Category: Nursing

Nursing certification programs have already established their importance and value among both nurses and the healthcare institutions that employ them. Admittedly, even patients realize the benefits of those. Certification is validated by the nongovernmental agencies regarding particular standards, qualifications, skills, and final assessment in a defined sphere of nursing (AACN par. 2). Certification credentials are…

Introduction Nursing education and training institutions should ensure that future nurses are capable of delivering effective care depending on patients’ unique circumstances. Any care that is inconsistent with patients’ needs and circumstances may encompass an enormous risk that may hinder the achievement of positive health care outcomes. Patients in healthcare systems anticipate receiving high-quality health…

The National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) The NDNQI was founded to provide a reference point that could focus on processes, structures, and outcome indicators to assess the care provided by nurses at the setting level. The database has been used successfully to correlate the number of nurses in healthcare institutions with patient outcomes…

Concept Map Medical Diagnosis:Decubitus ulcers(15 yr. old disabled/bed-bound, epileptic patient, who suffered neglect from parent) Pathophysiology: Decubitus ulcers, also known as pressure ulcers, are usually caused by inappropriate blood supply that results in interruptions of blood circulations, hypoxic tissue damage, and even necrosis (Liao, Burns, & Jan, 2013). The main factors that may contribute the…

Secondary outcomes in clinical studies require re-evidence to advance change in clinical practice. As evidence-based practice is central to clinical practice, the nature of evidence determines the validity and practicability of decisions aimed at evolving change in the workplace. Costantino, Montano, and Casazza (2015) advise healthcare providers to differentiate between primary and secondary outcomes of…

AORN I am a member of AORN. AORN stands for Association of Operating Room Nursing. AORN is a non-profit association with members throughout the United States. The organization is based in Denver, Colorado. AORN represents the interest of over 160000 nurses. Notably, AORN provides numerous benefits to its members. These include clinical practice resources, nursing…

Table of Contents Nursing Care Model Implementation Recommendation Conclusion References Nursing Care Model Healthcare organizations utilize different nursing models in order to organize their work so that it managed to benefit both professionals and patients. Depending on a particular model selected by a facility, nurses receive an opportunity to enhance the quality of provided care…

Table of Contents Summary Nurse Informaticists and Other Health Care Organizations Impact of Full Nurse Commitment on Health Care Technology Opportunities and Drawbacks References Summary Nursing informatics is the profession and science of using nursing knowledge, information, and communication technology to improve the health of communities, individuals, and families around the world. Within the Alliance…

Table of Contents The Issue of Incivility Importance of Incivility to Nursing Incivility Scenario Strategies for Healthful Environment Practical Application Conclusion References The working environment is important for any occupation, but in nursing it becomes crucial. The matter is that nurses closely interact with patients and unfavorable work environment can cause undesirable outcomes. For example,…

Table of Contents Introduction Assessment Planning and Nursing Interventions Patient Education, Evaluation, and Conclusion References Introduction Mistakes in the administration of medications cause high morbidity and mortality rates and are accountable for many deaths every year (Garrouste-Orgeas et al., 2012). In this regard, the concept of drug safety becomes important in the provision of health…