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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…

Networking provides a support system to build and grow productive relationships with like-minded people who can ultimately advance a social agenda or help a career flourish. In nursing leadership, access to a network of professionals facing similar challenges can save time and energy, the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) said. Rose O. Sherman, RN…

  According to the American Journal of Managed Care, the United States had some 234,000 licensed nurse practitioners in 2018. This number has been growing in recent years as nurse practitioners assume an ever more important role in family medicine, taking over primary care duties when physicians have retired or are otherwise unavailable, such as in rural areas.…

  When an unconscious patient shows up at the hospital with a “Do Not Resuscitate” tattoo, the medical staff needs to determine what to do next. Do they follow the patient’s tattooed request, or do they proceed with life-saving measures? The answer remains a hotly debated issue in the medical community. While nonstandard advanced healthcare…