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40 | What makes a good nurse leader? RN shares tips on how to develop leadership skills.


42 | Stretching research dollars 10 tips take the mystery out of funding research.


43 | Interprofessional education Videos enhance training on working as a team.


46 | ED nurses combat violence at work Discover how to employ de-escalation tactics.


48 | Motivational teaching strategies Educators explain how to help students fl ourish.


50 | Taking charge Leaders discuss top principles they use in their roles.


ON THE COVER Celebrating nurse creators


Celebrating nurse creators and inventors


and inventors Nurses are professionals who integrate the art and science of nursing in their care, always look- ing for new ways to educate and empower their patients and families. Because of their expertise, know-how and wisdom, many have created ex- ceptional patient care tools, while others have used their time and talents in fulfi lling artistic


outlets. The 2016 covers salute nurses who are imaginative, resourceful entrepreneurs, whether they are inventors or artists. Throughout the U.S. and across the globe, these innovative nurses of- fer a unique perspective to nursing care, and their visionary efforts have inspired others, making signifi cant differences in patient care, with their colleagues and in the profession. Nurse.com salutes them and their powerful contributions to healthcare.


Cover photo courtesy of John Wagner Photography 54 | CE COURSE


Resumes Gather expertise in formulating your resume.


62 | CE COURSE


Handheld computers Stay up to date on the expanding use of technology in healthcare.


70 | Legal scenarios 72 | Career tips 74 | Student-to-student advice 78 | End of Shift


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