Workplace Violence: What’s Being Done To Keep Nurses Safe?
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Explore how workplace violence affects nurses and patient care, and learn how this critical issue is being addressed to ensure nurses' safety.
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How Nurse-to-Patient Ratios Can Differ Across Healthcare Settings
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Discover the impact of nurse-to-patient ratios in hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics on patient care, nurses’ well-being, and overall healthcare outcomes.
The Value of Health Education for a Public Health Nurse
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Understand the key role of health education for public health nurses in disease prevention, health promotion, and improving community health.
Cultural Competence: A Critical Skill for Public Health Nurses
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Understand the significance of cultural competence for a public health nurse. It bridges healthcare gaps, fosters trust, and promotes better health outcomes.
Nurses Benefit from Kentucky Law Decriminalizing Medical Errors
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Kentucky has become the first state to decriminalize medical errors, meaning nurses in the state are now protected from honest mistakes.
The Call to Decriminalize Medication Errors
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A recent verdict has sparked a call to decriminalize medication errors, with impacts yet to be seen in the healthcare industry.
The Nurses' March: Remembering Our Lost and More
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Cefixime No Longer Recommended for Gonorrhea Treatment
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Learn why cefixime is no longer recommended for gonorrhea treatment, current treatment options, and the rise of antibiotic-resistant strains.
Healthcare Reform Offers Opportunities for Nurses
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Many see the signing of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act as a bright day for nursing, pointing to provisions in the legislation providing for more funding for nurse education; more research and programs for safety and quality; more investment in public health; and promotion of prevention and care management.
As an LTC facility nurse, could I be charged with patient abandonment if I cannot stay to cover for the next shift?
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Find out about legal issues that RNs confront in their daily practice.
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Are Nurses Legally Required to Offer Assistance at Accident or Emergency Sites?
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A nurse witnesses a four-car accident and stops to help. Will Good Samaritan laws protect her if she assists the victims, or could she be held liable if something goes wrong?
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Episode 1: Haunted Healing 2024
Join Cara for another spooktacular Halloween episode, featuring real-life ghost stories shared by everyday nurses.
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Acute Kidney Injury: Is Urine Output an Overlooked Warning Sign?
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"Nurse Alice" Benjamin explains how urine output is a critical sign in detecting Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and why early monitoring can prevent kidney failure.
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Episode 2: Nurse Entrepreneurship
Cara is joined by Tamara AL-Yassin and Hannah Berns from The Nursing Beat to explore their entrepreneurial journey.
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How Healthcare Workers Impacted Matthew Perry’s Death
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Matthew Perry’s death revealed serious ethical concerns in healthcare, implicating nurses and doctors in medical malpractice involving ketamine misuse. Learn the vital lessons for nurses.
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Episode 12: AI in Healthcare
In this week's episode, Cara is joined by Antionette Thomas, MSN, RN, PNP, and Chief Experience Officer at Microsoft Worldwide Health and Life Sciences, to discuss AI in healthcare.
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Workplace Violence: What’s Being Done To Keep Nurses Safe?
5 minute read
Explore how workplace violence affects nurses and patient care, and learn how this critical issue is being addressed to ensure nurses' safety.
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Responding to Active Shooter Incidents: Support for the School Nurse
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Discover proactive strategies to support school nurses when responding to active shooter incidents, from preparation and training to mental health care.