Keeping a grasp on patient safety
In any organization, keeping both patients and caregivers safe during patient mobilization is a priority. As patient advocates, nurses share responsibility for maintaining optimal…
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Assessing and documenting patient restraint incidents
Restraining a patient is considered a high-risk intervention by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, The Joint Commission (TJC), and various state regulatory…
Enclosure bed: A protective and calming restraint
An enclosure bed can be used as part of a patient’s plan of care to prevent falls and provide a safer environment. This specialty…
Developing a quality framework for annual nursing competencies
Patients expect safe, high-quality care when they enter a healthcare facility, and healthcare facilities pride themselves on the care they provide. With so much…
Using mobile technology to engage nursing staff
I’ve seen plenty of changes during my 30 years in nursing and healthcare settings. I’ve also experienced many different work environments. In some hospitals,…
Evolution or revolution? Smartphone use in nursing practice
Since smartphones were introduced in 2002, a communications revolution has taken place. We talk on our smartphones, we text on them, we take pictures…
Best practices for integrating technology into nurse communication processes
Communication within a hospital, health system, or clinic is profoundly important. When it breaks down, clinical outcomes may be affected directly. According to The…
Cancer survivorship
Cancer survivorship refers to the entire process of living with, through, and beyond cancer. A person is considered a cancer survivor from the time…
Teach-back essentials for cancer survivors
Patients who are cancer survivors may require education on a wide variety of topics, from nutrition to long-term follow-up needs. It’s vital that nurses ensure…
Transforming nursing shift reports into educational sessions
The author explains how his “5 minutes for education” idea originated.
Readers Theatre helps student nurses care for the mentally ill
This affective teaching strategy improves students’ understanding of mental illness on a deeper personal level.
Bridging the gap between academia and clinical practice
How to build foundations for translating research and evidence-based practice to the bedside
Keeping a grasp on patient safety
In any organization, keeping both patients and caregivers safe during patient mobilization is a priority. As patient advocates, nurses share responsibility for…
Assessing and documenting patient restraint incidents
Restraining a patient is considered a high-risk intervention by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, The Joint Commission (TJC), and various…
Enclosure bed: A protective and calming restraint
An enclosure bed can be used as part of a patient’s plan of care to prevent falls and provide a safer environment.…
Developing a quality framework for annual nursing competencies
Patients expect safe, high-quality care when they enter a healthcare facility, and healthcare facilities pride themselves on the care they provide. With…
Using mobile technology to engage nursing staff
I’ve seen plenty of changes during my 30 years in nursing and healthcare settings. I’ve also experienced many different work environments. In…
Evolution or revolution? Smartphone use in nursing practice
Since smartphones were introduced in 2002, a communications revolution has taken place. We talk on our smartphones, we text on them, we…
Best practices for integrating technology into nurse communication processes
Communication within a hospital, health system, or clinic is profoundly important. When it breaks down, clinical outcomes may be affected directly. According…
Cancer survivorship
Cancer survivorship refers to the entire process of living with, through, and beyond cancer. A person is considered a cancer survivor from…
Teach-back essentials for cancer survivors
Patients who are cancer survivors may require education on a wide variety of topics, from nutrition to long-term follow-up needs. It’s vital that…
Transforming nursing shift reports into educational sessions
The author explains how his “5 minutes for education” idea originated.
Readers Theatre helps student nurses care for the mentally ill
This affective teaching strategy improves students’ understanding of mental illness on a deeper personal level.
Bridging the gap between academia and clinical practice
How to build foundations for translating research and evidence-based practice to the bedside
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