New recommendations highlight the importance of coordinated work between psychiatrists and nurses to enhance patient outcomes in mental health care. Evidence-based nursing approaches, particularly in ...

In a development that was years in the making, mandatory "continuing competency" tracking is beginning this week for Georgia's more than 9,000 registered nurses. The new system has long been discussed ...

ORLANDO, Fla. | As a nurse in Kuwait for five years, Cini Thomas had never cared for a male patient. Now, having worked for 1½ years as a bone-marrow-transplant nurse with Florida Hospital, Thomas ...

New research shows ‘cultural intelligence’ has both beneficial and unintended effects, challenging common assumptions about ...

A new questionnaire assesses obstetric nurses' competency in GD management, filling a critical training gap. Developed through expert input and pilot testing, the tool shows strong psychometric ...

As summer storms roll in across much of the U.S., we’re reminded that preparation is an absolute necessity and could mean the difference between life and death. Whether it’s a hurricane, a tornado or ...

A new competency-mapping-based instructional model for health assessment education integrates global nursing competency frameworks into a structured, progressive pathway. Drawing on international ...

May 9, 2012 (New Orleans, Louisiana) — Editor's note: Genomics is expanding by leaps and bounds in all areas of healthcare. Nowhere is this more evident than in oncology, where genomic information can ...

Recent advancements in nursing have reinforced the importance of integrating robust competence frameworks with comprehensive clinical training. Nurse competence encompasses not only technical skills ...

Metro Atlanta is becoming an increasingly diverse area, so nurses often find themselves caring for patients who represent many different cultures. This can affect everything from a patient's comfort ...

Cultural competency and understanding of different cultures' perspectives on healthcare are increasingly non-negotiable for nurses, particularly in diverse areas of the country, according to a report ...

Self-awareness is the perception of one’s physical state, mental state, and emotional thoughts, and one’s potential in a professional role. Nursing organizations consider self-awareness to be a key ...