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Magee-Womens’ Maribeth McLaughlin Named Chair-Elect of American Hospital Association’s Maternal and Child Health Governing Council

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Maribeth McLaughlin, chief nursing officer and vice president of patient care services at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, has been named ...

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Leading the Way for Nurses and Education

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Meigan Robb and Teresa Shellenbarger  The nursing profession today has evolved from the days of Florence Nightingale and domestic ...

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Using Creative Simulation Scenarios to Prepare Senior Nursing Students for Leadership Roles

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) (2008) has identified the leadership skills expected of baccalaureate prepared nurses.  These ...

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Nurse Engagement in Professional Organizations Leads to….

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Jennifer J. Wasco, MSN, BSN, RN There are many professional nursing organizations in existence today.  A nurse may join ...

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Communication is the Key to Patient Satisfaction

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Jennifer Burfield, RN When you think about what makes a patient feel satisfied, several different ideas come to mind. ...

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Care Coordination Services Make the Difference for Patients

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Jeanine M. Tome, MSN, RN-BC, ACM, CPHQ Our hospital patients are whole beings with different parts impacting their recovery ...

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How One Nurse’s Compassionate Heart and Eye for Waste found a Surprising New Role for Clean Plastic Bags

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Hayley Brugos “I hate waste,” says nurse Nancy Griffith. “I really do. And I love the fact that Global ...