Browsing Open Dissemination Materials - Groups and Individuals by Level of Evidence "Expert Opinion (nationally/internationally recognized)"
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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 ... -
Building wellness cultures to promote optimal health and well-being in nurses: Evidence-based strategies that work!
This presentation speaks to the importance of the health and well-being of nurses. -
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 a culture of lifelong learning: A strategy for organizational success
(Nursing Management, 2019-02)A competent workforce supported by continuing professional development (CPD) is the foundation of successful healthcare organizations. Those who invest in CPD recognize the impact it has on optimizing performance and ... -
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 ... -
The effects of positive practice environments: Leadership must-knows
(Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc., 2019-10)Retention is now a critical issue...as we risk losing nurses faster than we can train them.” This startling statement was made by Howard Catton, CEO of the International Council of Nurses (ICN), at the ICN International ... -
ELNEC Core Module 1: Palliative Nursing Care
(2018-07-03)Describe the role of the nurse in providing quality palliative care for patients across the lifespan. Identify the need for collaborating with interdisciplinary team members while implementing the nursing role in palliative ... -
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 final hours: Adapted for COVID-19 crisis
(End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC), 2020)The coronavirus pandemic has made care of patients and their families during the final hours of life uniquely challenging. Families are often not able to be with their loved ones during the end of their lives. Nurses are ... -
ELNEC Pediatric 2018: Module 1
(2018-07-03)Principles of Hospice & Palliative Care for Children Child and family as unit of care with attention to caregiver support Adolescents and young adults have distinctive needs Attention to physical, psychological, social, ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
Female genital mutilation: What nurses need to know
Female Genital Manipulation (FGM) is recognized as a significant worldwide human rights concern that is based on outdated societal, religious and ethnic beliefs. FGM, however, is not a foreign issue. FGM is also an ... -
How to be a first responder for colleagues after adverse events: Instituting a peer support program in the emergency department
Healthcare workers exposed to adverse events can suffer emotional and physical consequences, often referred to as “second-victim” or “identified individual” After an adverse event occurs, there may ... -
Infusing quality and safety education for nurses into your curriculum: A workshop funded by a grant from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
(3/22/2017)The QSEN Competencies include implementation of quality improvement strategies, evidence-based practice, patient safety, integration of informatics into patient care and health management, patient centeredness in care ... -
Lessons in leadership: Martha Norton Hill
(Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, 10/11/2007)Lessons in Leadership: The Betty Irene Moore Speaker Series embodies Betty Irene Moore's vision and hope for nurses to lead within their teams, organizations and communities, with the ultimate goal of improving the experience ...
