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Patient-Provider Teamwork Makes a Difference in Diagnostic Research
Back in December 2017 I shared a blog describing what nurses need to know about diagnostic error. Since then I completed my PhD (yay!), became Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, and most recently, was awarded funding by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) for my project with The Armstrong Institute Center for The post Patient-Provider Teamwork Makes a Difference in Diagnostic Research appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - June 6, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: New On the Pulse diagnostic error PCORI research Source Type: blogs

Racism in Care: Speak Up to Save a Life
By: Dr. Nicole Warren Nurses prides themselves on being the “the last line of defense” to protect patients from errors in care. Similarly, they have the power to limit the damage of racism in healthcare by ensuring its presence in the care environment does not go unchecked. How many times have you been part of The post Racism in Care: Speak Up to Save a Life appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - May 23, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: Health Equity New On the Pulse black mothers hierarchy pregancy racism Source Type: blogs

Congratulations Class of 2018
Congratulations class of 2018! Today is your day to celebrate your achievements with your family, friends, and supporters. Here’s a call to action from commencement speaker, Mark Ganz (CEO of Cambia Health Solutions): ✔ Don’t confuse the tools and tech with the true healing of people. ✔ Embrace idealism, don’t lose it in the face The post Congratulations Class of 2018 appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - May 22, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: New graduation Source Type: blogs

Leadership, Beginning to End
By Patricia M. Davidson Cambia Health Solutions CEO Mark Ganz is a machine, a tireless advocate of health care that is relentlessly human, particularly when it comes to palliative care and the end-of-life experience. However, too many of us on the East Coast might have been unaware of his tremendous leadership through an organization in The post Leadership, Beginning to End appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - May 21, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: Aging New Alzheimer's Cambia Dean dementia end of life foundation healthcare Mark Ganz palliative care patient-centered scholar Source Type: blogs

Becoming a DNP with a Full-Time Career … and an Injured Mom
Last march Roberto Roman’s parents were involved in a very serious car crash. His dad survived the accident with barely a scratch but his mom suffered multiple near fatal injuries including a spinal fracture that could have left her paralyzed. At the time Roberto was a student in Johns Hopkins’ DNP Executive Track program, as well The post Becoming a DNP with a Full-Time Career… and an Injured Mom appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - May 20, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Online Editor Tags: On the Pulse dnp work-life balance Source Type: blogs

WHO ’ s Call to Eliminate Trans Fat Is “ An Exciting Step ”
Yesterday the World Health Organization, also known as the WHO, released REPLACE, a step-by-step guide to eliminate trans fat from the global food supply by 2023. In a statement, WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said: “WHO calls on governments to use the REPLACE action package to eliminate industrially-produced trans-fatty acids from the food supply. The post WHO’s Call to Eliminate Trans Fat Is “An Exciting Step” appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - May 15, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: On the Pulse cardiovascular disease childhood nutrition heart disease obesity trans fat Source Type: blogs

Dean Podcast on Breastfeeding and Flexibility for New Moms
Dean Patricia Davidson, PhD, MEd, RN, FAAN, discusses a recent study on female physicians and their breastfeeding patterns; cultural changes to better support women; and prioritizing psychological health and social welfare. Listen below, and check out additional podcasts. Program Notes: 0:12  Ranked No. 1 and 130 years of Hopkins Nursing 1:27  Breastfeeding study published in The post Dean Podcast on Breastfeeding and Flexibility for New Moms appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - May 15, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Danielle Kress Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Tags: Davidson Podcast New Nursing Podcasts On the Pulse breastfeeding cultural change mothers social change Womens health Source Type: blogs

Almost a DNP with Two Kids Under 3
It was challenging enough for Kristen Sheldon to start the DNP Executive Track with a 2-year-old—while also working as a family nurse practitioner, teaching at the nurse practitioner program at Texas Women’s University, and working as a nurse practitioner at a medical spa—but then she found out she was pregnant again! “It was a shock, The post Almost a DNP with Two Kids Under 3 appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - May 14, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: New On the Pulse dnp DNP Executive Track Nurse practitioner Source Type: blogs

What Nurses Need to Know: Midwifery and Woman-Centered Care
Karen Trister Grace has spent her career as a midwife and a midwifery educator aside from, appropriately, a nine-month period as a labor and delivery nurse. Educating herself and others has given her perspective. The nursing gig gave her real-world confirmation of why her work as a builder of midwives is so important. Grace, working The post What Nurses Need to Know: Midwifery and Woman-Centered Care appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - May 10, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: What Nurses Need to Know Childbirth delivery doctoral healthcare labor malpractice midwifery midwives Obstetrics PhD racism Source Type: blogs

The Nursing Numbers Game
The nursing shortage in America didn’t happen overnight. And it wasn’t caused by any one simple factor. Still, with the need so great and our collective frustration growing, people are asking legitimate questions. For instance, CNN published a report this week that nursing schools are turning away applicants at such a time of need. The The post The Nursing Numbers Game appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - May 3, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: On the Pulse Baccalaureate CNN doctoral economy Education jobs master's Media Nursing School nursing shortage salaries supply and demand turnover Source Type: blogs

A Special Thank You to Our Preceptors
At its best the preceptor-student experience is mutually beneficial—on the nurse’s side, a fresh perspective and a helper who you trust; students get to leave the classroom and care for real patients. And at the end a preceptor who held your hand as you practiced the steps to save a patient’s life knows they helped The post A Special Thank You to Our Preceptors appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - April 27, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: New On the Pulse preceptor Source Type: blogs

The Expanded Call for a Solution to the Opioid Epidemic
In 2016, Dr. Vivek Murthy, the 19th Surgeon General of the United States, initiated a national movement for health professionals to take action to end the opioid crisis. Now, two years later, Dr. Jerome M. Adams, 20th Surgeon General, is saying we must go a step further. Not just health professionals, but friends and family The post The Expanded Call for a Solution to the Opioid Epidemic appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
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Nars Jenna: First Day
By: Jenna Oien Today I toured the hospital where I will be working for the next nine weeks and it was a humbling experience. I’ll start by saying that I have immense respect for all nurses because of the amount of knowledge we are expected to have, the challenges we face on a daily basis, The post Nars Jenna: First Day appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - April 20, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: On the Pulse Global health master's entry MSN (Entry Into Nursing) Philippines practicum Source Type: blogs

Does Dementia Discriminate?
By: Dr. Bryan Hansen  With more than one in 10 people 65 or older having dementia, it is likely that every person will experience its impact personally, among family, or among friends. More than 47 million people worldwide are living with dementia and that number is expected to triple by 2050, making dementia the most The post Does Dementia Discriminate? appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - April 18, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: New dementia health disparities health equity Mental Health Source Type: blogs