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How Can Your HR Department Help You?
Nurses help people all day long. Whether it's a colleague who needs a hand or a patient who needs support, a nurse will evaluate what's needed and find a way to make that happen. But when nurses need something, they are frequently reluctant to ask for help. But a...
Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Barbara Bosah
Barbara Bosah, MS, RN, PCCN, is a highly skilled nurse manager in the thoracic and surgical intermediate care unit and vascular progressive care unit at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), downtown campus in Baltimore, MD. With over 14 years of...
Patient Safety Is a Nurse’s Top Priority
Nurses put a priority on keeping their patients safe and Patient Safety Awareness Week, which takes place March 10-16 this year, helps focus attention on this important part of any healthcare provider's job. No matter how much attention nurses give to patient safety,...
Tune Into New Podcast Series: Conversations About Health Care Delivery in the United States
Springer Publishing launched a new monthly health care podcast series, Conversations About Health Care Delivery in the United States, featuring discussions with prominent experts, innovators, and leaders in the health sector available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and...
Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Kimberly Williams
Kimberly M. Williams, DNP, MSN, RN, NE-BC, has dedicated her career to serving patients at every level. She started in health care as a front desk clerk and worked up to her current position as the Director of Nursing Operations at the Bass Center for Childhood Cancer...
Navigating the World of Long-Term Care: A Guide for Nurses
In the vast and varied landscape of healthcare careers, long-term care is sometimes overlooked. However, this sector, which provides sustained assistance to individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities, offers a unique and rewarding path for nurses. The field...
Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Kimberly Cook
Kimberly Cook, RN, BSN, is a highly accomplished nurse leader with a 30-year career in the healthcare industry. She graduated from the University of Virginia with a nursing degree and became a nurse in the Army early in her career. During wartime, Cook showed her...
A CRNA Career Path: Meet Bijal Chaturvedi
Nurses considering a career in nurse anesthesiology know the role is complex and demands a high level of critical thinking and commitment. The career path, in which many certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) obtain a doctor of nursing practice degree, also...
Evidence-based Practice in Nursing: Why It Matters to Nurses and Their Patients
Most nurses are familiar with evidence-based practice (EBP), using research-proven healthcare techniques to enhance patient care and the nursing environment and practices. And the benefits of EBP-led care are well documented. However, with all the positive results,...
Navigating the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program: Top 10 Tips for Success
Embarking on a Doctor of Nursing Practice Program (DNP) is a significant stride towards advancing your career in healthcare. Amidst the increasing demand for advanced nursing professionals, selecting the right DNP program becomes crucial. The DNP program has many...