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Ignite
Dec 21, 20243 min read
Creating a Culture of Development in Nursing
We believe in the value of creating teams that center on trust and empowerment, where each member feels their part is meaningful and...
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Ignite
Sep 10, 20243 min read
Encouraging Students to Exchange Knowledge and Experiences in Nursing Education
Nurse educators can effectively promote discussion and inspire students to connect. With open discussion, value is placed on knowledge...
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Ignite
Apr 30, 20233 min read
Getting Organized: Preparing to Facilitate Nursing Clinical
The transition from expert clinician to novice educator presents the opportunity to take on a fresh role and make a significant impact...
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Ignite
Dec 18, 20222 min read
Celebrations Together in Nursing: Workplace Gatherings and Specific Food-Related Needs
With significant events taking place throughout the year, planning for workplace functions and festive traditions is ongoing. There is so...
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Ignite
Aug 24, 20227 min read
Nurses Who Inspire: Ayinla Daniel, RN
RESOLVE TO LEAD THROUGH INNOVATION What nursing needs, in a delicate and important time like the one we are currently living in, is...
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Ignite
Jul 14, 20224 min read
Textbook Selection in Nursing Education
Unity within learning resources allows for clear relationships between course components, while fluidity in class processes and resources...
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Ignite
Apr 9, 20222 min read
Holistic Approach to Nursing Staff Support
Innovation in nursing unleashes value-driving insights leading to improved decision making and problem-solving within environments where...
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Ignite
Dec 18, 20215 min read
The Importance of Repetition in Education and Competency in the Critical Care Setting
This blog post was written by Emily Rice, BSN, RN, CCRN-CMC, critical care nurse with experience precepting new nurses at a large Level I...
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Ignite
Dec 9, 20212 min read
Informal Mentorship and Peer Support in Nursing Practice
Do you find yourself pulled toward sharing your knowledge and experience with others? Do you enjoy learning with, and from, those around...
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Ignite
Sep 25, 20212 min read
Nursing Development: Looking Inward for Guidance
When preparing for a new education adventure, whether that is an academic program, a clinically-based project, or some other engaging...
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Ignite
Aug 6, 20214 min read
Nurses Who Inspire: Christopher Dlamini, PhD(c), MEd, BSN, RNLD, PgCertHE, PgCertLTHE
RESOLVE TO PROMOTE TOGETHERNESS Nothing improves one's practice better than knowing why we do what we do as nurses. We interviewed...
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Ignite
Jul 30, 20215 min read
Nurses Who Inspire: Carol Forde-Johnston, MSc, RN, PGDipEd, RNT
RESOLVE TO GUIDE Be patient, it is not a race, and it takes time to find the right field, setting, career, and role sometimes, but you...
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Ignite
Jul 23, 20213 min read
Nurses Who Inspire: Tiffany M. Montgomery, PhD, MSHP, RNC-OB
RESOLVE TO LEARN AND GROW Don't let fear of failure keep you from succeeding. We interviewed Dr. Tiffany Montgomery, an Assistant...
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Ignite
Jul 16, 20219 min read
Nurses Who Inspire: Susan Kelly, MPH(c), BSN, RN
RESOLVE TO ADVOCATE Don’t get stuck in the mindset that nurses are only at the bedside—try something new or trail-blaze your own path. We...
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Ignite
Jun 17, 20213 min read
Collaborative Wall Project in Nursing Academia
Forming community in nursing academia is foundational to the success of the department, along with the staff, faculty, and students...
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Ignite
May 20, 20216 min read
Nursing Education in the Developing World: Looking Ahead and Preparing
This blog post was written by Ayinla Daniel, RN, blogger, writer, digital health enthusiast, and founder of Care City, an online...
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Ignite
May 4, 20211 min read
Exploring Member Downloads
We currently have two folders in Member Downloads that contain resources for nursing education. This feature is available at no cost and...
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Ignite
Apr 16, 20213 min read
Getting Organized: Simulation in Nursing Education
Developments in simulation are enhancing the capability of educator creative thinking and collaborative problem solving through access to...
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Ignite
Mar 2, 20212 min read
Influence, Integrity, and Meaningful Inclusion in Nursing Education: Pause, Reflect, and Plan
Invite a friend into the conversation... We would like to take this opportunity to share a webinar titled, "Equity, Diversity, Inclusion,...
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Ignite
Feb 25, 20214 min read
Nurse Educators Find New Rhythms Amid Pandemic
This blog post was written by Carol Forde-Johnston, MSc, RN, PGDipEd, RNT, Recruitment and Retention Nursing Lead at the Oxford...
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