Nicole George

Associations between the Pathway to Excellence® framework and nurse, patient, and organizational outcomes

ABSTRACT Background: Supportive nursing practice environments are consistently associated with improved nurse, patient, and organizational outcomes. The American Nurses Credentialing Center's Pathway to Excellence® (Pathway) program is designed to establish and sustain healthy wo...

Communication crossroads

ABSTRACT Nurses have up to four times more patient contact than physicians, positioning them as central drivers of communication in health care. Effective communication directly influences patient outcomes, teamwork, staff engagement, and the overall care experience. Today's nurs...