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2020 Pathway to Excellence in Long Term Care®: Self-assessment of organizational culture
(American Nurses Credentialing Center, 2020)The first step in pursuing recognition as a Pathway to Excellence® health care organization is conducting a self-assessment and gap analysis of the organizational culture. Information collected is intended for the ... -
Caring for older adults in long-term care during the pandemic for licensed and unlicensed nursing staff
(End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC), 2020)Licensed and unlicensed nursing staff in long-term care settings are trying to provide the best care possible for older adults during the coronavirus pandemic. This resource offers staff the Center for Disease Control (CDC) ... -
COVID-19: Loss, grief and bereavement information
(End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC), 2020)Patient deaths from COVID-19 have been very difficult for families who are unable to be with loved ones during their dying process and at the time of death. Nurses at the bedside are providing support and fostering hope ... -
Creating joy & resilience in times of uncertainty
(End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC), 2020)Caring for older adults in long-term care facilities during the coronavirus pandemic is extremely challenging. Staff in long-term care are facing fears associated with the pandemic spread, grief associated with patient ... -
Educator's resource: Integration of best practice guidelines
(Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario, 2005-06)The Educator’s Resource: Integration of Best Practice Guidelines (Educator’s Resource) is part of the larger Best Practice Guidelines (BPG) Program initiated by the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario ... -
ELNEC COVID-19 communication resource guide: Helping families saying goodbye virtually to loved ones in the nursing home and hospital
(End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC), 2020-08-13)Helping family members say goodbye to loved ones who are dying in the hospital or nursing home is difficult in the best circumstances. With COVID-19, visitation is often not allowed and family have to say goodbye using ... -
ELNEC COVID-19 communication resource guide: Supporting a new graduate nurse colleague
(End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC), 2020)Transition from student to clinical practice as a new registered nurse can be overwhelming. The coronavirus pandemic has compounded the usual stressors and puts new graduates at high risk for stress, compassion fatigue and ... -
ELNEC COVID-19 meditation/mindfulness information
(End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC), 2020)Nurses are facing a great deal of stress caring for patients during the coronavirus pandemic. Meditation and mindfulness practices can help alleviate stress. This infographic outlines a number of helpful apps that can ... -
ELNEC final hours of life supplemental materials
(End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC), 2020)Nurses new to caring for patients who are actively dying during the COVID-19 pandemic may need educational support to be aware of the signs and symptoms during final hours of life. Physical, psychological, social and ... -
ELNEC- COVID-19 communication resource guide: An APRN telephone death notification to family tool
(End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC), 2020)Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) are having to notify family members of patients with COVID-19 about the patient's death by telephone. This can be quite difficult if the APRN is not comfortable making the call. ... -
Engaging clients who use substances
(Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario, 2015-03)This Guideline provides evidence-based recommendations for nurses and other members of the interprofessional team across all care settings who are assessing and providing interventions to individuals who use substances and ... -
Enhancing community care for Ontarians (ECCO) 2.0
(Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario, 2014-04)In October 2012, the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) issued Enhancing Community Care for Ontarians (ECCO), a bold model for health system transformation. Subject to significant praise, debate and ... -
Exercise & spiritual practice for stress reduction, health and well-being
(End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC), 2020)Nurses caring for patients with serious illness must take care of themselves in order to be able to care for others. The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged nurses in ways they have never faced before. Taking care of oneself ... -
Multi-site research playbook: A practical guide to support multi-site research studies for greater impact
Rigorous, high-quality nursing research creates an evidence base that advances nursing practice, shapes health policy, and contributes to improving nurse, patient, and system outcomes. Yet, too often, nurse researchers ... -
NPWH position statement: Cervical cancer screening
(2018-05-08)The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) supports a concerted effort to continue to improve cervical cancer screening rates and timely, appropriate follow-up and treatment when screening ... -
NPWH position statement: Cervical cancer screening [June 2021 Update]
The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) supports a concerted effort to continue to improve cervical cancer screening (CCS) rates and timely, appropriate follow-up and treatment when ... -
NPWH position statement: Climate change, women's health, and environmental justice
The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) asserts that climate change has a significant effect on health and wellbeing globally. NPWH believes that nursing organizations and the nursing ... -
NPWH position statement: Human Papillomavirus vaccination
(HealthCom Media, 2017-11)The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health supports an intentional and concerted effort to improve human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates—with the goal of ending cancers caused by ... -
NPWH position statement: Human Papillomavirus vaccination [October 2021 Update]
The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) advocates for an intentional and concerted effort to improve human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates, with the goal of ending cancers ... -
NPWH position statement: Human sex trafficking
(2017-02-28)The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) position statement on human sex trafficking was approved by the Board of Directors January, 2017. NPWH recognizes the critical role of nurse ...
