Mentoring Models to Support Transition to Practice Programs: One Size Does Not Fit All.

One-on-one mentoring is not a fit for all transition to practice programs because of the need to recruit large numbers of mentors several times a year and the cost associated with supporting many mentor/mentee relationships. A group mentoring model is sustainable because it can foster a collaborative learning environment and emphasize knowledge sharing, skill acquisition, and emotional support within the group dynamic. Models can be replicated and applied in any setting.

Inclusion of Implicit Bias in Health Equity Education Design: A New Mandate for Continuing Education.

The area of implicit bias and health equity training is a renewed focus for health care settings. This article outlines a strategic journey to evaluate the current status and develop a sustainable program that integrates content on implicit bias and health equity into all training and education programs. Partnership with the health system's diversity department, professional development, and the use of innovative technology brought 100% compliance for the 12-month project.

eBooks: A Novel Approach to Education and Training Offering Savings and Resources.

eBooks can be an essential tool in bringing in technology-enriched education, just-in-time resources, and enduring material for staff in the health care setting. eBooks provide the most relevant information and can serve as the central hub for links to important documents, such as policies and/or video demonstrations. The use of eBooks will improve training and educational efficiency and can result in cost savings and improvements in standardized clinical practice.

Establishing a Virtual Learning Center: An Essential Platform to Support Technology-Forward Education.

A virtual learning center is the hub for storing enterprise teaching material where the information is immediately accessible and available to staff. Building and maintaining a virtual learning center requires collaboration with information technology staff, creative leaders, and tech-savvy nursing professional development specialists willing to innovate. Outcomes include cost savings, more standardized practice, and improved patient outcomes.

The heART of self-C.A.R.I.N.G.: a journey to becoming an optimal healing presence to ourselves and our patients.

Nurses are experts at caring for others but novices at caring for themselves. Self-care is foundational to nursing, and many nurses appreciate that self-care is essential to our practices, but many of us fail to properly care for ourselves. This article will introduce nurses to the principles of self-caring and provide simple strategies for incorporating self-care into our nursing practice.