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Natalie Vaughn

About Natalie

Natalie Vaughn has worked in marketing and communications for more than 15 years, with more than half of her experience dedicated to healthcare quality improvement. At Nurse.com, she partners with physicians, nurses, curriculum designers, writers, and other staff members to shape healthcare content designed to improve clinical practice, staff expertise, and patient outcomes. She obtained a Master of Business Administration degree with a focus in marketing, driven by a passion for understanding consumer behavior, branding strategies, and leveraging thought leaders as innovators within a given industry.

5 Ways to Manage Holiday Nursing Stress

By Natalie Vaughn

As caregivers are already expected to “give,” the “season of giving” can leave nurses emotionally and physically exhausted, making the holiday season less enjoyable. These five tips can help to manage holiday nursing stress.

Are You a Nurse Bully?

By Natalie Vaughn

Bullying is known to be common in nursing, but have you ever considered if you've been perceived as a nurse bully? Take a moment to stop and ask yourself if you've exhibited behaviors listed here.

The Good Nurse Advocates for Nurses' Well-Being

By Natalie Vaughn

Amy Loughren, the Good Nurse, offers valuable advice for nurses — both new and seasoned in today’s healthcare landscape.

Make Time for Meaningful Recognition

By Natalie Vaughn

Meaningful recognition for nurses can make an immediate impact on improving a hospital’s or health system’s culture and is arguably needed now more than ever before.

This Could Be You: Cullen Law Under Scrutiny

By Natalie Vaughn

A law bearing the namesake of former nurse and convicted serial killer, Charles Cullen, is good in its intent but harmful in its execution.

The Call for Greater Autonomy in Nursing

By Natalie Vaughn

Increasing the level of autonomy in nursing could help shape smarter healthcare delivery of the future in many ways.

Nursing Compassion Fatigue and Burnout vs. Moral Injury

By Natalie Vaughn

As drivers of nursing turnover, understanding the differences between compassion fatigue, burnout, and moral injury is key.

Nurse Entrepreneurship Insights With NursePreneurs' Catie Harris

By Natalie Vaughn

Catie Harris, CEO and founder of NursePrenuers answers timely questions on what’s driving nurse entrepreneurship and advice she has for nurses starting businesses.

How Workplace Violence Impacts Home Health Nurses

By Natalie Vaughn

When providing care in an unfamiliar environment with many unknown factors, home care nurses face a unique risk for workplace violence.

A Nurse's Journey Through Grief, Action, and Story Sharing

By Natalie Vaughn

A nurse shares how her career journey has been impacted by personal tragedy and the need to address pregnancy-related deaths due to mental health.

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