Problem Statement This case involves the cardiovascular unit at a large general hospital in a major American city. New equipment and new medications had been introduced within the past month. Healthcare staff received training on the new equipment an Continue Reading...
telehealth in nursing and the ability to provide quality care has received much attention of late and there are several studies that examine the role of telehealth in supporting patients and helping nurses provide quality care. The study by Geennha Continue Reading...
Management Nursing -- Preparing for Management In order to make an optimal contribution to the medical institution and to his or her own career, a nurse must have a refined set of skills in the areas of leading, coaching, and motivating a team of Continue Reading...
The Greatest Challenge to US Healthcare The role is played by the government The role played by the government in healthcare is a divisive issue. Many healthcare organizations executives do support the idea of extending healthcare coverage to the uni Continue Reading...
Diabetes in AppalachiaPart 1: Teaching PlanThe teaching plan focuses on the following areas, with the intention being to promote self-management of type 2 DM for the patient living in Appalachia.Leadership.For people living with diabetes in Appalachi Continue Reading...
Reducing Falls on the Surgical Step Down Unit Introduction The problem of falls in acute care hospitals is one that continues to persist in spite of the existing literature available on this topic (Zhao et al., 2018). Hester, Tsai, Rettiganti and Mit Continue Reading...
Organizational Functions, Processes, and Behaviors in High-Performing Healthcare OrganizationsHigh-performing healthcare organizations exhibit several shared characteristics. They prioritize patient safety and quality of care through effective commun Continue Reading...
Evidence-Based Proposal on Remote Patient MonitoringIntroduction to Remote Patient MonitoringThe ever-growing field of medical technology provides new opportunities for patient care, including remote patient monitoring (RPM). RPM is the use of techno Continue Reading...
Critical Appraisal Tool WorksheetTemplateEvaluation TableUse this document to complete the evaluation table requirement of the Module 4 Assessment, Evidence-Based Project, Part 4A: Critical Appraisal of ResearchFull APA formatted citation of selected Continue Reading...
Workflow refers to a set of specific tasks or processes necessary to accomplish a desired goal. An expanded definition of workflow can also refer to the human, technological, or financial resources necessary to fulfill a goal (Cain & Haque, n.d.) Continue Reading...
Part 1 QSEB set objectives with the goal to meet the challenge of readying future nurses that will have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential to incessantly enhancing the quality and safety of the healthcare systems. QSEN competencies compri Continue Reading...
DISCUSSION 2: IMPORTANT TERMINOLOGY AND CONCEPTSDiscussion 2: Important Terminology and ConceptsAn understanding of certain terms and concepts happens to be critical in the field of nursing. There are various terms and concepts in nursing that should Continue Reading...
Introduction Accurate measurement of blood pressure is critical for making appropriate clinical decisions in the management of high blood pressure in order to reduce cardiovascular risk and prevent organ damage. This is important because an inaccurat Continue Reading...
Introduction One of the goals of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was to increase the practice of preventive medicine (Obama, 2016). As preventive care is less common in the health care industry in the U.S. than is the practice of treating patient Continue Reading...
Proposal for mandatory staffing ratios Introduction: Reflection Public Policy Issue This policy will mandate that mandatory staffing ratios be met by hospitals throughout the nation. This is an important public policy issue because it would oblige ho Continue Reading...
Quality Improvement There are several key quality improvement activities in which my hospital participates. The first is the use of bedside shift reports. One of the reasons this improves quality is that it means that the nurse coming into a shift r Continue Reading...
LEAD IN DRINKING WATER: A THREAT TO VULNERABLE POPULATIONS Lead in Drinking Water: A Threat to Vulnerable PopulationsLead contamination in drinking water is a pressing environmental health issue that disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, Continue Reading...
The Importance of Professional Associates in NursingIntroductionA nurse is part of a profession that is constantly evolving. From new treatments and technologies to changes in the way care is delivered, it can be difficult to keep up with the latest Continue Reading...
NURSES AND ELECTED OFFICE Nurses and Elected OfficeAny elective office has a set of qualifications that aspirants must meet. Higher offices have higher qualifications, while lower ones may have only basic requirements. For instance, to be elected as Continue Reading...
