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Do you have an idea for an inquiry project, but you aren’t sure where to start? All inquiry experts – including the members of the JHHS Inquiry Council - were beginners once. We asked them what they would say to nurses who lack the confidence to pursue inquiry work – here’s a tip from Dawn Hohl, Senior Director of Transitions and Patient Experience with Johns Hopkins Care at Home and member of the JHHS Inquiry Council: “Don’t be afraid of inquiry work – it builds on the foundation of the nursing process – you know the science.  Nurses are naturally inquisitive – how can we improve the care we deliver?  I wonder if others practicing in this area have researched this XXX?  Your inquiry questions probably could go on and on.  This is Nursing Inquiry.  To gain confidence, engage your leader or a mentor.  Let them know you are interested and want to learn more.  Like in our Safety World – Speak Up!  Select an area of interest and Start!  Ask for help and keep your leader and mentor involved!  Talk to others about your interest and your project!” #Nursing #BeCurious #BeConfident #JohnsHopkins

Regardless of work environment or specialty, workplace safety is a concern for all nurses and medical staff. Keeping all of the potential risks of providing healthcare in mind… one questions arises; "How safe is correctional nursing?" - Read our full article and see what medical staff have to say. https://lnkd.in/g_AWq5b7 #corrhealth #correctionalnursing #safety

The work of a nurse entails both physical labor and equally intense clinical knowledge. So while nurses certainly need the physical rest they get from taking time off, they also need community support to address fatigue that goes beyond the physical. They need support in the form of professional development, clinical understanding, and community. Community can be a wellspring of strength in the latter case - connecting nurses so they can provide one another with clinical knowledge, communication, and support is of the utmost importance. Doing so will help to create a nurse force that’s just as strong mentally as they are physically.

MORE ABOUT MY GOAL TO HELP 5000 STUDENT NURSES PASS THEIR EXAMS. About 2 days ago, I made a post talking about my goal to help over 5000 student nurses pass their exams this November. I made a YouTube video explaining how to get access to the website and how navigate the practice tests. Click here to watch the full video 👇👇 https://lnkd.in/dBX4WHmR

Exploring the timeless legacy of nursing ethics! 📜💡Click here to uncover the profound history that shapes your ethical compass as a nurse: https://buff.ly/3TjRqNk Plus, earn valuable continuing education credits as you deepen your understanding of this vital aspect of the profession.👩⚕️✨ #NursingEthics #ContinuingEducation #TeamACS

For their part, physical therapists communicate with nurses about Read the full article: The Interaction Between Nursing And Physical Therapy ▸ https://lttr.ai/AFE0c #GoodCommunicationSkills #EnsurePositiveInteractions #PhysicalTherapyProfessionals #SeniorClientele #ResearchingResourcesTeamwork #ReadingBodyLanguage #RequirementsDeterminingResponsibility #ArrangingTherapyAppointments #NonVerbalCommunicationSpeaking #PerformSpecificProcedures

🔍 Insights from Gallup's 2023 Honesty and Ethics Poll In the most recent Gallup Honesty and Ethics poll, a surprising trend appeared about trust in various professions. This year's data show a substantial shift, with nearly all of the 23 professions surveyed reporting a decrease in perceived honesty and ethics compared to previous years. 🚨 Key Highlights: - Overall Decline: From clergy to journalists, practically every profession's honesty and ethics ratings have declined. This declining trend indicates a growing distrust, necessitating a thorough examination of the variables generating these judgments. 📉 - Nurses Lead the Way: On a bright note, nurses remain at the top of the list for the 22nd straight year, demonstrating the public's continued trust and regard. Their unwavering devotion, especially during difficult times, sets a standard for integrity and ethics. 💪🏽 🤔 Reflections for Professionals: This data prompts us to consider our profession's core beliefs and how our activities affect public image. As professionals, we must participate in introspection and debate about the ideas that underlie our work, as well as how we might collectively raise the bar for honesty and ethical behavior. ✨ Actionable Steps: - As we traverse these difficult times, the need for honesty, integrity, and ethical leadership has never been greater. Let us use this chance to reflect on our responsibilities and commit to being catalysts for positive change in our fields. 🔄 Share your thoughts. How do you see the ethics and honesty of your profession? What steps can we take to improve views and regain trust? #GallupPoll #Ethics #ProfessionalIntegrity #Leadership #TrustInProfessions #nursesonlinkedin

How prevalent is 'nurse guilt'? Feelings of professional guilt affect nurses at all levels. Examples nurses gave to Nursing Standard include feeling guilty about smiling, buying coffee or even sitting down at work, thanks to the low pay of some colleagues and a chronic lack of resources that means many staff do not get proper breaks. The list goes on. Click here to learn how to combat self blame https://lnkd.in/ePWrAJPH With thanks to Royston for his cartoon for RCNi Plus/Nursing Standard

The biggest change this year to the Code of Conduct for nurses was the transformation of Principle 2, which now says: “Nurses provide inclusive and culturally safe care by practicing cultural humility.” A person demonstrates cultural humility by reflecting on their own behaviour. As a nurse, this means you advocate for equitable and culturally safe care that is free from discrimination. This includes understanding how personal attributes and societal contexts, such as disabilities, sexual identity, anti-Indigenous and anti-Black racism, all influence client care. To learn more about how you can integrate culturally safe care into your practice, visit cno.org/codeofconduct and click on “resources for nurses.” We have a series of learning modules on this principle, resources on how to apply culturally safe care to nursing practice, and frequently asked questions from nurses.