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  • 17 Therapeutic Communication Techniques

    • Rivier Online

    One of the main ways nurses establish trust with patients is through communication. Because nurses are likely to have the most direct contact with patients, effective nurse-patient communication is critical. Nurses can utilize proven therapeutic communication techniques that promote quality care.

  • Tips to Master Delegation in Nursing

    • Rivier Online

    Delegation is an important tool for team cohesion and training in any work setting. It can be a critical time management tool for nurses. But how can nurses delegate most effectively?

  • Tips for Great Nursing Documentation

    • Rivier Online

    As the primary point of contact for patients, nurses have a great deal of responsibility when it comes to documenting patient care. Nursing documentation is important for both practical and legal reasons.

  • What Is the Epidemiologic Triangle?

    • Rivier Online

    For an epidemiologist, understanding how diseases spread is essential. Epidemiologists must learn about diseases and what makes populations susceptible to them, how they move through populations, and what allows them to survive and thrive.

  • 6 Prominent Theories of Leadership

    • Rivier Online

    An effective leader can be the difference between a team that succeeds and a team that fails. Leaders set the tone for their teams, and different management styles can affect employees in different ways.

  • How to Become an Epidemiologist

    • Rivier Online

    Epidemiologists save lives by studying diseases within populations, according to Public Health Online. They monitor disease outbreaks, discern their causes and develop protocols to treat these diseases and prevent future outbreaks.

  • What Makes a Wozniak: Entrepreneur Success Stories

    • Rivier Online

    Entrepreneurship seems like an elusive opportunity to many. Much of the success traditionally associated with this part of the business world is perceived as driven by luck, connections, or other arbitrary factors. But are there ways to increase your chances of entrepreneurial success?

  • SBAR Nursing: A How-To Guide

    • Rivier Online

    Communication is one of the most important tools of the medical profession, not only between patient and caregiver, but also between medical professionals.

  • How to Negotiate a Raise

    • Rivier Online

    Nearly one-quarter of Americans are not satisfied with what they earn, according to a poll by Gallup.