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Study: Machine Learning Prompts Earlier Advance Care Planning, Reduces High-Cost Care

Hospice News

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania recently studied the effectiveness of machine learning algorithms in identifying high-risk cancer patients nearing the last six months of life between June 17, 2019 and April 20, 2020. “I really view it as a sixth vital sign,” Mayo previously told Hospice News. “It

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Hospices Strengthening Ties to Tech, Pharmacy Companies to Support Families, Staff

Hospice News

But also for us to be able to monitor their blood pressure and vital signs are remotely and to have a good idea of any changes. It gives the patients and their family a lot of comfort.” A range of technologies are becoming more integrated into hospice operations and care delivery.

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Nursing Informatics: Vital to the Profession

Nurse.com

For example, if a returning patient has their vital signs taken and an abnormality is detected, such as a low heart rate, healthcare staff members can compare this piece of data to the information compiled in their record. Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in September 2019 and has been updated with new content.

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SWAT RNs: Supporting Bedside Leaders with Clinical Judgment

Minority Nurse

Hence, the SWAT RN is a nursing role that is instrumental in the promotion of the nursing process and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s 2019 Clinical Judgment Measurement Model within the acute care setting, as they work collaboratively with bedside nurse leaders to facilitate positive patient outcomes.

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The ultimate nursing guide to sepsis

The Nurse Break

Key considerations for the primary nurse include: Thorough assessment utilising an ABCDE and/or head to toe approach as indicated, with frequent reassessment to identify signs of deterioration and effectiveness of interventions. Initiation of sepsis pathways depending on local policies and procedures (Ferguson et al., Ferguson, A.,

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Philippines nurses moving to Australia. The 5 W’s

The Nurse Break

I was assessed based on practical and communication skills, including Medication Calculation & administration, ANTT, Risk Management in Clinical Setting, Wound Management, Vital Signs, Infection Control, BLS, etc. You just have to wait for the right time!

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Rhonda Trotter Fulfills Dream of Becoming a Nurse – 35 Years Later

Daily Nurse

After retiring from the Postal Service in 2018, she enrolled in nursing school in January 2019. Technology and advances in medicine – vital signs, temperatures, etc. Now Trotter works with some of the doctors who cared for her parents. How has nursing changed since you took your nursing core courses in high school?