How to Advocate as Nurse Administrator or Leader
The healthcare industry represents a vast network of independent systems. Nurse administrators and leaders are in a unique position to increase efficiency and prevent miscommunication
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The healthcare industry represents a vast network of independent systems. Nurse administrators and leaders are in a unique position to increase efficiency and prevent miscommunication
Those who teach for a living remember the first time they stepped into a classroom to teach. However, as daunting as the experience may have
Where would we be without education? It is a core tenet of preparing professionals in every industry, including healthcare, law and the education system itself.
Although the concept is not new, culturally responsive teaching has gained a great deal of traction during the last decade-plus. School leaders and teachers are
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The University of Southern Maine (USM) offers an online Registered Nurse (RN) to Master of Science (MS) in Nursing degree with two concentrations: Nursing Administration and
Planned learning outcomes for curricula mean nothing if the learning experiences for students are suboptimal. A Master of Science in Education (MSEd.) in Teacher Leadership
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The National Center for Education Statistics reports that schools have become more socioeconomically and culturally diverse than ever before. However, the learning outcomes for students of different
Nursing administration covers a wide range of leadership roles, from nurse supervisor to chief nursing officer. Although administrators do not routinely provide direct patient care,
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Established in 2014, Teach to Lead is a partnership of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), Teach Plus, and the U.S. Department of
Nurses can build fulfilling careers as leaders in a variety of settings. Earning an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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Kim Bennett did not want to take on an administrative role without preparing to navigate the choppy waters that sometimes come with the territory. “I
The healthcare field is suffering a widespread nursing shortage. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals across the United States were looking ahead at the dire
University of Southern Maine (USM) associate professor Dr. Anita Stewart McCafferty took the road less traveled to becoming an educator. “My original plan coming out
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A passion for helping at-risk children had Matthew Anderson jumping at the opportunity to become the director of education at a therapeutic school for students
Today’s healthcare environment is changing, but one constant is the need for dynamic leaders with an understanding of their role in advancing the industry as
Nurses make up the largest segment of the healthcare workforce with more than 3 million employed in the Unites States. These professionals have long maintained
Nurses spend more time with patients than any other healthcare professional. They use their voices and experiences to advocate for the best individual care of
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