Every day, all shift long, nurses are using critical thinking skills in their job no matter where they work. The stronger those skills are, the higher the quality of care they provide to their patients. Even from the start of the shift and prioritizing the tasks at hand, the ability to problem-solve and make decisions on the fly are critical to each of the nurse’s assigned patients and to those s/he will interact with for other nurses throughout the shift. As nurses know, everything can turn on a dime without warning. Some things are never anticipated such as falls and codes and other incidents especially to patients who don’t fit…
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Soft Skills vs Hard Skills — What’s the Difference?
We often hear a lot about soft skills vs hard skills today. What’s the difference and how do they apply to the nursing profession? Both are required for nurses to provide quality care to patients. They are also very different by definition. Soft skills are basically innate personality traits such as interpersonal (people) skills and behaviors. Soft skills are very difficult to learn or to perfect. Hard skills are learned skills and often defined as specific abilities and skills that enable a person to excel in a profession. Nurses need to have strong communication skills, work well with others and be a good team member. Nurses should be flexible and…
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What to Look for in a Staffing Agency, and How to Hire Reliable Employees
In today’s fast-paced world, finding the right employees for your educational institution can be a daunting task. That’s where an educational staffing agency can be a lifesaver. These agencies specialize in connecting educational institutions with qualified, reliable professionals who can make a significant impact on your organization. In this article, we’ll delve into the world of educational staffing agencies, exploring what they offer, what to look for when choosing one, and how to hire the best employees through these agencies. The Role of Educational Staffing Agencies Bridging the Gap Educational staffing agencies serve as intermediaries between educational institutions and potential employees. They understand the unique needs of educational organizations, whether…
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Never Forget 9/11/01
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A Male Nurse’s Insight into Healthcare Misogyny
As a male nurse, I find myself in a unique position within a profession often associated with female caregivers. It’s the perspective that has opened my eyes to the nuances of gender-based treatment by doctors and patients within the healthcare industry. Simply put, I’ve noticed that my female colleagues and I aren’t always treated the same way, despite performing the same duties with equal levels of expertise and dedication. This bias against women in healthcare has been ingrained in medicine since Ancient Greece; medicine has absorbed and enforced socially constructed gender divisions at every stage in its long history” (Cleghorn, 2021). Now, this isn’t a grand revelation or a call…