Deborah Rushing, DNP, FNP-C, RN While medications remain essential for many conditions, nurses increasingly advocate for multimodal, non-pharmacologic strategies to reduce medication burden, adverse effects, and long-term dependence. One intervention gaining traction in rehabilitation and pain settings is dry needling. From a nursing perspective, dry needling aligns closely with holistic, client-centered pain care. Nurse educators can incorporate information about dry needlin

Dianne Harris, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE As nursing education evolves to meet the demands of the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN), faculty face the challenge of preparing students for new question formats that measure clinical judgment. The Bow-Tie question has emerged as a powerful tool to bridge this gap. Understanding Clinical Judgment on the NCLEX   The NCSBN defines clinical judgment as "the skill of recognizing cues about a clinical situation, generating and weighing hypotheses, tak

By Dianne Harris, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE   In today's healthcare environment, understanding the legal responsibilities of nursing practice is more critical than ever. With sentinel events continuing to occur in healthcare settings and high-profile cases making headlines, nurses must be vigilant about their professional obligations and the potential legal consequences of their actions—or inactions.  Can Nurses Be Sentenced for Malpractice?   The short answer is yes. Nurses can face

Delecia Parker, DNP, MSN, RN In the seconds it takes to assess a deteriorating client, a nurse's critical thinking can mean the difference between life and death. Yet today's nursing students are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence for answers—raising urgent questions about how technology shapes the very thinking skills that save lives. Preserve critical thinking while navigating AI The Central Role of Critical Thinking in Nursing The dynamic nature of healthcare

by Dianne B. Harris, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE Implementing CBE: Practical Strategies for Nursing Educators 1. Curriculum Redesign Based on Competencies Academic nurse educators must embrace the opportunity to prepare new graduates for their transition to professional practice through CBE approaches that enhance the outcomes of nursing education programs. Action Steps - MIC: M ap existing curriculum to competencies I dentify gaps where competency demonstration is lacking C reate deli

Competency based education will bridge the gap for the future of the nursing profession.

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Use the 3 C's to facilitate learning in the nursing education classroom.

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