Let's get right to the point.

Too direct? As you'll see in this week's newsletter, that's a good thing as far as nurse-physician communication is concerned. And speaking of direct…care that is, if you're trying to retain talented direct care RNs, bedside succession planning may be just the thing for you.

Succession Planning Promotes Bedside Nursing Expertise

Nurse leaders worried about an exodus of seasoned bedside nurses should start preparing the next generation of RNs now to assume responsibilities.

Nurses Need to be Direct When Communicating with Physicians

By video recording nurse-physician interactions, researchers uncover common causes of poor communication.

Heart Failure Program Lowers Mortality, Readmissions

Nurse practitioner support after hospital discharge improves outcomes among heart failure patients.

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Engaging Leaders in CAUTI Prevention Efforts

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The Hospital Built to Enhance the Millennial Experience

What do millennials want when it comes to patient and family experience? Dayton Children's Hospital contemplated this question before opening its new patient tower in 2017. Read on to learn about their findings.

Must Reads

NJ may soon limit number of patients per nurse

Source: New Jersey 101.5

Mom-to-be was given C-section without anesthesia, according to lawsuit

Source: Los Angeles Times

R.I. nurses give union leaders option to call for strike if talks break down

Source: Providence Journal

University of Colorado Hospital, CU Medicine decline to see UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members

Source: The Denver Post

Boston hospital leaders frustrated at failed health care talks

Source: Boston Globe

I hope you enjoyed this week's dose of news. See you next week! And in the meantime, feel free to send any questions or story ideas my way at jthew@healthleadersmedia.com.

Take good care,

Jennifer Thew, RN
Senior Editor, Nursing