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Meet the Author of Fast Facts for Patient Safety in Nursing

Daily Nurse

Forest Dean of the College of Nursing and Public Health at Adelphi University , and author of Springer Publishing’s Fast Facts for Patient Safety in Nursing. What inspired you to write your book, “ Fast Facts for Patient Safety in Nursing ?” Do you have any advice for avoiding medical errors?

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Summer Reading List For Nurses

Diversity Nursing

Self-care is very important and sometimes curling up with a comfy blanket and a good book is the perfect antidote! If you’re looking for book ideas, you came to the right place! Check out this list of books recommended for Nurses, and maybe you'll discover a new favorite. Nurse: The Art of Caring.

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How Do You Deal With “Difficult” Patients? 

Daily Nurse

Changing our habitual thinking can be good for the nurse, the patient, and the care that’s ultimately provided. What Exactly is a “Good Patient”? We think good patients treat us respectfully, cooperate, and comply with our present plan. We want questions or disagreements to be presented courteously.

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How Do I Choose an FNP Program?

Minority Nurse

When considering online learning, ask whether the classes are presented in synchronous, asynchronous, or a combination of formats. Another similarity between FNP programs is the requirement for hands-on patient care in clinical settings with properly vetted preceptors. Neither is right, and neither is wrong.

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Meet Nancy Colobong Smith, American Nephrology Nurses Association’s President-Elect 2023-24

Minority Nurse

At the time I was applying for Master of Nursing programs, I was encouraged by one of the nursing professors to apply for the dual acute care nurse practitioner and advanced practice specialist tracks so that I could have the most flexibility in my future career path. How did you decide on nephrology nursing ? Every day and week vary some.

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Nursing the Nation and the World

Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

The ubiquitous nurse is present in the care of children, the elderly, the disabled, and the dying. We call nurses the lifeblood of healthcare, and they're also the connective tissue and the veritable mitochondria, the cellular powerhouses of the delivery of patient care. Nurses are everywhere. They are legion.

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Books on Becoming A Better Mentor (and Better Person): Bob Arnold

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary Sometimes you read a book and get a flash of insight – that “ah ha!” It helped me to understand and justify my interest in (this won’t surprise you) EVERYTHING related to geriatrics or palliative care. Also hat tip to Matthew Growdon for recommending the book. Please shop locally.

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