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Enhancing Patient Safety in Nursing: Strategies and Practices

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Medical errors are a healthcare professional’s worst nightmare. One of the most effective ways to reduce this number is by focusing on patient safety in nursing. For many hospitals, achieving better outcomes begins with the implementation of improved patient safety protocols. What is patient safety in nursing?

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Characteristics and Examples of Transformational Leadership in Nursing

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Today’s healthcare leaders continuously face the challenge of meeting high expectations and adapting to change. With staff retention currently as a top priority for many healthcare organizations, the connection between strong leadership and retaining employees is clear. Roosevelt, and John F.

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Extended Nurse Work Hours and Patient Safety: Effects and Solutions

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While most healthcare organizations have eight-hour shifts, many hospitals have relied on 12-hour shifts since the 1970s. But the effect of long nurse work hours on patient safety is an area of concern. Nurses worked even longer days during the COVID-19 pandemic, and some still do because of ongoing staff shortages.