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Risks Facing Nurse Practitioners Today

Minority Nurse

Nurse practitioners (NPs) have a great deal of responsibility regarding patient care, and as the healthcare landscape evolves, so do the daily risks NPs face. Nurse practitioner malpractice data can be used to inform and address areas of clinical improvement as well as help to improve the quality of care and patient safety. since 2017.

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Dehydration Plays Key Role in Nursing Home Death

Nurse.com

With the elderly, dehydration can be caused by many factors, but studies indicate that inadequate staffing and lack of supervision are principal causes of dehydration in nursing homes. One day, a female resident of a nursing home was transferred to a hospital psychiatric ED due to “combative behavior and a possible altered mental state.”

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The Bird’s-eye View of a Hospice Volunteer Coordinator

Traditions Health

A vital role in hospice care She’s worked as a volunteer coordinator for more than six years, but before that, was a hospice nurse for 23 years. It’s so important to understand the vital role these volunteers play in providing compassionate hospice care,” Whaley adds. So, they should be both fully vetted and fully prepared.”

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A “New Era” for Social Determinants of Health

Nurse.com

Nurses are going beyond a “screen and refer” approach to ensure patients and families get the help they need. Imagine you’re a nurse in a neonatal ward. New era for SDOH Not long ago, nurses weren’t trained to consider SDOH as part of clinical care. Would that give you a negative opinion of the mom? “And

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20 Questions You’ll Want To Know About the NCLEX

Nurse.com

When Peggy Farrell, RN, MSN, NE-BC, first took the NCLEX exam after nursing school, she said paper and pencil were two of the most important tools needed. After more than a decade of research, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) unveiled the Next Generation NCLEX on April 1, 2023. It’s like a puzzle.”

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Best Apps for Nurses

Nurse.com

Several new apps are hitting the market to relieve some pressure for nurses. Whether it’s an app to help nursing students study for the NCLEX or a community app to foster relationships between nurses nationwide, here are some of the best apps for nurses. Nursa is doing its part to fight the nursing shortage crisis.

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The #1 Mistake OASIS Home Health Nurses Make During OASIS Assessments

The Productive Home Health Nurse

Remember, you’re submitting more than collected vital signs and observations. Yes, we MUST get our OASIS assessments completed thoroughly and efficiently to be able to construct our nursing narratives. You know what, I mentioned “nursing narrative” again didn’t I…just hold tight!!!!!!