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Nursing Leadership: What Is It and Why Is It Important?

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Key competencies and attributes of nurse leaders include the following: Understands the correlation between a strong team and high levels of patient quality and safety. Encourages feedback and works to solve problems related to patient care, patient safety, budget, and staffing.

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15 Behavioral Interview Questions for Nurses

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What did you say to the patient? Compassion and empathy While nurses are known for having compassion and empathy, some candidates might lack these characteristics. The following sample nursing interview questions might shed light on how well a candidate perceives the feelings of patients and colleagues.

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Extended Nurse Work Hours and Patient Safety: Effects and Solutions

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While most healthcare organizations have eight-hour shifts, many hospitals have relied on 12-hour shifts since the 1970s. But the effect of long nurse work hours on patient safety is an area of concern. With a projected shortfall of over 200,000 nurses by 2030 , hospitals can’t afford to lose staff members.