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Risks Facing Nurse Practitioners Today

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In many diagnosis-related closed claims, a lack of sound documentation supporting the decision-making process of the treating NP or other staff members under the NP’s supervision hindered the case’s legal defense. Common missing or incomplete documentation noted in the dataset included: Lack of a complete patient and family history.

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The Critical Role of Charting in Nursing

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According to the American Nurses Association (ANA), clear and accurate documentation is essential for safe, quality, evidence-based nursing practice. This applies across settings, for registered and advanced practice nurses alike, according to ANA’s Principles for Nursing Documentation Guidance for Registered Nurses.

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Healthcare Technology and Nursing: What You Should Know

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Telehealth services enable Nurses to interact with patients, assess their symptoms and conditions, provide instructions for care, and offer support, all without being physically present with their patients. Wearable Medical Devices Wearable medical devices offer Nurses new tools to enhance patient care and monitoring.

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Navigating the World of Long-Term Care: A Guide for Nurses

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However, they also present unique emotional and physical challenges that require resilience, empathy, and a strong commitment to patient care. This includes administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and responding to patient health changes. Understanding this is crucial for anyone considering this field.

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End-of-Life Care: Your Patient Has Died, Now What?

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One of the roles of hospice is to confirm the absence of vital signs and comfort the family. Document the death Call the coroner, Notify the funeral home Console the family. If family is not present, you can call and notify them of the patient’s death. Expert Hospice Documentation Tips. TOD 11:38 p.m.

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The Rise in Nurse Suicides: Signs, Stigmas, and Prevention

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But presently, the healthcare system itself may be kryptonite to those they declared superheroes. How to help yourself Eight patients needing around-the-clock pain management, numerous antibiotics to hang on time, monitoring labs and vital signs, updating care plans, and documenting. Short-staffed and overworked.

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The ultimate nursing guide to sepsis

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It is important to note that this document does not serve as a substitute for your organization’s policies and procedures. Skin often presents in a manner consistent with the patient’s vasoplegic state. The ultimate nursing guide to sepsis Written by Matthew Javni – ICU Critical Care Nurse, Melbourne Australia.

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