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🎉 Big news! Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas and Western Governors University just launched a state-of-the-art Nursing Lab in Missouri 🏥📚. This move is set to battle the U.S. nursing shortage head-on, aiming to educate over 500 nurses by 2026 and 3,000 annually in the long run. With a hefty investment exceeding $5M (including a $2M grant supported by Governor Mike Parson and the Missouri General Assembly), this facility is at the forefront of expanding access to quality nursing education, harnessing advanced sim tech across multiple rooms. Why's it a game-changer? McKinsey & Company signals a potential shortfall of up to 450,000 nurses by 2025; this lab is a significant step towards bridging that gap. 🚀 WGU is not stopping here. With plans to graduate more than 3,000 newly qualified nurses by the end of 2027, they're setting a new standard in healthcare education. Plus, accolades like the Platte County Business Excellence Award showcase their impact on local jobs and health systems 🏆. It's exciting to see WGU fueling our future frontline heroes and making healthcare education more accessible 🙌. Link in comments. #Nursing #HealthcareHeroes #EducationInnovation #FutureOfHealthcare

👏 Shoutout to Alex (The Break Nurse) Whitefield, MSN, RN! 👏 In the realm of #nursing, where outdated practices persist, Alex is a beacon of innovation. His groundbreaking software tackles a pervasive issue—#nurse breaks. Here's why it matters: When a #nurse assumes care of patients and takes on additional assignments during another #nurses break this is not just a workflow challenge; it's a risk to #patientsafety and legal liability to the nurse and the organization. As stated by a lawyer: "Knowingly and willing taking on an unsafe assignment is the definition of medical malpractice." I've witnessed firsthand how taking on an unsafe assignment even when relieving another nurse for a break compromises response times and exposes both nurses and facilities to potential failures to respond - aka bad outcomes and litigation. Under rules and regulations and codes of ethics, it's the duty and responsibility of all nurses to provide a safe environment for all patients and I am here to remind all #nurses that nothing supersedes the professional license of a provider ever! What Alex has created is revolutionary! It's not just about providing breaks; it's about ensuring continuity of care and mitigating risks - a gift to any organization. When there's a relief #nurse, work continues seamlessly, preventing delays and potential legal repercussions to the nurse and the organization. As a nurse with 23 years of critical care experience and former investigator for a board as well as a civil and administrative expert, I've seen the consequences of inadequate staffing and lack of breaks cost patients their lives and nurses their licenses. Alex's solution isn't just a win for nurses—it's a win for organizations. It saves thousands of dollars in legal fees and fines from governing bodies, improves #nurse satisfaction and retention, and, most importantly, enhances #patientcare and safety. Another HUGE thanks to Rebecca Love RN, MSN, FIEL for connecting us, I love meeting trailblazing nurses. I'm thrilled to connect with Alex at #vive2024! #nurses are taking the helm, advocating for change, and making a real impact on healthcare outcomes and I am proud to stand amongst them. Let's continue this momentum and usher in a new era of #nursing excellence! We are done with asking to have a seat at the table and creating our own, come on over to the South Pavilion and visit us all!!! 💪🌟 Alex, I cannot wait to meet you in person at VIVE2024!!! #Nurses come and connect with us in the NURSE PAVILION and see how nurses are changing the face of healthcare!! #ISTANDWITHNURSES RescueRN Mick Hopkins RNegade Jenny Finnell Jean Ross, RN

Our article, The Crucial Importance of Accurate Enumeration to Bringing Public Health Nurses Out from Behind the “Other” Category, was accepted for publication in Nursing Outlook!

Great article in McKnights' Long-Term Care News about the urgent need for administrator-in-training programs in skilled nursing facilities. There are degree programs and young people willing to be trained to enter the long-term care field, but this won't happen unless the industry takes long-term care workforce development seriously. #longtermcareadministration #workforcedevelopment #VisionCentre #ACHCA #NAB

EVERYTHING #virtualnursing will be discussed including lessons learned, resources available, elevating your program BEYOND admits and discharges and getting an ROI. Register today!!

Want the latest and greatest in emergency nursing? Check out the June issue of ENA Connection for a look back at a 30-year career from ENA Board member Joop Breuer, an intriguing story on robots working in the emergency department, the best of the Journal Of Emergency Nursing and more. https://bit.ly/4biH5YT #ENAConnection #ENAFoundation #DEI #ENADEI #EmergencyNursingNews #EmergencyNursing #EmergencyDepartment #EmergencyNurse #EDNurse #EDNurseResources #EmergencyNursingStories

Navigating the world of nursing, especially as an intern, demands a delicate balance between dedication and self-preservation. First and foremost, take care of yourself. ( don't compromise ) The demanding nature of healthcare requires stamina, so don't be a hero; take your time off and avoid four consecutive double shifts. Adhering to policies and procedures is non-negotiable, and remember, shortcuts have no place in patient care—always do the right thing. Actively engage with your patients, listen to them, and, crucially, touch and assess them without resorting to falsifying documentation.. When dealing with medications, meticulously scan and double-check, advocating for the well-being of yourself, colleagues, and patients. Recognize that coworkers are not necessarily friends—set boundaries. Don't shy away from asking for help; it doesn't diminish your competence, in fact, it enhances it. Be assertive in situations where advocacy is needed, and if facing resistance, stand firm. Embrace continuous learning by attending conferences, joining nursing organizations, and cultivating multiple mentors, all of which will enrich your journey as a nursing professional. #nursingmentor #caregiver #nurse #pak #education #entusiastic #approach #life

Today I was given the opportunity to listen and learn from one of Nursing's greatest thought leaders - Dr. Jean Watson. Every #nurse learns about her theory of human caring in nursing school! She spoke to Nursing PhD and DNP students from Texas Woman's University about healthcare today and how the 10 Caritas processes can be incorporated in nurse's profession and discipline. The ANA beautifully interwove the principles in the most up to date definition of Nursing. Below are some key takeaways from today’s presentation: 1. Compassion for oneself is the foundation from which we can have compassion for others. As such, #transforminghealthcare is essential to create space for nurses to care for themselves and develop environments of healing. 2. If we focus on the problems, the problems will only get bigger! But if we pivot and focus on solutions, creative opportunities will abound! I could not help but get SUPER excited as this is at the heart of #innovation. 3. The heart and science of #Nursingcare honors human dignity. Recognizing individuals want to thrive (not just live!) must become essential to our clinical decision making. The meaning a person associates with their health (instead of a diagnosis alone) provides opportunity to live life more richly and nurses advocate for this! 4. How can #augmentedintelligence interweave the caritas principles into all aspects of planning for a healing environment, from the individual person to the health system level? Loved that this was brought up as it is an amazing, forward thinking perspective. #nursesonlinkedin

Did you know that Frostburg State University has roughly 600 nursing students in their graduate and undergraduate programs? With two new programs in place, the University hopes to meet the workforce needs of local employers, such as UPMC Western Maryland, so that Allegany County can continue to provide comprehensive health care solutions to the region. To learn more, click the link below to read our most recent blog article about FSU's new programs, and the critical need for nurses.