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Journal of Nursing Administration

Health System-Academic Partnerships: Essential to Increasing the APRN Workforce

In the September 2023 Journal of Nursing Administration, Dr. April Kapu from Vanderbilt University and Dr. Danielle McCamey from Johns Hopkins University published an article titled Health System-Academic Partnerships: Essential to Increasing the APRN Workforce. To meet the growing demand for advanced practice registered nurses, the authors outline opportunities for health systems and academic institutions to work together to meet the mutual objectives of increasing the workforce while increasing the number of faculty, preceptors, and clinical sites.

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HealthLeaders

3 Health Systems Where Tech Is Transforming Nursing

In the September 12, 2023 issue of HealthLeaders, nursing editor Carol Davis takes a closer look at 3 Health Systems Where Tech Is Transforming Nursing. The author explores how simulation, virtual reality, AI, and other technologies are being used to augment nursing education, reduce administrative burdens, enhance communication, and assist with clinical decision-making. The article examines the innovative use of technology to support nursing practice at HCA Healthcare, Atrium Health, and Singing River Health System.

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Medscape Medical News

Can Nursing Schools Graduate Enough NPs to Meet Skyrocketing

In the August 24, 2023 issue of Medscape Medical News, journalist Steph Web published an article titled Can Nursing Schools Graduate Enough NPs to Meet Skyrocketing? The Bureau of Labor Statistics identified the nurse practitioner role as the fastest growing occupation in the US. This article focuses on challenges faced by nursing schools looking to increase capacity in NP programs to better meet the growing demand for primary care providers. Federal efforts to remove barriers to NP practice and provide support to schools for faculty, clinical education, and other critical needs are profiled.

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Health Affairs

Five Urgent Steps to Address Violence Against Nurses in the Workplace

On August 23, Health Affairs published an article by Dr. Linda Beeber from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and colleagues titled Five Urgent Steps to Address Violence Against Nurses in the Workplace. Given the increase in patient violence, the authors call for immediate action to protect psychiatric nurses and other healthcare providers by enacting comprehensive federal legislation; emphasizing quality indicators that help protect staff from harm; strengthening data systems to better monitor worker exposure to aggressive events; improving reporting of workplace violence; and holding educational institutions accountable for teaching about quality and safety standards that protect nurses. The article calls for greater collaboration among all stakeholders to prevent further injury and death.

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Health Affairs

To Improve Outcomes Under CMS’ ‘Making Care Primary’, Focus on Registered Nurses

On August 21, 2023, Health Affairs published a new article by Dr. Jacqueline Nikpour, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, and colleagues titled To Improve Outcomes Under CMS’ ‘Making Care Primary’, Focus on Registered Nurses. Emerging evidence suggests that expanding the use of registered nurses (RNs) in primary care presents an opportunity for practices to improve patient outcomes and achieve financial goals. The authors examine patient and financial outcomes of existing primary care models that leverage RNs in new roles to support accountable care, identify policy barriers and solutions for new models of nurse-led care, and explore opportunities for RNs to generate revenue in primary care.

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Nurse Centered

Breaking Barriers to Recruit More Nursing PhD Students

Published August 15, 2023, in Nurse Centered, Sigma Theta Tau International’s online resource center, Dr. Eleanor Turi from the University of Pennsylvania and colleagues share their insights on Breaking Barriers to Recruit More Nursing PhD Students. In addition to a lack of funding and scholarships to support nurse scientists, the authors recognize a disconnect between the clinical and research communities, which inhibits the integration of science and practice and hinders the advancement of both fields. Further, “exposing nurses to research early in their education and careers can foster a love for pursuing better health outcomes and answering the clinical questions that impact us, and thus increase the number of PhD-prepared nurses in the field."

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Journal of Professional Nursing

The Relationship Among Faculty-to-Faculty Incivility and Job Satisfaction or Intent to Leave in Nursing Programs in the United States

In the July-August 2023 Journal of Professional Nursing, Dr. Pamela McGee from Delaware State University published the results of a new study on The Relationship Among Faculty-to-Faculty Incivility and Job Satisfaction or Intent to Leave in Nursing Programs in the United States. The researcher found that 50% of those surveyed believe that faculty incivility was a moderate to severe problem in their workplace, which negatively impacts job satisfaction and faculty retention. Further, nearly 39% of respondents had minimal to no confidence in addressing workplace incivility, citing fear of professional or personal retaliation as the greatest barriers to mitigating this issue.

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Journal of Professional Nursing

Addressing Neurodiversity in Nursing Education

In the July-August 2023 Journal of Professional Nursing, PhD nursing student Naz Nami Yenmez from the University of Missouri-St. Louis contributed a guest editorial on Addressing Neurodiversity in Nursing Education. Neurodiversity recognizes differences in how individuals interact and experience the world based on variations in brain function. To advance equity and inclusion in nursing education, faculty should consider ways to accommodate neurodivergent students and enhance their preparation as a professional nurse. The author identifies specific strategies, including leveraging support services, reducing stigma, decreasing bullying, initiating discussions on disability, and providing mentorship.

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Journal of Nursing Regulation

Simulation in Nursing Education: Advancements in Regulation, 2014–2022

In the July 2023 Journal of Nursing Regulation, Richard Smiley and Brendan Martin with the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) explore Simulation in Nursing Education: Advancements in Regulation, 2014–2022. The article examines the growth in the use of simulation-based clinical experiences in prelicensure nursing education since the publication of NCSBN’s National Simulation Study. The authors found that the number of jurisdictions with regulations regarding simulation use doubled from 21 in 2014 to 41 in 2022. The number of nursing regulatory bodies that allowed a maximum substitution of up to 50% simulated clinical hours rose from 1 to 23 over the same time frame.