Myocardial Infarction Minimizing Hospital Readmission Phase 1: EBP for Effective Patient Care Transition Donald, an acute myocardial infarction (MI) patient, has undergone angioplasty, a procedure in which a catheter is inserted into clogged arteries Continue Reading...
Assessment 3: Professional Accountability and Patient Safety Defining the Issue: Violence from Patients towards Nurses: In this discussion, I concern myself with ‘violence from patients towards nurses.’ It is important to note, from the Continue Reading...
Genetic Topics Topic 5 DQ 1 Obesity is a health condition that emanates from having excess fat in the body exceeding the normal amount for their particular height. It progresses over time through the intake of more calories than recommended by a phys Continue Reading...
Mobile healthcare apps have become common in the modern healthcare sector because of the increased adoption of technology in clinical practice. In cardiac care, mobile healthcare apps are considered as vital tools towards enhancing patients’ cl Continue Reading...
Nurses serve in many different roles throughout their professional careers. Professional registered nurses and nurse practitioners often work directly with patients as care providers, diagnosing and offering evidence-based practice interventions to a Continue Reading...
Some Good Advice from the FutureLooking back at the journey, I would like to think that I would do some things differently, but throughout my coursework, I have been fully committed to successfully completing my lifelong ambition to become a DNP grad Continue Reading...
Decision Making in Clinical SettingsIntroductory Information about Interprofessional Engagement in Shared Decision-Making Definition of interprofessional engagement. Although no universal definition exists, interprofessional engagement can be regarde Continue Reading...
Excessive Wait Times in Healthcare Literature Review Excessive wait times in healthcare are a problem for both patients and care providers as they affect patient satisfaction, which in turn impacts the job satisfaction of nurses and other care provid Continue Reading...
Legislator Communication Dear Representative Pigman, It is my great privilege to thank you for sponsoring CS/HB 7011: Health Care Access Bill (Florida Senate, 2017). I highly support this bill and encourage patients in our community of Lee County, Ca Continue Reading...
Quality of Work Life of Health Care Providers in Saudi Arabia In Riyadh, the quality of work life of health care providers is not as high as it should or could be, according to researchers (Alhousaini, 2006; Almalki, FitzGerald, Clark, 2012). Almalk Continue Reading...
Ethics and Nursing One of the complexities of 21st century medicine is the evolution of nursing care theories in combination with a changing need and expectation of the stakeholder population. Nurses must be advocates and communicators, but must bal Continue Reading...
Discussion Topic #: Leading Health IndicatorsNutrition and Healthy Eating as a Leading Health Indicator in Healthy People 2030Nutrition and healthy eating are critical health indicators in the Healthy People 2030 agenda. Poor diet and nutrition are m Continue Reading...
Evidenced-Based Recommendation: Pressure Ulcer PreventionProblem:The professional practice problem is the high incidence of pressure ulcers in elderly patients residing in long-term care facilities. Preventing pressure ulcers in long-term care facili Continue Reading...
HEALTH LITERACY, HIT AND HEALTH ECONOMICSThe Intersection of Social Determinants of Health on HIT and Patient OutcomesHealth Literacy, HIT on Patient Outcomes, as well as Health Economics could be of great relevance in clinical settings. For instance Continue Reading...
Running head: AYM SERVICE PLAN BRIEFAYM1 SERVICE PLAN BRIEFPAGE 1PAGE 2Service Plan Brief for[Barbour Diabetes Self-Management Education Program]Date[Your Name and Credentials]Western Governors UniversityService Plan Brief for Barbour Diabetes Self-M Continue Reading...
CHANGE CHAMPIONS AND OPINION LEADERS Change Champions and Opinion LeadersChange champions are knowledgeable individuals who influence change decisions in the direction the change agency deems desirable (Rogers, 2003). Conversely, opinion leaders are Continue Reading...
Ageism, its Impact, and Proposed Interventions Issue or concern common to my future practice setting: clarifying the proven myths amongst nurses and nursing students regarding geriatric patients In this case, I would be seeking to further expand the Continue Reading...
