifts, competing obligations, and seeing or hearing about challenging patient experiences can all cause stress while working as a healthcare professional.

Self-Care

Relias

APRIL 18, 2025

In todays competitive healthcare environment, providing an exceptional patient experience isnt just a nice-to-have, its a necessity. From improving patient satisfaction to enhancing loyalty and even driving operational efficiency, patient experience is a key factor that can set healthcare providers apart.

Patient Experience

Daily Nurse

JUNE 26, 2023

Being a nurse is incredibly rewarding yet demanding, but caring for others and ensuring their well-being can sometimes take a toll on your happiness and overall wellness. That’s why nurses must prioritize self-care and find ways to boost their happiness! Engaging in self-care practices.

Work-Life Balance

Diversity Nursing

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In recent years, its incorporation into Nursing practice has demonstrated remarkable benefits, enhancing patient care, reducing burnout, and fostering a more compassionate and effective healthcare environment. Enhanced Patient Care Mindfulness in Nursing has a direct positive impact on patient care.

Self-Care

Consult QD

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

“Aromatherapy is an important option in providing holistic care and an integral piece of the non-pharmacological toolkit for patient care,” says Hamm. “It It was such a patient and caregiver satisfier that we needed to look at quality and safety and develop an SOP.”

Holistic Care

Daily Nurse

MAY 10, 2024

When you enter nursing, you’re driven by a desire to help, heal, and make a difference in the lives of those you care for. Despite every effort, the harsh reality is that not all patients can be saved. Establishing a self-care routine is also vital. Every time a nurse faces loss, it’s not just about the sadness.

Self-Care

Amercan Journal of Nursing

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

It was a big relief when the nurse gave my friend an intravenous dose as she calmly explained the plan of care, and I was struck by her sincere concern and commitment to making my friend feel comfortable. My friend is often too self-conscious to go out to eat. Reflecting on compassionate nursing care.

Self-Care

Health Leaders | Nursing

OCTOBER 4, 2023

It adds another set of expert eyes to the details that make up the patient record, while freeing up the bedside nurse to focus on hands-on duties and interactions that improve care management. This program can't just focus on workforce economics or quality [of care]," she says. We've got to impact patient care."

Chief Nursing Officer

Consult QD

MAY 18, 2023

Nurse Essentials · Sharing Your Authentic Self While Maintaining Your Boundaries One of the most important soft skills for nurses is the ability to create connections with patients. In a recent episode of Cleveland Clinic’s Nurse Essentials podcast , Foxx discusses how nurses can connect with the patients they care for.

Chief Nursing Officer

Amercan Journal of Nursing

MAY 25, 2023

We witnessed the first casualties—not just of lives, but also of hope and intimacy—as we struggled to provide care and overcome our own anxieties amidst a scarcity of personal protective equipment (PPE). Focusing on my own fears and needs was valuable, of course, but these years opened my eyes to the injustices patients face.

Self-Care

American Nurse

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Symptom management is a complex process in which pills and a great deal of nursing care play a vital role. This care may be provided by nurses, other healthcare professionals, nursing assistants, or family members. Empathy in patient care also could be seen as a way of willing the good of another. If so, how does it work?

Pharmaceutical

Health Leaders | Nursing

JULY 22, 2024

Here are three current top trends in nursing, according to Vicky Tilton , vice president, patient care services and chief nursing officer at Valley Children's Healthcare. CNOs should expand mental health training and resources for nurses as well as foster a culture of empathy and self-care. "In

Mental Health

Health Leaders | Nursing

AUGUST 12, 2024

CNOs must prioritize what works best for patients while also meeting the needs of their nurses. According to Vicky Tilton , vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer at Valley Children's Healthcare , there are several innovative staffing models that CNOs could implement at their health systems.

Chief Nursing Officer

American Nurse

JULY 21, 2023

Sure, bedside nurses use cutting edge technology in patient care, but there has been a lag in innovations that will make the day-to-day work of staff nurses easier or more efficient. Picture this: An accurate skin assessment in a flash Maintaining a patient’s skin integrity appears to be a litmus test for excellent nursing care.

Health Literacy

American Nurse

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

An innovative approach to help new graduate nurses transition into practice Takeaways: As the nursing shortage continues, more new nursing graduates will take jobs in specialty areas such as critical care. According to the 2023 NSI National Health Care Retention and RN staffing report, the average hospital turnover rate remains elevated.

Professional Development

Nurse.com

JUNE 17, 2022

Experience, enthusiasm, and a willing spirit are essential qualities of successful mentors,” said Trish Richardson, MSN, BSBA, RN, NE-BC, CMSRN, Director of Post-Acute Care Solutions at Relias and President-Elect of the North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA). As a mentor, you impact the nursing profession as well as patient care.

Work-Life Balance

American Nurse

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Organization-wide interventions present the best option for addressing patient behavior and maintaining nurse retention. Takeaways: Many patients expect that the nurse who cares for them will be White and female, despite the growing diversity of the nursing workforce. The profession also includes various ethnicities.

