Work Smarter, Not Harder
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Work Smarter, Not Harder: A Guide to Manage and Prioritize Patient Care is Author Joann Coleman's first book and was written because as a nurse for more than thirty years, she understands the challenges of a demanding career.With the increase of such diagnoses as cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, the task of finding (and retaining) quality nurses is also increasing. Add to that the negative affect drugs and alcohol are having on our society, and you can quickly determine that the field of nursing is stressed.Having found success in the field for as long as she has, the author appreciates the importance of working smarter, not harder. Burnout can happen quickly which not only threatens the health of patients, but also the morale of staff. There are things that you can do to avoid the pitfalls of burnout and dissatisfaction which can all lead to substandard care. Along with education, you should have a passion for your work, a commitment to excellence, and a desire for continuous learning.Although Work Smarter, Not Harder is written primarily for the Nursing industry, the principles are applicable to any life profession.
Joann Coleman
JoAnn Coleman, DNP, RN, ACNP, AOCN is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in the Department of Surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. She has worked with patients with pancreas cancer for over 25 years guiding them through diagnosis, treatment and supportive care.'Her particular interests are in oncogeriatric surgery and palliative care.'She has contributed to the professional nursing literature as well as collaborated on numerous surgical oncology articles. She is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau nursing honor society, the Oncology Nursing Society, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, the American College of Nurse Practitioners, and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.'Ms. Coleman is a former President and Board member of the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation and board member of the American Board of Nursing Specialties.Ms. Coleman is a graduate of the College of Notre Dame of Maryland with a bachelor's degree in Nursing and a Masters in Adulthood and Aging. She received a Masters in Nursing from the University of Maryland, completed a Post Masters Nurse Practitioner Program in Adult and Acute Care and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing.'She also holds a bachelor's degree in education from Towson University and a bachelor's degree as a nurse paralegal from Stevenson University in Baltimore, Maryland.
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