Patients also say they want to awake and conscious when their pain is managed. The issue is that there are not many U.S. physicians and nurses who are certified to extend palliative care. There are only 33 physicians and only 41 nurses for every 10, Continue Reading...
nursing profession is undergoing fundamental change as it relates to both internal and external regulation. Externally, new legislation such as the Affordable care act has created nearly 30 million newly insured Americas. This new demand for service Continue Reading...
Nursing Education
The Impact of Nursing Education on Healthcare Quality
The percentage of registered nurses (RNs) with at least a baccalaureate degree was estimated to be 61% in 2013 (Rosseter, 2014a). While this statistic may indicate that the pre Continue Reading...
Nursing Education
Education is an important quality that can be very beneficial to any given profession. The specialization of education in today's world serves purposes and offers new challenges. This is most evident when comparing the differences Continue Reading...
ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING ROLES: NP vs. CNS
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Roles
The United States is home to nearly a quarter of a million advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). Of these, the vast majority chose to pursue a Master of Sci Continue Reading...