Nursing care coordination is gaining recognition and importance in the medical community nowadays. The concept of care coordination is not new to nursing but with plans for healthcare reforms in the past years, scientific studies have recommended it for patient care. In fact, the American Nurses Association published a journal exploring its benefits in the
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Nurse to patient ratio is probably one of the most talked about issues in nursing. And apparently, it’s also one of the most common reasons why nurses leave the profession. When an institution suffers from short staffing, bad things start to happen. Nurses become grumpier and the quality of care they deliver decreases. Infections increase
Unlike what most people think, working in the Labor and Delivery Room isn’t always that nice. Although you get to see babies being born and you get to be a part of someone else’s major life event, there are high-risk pregnancies and at-risk newborns that can challenge your knowledge and skills. The delivery room is
Getting familiar with and interpreting laboratory values can be intimidating, particularly to new nurses. There’s always the fear of messing things up and not being able to meet the patients’ health needs. But, guess what? Familiarizing and interpreting laboratory values for nurses don’t always have to feel that way. With the right tips, you’ll be
If you think all dogs have the same rights and responsibilities in the lives of the people they are helping, it’s probably the right time to get the facts straight. As a way to clarify, here’s what you need to know about therapy dog vs emotional support dog. Therapy Dogs Therapy dogs provide comfort and
The nursing profession has impressively evolved over time, and along with this transition came the development of different nursing theories. These theories provide the foundation of nursing practice, specifically nursing assessment, intervention, and evaluation. They also offer a framework for generating knowledge and new ideas. Also Read: 120+ Flashcards & Memory Aids for Nurses Nursing
We’ve got a treat for you today – TED talks nursing videos. TED talks are some of the most motivational discussions online. We’ve rounded up some of the most interesting, fascinating, and eye-opening TED talks on nursing and health care we could find. When Eric Dishman was in college, he suddenly started having fainting spells.
Around 2.2 million people in America have Schizophrenia. About 4.3 to 8.7 million people are affected in India and there are 6 to 12 million people in China who are suffering from it. The prevalence rate for this condition is pretty scary and if you aren’t fully aware of how you should manage patients diagnosed