“I’m very proud of our Dartmouth Health member hospitals who have been recognized for the excellent communication between their physicians and nurses and patients,” said Joanne M. Conroy, MD, CEO and ...

She also partners seamlessly with physicians, fellow nurses and other members of the care team. Her communication skills allow her to advocate effectively for her patients. In summary, Sandi Wetherbee ...

The future of nursing is bright, with numerous emerging trends and career opportunities to explore. Technological ...

One of the most important aspects of a nurse’s job is to advocate for the safety and well-being of patients. This is especially true when it comes to caring for senior patients.

The nurses’ May 18, 2022, complaint letter to NCDHHS describes six emergency department patients who ended up in the wrong area or didn’t receive proper care because of handoff communication ...

For nurses, in particular, clinical empathy in cancer treatment may be deemed more significant, with the development of nurse-patient communication in the oncology ward being critical for patients ...

When asked to what extent communication lapses impact patient safety, 92% noted a “medium to very high” impact. Another 19% of nurses said they could more easily avoid patient care errors with ...

Structured nurse-patient conversations are led by registered nurses, who receive specific training on how to use leaflets to guide patients to understand risks, use communication techniques such ...

Studies have shown nurses may spend as little as two hours of a 12-hour shift on direct patient care. Other studies have found nurses face numerous interruptions while caring for patients ...

The following hospitals in Iowa received top marks on patients’ HCAHPS surveys for nurse communication. At least 80 percent of patients at these five hospitals responded on their surveys that ...