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

Relias

Every nurse has the potential to lead, whether on the front line, in their unit, or as a resource for others. Good nursing leadership improves patient outcomes, reduces medical errors, and improves staff retention — benefiting patients and healthcare organizations. But the goal is clear.

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What Exactly is Workplace Culture Anyway? 

Minority Nurse

Every organization or workplace in healthcare or any other industry has a workplace culture , whether those working there are conscious of it or not. But what exactly is workplace culture, and how do you know your organization’s culture? This is a question worth pondering.

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Celebrating Black Nursing Leaders: Mary Howard

Minority Nurse

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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Dental Assistants: A Look Inside NWSC’s Program

Northwest Suburban College

This well-rounded approach ensures that you are prepared for both the clinical and administrative aspects of the job. Our program includes extensive lab sessions where you will practice essential skills in a controlled environment. NWSC stands by its commitment to fostering a supportive and enriching learning environment.

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Medical Assistant vs. CNA: What’s the Difference?

Prism Career Institute

Many employers prefer or require that medical assistants are certified, which they can pursue from a range of organizations, such as the American Association of Medical Assistants and the National Healthcareer Association. CNA programs can be found in community colleges, technical schools, etc.,

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Is There an Easy-Button for AI In Healthcare Team Well-Being? Exploring a New PC with Embedded AI

Health Populi

Specifically, in addition to an “easy-button” on-ramp to Copilot AI for providers to click on, the device has faster performance supported by a new Neural Processing Unit (NPU) that could help make their work more productive with less friction – and thus support clinicians’ well-being? Let me explain from a global to a local lens….

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Language Barriers in Healthcare and 5 Strategies to Overcome Them

DropStat

How can overcoming language barriers improve the work environment for nurses and healthcare workers? This highlights the need for medical interpreters in the intensive care unit. Hospitals can contact professionals to set up Language Access Programs (LAPs) or collaborate with community organizations to overcome language barriers.