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Strategic Career Moves for Nurses
Each stage of a nursing career offers opportunities. Whether you’re newly hired or almost retired, now is the time to develop a satisfying career.
Career News from Nurse.com
Experts Forecast Shifts in RN Employment
The fastest-growing nursing jobs in coming years will won’t necessarily be in hospitals. Experts say a surge in the growth of community health models and an aging population will shift the nurse employment landscape in the next decade.
Nurses Have Myriad Educational Options
Experts emphasize that there is no inherently “right” or “wrong” educational path for RNs. The key, they say, is to find one that fits your needs and allows you to reach your career goals.
Personal 'Learning Style' Key to Nurses' Educational Success
Every student on the education ladder from elementary school through college and continuing education has one. It’s called a “learning style,” and it can mean the difference between successfully assimilating new information and failing to grasp a subject. And with constant advances in medicine, it can mean the difference between a stellar nursing career trajectory and ending up in a rut.
Healthcare Reform Offers Opportunities for Nurses
Not everyone agrees with the provisions of the new healthcare reform legislation, but nursing association leaders and policy analysts believe the law will open up new opportunities for nurses in all areas of education and practice.
Advance nurse education
February 11, 2012
| Democrat & Chronicle
The' -- BS in 10' -- bill, introduced in the state Legislature, was developed in response to the need for a more highly skilled nursing workforce in the nation' -- s...
Nurses graduate into tough job market
January 03, 2012
| THE JOURNAL NEWS
'' The demand could increase for nurses in homes, clinics and schools, but it's too early to tell, she said. Nurse education is also changing. There is a greater push to...
NY bill would require bachelor's degrees for RNs
December 30, 2011
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Federal health officials have recommended upgrading nurse education to BSNs for more than a decade, and the idea got a boost in a 2010 report,'' The Future of Nursing,'' by...
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Calling All Nurses! Succession Planning Involves Everyone
Where are the nursing leaders of tomorrow? Succession planning ensures a smooth transition from one leader to next. Become active in your own career development and learn the essential skills needed to groom the inspirational nurse leaders and managers of tomorrow with Patrick R. Coonan, RN, EdD, NEA-BC, dean and professor at Adelphi University School of Nursing.
Expert Nurse Delegation Skills: Teamwork at the Bedside
Ineffective bedside team leadership produces hazardous patient environments and substandard clinical outcomes. Join author and nursing care delivery models expert Ruth Hansten RN, MBA, PhD, FACHE, to assess your current departmental/unit skill levels and learn step-by-step strategies for making "The Five Rights of Delegation" real in your practice.
Conquering Conflict in the Clinical Setting
Veteran trainer Mindy G. Spigel, RN, MS, coordinator of organizational effectiveness for CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System, will help you learn new skills to employ when dealing with conflict anywhere in the healthcare setting.
The "Golden Rules" for Preceptors and Preceptees
Learn the important components of the precepting role. Author, speaker and educator Diana Swihart, APRN-BC, MSN, CS, PhD, and clinical educator Solimar Figueroa, RN, CNOR, MSN, MHA, examine preceptor strategies to enhance the clinical performance and knowledge of the next generation of nurses.
Critical Thinking: The Key to Your Success in Nursing
Critical thinking — your capacity to focus your thinking to get the results you need — makes the difference between whether you succeed or fail. Learn the top ten reasons to improve thinking and practical, evidence-based strategies that help you work smarter, not harder with distinguished nursing educator Rosalinda Alfaro-LeFevre, RN, MSN, ANEF.
Transitioning to the Next Chapter of Your Career: Third Launch
Consider life as a series of chapters with four unique but expected phases to each chapter: the go-for-it, plateau, introspection and experimentation chapters. Join educator Phyllis M. Watson, RN, PhD, to explore ways to develop the skills you need for professional success at each phase.
Essentials of Career Development
Whether you’re a pro or a novice, Nurse.com's own "Dear Donna," career guru Donna Cardillo, RN, MA, will explore tips for creating standout resumes and developing sharp interviewing techniques to “wow” any potential employer.
Create Your "Nursing Dream Team" by Bridging Generation Gaps
This is the first time in history so many generations have been represented in the workforce, and it’s created challenges. Join Rose Sherman, RN, EdD, NEA-BC, CNL, director of the Nursing Leadership Institute at Florida Atlantic University, and Cynthia Saver, RN, MS, a veteran of the nursing publishing industry, to learn how cultural influences have shaped the work values of traditionals, Baby Boomers, Gen Xs and Gen Ys.
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FREE Nurse Manager Training Resource Offered
In response to a growing need among nurses for management training opportunities, The Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing's Future created "The Virtual Nurse Manager," a CD-ROM available without charge to every hospital in the U.S.
The interactive software program challenges nurse managers to learn everything from time management to conflict resolution and more effectively dealing with staffing shortages. Featuring six multiple-choice "scenarios," the program includes video of real-life nurse managers sharing the guidance they wish someone had given them during their careers. Each educational CD-ROM can be used by multiple nurses, at home or at work.
Copies of "The Virtual Nurse Manager," as well as other resources, including posters, brochures and lapel pins promoting the nursing profession, are available free of charge as part of The Campaign's ongoing efforts to alleviate the nursing shortage. Item can be ordered online at http://www.discovernursing.com/free-materials-videos-software
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