Nurse Grads Are Here
The crowd at graduation today was full of family, friends, well-wishers… and the latest crop of Hopkins nurses setting out into the world to change health care systems for the better.  The keynote speaker was Ahrin Mishan, the Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation Executive Director. Under his leadership, the Foundation has built a pipeline of The post Nurse Grads Are Here appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
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A Grand Vision for Nursing
Meet Ahrin Mishan, spring 2019 commencement speaker. Yet, as executive director of the Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation, he is seeking innovative ways and new places to stimulate growth and change. Under his leadership, the Hillman Foundation has built a pipeline of support for bold, nursing-led models of care for vulnerable populations—even at their earliest The post A Grand Vision for Nursing appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
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Streaming for Nurses
“Nurses week” was the theme of Johns Hopkins first-ever Charity Streams fundraiser. So what exactly is it? “Live charity streams is a new innovative way to fundraise!” says Gill Wylie, a development coordinator in Development & Alumni Relations. Gill organized the event with Donovan Stannard from the IT department. “Streamers” are people who post live The post Streaming for Nurses appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
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The Caregiver ’ s Mental Health is Important Too
By: Martha Abshire, PhD, RN I cared for my father in the last few years of his life. He suffered from chronic pain and the opioids he used to manage his condition impacted his mental health. He became more socially isolated, his sleep patterns changed, and he often fell asleep throughout the day. Eventually he The post The Caregiver’s Mental Health is Important Too appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
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5 Benefits of Becoming a Preceptor
As a preceptor, you help the next generation of RNs and advanced practice RNs translate classroom learning into hands on patient care. You’re supporting your profession, watching them gain confidence in practice, and you may even learn a few things—new nurses are full of fresh ideas. But beyond the altruistic good feelings, here are 5 The post 5 Benefits of Becoming a Preceptor appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
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Nurses (and Almost Nurses!) Talk Balancing School, Work & Family
Kelli DePriest and her new baby Walter, along with Katie Spearman and Nasrin Akter are chatting in front of Jay’s Cafe; Dr. Tamar Rodney is nearby pushing toy strollers with Akira and Akila, new PhD grad Reiko Asano’s twins. Along comes Safiyyah Okoye with her three-month-old son, Asa. He’s smiling alot, so the twins run The post Nurses (and Almost Nurses!) Talk Balancing School, Work & Family appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
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Q & A with Dr. Peter Buerhaus, New Society of Scholars Inductee
The 2019 inductees into the Johns Hopkins Society of Scholars included Peter Buerhaus, PhD, RN, FAAN, Dean Patricia Davidson’s nominee. Dr. Buerhaus is a nurse and a health care economist who is well known for his studies on the nursing and physician workforces in the U.S. Dr. Buerhaus is currently affiliated with Montana State University; The post Q&A with Dr. Peter Buerhaus, New Society of Scholars Inductee appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
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Q & A with Dr. Kim McIltrot, New DNP Program Director
Kimberly McIltrot, DNP, CPNP, CWOCN is the newly selected Program Director for the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing—recently ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report. She’s a former officer in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps (who was awarded the Bronze Service Star for her work The post Q&A with Dr. Kim McIltrot, New DNP Program Director appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
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Healthcare Journalists Tour Nursing
The Association of Healthcare Journalists conference kicked off today with a tour of the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. Attendees saw: How we’re taking on the opioid epidemic Incredible tech advances in simulation Nurses critical role in responding to domestic violence The student-led session, “Answering the Crisis: Opioid & Harm Reduction,” was run by students The post Healthcare Journalists Tour Nursing appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
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The Nursing Voice in Burnout, Aging, and Intimate Partner Violence
Health care journalists, meet nursing. Dean Patricia Davidson, Dr. Sarah Szanton, and Dr. Nancy Glass will handle it from here. You’ll meet them at the 2019 Association of Health Care Journalists Conference, which we’re hosting along with the Johns Hopkins University, and the schools of Medicine and Public Health. Until then, you can learn more The post The Nursing Voice in Burnout, Aging, and Intimate Partner Violence appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
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Nurses Don ’ t Play Cards
A message from Dean Davidson: Many of you probably saw the recent news regarding a U.S. Senator’s remarks that nurses spend most of their day playing cards and complaining about their workload. Or, you saw the social media backlash that spread (#nursesdontplaycards) and the comments from nurses across the country who wanted to set the The post Nurses Don’t Play Cards appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
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Health Care Journalists, Meet Nursing
Over the next few days, the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing will join the Johns Hopkins University, as well as the schools of Medicine and Public Health in playing host to the 2019 Association of Health Care Journalists Conference. To the health care journalists we say, “Welcome!” We’re so excited for you to meet Dean The post Health Care Journalists, Meet Nursing appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
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Study Tips from Hopkins Nurses
It’s finals week. You’re probably a little anxious between getting all those chapters read and reviewing endless notes. Some of you may even be preparing for your NCLEX or certification exams. No matter your track, the programs here are challenging. You may even think to yourself, “How the heck did I end up at Hopkins?” The post Study Tips from Hopkins Nurses appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
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Strong Preceptors Build Strong Nurses
“The strength of our program depends on strong preceptors,” said Dean Patricia Davidson at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing’s annual preceptor appreciation reception. “Thank you for shaping the next generation of nurses.” Preceptors help the next generation of nurses translate classroom learning into hands-on patient care.  At the same time, preceptors develop their own The post Strong Preceptors Build Strong Nurses appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
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How the Heck Did I End Up at Hopkins?
By: Adam Morrow Congratulations on being accepted into the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. Thank you for taking this leap, because nursing isn’t just a profession. It becomes a part of who you are, a part of your identity. You will always and forever be a nurse. There are nurses everywhere, but all of you The post How the Heck Did I End Up at Hopkins? appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
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