The Role of the Clinical Nurse Coordinator Clinical nurse coordinators are registered nurses who oversee the clinical operations of a health care department, unit or program. They provide both clinical and administrative leadership to their nursing team, as well as coordinate patient care with other health care professionals. Clinical nurse coordinators may also be involved […]
Classification and management approaches to burn wounds Burn wounds can be classified in a variety of ways to help determine the appropriate treatment approach. One common classification system categorizes burns based on depth and severity (Sood, 2019). Superficial burns, also known as first-degree burns, involve only the epidermis or outer layer of skin. These burns […]
X-ray Care: Ensuring Patient Safety in Medical Imaging Medical imaging using x-rays plays a vital role in modern healthcare by allowing physicians to see inside the human body. However, x-ray radiation must be handled carefully to minimize potential risks to patients and staff. This article discusses key aspects of x-ray care, including radiation safety protocols, […]
Nurse Education on Patient Falls and Safety Culture Patient falls are a major risk to patient safety in health care settings, especially for older adults who are more prone to injuries and complications from falls. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), about one in 31 hospital patients experience a fall each […]
ASSIGNMENT DIABETES AND DRUG TREATMENTS For this Discussion, you compare types of diabetes, including drug treatments for type 1, type 2, gestational, and juvenile diabetes. RESOURCES Rosenthal, L. D., & Burchum, J. R. (2021). Lehne’s pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice nurses and physician Helpants (2nd ed.) St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. oChapter 48, “Drugs for Diabetes Mellitus” […]
J In a health facility, it is important to ensure that patients morals and values are being obtained. Many people come from different cultural backgrounds and it is crucial to be able to understand them and respect them the best way possible. You want to make sure everyone feels safe and comfortable between the patient […]
Post a description of the focus of your scenario. Describe the data that could be used and how the data might be collected and accessed. What knowledge might be derived from that data? How would a nurse leader use clinical reasoning and judgment in the formation of knowledge from this experience? BY DAY 6 O […]
Topic: Infectious Respiratory Disorders Case Study: A 75-year-old patient of Hispanic descent arrives in an immigrant healthcare clinic with fever, chills, a sore throat, and a nonproductive cough. She speaks some English. The patient appears very ill, with dry mucous membranes, dark circles under the eyes, and pale skin. The patient appears anxious and is […]
Nursing staffing shortages are among the most significant national stressors within the United States healthcare system. Specifically, the nursing shortage has increased dramatically following the COVID-19 outbreak due to a rise in demand for healthcare services. Nurses enhance patient care quality, safety, efficiency, and timeliness to achieve desired health outcomes (Bakhamis et al., 2019). Additionally, […]
Pragmatism And Existentialism. PHILOSOPHY MATRICES ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW The overview of the first three modules of this course will lead you into an exploration of various educational philosophies. Traditional philosophies, modern and post-modern philosophies, as well as educational theories of transformation and transmission will all be studied along with their corresponding personalities. This assignment will […]
