By Gretchen Hunt, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, NEA-BC If you have recently read a journal article, listened to a podcast, or reviewed a blog you have probably heard about "disruptive" leadership. This buzzword is quickly becoming a recognized leadership style that is a necessary component of driving change into today’s fast paced industry. Early origins of this leadership style emerged in the technology world.

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College Values Online has ranked UTA's College of Nursing and Health Innovation's online master of science in nursing administration program as No. 6 in the nation among accelerated online MS nursing degrees. Evaluators cited the college for both quality and affordability. Dr. Cindy Plonien, active member of NCONE and TONE is the Program's Director. The program's recognition in the top 15 MS Nursing on-line programs is the only program included from the state of Texas.

Eileen Williamson, MSN, RN, Nurse.com Being a nurse leader is a complicated thing.

Jennifer Thew, RN, HealthLeaders Media Giving nurses time to connect with why they chose to be nurses can stop burnout before it begins.

Robert G. Hess Jr., PhD, RN, FAAN, Nurse.com Building a strong nurse network of "stars" can brighten your nursing career possibilities.

Dave Barkholz, Modern Healthcare Women CEOs of hospitals earn 22% less than their male counterparts and even male nurses earn more than female nurses, a panel of healthcare executives observed at the Modern Healthcare Women Leaders in Healthcare Conference.

Kenneth Michek. The Leaders' Lounge We all consider our privacy to be sacrosanct, a cocoon in which we wrap ourselves to feel safe and in control.

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Naveen Bhat, Healthcare Innovation The healthcare industry has been faced with a flood of challenges over the past several years.

Todd Ackerman, Houston Chronicle As hospital losses soar, CEOs face new challenges amid rising pressure from impatient governing boards.

Julia Quinn-Szcesuil, Minority Nurse Mental illness is a major health condition affecting millions of American families.

Robin Farmer, Daily Nurse As a nurse, you already know that staying healthy should be a top priority.

Mackenzie Bean, Becker's Hospital Review Five Louisiana-based nurses recently spoke with nola.com about their careers and shared their best pieces of nursing advice.

Jennifer Thew, RN, HealthLeaders Media Identifying patients who are risk for falling is a key component in traditional fall prevention programs.

Howell new Women’s Services manager at Covenant Plainview Homer Marquez, My Plainview Covenant Health Plainview is proud to welcome Danette Howell as the hospital’s new nurse manager of Women’s Services.

Memorial Hermann Northeast among highest rated in state Tom Broad, The Tribune Washing hands is a big deal at Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital.

ETMC-Jacksonville nurses receive DAISY Awards Tyler Morning Telegraph Two East Texas Medical Center-Jacksonville registered nurses have been selected by the East Texas Medical Center Regional Healthcare System as DAISY Award winners, ETMC announced.