by Damion Jenkins, RN, MSN, CEO | Dec 19, 2016 | Nurses Matter, Nursing Ethics, Nursing Leadership, Patient Advocacy, Uncategorized
According to the American Nurses Association (ANA), the Code of Ethics for Nurses was developed as a guide for carrying out nursing responsibilities in a manner consistent with quality in nursing care and the ethical obligations of the profession. There are 9...
by Damion Jenkins, RN, MSN, CEO | Dec 13, 2016 | Coping with Stress, Inspirational, New Graduate Nurses, Nurses Matter, Nursing Leadership, Personal Experience, Student Nurse, Uncategorized
Here are three coping strategies that you can effectively utilize in your practice to help you better handle reality shock and move towards becoming a confident and satisfied member of the nursing profession: Focus on mastering your skills One of the first coping...
by Damion Jenkins, RN, MSN, CEO | Nov 20, 2016 | Coping with Stress, Holiday Work, Nurses Matter, Nursing Inspiration, Nursing Leadership, Personal Experience, Uncategorized
Nursing during the holiday season can be one of the most challenging, yet most rewarding times of your career. With hectic holiday scheduling, Thanksgiving dinner sending you into a food coma, and perhaps being away from your family for the first time, you may find...
by Damion Jenkins, RN, MSN, CEO | Nov 20, 2016 | Advanced Nursing Practice, Critical Thinking, NCLEX-RN, Nurses Matter, Nursing Leadership, Patient Advocacy, Patient Safety, Strategies for Success, Travel RN, Uncategorized
In many urban areas across our country, clients and their families come in healthcare settings speaking languages from all over the world. No matter what language they may speak, nurses are challenged to be creative and utilize all resources available to ensure that...
by Damion Jenkins, RN, MSN, CEO | Oct 31, 2016 | Coping with Stress, Inspirational, Nurses Matter, Nursing Inspiration, Nursing Leadership, Personal Experience, Uncategorized
Along with the daily challenges that nurses face, come immeasurable benefits. In the attempt to celebrate and highlight what drives a registered nurse to compassionately care for their patients— I share monthly inspirational quotes from RNs with you, my colleagues and...
by Damion Jenkins, RN, MSN, CEO | Oct 31, 2016 | Advanced Nursing Practice, Bullying, Critical Thinking, New Graduate Nurses, Nurses Matter, Nursing Chain of Command, Nursing Leadership, Nursing School, Patient Advocacy, Patient Safety, Personal Experience, Student Nurse, Travel Nursing, Uncategorized
In nursing’s often fast-paced and stressful environment, workplace conflicts are certainly not a rare occurrence. Knowing how to deal with these conflicts and find swift resolution will help you in maintaining a professional, safe, and healthy environment for you and...