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Bridging the Gap: How Technology Can Transform Maternal Health Outcomes

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Despite its technological advancements, the United States holds the highest maternal mortality rate among developed nations. But immersive, experiential learning — like that offered through VR — enhances cognition, critical thinking, and judgment.” and how technology can transform the field.

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7 Nurse Recruitment and Retention Strategies

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Given the current and future need for nurses, healthcare organizations must focus on recruiting new nurses, but perhaps more importantly — keeping their nursing staff engaged in clinical practice. Maximizing nurse recruitment and retention is a challenge nearly every healthcare organization across the country is facing.

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Nursing Leadership: What Is It and Why Is It Important?

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The American Nurses Association describes a nurse leader as one who inspires and influences others to achieve their maximum potential using leadership skills and critical thinking. Every nurse has the potential to lead, whether on the front line, in their unit, or as a resource for others. But the goal is clear.

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Celebrating Black Nursing Leaders: Mary Howard

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She’s a member of the Community Relations Commission with the city of Columbus, the Board of Directors of CRIS (Community Refugee and Immigration Services), and the United Way Key Club. In February, we’ll highlight healthcare leaders who are prominent figures in their organizations and are making transformational impacts in nursing.

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Celebrating Nurse Anesthetists with CRNA Week

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As the primary professional organization for CRNAs, the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) sponsors the annual CRNA Week and supports nurses in this specialty. According to AANA, more than 61,000 CRNAs practice or study in the United States.

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Evidence-based Practice in Nursing: Why It Matters to Nurses and Their Patients

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Most nurses are familiar with evidence-based practice (EBP), using research-proven healthcare techniques to enhance patient care and the nursing environment and practices. Whether or not they work in an environment that supports EBP, nurses can learn more to apply EBP. And the benefits of EBP-led care are well documented.

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The Nursing Shortage and Patient Safety

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Because of these ongoing trends, healthcare organizations and the nursing community must work collaboratively to find ways to examine the link between the nursing shortage and patient safety. Healthcare organizations will need to replace them with less experienced nurses. Patient safety is a fundamental goal of all health care.