Mindfulness yoga within healthcare can support team members' wellness, improve patient safety and positively influence healthcare organizations. #DNPvision #QuadrupleAim x.com/SaferCareVic/s…

The purpose of my DNP project is to eliminate the risk of infection for those patients by implementing a preventative program to reduce inappropriate placements of urinary catheters in the acute care setting. #VCUDNP

Leading change requires creating experiences for people that reveal the possibilities as you are uniting them to drive the strategies. Effective leaders not only embrace change, but also effectively lead others through a process. Shelly Smith, DNP #DNPleads kotterinc.com/bringing-strat…

Covid 19 has bought burnout to healthcare. Focusing on the positive organizational and community ties will keep nurses embedded. This strategy will reduce turnover & support the nursing workforce. # dnpretweet myamericannurse.com/support-nurses…

“Influencer" by Joseph Grenny uses 6 steps as a catalyst to promote change. Knowledge of the organizational culture and applying these principles to persuade and influence others into a positive outcome is a critical process to the success of my DNP project. #dnpbook

Twitter has proved to be an innovative way to enhance learning the system. The power of using Twitter to network, increase involvement, get informed, research, and accessibility to professional organizations in my VCU DNP program has been endless. Great experience. # dnptweets

We are thrilled to honor Christine Yu Moutier MD, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Chief Medical Officer, with the NAMI 2022 Scientific Research Award! Her tireless work in the mental health field deserves to be highlighted and celebrated. bit.ly/3D0Rcnv

Such a need to address challenges that girls face and to promote girls’ empowerment and fulfillment of their human rights.

To mitigate morbidity and mortality of the drug-related overdose crisis, we need to increase access to treatments that save lives. Despite an increasing need, there are so many multifaceted barriers! Legislation supported is greatly needed #nur638

Such a lengthy process & many barriers. Despite the progress in VA, many providers still have limitations that hinder patient participation. Finding a licensed practitioner, getting a written certification and finding a dispensary, is another added barrier. #NUR638

Nurses can influence healthcare by being engaged with policymakers and get care issues on the agenda. It’s our fundamental responsibility to get involved, advocate for policies and improve social conditions that shape the well-being of the underserved. Join me! Shelly Smith, DNP #nur638

It was a privilege to speak at inseparable's Building Hope Summit. We must continue to come together with common goals to build the comprehensive, equitable mental health system we are all looking for. #Together4MH

Enhanced recovery after surgery – or ERAS – is an approach that is bafflingly underused, despite evidence it improves outcomes for patients, & shortens hospital stays Here's how #nurses can use #ERAS from prehab to rehab: rcni.com/nursing-standa…

vhha.com/communications… opioid crisis made us we led perioperative protocols for ERAS. Our facility has been successful and our data shows we have lower use of opioid use, decease LOS, and have successfully designed a program that achieves early recovery.VHHA, #nurs638

Interesting book about women battling addiction while they cycle through jail, prison, and community treatment programs. Powerful to read the impact of incarceration on women’s lives as they search for a health life while confronting violence and gender inequity. #nur638

Great point!!also increasing community behavior health services for walk-ins, developing crisis response stabilization, observation services, increasing payment for admitted behavior health patients and reimbursement will go along way. #nur638

In recognition of NAMI's efforts to raise mental illness awareness we now have a Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) in October and since then, mental health advocates across the country have joined NAMI in the effort to educate the public about mental illness.#nur638

So important to increase access for behavior health services, develop appropriate crisis response stabilization, observation services, and increasing payment reimbursement for admitted behavior health patients! #nur638

With the synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, overdoses are on the rise.  In addition to regulating opioid prescribing, other policy challenges, such as controlling marketing for powerful synthetic opioid and improving access to addiction treatment are required.#Nur638

So important to increase access to mitigate mortality due to drug related overdoses. We need to focus on mental health, take a proactive approach to expand access, crisis stabilization and illuminate multi facet barriers. #nur638