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Survey: Nurses with CCRN certification play significant role in EBP
New survey data is showing nurses with CCRN certification play a significant role in translating evidence-based practice to everyday practice.
9 surprising consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic — so far
No matter where we turn these days, coronavirus (COVID-19), is on everyone’s mind. Throughout the disease’s progression, nurses have been at the forefront of care. That is expected. But many developments have shocked us all. Here are 9 unexpected twists that COVID-19 has taken — so far:
Recognition is especially meaningful during the COVID-19 pandemic
The nursing world has shifted attention from the Year of the Nurse and Midwife to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year was going to be the time to celebrate the work of nurses and midwives internationally. Who could have imagined the critical importance of nurses would be brought into focus by the COVID-19 pandemic?
During coronavirus pandemic, nurses need leaders who advocate for them
Since the first days of the coronavirus outbreak — which quickly became the coronavirus pandemic — news items and information have come in faster than we can digest them and take the needed actions. Whether you're a staff nurse or nurse leader, all of us are worried about what we’re hearing and what all of it means.
Nurse abuse by patients can’t be tolerated or go unaddressed
A nurse says she faces harassment and verbal abuse by patients every day. She stated her nurse manager does nothing to stop the nurse abuse and wonders how she can continue working in this facility if she is faced with this treatment on a regular basis.
Supporting certified emergency nurses is focus of new report
Certified emergency nurses make positive impacts for both patients and hospitals, and with the right support, they can be key to forging a strong emergency care team, according to a white paper by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing.
Making a return to nursing after a long hiatus takes the right motivation
A return to nursing can be isn't necessarily easy, but when you have the right motivation obstacles don't seem as intimidating.
Nurse leader, are you really listening to your staff?
Good advice can come from many different sources. According to mothers and a sage Greek philosopher, we should listen twice as much as we talk. As a nurse leader, you should do the same. As a nurse leader, you should know what your staff thinks about their jobs and show you're listening.