Design, a national leader in instructional design and online program development, today announced that The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education, the definitive competency ...

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 ...

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 ...

Nurses are being asked to do more than ever in a rapidly shifting healthcare landscape. As roles expand and expectations rise ...

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 ...

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix College of Nursing is advancing nurses' skills with its innovative Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Competency-based ...

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 ...

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 ...

Concerns that specialist nurses undertaking endoscopies may not be carrying out enough procedures to maintain their skills (White, 2004) highlight one of the difficulties facing nurses working in ...

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 ...

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 ...