Art of Nursing Archives - KeithRN https://www.keithrn.com/category/blog/art-of-nursing/ Teach How Nurses Actually Practice. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:41:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.keithrn.com/nurse/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cropped-krn-favicon-32x32.png Art of Nursing Archives - KeithRN https://www.keithrn.com/category/blog/art-of-nursing/ 32 32 Teaching from the Inside Out: The Power of Purpose in Nursing Education https://www.keithrn.com/2025/10/teaching-purpose-nursing-education/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 03:48:17 +0000 https://www.keithrn.com/?p=116863 At the inaugural SPIN Learning Conference, keynote speaker Donna Cardillo challenged nurse educators to pause and look inward. In a profession rooted in giving, she reminded us that self-nurture isn’t selfish — it’s essential. When we lead from a place of reflection and gratitude, we not only reignite our own passion, we model the kind of compassion and professionalism our students need most.

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]]> The Power of Presence: How Nurses Transform Lives Every Day https://www.keithrn.com/2025/05/the-power-of-presence-how-nurses-transform-lives-every-day/ Tue, 06 May 2025 13:00:28 +0000 https://www.keithrn.com/?p=115685 The post The Power of Presence: How Nurses Transform Lives Every Day appeared first on KeithRN.

]]> Educating Healers Who Practice Nursing https://www.keithrn.com/2024/10/educating-healers-who-practice-nursing/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 14:26:24 +0000 https://www.keithrn.com/?p=115271 The post Educating Healers Who Practice Nursing appeared first on KeithRN.

]]> How Does Understanding Nurse Culture Help Nursing Students Transition Into Practice? https://www.keithrn.com/2024/06/how-does-understanding-nurse-culture-help-nursing-students-transition-into-practice/ Tue, 18 Jun 2024 23:56:22 +0000 https://www.keithrn.com/?p=114944 The post How Does Understanding Nurse Culture Help Nursing Students Transition Into Practice? appeared first on KeithRN.

]]> How Having a Professional Identity Can Help Nurses and a Profession in Crisis https://www.keithrn.com/2022/01/how-having-a-professional-identity-can-help-nurses-in-crisis/ Thu, 20 Jan 2022 22:40:41 +0000 https://www.keithrn.com/?p=109320 The post How Having a Professional Identity Can Help Nurses and a Profession in Crisis appeared first on KeithRN.

]]> Trending Topics in Nursing Education: Mentoring Clinical Faculty and Finding a Healthy Work-Life Balance  https://www.keithrn.com/2021/05/trending-topics-in-nursing-education-mentoring-clinical-faculty-and-finding-a-healthy-work-life-balance/ Thu, 13 May 2021 23:18:10 +0000 https://www.keithrn.com/?p=108152 The post Trending Topics in Nursing Education: Mentoring Clinical Faculty and Finding a Healthy Work-Life Balance  appeared first on KeithRN.

]]> Three Practical Steps to Improve Student Success https://www.keithrn.com/2020/02/three-practical-steps-to-improve-student-success/ Fri, 14 Feb 2020 10:00:56 +0000 https://www.keithrn.com/?p=102829 A braided rope with three strands is stronger and has more flexibility since individual filaments may break but this doesn’t affect the working load of the rope. Using the strength of three strands can also guide a collaborative vision to develop a three-tiered approach to improving student persistence in our program.  

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]]> Are You Running Out of Gas? Here’s How to Get Filled Up! https://www.keithrn.com/2019/10/running-out-of-gas/ Fri, 11 Oct 2019 03:00:24 +0000 https://www.keithrn.com/?p=101148 Life is hard. Life as a nurse educator is even harder! To navigate the challenges inherent in academia, there are 3 things I have learned the hard way that can help you keep your tank full and leave a legacy with every student you teach!

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]]> Nursing Students Say the Darndest Things! Part I https://www.keithrn.com/2019/09/darndest-things-1/ Fri, 27 Sep 2019 03:00:35 +0000 https://www.keithrn.com/?p=101061 Nursing education is stressful to both students and faculty. As a result, students can ask challenging questions. Though these statements are concerning, see what students may be really trying to communicate when nursing students say the darndest things!

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]]> Seven Questions Every New Nursing Student Needs to Answer https://www.keithrn.com/2018/09/questions/ Fri, 07 Sep 2018 01:00:52 +0000 https://www.keithrn.com/?p=87703 Do your students know what it means to be a nurse? Use these seven questions that can help them determine their weaknesses and strengths so they will be successful as they begin a new school year!

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]]> How to Use Case Studies to Better Prepare Students for the Dilemmas of Practice https://www.keithrn.com/2018/07/clinical-dilemma/ Fri, 27 Jul 2018 01:17:04 +0000 https://www.keithrn.com/?p=86844 How do you prepare students to face the unexpected dilemmas in clinical practice? Learn how to use a concise case study that addresses the unique challenges and dilemmas to better prepare students for practice!

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]]> How to Help Students Provide Patient and Family Centered Care https://www.keithrn.com/2018/07/patient-family-centered-care/ Fri, 13 Jul 2018 01:00:46 +0000 https://www.keithrn.com/?p=86365 Most students struggle to not only see the patient but also the family and their unique needs as an essential element of holistic care. Today’s blog shares practical strategies as well as a free tool that will help your students not only think but also care like a nurse!

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