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Personal philosophies – or individual guiding principles – help people live by the standards they have set for themselves. In nursing, a personal philosophy is essential to helping with interactions with patients, families and other providers. Personal nursing philosophies can help guide competent, ethical and science-driven practice. Nurse educators can help students draft personal nursing…

Nursing supervisors provide a critical link between hospital management and clinical care, overseeing patient-care operations, assigning and monitoring staff nurses and identifying and implementing quality improvements. In the nursing supervisor role, registered nurses (RNs) are ultimately responsible for healthcare teams and maintaining safe and smooth operations within a unit. “To be a nursing supervisor, you…

The American Psychiatric Association defines autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as “a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired social communication and social interactions with unusual responses to stimuli, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviors.” According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism occurs in 1 of every 37 males and 1 of every 151 females, for an overall…

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that in 2017, the most recent year for which numbers are available, suicide was the second leading cause of death for teenagers, exceeded only by accidental injury. Studies show that most teens who attempt or complete suicide have visited a primary care provider within the previous month.…

The field of forensic nursing emerged in the 1980s in response to a need to merge law and medicine. Since that time, the field has become increasingly popular as a specialization for nursing students and registered nurses (RNs) alike. Academic programs, such as Duquesne University’s online MSN in Forensic Nursing, have arisen to provide the training needed for…

For freshly graduated nurses, entering the working world can be a challenge. New nurses face an all-new set of coworkers and a novel environment that operates by its own set of rules and assumptions, all of which nurses must learn and adapt to quickly. At the same time, they must manage the task of putting…

While the media usually work diligently to be fair and factual, they have often presented an inaccurate portrait of the nursing profession. In fact, a 2022 study shows this distortion can be damaging for nurses and the work they do. The BMC Nursing study shows that media representations of nurses as caring and trusted — but lacking…

As the administrative and clinical heads of nursing staffs, chief nursing officers (CNOs) have important jobs with hectic schedules. Nurse leaders, particularly those who are new to the position, often struggle to balance their work and home lives. Scientific studies and anecdotal evidence show that nurse leaders who strike a balance between their career and…

Rose O. Sherman, an RN and authority in leadership development, said the new generation of nurses is demanding transparency in leadership to build a culture of trust. Sherman, in her blog Emerging RN Leader, said employees who are well informed are more likely to have confidence in their employers. “Your staff does not expect you…

In the realm of healthcare, transparency has several meanings. For patients, transparency includes understanding treatment options, risks and costs. For healthcare providers, transparency includes providing as much information as possible to allow for appropriate care with safety in mind. Transparent nursing leadership is a building block for trust. The Harvard Business Review said transparency in…