Two years after its groundbreaking debut, the Emergency Nurses Association’s (ENA) Emergency Nurse Residency Program (ENRP) has impacted 70 emergency departments nationwide. The program now reaches new heights with enhancements designed to empower further and support emergency department (ED) nurses. […]
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There comes a time in every nurse’s career when it may be time to quit a nursing job. It’s rarely a fun decision, but we all must go through it, even when it’s uncomfortable or scary. Uncertainty can throw us
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In the heart of South Georgia Medical Center (SGMC) Health Smith Northview, Nurse Manager Jeannie Starnes emerged as a beacon of compassion and strength, earning her recognition as the Nurse of the Week. Recently honored with SGMC Health Smith Northview’s
Healthcare professionals are suffering as the demands of the job—coupled with enormous recordkeeping and paperwork burdens—are causing a burnout crisis in our healthcare system. The bad news is that the problem is multi-layered and complex. The good news is that
Journaling is a fantastic tool for self-awareness of emotions. Shifts can often include cranky patients, stressful workloads, and fatigue in general. All this wears down our ability to deal with hard feelings and react calmly to intense workplace situations. Putting
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I began my career as a bedside nurse in the 1990s. I remember one occasion when a doctor, frustrated by our inability to get medical registry data in a timely manner, said, “I could have made changes if I had
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It’s no secret that BIPOCs are underrepresented in the nursing field. According to a survey by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, only about 20% of registered nurses in America identify as having a minority background, compared to
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A recent study published in the American Journal of Critical Care (AJCC) reveals a significant link between perceived miscommunication with healthcare professionals and heightened stress levels among parents of hospitalized children. A survey of parents of children admitted to the
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As the year draws to a close, many of us find ourselves in a whirlwind of activities—family gatherings, holiday celebrations, and the hustle and bustle of the season. For nurses, this time of year can be particularly overwhelming. The demands
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As the year draws to a close, many of us find ourselves in a whirlwind of activities—family gatherings, holiday celebrations, and the hustle and bustle of the season. For nurses, this time of year can be particularly overwhelming. The demands
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