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7 Traits That Ignite Workplace Energy

7 Traits That Ignite Workplace Energy

The Internet is full of pithy words of wisdom. One axiom I’ve seen recently on my social media feeds is that entrepreneurs are inspired, but leaders inspire. I wholeheartedly agree. While there is much more to leadership than just inspiring others, it’s not a bad place to start.

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Workplace Violence

Workplace Violence

Most nurses and healthcare workers enter the field because they want to reduce patient suffering and help patients heal. So, it’s ironic that nurses themselves can sometimes be the ones who need protection from harm.

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Spotlight On: Beverly Kirchner, MSN, RN, CNOR, CASC, CNAMB

Spotlight On: Beverly Kirchner, MSN, RN, CNOR, CASC, CNAMB

Beverly started her nursing career in 1976 as a staff nurse in labor and delivery at Parkland Hospital in Dallas. “One night a woman giving birth with a midwife had seizures and was eclamptic when they brought her in. It turned out that she had a ruptured liver. Doreen Reynolds, who many will remember, was working in the main OR that night and she came running in with all the equipment and everything that was needed for surgery.” 

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A Most Interesting Development

A Most Interesting Development

At the end of World War II, diploma programs were the most common pre-licensure education programs; the schools were closely linked to the hospitals which administered the programs. At its peak, Toledo Ohio had eight diploma schools and each was affiliated with a hospital in the city. These programs placed an emphasis on developing clinical skills and much of the coursework was delivered on the hospital campus. 

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Wound Care Market Growth Continues

Wound Care Market Growth Continues

The demand for wound care products is rising owing to the growing number of surgical cases and the increasing prevalence of chronic disorders across the globe. Moreover, the rising incidence of diabetes due to an inactive lifestyle is one of the significant factors contributing to market growth.

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