Ask anyone to describe a nurse’s attributes, and you will likely hear some rendition of the following: A nurse is intelligent, detail-oriented, dedicated, an astute multi-tasker, meticulous and thorough.
Mobile technology proves its worthiness
By
Debra Smith, RN
Jan 20, 2017
For years, we used kiosks for our certified nursing assistants to enter Activities of Daily Living for residents.
How can leaders engage employees? Lessons from “Field of Dreams”
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Dec 13, 2017
Do you remember the movie Field of Dreams? I loved that movie! It had charm, mystery, sentimentality, and a real feel-good ending.
Saving and savoring daily
By
Kathy Laurenhue
May 20, 2015
E.B. White’s remarkable capacity for wonder – his ability to savor – is something worth cultivating among residents and staff alike.
Why it’s important to maintain protein intake and muscle mass for your elderly oncology residents
By
Jessica A. Iannotta, MS, RD, CSO, CDN and Susan Bratton
Apr 19, 2018
It’s well known that cancer patients are prone to losing weight during their treatment, but many people may not realize how weight loss that occurs prior to diagnosis can have a major impact on response...
Examining patient readiness to self-manage
By
Neil Gulsvig
Mar 30, 2015
It is no secret that at the time of discharge, patients are much more likely to succeed in self-managing their own care if they feel prepared and confident. But how do we know when a patient is ready?
Resume tips for the 2017 job seeker
By
Jami Brett
Aug 09, 2017
Six seconds. That’s all the attention your resume will get from a hiring manager before they put it in the “no, thanks” versus the “deserves-a-closer-look” pile.
Simulation: A way to achieve proficiency in EMR adoption
By
Heather Haugen, Ph.D.
May 20, 2013
Meaningful use requirements state that physicians must be able to send and receive care summaries during transitions to all healthcare settings, including long-term and post-acute care facilities. So how...
Beware of the bubble: Are you in touch with your employees?
Nov 17, 2017
Your employees talk about you. They talk to their colleagues, friends and family about your leadership and what it’s like to work in your organization.
Four digital marketing strategies every nursing home must use
By
Josh Kanter
Jun 29, 2016
Your nursing home doesn’t even show up in a Google search.