To achieve organizational goals, nurse work environments must support an optimal staff member experience
Monday, June 10, 2019

Happy nurses, happy patients, and happy readers.

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Now, on to this week's content. Nurse leaders know that in the healthcare industry there's a huge focus on improving the patient experience. At Vidant Health, leaders had a theory that to make their patients happier and healthier, they had to also improve employee experience and engagement. Read on to hear Linda Hofler, PhD, RN, NEA‐BC, FACHE, senior vice president and nurse executive at Vidant Medical Center describe the organization's "holistic approach to organizational excellence."

Plus:

  • The state of the emergency nurse workforce
     
  • Factors contributing to the pediatric home care nurse shortage
     
  • How to improve behavioral health patients' physical health
 

3 Ways Nurse Leaders Can Change Workplace Culture
To achieve organizational goals, nurse work environments must support an optimal staff member experience. Find out how leaders at Vidant Health are reshaping the workplace culture.
 
 
The State of the Emergency Nurse Workforce
The current demographics and future career plans of emergency nurses are highlighted in a new study. Learn more about their future career plans and more.
Pediatric Home Care Nurse Shortage Causes Family Hardships
Insufficient pay and training are driving a national pediatric home care nurse shortage. Get expert suggestions on how to recruit more nurses to this specialty.
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Delivering Primary Care at Mental Health Clinics Wins in Trial
Physical health markers in mentally ill patients improved under 'reverse co-location' model.
'Every Hour Matters:' Delaying Sepsis Antibiotics in ER Increases Odds of Mortality
New research finds that every hour of delay in administering antibiotics to sepsis patients in emergency rooms increases odds of 1-year mortality.
 
 

Must Reads

New Ala. law lets nurses work across state lines with compact license
WBRC
Opinion: How investment in nursing can help Californians rise from poverty
Times of San Diego
Organizers: Hopkins reaches settlement with nurses seeking to unionize
WBAL
Illinois patient-nurse ratio bill fails, but nurses aren't giving up
Chicago Tribune
 

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Have a wonderful week!

 

 

Jennifer Thew, RN
Senior nursing editor