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Nurse Educator

A Compelling Case for the Use of Backward Design to Advance Competency-Based Nursing Education

In the September/October 2023 issue of Nurse Educator, Dr. Genieveve Cline and Kailey Rinaldi from the University of South Florida share A Compelling Case for the Use of Backward Design to Advance Competency-Based Nursing Education. “Backward design is a process of curriculum development that begins with the learning outcomes and competencies in mind to promote deep and enduring learning.” The authors outline reasons for adopting backward design, including an example of how to use this approach to align a curriculum with the 2021 Essentials and Next Generation NCLEX guidance.

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American Nurse

Peer Support and Nurse Well-Being

On September 8, 2023, the American Nurse published an article by Dr. Tim Cunningham and Dr. Trina Geyer from Emory Healthcare on Peer Support and Nurse Well-Being. “Peer support programs focus on the strengths of nurses, team members, and trusted colleagues who use their compassion and altruism to support the well-being of colleagues in need.” The authors describe how matching nurses seeking help with peer supporters from similar backgrounds can promote feelings of empowerment and self-efficacy, reduce stress, and enable individuals to contribute at the highest level. Dr. Cunningham will be a featured speaker at AACN’s Academic Nursing Leadership Conference (ANLC) in October.

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American Nurse

A Call for Healthy Role Models

In the August 2023 issue of American Nurse, Dr. Peter Stoffan from NewYork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital in New York City and colleagues issued A Call for Healthy Role Models. Though nurse leaders have the potential to act as healthy role models for their teams, this new study found that most nurse leaders fail to demonstrate consistent self-care behaviors. The authors challenge nurse leaders to prioritize self-care and the well-being of their staff, which includes taking steps to ensure “healthy work–life harmony” for today’s nursing workforce.

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The Future of Nursing, 2020-2030 Report

The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Global Applications to Advance Health Equity

On August 17, 2023, Drs. Susan Hassmiller, Ashley Darcy Mahoney, and Kenya Beard released a new book titled The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Global Applications to Advance Health Equity. The book explores how to apply the concepts and recommendations featured in The Future of Nursing 2020-2030 report to inspire nurses to take action to improve health equity. The authors advance program and policy recommendations, along with case studies, tools, resources, and storytelling, designed to empower nurses to lead in transforming health care in pursuit of an equitable, just, and fair society.

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Inside Higher Ed

Who Should Be Called a ‘Doctor’?

On August 16, 2023, reporter Jessica Blake with Inside Higher Ed considers the question: Who Should Be Called a ‘Doctor’? A new Georgia law limiting the use of the title of doctor to physicians has renewed the debate over the legal use of this title by healthcare professionals with doctoral-level preparation, including nurses. As other states consider similar legislation, organizations representing nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare providers argue that transparency with patients and the ability to accurately advertise academic credentials and qualifications can coexist.

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U.S. Departments of Education and Justice

Dear Colleague Letter and Question and Answer Resource

On August 14, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education joined with the U.S. Department of Justice in announcing two resources to help colleges and universities understand and respond to the recent Supreme Court decision on race-conscious admissions practices. The new published materials, which include a Dear Colleague Letter and Question and Answer Resource, are designed to help academic leaders lawfully pursue efforts to achieve a student body that is diverse across a range of factors, including race and ethnicity. Examples of steps schools can take to achieve a diverse student body include targeted outreach, recruitment, and pathway programs; evaluation of admission policies; and retention strategies and programs.

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HealthLeader

University of Pittsburgh Nursing School Creates Tools and Learning for LGBTQIA+ Healthcare

In the August 7, 2023 issue of HealthLeaders, nursing editor Carol Davis published a story titled University of Pittsburgh Nursing School Creates Tools and Learning for LGBTQIA+ Healthcare. The article profiles the work of Drs. Brenda Cassidy, Betty Braxter, and Andrea Fischl to develop an interactive learning module and resource toolbox to promote best practices in LGBTQIA+ healthcare, which is now available to students and all healthcare providers. Currently, fewer than 20% of nursing students are prepared to provide care for LGBTQIA+ patients. Issues connected to unconscious bias are explored.

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Nursing Outlook

Nurse-led Approaches to Address Social Determinants of Health and Advance Health Equity: A New Framework and its Implications

Published as an article-in-press by Nursing Outlook, Dr. Vincent Guilamo-Ramos and colleagues from the Duke University School of Nursing discuss Nurse-led Approaches to Address Social Determinants of Health and Advance Health Equity: A New Framework and its Implications. To address the gap in applying research to mitigate the harmful impacts of the social determinants of health (SDOH), the authors introduce a new framework developed by the Center for Latino Adolescent and Family Health at Duke that synthesizes extant SDOH research to address this gap. This work is supported by an online hub focused on disseminating innovations to end health inequities.

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Journal of Nursing Administration

AONL Workforce Compendium: Practice-Based Evidence to Support Nurse Leaders

In the July/August 2023 Journal of Nursing Administration, Dr. Ronda Hughes with the American Organization for Nursing Leadership profiles the AONL Workforce Compendium: Practice-Based Evidence to Support Nurse Leaders. This resource identifies strategies and innovations that can be used by leaders to manage the nursing workforce in several key areas, including talent attraction and acquisition, recruitment and retention, leadership, positive practice environments, total rewards, and a culture of inquiry. A special section on academic-practice partnerships, including exemplars, is featured in the compendium.

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