Make Nursing a Career, Not a Job

08/10/18 • 25 min

There are many reasons why people become nurses. And there are many reasons why nurses frequently switch jobs. But the number one reason most nurses stay in a job may surprise you. Learn what makes a good team, fosters the best work environment—and most of all—can keep you fully-engaged in your nursing career. available: . The lecture was recorded in October 2017 by UW Continuing Nursing Education at the Update in Medical-Surgical Nursing Conference in Seattle, WA. The handout Cheri refers to in the podcast is available when you register for contact hours. (See above.) Featuring— Constantino-Shor, MSN, RN, CRNI, CMSRN Postoperative Clinical Nurse Specialist Swedish Medical Center Reviews: "Cheri Constantino-Shor did an incredible talk. She is an excellent speaker." "She has such energy for nursing and is a true leader in what it means to do self care and care for our peers." "One of the most interesting speakers I have had the pleasure of hearing."

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The 3 Ds: Depression, Diabetes and Dementia

What's the most important tool you can use for your patients in the diagnosis and treatment of dementia? And what nonpharmacological approaches work as well—if not better—than antidepressants? Learn about the connection between depression, diabetes and dementia, and the steps you and your patients can take to change behaviors and improve outcomes. available: . The lecture was recorded in March 2018 by UW Continuing Nursing Education at the Diabetes Update Conference in Seattle, WA. Handout is available when you register for contact hours. (See above.) Featuring— Timothy Meeks, MN, RN-BC Medical Surgical Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, Clinical Education, UW Medicine/Harborview Medical Center, Seattle More from Timothy Meeks: Reviews: "Impressive speaker with a great balance of humor and practical advice." "Timothy gave us some great evidence-based information that will inform my practice going forward." "The parts about planting the seed and iterating and reiterating is good for all our patients, not just the ones with cognitive issues."

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