The Pulse of the Profession

Trust is the cornerstone of any successful workplace. It forms the bedrock upon which collaboration, productivity, and employee satisfaction are built. As we navigate through the current period, often referred to as the Great Resignation, trust emerges as a crucial factor driving collaboration and innovation. Its significance is heightened as retaining talent in healthcare becomes an increasingly pressing concern. 

Imposter syndrome, a term first coined in the 1970s, describes the persistent feeling of self-doubt and fear of being exposed as a "fraud" despite evident success and competence. In the nursing profession, this psychological pattern is notably prevalent, affecting individuals across various levels of experience and roles. From new graduates to seasoned executives, nurses often grapple with the inability to internalize their achievements, attributing success to luck or external factors rather than their own skills and efforts. 

Nutrition's crucial role in fostering health and preventing chronic disease is an indisputable fact in today's medical landscape. The increasing evidence links nutrition to the genesis and progression of chronic diseases, illuminating the need for healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, to stay updated on the latest research. This article will explore cutting-edge nutrition research, emphasizing its implications on nursing practice and offering strategies to better incorporate nutritional counseling in patient care. 

Population health management is a proactive approach to healthcare that focuses on improving the health outcomes of entire patient populations. It involves collecting, analyzing, and managing patient data to identify health disparities, healthcare access, and healthcare costs. With technology and value-based care, healthcare providers can deliver patient-centered care emphasizing prevention, early intervention, and patient engagement. 

Our society trusts nurses more than any other professional—just look at the annual Gallup Poll ratings. Over the past two decades, Americans have ranked nurses #1 for honesty and ethical standards. So, who better to help reshape the health equity landscape in this country, right?

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world got a hard look at the nursing profession. Everyone hailed nurses as heroes (which they always have been), watching them battle mental and physical exhaustion and burnout on the frontlines of care. It was apparent nurses weren't okay. Today, they still aren't okay—and our 2022 State of Nursing Survey results reflect that. But, as you'll see, there are specific incentives that would make them feel differently.