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Sustaining Excellence: Knowledge Transfer and Strategic Planning in Nursing Leadership

American Nurse

Research by Warshawsky and Cramer (2019) indicated that many Millennial nurse managers enter their roles with less than four years of leadership experience, leading to a steep learning curve that can hinder their effectiveness. Studies by Roth and Whitehead (2019) and Ramseur et al. Lacross et al. References Ashley, A., & Marsh, K.

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CLABSI prevention in hospitalized patients receiving hemodialysis

American Nurse

Renal Data System, more than 85% of individuals who began hemodialysis in 2021 did so via a central venous catheter (CVC) (up from 80% in 2019). The acute dialysis unit in a quaternary teaching hospital had four cases of hemodialysis-related CLABSI from January 2019 through May 2019 (compared to no CLABSIs in 2018).

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Elder Medication Management Training for Healthcare Personnel

American Medical Compliance

They learn to identify risk factors for medication-related problems, prevent errors, and apply best practices in administration. This Elder Medication Management Training teaches healthcare providers the importance of safe and effective medication management for elderly patients. Multiple chronic conditions accrue with the rising age.

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The day in the life of an Endovascular Neurointervention Nurse

The Nurse Break

I graduated with a Bachelor of Nursing from the University of Newcastle in 2019 and stepped straight into radiology for the first rotation of my new graduate program in 2020, right as COVID hit. What steps or strategies do you take to stay updated with the latest advancements and best practices in endovascular neurointervention?

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Nitrous oxide: Myths and misconceptions

American Nurse

Providers and organizations must base policies and procedures on current evidence to ensure the application of best practices. 2019:4618798. doi:10.1155/2019/4618798 Yon JH, Daniel-Johnson J, Carter LB, Jevtovic-Todorovic V. Labour analgesia and the risk of postpartum depression. 2022;75(12):2948-52. BioMed Res Int.

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When the System Is Drowning You—This New Standard from the AACN May Be a LifeSaver

Minority Nurse

And if you’re a leader, use this moment to advocate for best practices that protect patients and your team. The system is out of alignment. These guidelines do more than confirm what we already know. They empower all of us to take action. Build a staffing model that matches the work we’re actually doing. link] Ulrich, B., Lavandero, R.,

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Day in the life of a Forensic Nurse Practitioner

The Nurse Break

South Australia changed its legislation in 2019 and in the first 6 months over 300 people were charged under the new laws, if prosecuted successfully it can hold a maximum sentence of up to 7 years. Many Australian states are now recognising the seriousness of strangulation and injuries that can occur and the risk of death.