California’s Department of Public Health has issued a letter clarifying the role of certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) in response to recent controversies regarding their scope of practice in the state. The letter emphasizes that CRNAs can administer anesthesia as […]
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As a profession, nursing is prone to high rates of burnout among overburdened staff, often in traditional hospital or clinic settings. Between shifting and demanding hours, the emotional toll, and the notorious physical strain, nurse well-being, and patient care suffer.
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These days, with the widespread use of electronic medical records, nurses are accustomed to Epic, Cerner, and other major EMR/EHR players. For a patient, the portals to access one’s medical records make up a bewildering maze. Since nurses are natural
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Leaders who walk the talk. Remarkably low nurse turnover. An increased ability to attract and recruit top-tier nursing talent. Higher quality care, reduction in errors, and increased patient satisfaction scores. These are among the notable achievements of the three organizations
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Nurses are no strangers to working odd hours. Like law enforcement and corrections personnel, firefighters, factory shift workers, and people employed in countless industries, many nurses and their colleagues sacrifice a regular sleep schedule for their careers. For those whose
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In a groundbreaking move, Montefiore Medical Group (MMG) has unveiled a unique a Nurse Practitioner (NP) Fellowship in Primary Care, distinguishing itself as a pioneer in New York State. This program, made possible through an alliance with the New York State
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Nurses know that they need to be ready to focus on their patient’s needs and fill their emotional tanks during distress. Knowing that they’re helping others live healthy lives can bring satisfaction to many nurses, but nurses also need to
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As Hurricane Francine unleashed its fury not far from Miles Crawford’s home in New Orleans, fate seemed to intervene, as a man found himself trapped in rising floodwaters in his pickup truck. Luckily, Crawford, the 39-year-old off-duty emergency room nurse
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Leading academic researchers, supported by the American Nurses Association (ANA) Enterprise Institute for Nursing Research and Quality Management, have unveiled a groundbreaking paper on the economic value of Nursing. “The Nursing Human Capital Value Model,” authored by esteemed scholars Dr.
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What is it like to work as a pediatric outpatient hematology/oncology nurse caring for children with blood disorders and cancer? Anisa Hoie, RN, knows firsthand from working at Children’s Nebraska for 41 years. We asked Hoie about her work as
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