A technique used in comedy clubs is helping nurses develop vital communication skills—but without the laughs. In the emerging practice of medical improv, humor isn't the end goal. When people hear the ...

Whether you’re a staff nurse or a nurse manager, giving and receiving feedback is essential to your professional journey. Feedback is direct communication that emphasizes your strengths or identifies ...

Nurses play a pivotal role in promoting access to culturally competent health care services for those who experience linguistic and cultural barriers. Nursing strategies to facilitate and enhance the ...

Assistant Vice President of Patient Experience at the Kennedy Health System in southern New Jersey, MSN, RN Cheri Clancy, shown here, recently released her first book, "Critical Conversations in ...

Communicating with families is a core skill for neonatal clinicians, yet formal communication training rarely occurs. This study examined the impact of an intensive interprofessional communication ...

Connecting with staff on a personal level is key to nurse manager success. Few would argue that nursing's traditional pathway into management is a sure model for success—promote a strong clinician ...

Read this article to learn about communication frameworks and skills that will help enable quality interaction with patients.

Many nurses aspire to become a charge nurse. It’s a role that carries weight and responsibility, requiring a blend of clinical expertise and leadership skills. If you’re hoping to move into this ...