The American Academy of Nursing’s 2017 class of Academy fellows includes 173 nurse leaders, including eight from Texas. The new fellows will be honored in Washington, D.C., at the Academy’s annual policy conference Oct. 5-7.
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Limiting the number of their direct reports can help nurse managers be more effective leaders, some experts say.
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Effective post-acute residency programs depend on effective nurse leadership, according to an RN at Rutgers School of Nursing.
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Chief nursing officers may experience moral distress regarding such issues as increased nurse-to-patient ratios and staff compensation, according to a new study from the Journal of Nursing Administration.
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Some hospitals are coming up with creative hiring incentives for nurses, including such things as loan forgiveness and large signing bonuses.
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One long-term effect of Hurricane Harvey is the hit Houston hospitals might take in the coming months from uncompensated care and financially strapped residents avoiding seeking treatment.
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Types of technology affecting healthcare include the use of augmented reality tools and bioelectronics.
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There are a number of techniques and approaches nurses can try to help boost patient compliance with a treatment plan.
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No nurse should be expected to endure a workplace in which violence and bullying are common. Leaders can help by creating healthy, positive work environments.
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Achieving effective work-life balance is often a matter of effective time management.
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Nephrology is a growing field for nurses that can provide challenging and rewarding career opportunities.
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Nurses in the Texas Medical Center worked extended shifts and braved high water to care for patients during the storm.
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