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

Hospice News

These systems can use algorithms and statistical models to detect patterns in patient data from electronic medical records and other sources of information, helping providers predict probable changes in patient conditions. “I really view it as a sixth vital sign,” Mayo previously told Hospice News. “It

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Things You Will Have To Do Every Day as a Nurse

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Check Vital Signs. Nurses should expect to check the vital signs of patients on a consistent basis. The frequency of your vital sign checks will entirely depend upon your patient and their condition. Your end-of-shift report is essential, so you must ensure it has as much information and detail as possible.

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Perianesthesia Nurses Celebrate Dynamic Career Choice

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As patients are answering questions, getting ready for the procedure, and meeting the medical team, the perianesthesia nurse is developing a rapport and gathering valuable information that can help keep the patient as safe as possible while they are under sedation.

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Head-to-Toe Assessments: A Checklist for Success

Nurse.com

Heath assessments also provide vital information that can identify life-threatening conditions. Early warning signs noted by changes in your patient’s condition can be discovered, which can then lead to appropriate interventions. When conducting an assessment, nurses take a comprehensive look at all areas of the body.

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Nursing Informatics: Vital to the Profession

Nurse.com

The American Nurses Association (ANA) defines nursing informatics as a specialty that identifies, defines, manages, and communicates data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in nursing practice. The essential elements — data, information, knowledge, and wisdom — encompass the concept of bringing data together in meaningful ways.

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Creating a Disaster Simulation for Nursing Students

AJN Off the Charts

We taught the students how to use the SMART triage tagging system and pre-briefed them on general emergency management information. The health science instructor had her students plan and research their own injuries, vital signs, and moulage. This created a great learning experience for the high school students.

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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. The information available through remote monitoring has allowed our clinicians to decide if a patient needs an immediate visit. It gives the patients and their family a lot of comfort.”

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