Education - the Powerful Key to Taking on a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Posted by Caroline Gauss in VMS Educator Insights
By Shari Bates, BSN, RN, OCN, CCM, VMS BioMarketing Clinical Nurse Educator
The healthcare journey can be one full of uncertainty and vulnerability for a patient. As an oncology nurse specializing in breast cancer, I have witnessed these struggles...
As a Nurse Educator, should I advise patients about mobile apps?
Posted by Mary Minix in VMS Educator Insights
By Mary Schmalfeldt, BSN, RN
Mary Schmalfeldt is a Patient Support Nurse Navigator at VMS BioMarketing. She has more than 30 years of experience helping patients with chronic diseases, teaching them how to use biologic...
READ MORENursing — why it is the most trusted profession for 16 years running
Posted by Mary Minix in VMS Educator Insights
By Lori Gudat, RN, MSN, CDE, NP-C
Nursing is counted as one of the most trusted professions. It comes in ahead of 21 other professions on honesty and ethical standards, with the latest Gallup poll listing it as the top profession for the 16th consecutive year.1...
The Impact of Leadership on Patient and Nurse Collaboration
Posted by Mary Minix in VMS Educator Insights
By Liza Maricle, BSN, RN
VMS BioMarketing Clinical Nurse Educator
Being a leader is certainly not meant for every personality type, but those who lead may choose the responsibility for different reasons. Some leaders take this role as a means of staying in control...
Helping Patients Set Healthy Goals for the New Year
Posted by Mary Minix in VMS Educator Insights
As Clinical Educators who work in the healthcare field, we are in the ideal position to talk with our patients about setting healthy goals at any time of the year. However, many people are particularly motivated at the start of a new year, so why not make the most of...
READ MOREReal Connections that Matter: Utilizing Relationship-based Education to Help Patients Achieve Better Outcomes
Posted by Mary Minix in VMS Educator Insights
By Erin Wiles, RN
VMS BioMarketing Clinical Nurse Educator
In today's technology-driven world, patients use multiple communication channels to gain health education and advice. In addition to traditional face-to-face conversations, there are telephone calls,...
