Many rural areas around the country are underserved when it comes to the availability of physicians. In response to this, some medical schools have started offering programs… Read more “Physician Shortages in Rural Communities Lead to Changing Role of Nurse Practitioners”
Category: Nursing
Tips for CNOs to Combat Today’s Nursing Shortage
While there have been nursing shortages in the past, today’s staffing problem is unlike anything seen before – namely because it’s not just driven by a lack of… Read more “Tips for CNOs to Combat Today’s Nursing Shortage”
Technology Tools and Mindfulness Strategies Help Nurses Manage Stress
Trying to keep up with patient demands while navigating the complexities of technology, nurses are under serious pressure to perform at a high level throughout the day.… Read more “Technology Tools and Mindfulness Strategies Help Nurses Manage Stress”
News Corner: Hospital Efforts Save 125,000 Lives, $28 Billion in Costs
Hospitals have increasingly focused their efforts on improving patient care while remaining cost conscious, and those efforts are paying off. A report from the Department of Health… Read more “News Corner: Hospital Efforts Save 125,000 Lives, $28 Billion in Costs”
News Corner: ASHP Releases Industry Guidelines to Hamper Instances of Drug Diversion
The American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) has answered the call for guidelines to support the creation of controlled substance diversion prevention programs. In October, the… Read more “News Corner: ASHP Releases Industry Guidelines to Hamper Instances of Drug Diversion”
News Corner: ICU at Home: A New Care Model to Reduce Costs
Stakeholders in all areas of the hospital seek to reduce costs and readmissions while maintaining excellent patient care. The latest initiative gaining popularity involves providing intensive care… Read more “News Corner: ICU at Home: A New Care Model to Reduce Costs”
Disruptive Medication Processes Lead to Increases in Errors
Interruptions and distractions are a constant in nursing, especially when it comes to the medication ordering and administration process. To ensure optimal patient safety, the medication pass… Read more “Disruptive Medication Processes Lead to Increases in Errors”
Calling For A “Sixth” Patient Right
The five patient “rights” of nursing include the following: right patient, right medication, right dose, right time, and right route. To further improve patient safety and outcomes,… Read more “Calling For A “Sixth” Patient Right”
Implementing Technology to Create a Safer and Quieter ICU
Unlike other areas of the hospital, the ICU hasn’t undergone any major upgrades in the last 50 years, despite the fact that 6 million patients pass through… Read more “Implementing Technology to Create a Safer and Quieter ICU”
Drug Diversion: A Nurse’s Practices Raise Concerns with Peers
By JoAnne L. Myhre, CPhT, BA, Drug Diversion Program Manager, Allina Health This first-hand account of a real diversion incident describes how it was uncovered and addressed… Read more “Drug Diversion: A Nurse’s Practices Raise Concerns with Peers”