Self-Care

Healthy Workforce Institute

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

While most healthcare leaders deal with disruptive behaviors daily and understand the angst this causes them and their teams, many are unaware of the tremendous impact to patient safety, the patient experience, team performance, and the bottom line. Stop tolerating or ignoring negativity. Make Wellness a Habit.

Preceptors

Relias

JANUARY 30, 2024

Improving patient experience scores is a goal for many healthcare organizations — and for good reason. Patient experience is directly tied to patient retention, reimbursement, and in many cases, better patient outcomes. Does patient satisfaction equal better health outcomes?

Patient Satisfaction

Minority Nurse

MARCH 13, 2024

Barbara Bosah, MS, RN, PCCN, is a highly skilled nurse manager in the thoracic and surgical intermediate care unit and vascular progressive care unit at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), downtown campus in Baltimore, MD. Our unit specializes in providing care for some of the sickest patients within the Maryland region.

Promotion

Consult QD

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

“Even though they didn’t experience a loss physically, these parents deeply mourned the loss of a twin that never existed,” he said. “It It is not unlike what many of my patients experience when they face infertility: deeply mourning a vision of their future family that has not — and may not — be realized.”

Self-Care

Nurse.com

JUNE 17, 2022

Experience, enthusiasm, and a willing spirit are essential qualities of successful mentors,” said Trish Richardson, MSN, BSBA, RN, NE-BC, CMSRN, Director of Post-Acute Care Solutions at Relias and President-Elect of the North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA). As a mentor, you impact the nursing profession as well as patient care.

Work-Life Balance

Consult QD

MAY 31, 2023

The patient, whose face grew increasingly confused and concerned as the doctor spoke, eventually turned to Genovese and plaintively asked, “You’ll explain it to me later, right?” Clarity is especially important when administering medications, says Genovese, who urges nurses to tell their patients what drugs they’re giving them and why.

Communication

Consult QD

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Rooted in quality and safety excellence, high-reliability cultures lead to better health outcomes and patient experiences, improved efficiency, increased job satisfaction and more. Integral to every aspect of the care continuum, nurses are the eyes and ears of patients.

Chief Nursing Officer

Evidence-Based Nursing

JUNE 20, 2024

Patients' experiences of using a mobile application-based rehabilitation programme after total hip or knee arthroplasty: a qualitative descriptive study. Mobile apps engage patients in personalised care and offer objective assessments. Commentary on: Wang Q, Lee RL, Hunter S, Chan SW. 2023 Jul 27;22(1):246.

Self-Care

Daily Nurse

AUGUST 22, 2024

Since stroke is such a universal experience, understanding what it’s like on the patient’s end of the stethoscope is extremely valuable information for nurses. This knowledge can actually increase empathy and improve care. It helps maintain hope and perseverance, even when progress seems slow.”

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

Consult QD

JANUARY 9, 2024

It’s taking care of patients.” In the latest episode of Cleveland Clinic’s Nurse Essentials podcast , Kunberger shares her thoughts on fostering teamwork among nurses to ensure top-notch patient care. Take the personal, emotional stuff out of it if it is about quality or safety – anything with a patient experience.

Chief Nursing Officer

Consult QD

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

to 4%, depending on patient factors and the gynecological procedure. However, because data is based on self-reporting by surgeons, the true incidence is not known. Any surgeon who performs hysteroscopic operations in large volume will have one or more patients experience this complication.”

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

MAS Medical Staffing

MARCH 21, 2023

This means that much of the time, patients spend more time with nurses than any other member of their medical squad. As such, if you are a nurse, you’re in a perfect position to prepare your patients for at-home self-management. This isn’t meant to suggest you ought to use scare tactics to guide your patients.

Education

Every Nurse

MAY 16, 2023

CLINICAL PRACTICE Empathy and Compassion: Enhancing the Caring Relationship for CNAs Updated May 16, 2023 by EveryNurse Staff Writers As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) , the ability to provide compassionate care is essential to ensuring a positive patient experience.

Promotion

Relias

APRIL 22, 2022

As the COVID-19 pandemic takes new twists and turns, healthcare providers trying to optimize the patient experience continue to face many challenges. But the relationship between provider and patient continues be a healing factor. Care for Your Care Teams.

Patient Experience

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

APRIL 27, 2023

All clinicians have rough days; however, the stress and difficulty of providing clinical care can sometimes turn into something more. Burnout is a long-term stress that builds, emotionally depleting seasoned clinicians and making it difficult, or even impossible, for them to provide the quality of care they want to provide.

Self-Care

American Nurse

MAY 2, 2024

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.

Mental Health

Relias

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Healthcare organizations have been using a quality improvement framework consisting of six attributes — safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable — for decades. Why the Six Domains of Health Care Quality emerged. Defining the Six Domains of Health Care Quality. What’s missing from the Six Domains?

Health Literacy