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Nursing transcends being a mere profession; for countless individuals, it’s an undeniable calling. It entails offering compassionate care, unwavering support, and a receptive ear to patients during their most vulnerable moments. However, how can one discern if nursing aligns with their true purpose? Here are 10 telltale signs that may indicate an innate inclination towards … Read more
Seven Steps to Become a More Culturally Sensitive Nurse The world is a diverse mosaic of cultures, beliefs, and practices. As globalization increases and migration patterns shift, healthcare professionals, especially nurses, find themselves caring for patients from a vast array of cultural backgrounds. Culturally sensitive nursing is no longer just a niche skill but a … Read more
Some of the significant challenges faced by children in the foster care system in the United States. Let’s delve deeper into each of these points: Number of Children in Foster Care: Over 391,000 children in foster care is a substantial figure. These children often enter the system due to abuse, neglect, or other family issues, … Read more
Healthcare workers’ shoes can collect and spread pathogens to patients and families. Routinely cleaning and disinfecting nursing shoes helps reduce the spread of pathogens but can be time-consuming. Consider advocating for an eight-second process at your facility and implementing these quick processes at home. After 12 hours in a pair of poorly fitted nursing shoes, … Read more
Gift Helps Cleveland Clinic Seek New Nursing Students The Howley ASPIRE Nurse Scholars Program is a 12-week enrichment program for high school juniors interested in pursuing a nursing career. Selected high school students are provided with a direct pathway to becoming registered nurses, earning a scholarship to Ursuline College to obtain their BSN degrees. Students … Read more
The Joint Commission has implemented several changes in 2023 that impact nurses and patient care. Additions were made to address healthcare disparities in January 2023, and 168 standards were eliminated in July 2023. The Joint Commission created a new Health Care Equity Certification program and is part of a one-year mentorship program, the Advancing Equity … Read more
A Nurse’s Guide to New CDC Sepsis Guidance In the U.S., 1 in 3 patients who die in a hospital acquired sepsis during hospitalization. The CDC has developed guidelines to improve sepsis survival rates in hospitals. Nurses and nursing students might expect to see changes in sepsis protocols and education. The U.S. Centers for Disease … Read more
by Joelle Y. Jean, FNP-C, BSN, RN Updated October 9, 2023 AI is taking a front seat in all aspects of healthcare. Learn how it can assist you when writing your nursing admissions essay. Credit: Getty Images You can use AI to write your nursing school admissions essay, but it’s important that your essay is … Read more
by Charmaine Robinson, MSN-Ed, RN Updated October 4, 2023 Reviewed by Our Integrity Network NurseJournal.org is committed to delivering content that is objective and actionable. To that end, we have built a network of industry professionals across higher education to review our content and ensure we are providing the most helpful information to our readers. … Read more
Discover which states have nurse-to-patient ratio laws and which ones may soon be joining them. Safe nurse staffing laws are starting to gain momentum, with four states adopting nurse-patient ratio mandates and several others having pending legislation. The institution of nurse staffing laws has received criticism from healthcare systems that claim the move will ultimately … Read more