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Patient Care Technicians: The Key to Solving Nursing Burnout and Turnover

Learning + Leading

of surveyed nurses said they feel on a weekly basis. “At the end of their rope.” That’s how 29.4% For some, it’s every day. Many more reported feeling “emotionally drained,” “used up” or “fatigued.” Whatever the nomenclature, it all points to the same thing: burnout.

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ICM Implantation and Remote Follow‐Up Management by Trained Nurses in Italian Hospitals: Current Practice and Nurse Feedback

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

Key results of the survey about nurse-led implantable cardiac monitor management practices in Italy. ABSTRACT Aims This project aimed to evaluate current practices of trained nurses performing implantable cardiac monitor (ICM) implantations and remote follow-ups in Italy, assessing hospital protocols and nurses' perceptions.

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Examining the clinical role and educational preparation of heart failure nurses across Europe. A survey of the Heart Failure Association (HFA) of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the Association of Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions (ACNAP) of the ESC

European Journal of Heart Failure

The clinical role and educational preparation of heart failure nurses across Europe. HF, heart failure; HFN, heart failure nurse; MDT, multidisciplinary team. Aims To describe the clinical practice and educational preparation of heart failure (HF) nurses across Europe and determine the key differences between countries.

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Nurses play key role in addressing mental well-being for people after a stroke

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Nurses play a key role in helping patients manage emotional and social health challenges, or psychosocial health, after a stroke, and improved screening and assessment for psychosocial needs are essential to provide optimal patient care.

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Abstract 122: Radiology Nurse-Led Training: A Game Changer for After-Hours Stroke Care

Stroke Journal

However, not all institutions can staff stroke-trained nurses 24/7. To address increasing after-hours DTP times, radiology staff nurses designed and implemented an institution-specific, comprehensive educational stroke training program for all night shift ED nurses.

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ZODIAC Clinical Trial Led by UT Health Science Center Professor Likely to Make Major Impact on Stroke Care

DAIC

Image courtesy of the UT Health Science Center milla1cf Thu, 02/15/2024 - 13:16 February 15, 2024 — Research findings in a clinical trial led by a professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center ’s College of Nursing are likely to dramatically change care and improve outcomes for patients suffering from acute stroke.

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Abstract TMP14: The Resus and Flow Nurse; Positioned to Save Lives

Stroke Journal

Time is of the essence - this is one phrase every emergency department (ED) nurse knows. The ED at Inspira Health recognized the need to develop solution-based workflows which enhance timely of care. The Flow nurse was made effective throughout the network in 2023. This especially true for stroke where time is brain.

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