In this episode, nurse leaders discuss the importance of personalizing the patient experience through compassion and empathy.
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Nursing teams adopt new retention strategies to improve the comfort of emergency department patients and discourage them from leaving before treatment is complete.
The Role of Humor in Nursing (Podcast)
Former standup comedian explains how humor can be used in the healthcare setting to relieve stress and build trust between nurses and their patients.
Nurse-Driven Modality Passes the Smell Test
Nurses provide holistic healing and relief from emotional stress with customized aromatherapy.
Navigating Barriers to Care for Vulnerable Patients (Podcast)
In this new episode of Nurse Essentials, experts discuss how caregivers can help their patients overcome common barriers to care, including inadequate insurance, poor social support and financial hardship.
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Avoiding Medical Jargon to Improve Communication, Reduce Ambiguity
Although the use of medical jargon may be second nature to caregivers, experts warn that this verbal shorthand can be quite confusing to patients and their families – especially those facing a serious diagnosis or stressful procedure.
Patient Connections: Sharing Your Authentic Self While Maintaining Boundaries (Podcast)
New “Nurse Essentials” podcast explores connection-building with patients while maintaining boundaries and professionalism.
New Butterfly Suite Provides a Space for Parents to Grieve Pregnancy Loss
Butterfly Suite provides grieving parents with a quiet place to grieve a pregnancy loss or stillborn child.
Novel Program Aims to Reduce Wait Times With Streamlined Transfer Process
A new team dedicated to expediting patient transport has earned national attention for its ability to reduce wait times and overcome the logistical challenges that often hinder cross-facility transfers.
Novel Perinatal Program Provides Support, Reassurance to Survivors of Trauma and Sexual Abuse
Novel perinatal program aims to provide a supportive birth experience to survivors of sexual abuse and trauma.
Standardizing Nursing Education of Discharge Instructions After Stroke
A streamlined, customizable discharge checklist with teach-back questions aims to ensure that patients leave with a clear understanding of next steps and what to watch out for.