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Leading Powerfully to Effect Positive Change: The Transformational Power of Nurses in Challenging Times

American Nurse

Impact on Patient Outcomes and Experience Nurses who lead with empathy and inclusivity improve not only clinical outcomes but also the overall patient experience. These outcomes reinforce the value of nurse-led initiatives and interprofessional efforts that prioritize holistic, individualized care.

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Nursing Shortage: A 2024 Data Study Reveals Key Insights

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Higher Risk of Medication Errors and Death A 2021 study revealed that in Illinois, a patients risk of dying within 30 days of admission increased by 16% for every additional patient added to a nurses average workload. decrease in pneumonia infections among surgical patients to an increase of one additional work hour per RN.

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Contributed Content: Empowering the Future - Transforming Nursing Education to Meet the Growing Demand for In-Home Care

Health Leaders | Nursing

The number of seniors aged 65+ is expected to climb from 58 million in 2022 to 82 million by 2050 and, of the population 50 years and older, the number of individuals living with at least one chronic disease – including those that affect mobility – is estimated to increase from 71 million in 2020 to 142 million by 2050.

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Patient prejudice toward minoritized nurses

American Nurse

Enhancing diversity in the nursing workforce. aacnnursing.org/news-data/fact-sheets/enhancing-diversity-in-the-nursing-workforce Bell B. White dominance in nursing education: A target for anti-racist efforts. Toxic Nursing: Managing Bullying, Bad Attitudes, and Total Turmoil. American Nurse Journal.

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Nursing professional development at night

American Nurse

The NPD practitioners organize and facilitate BMC’s night nursing council. At monthly night council meetings, the NPD practitioners, nurses, and a patient care experience representative work on projects that affect the overall patient experience. J Nurs Educ. in early 2023. Can J Emerg Nurs.

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Recognizing oncologic emergencies

American Nurse

Many patients with hypercalcemia experience changes in mental status, confusion, weakness, poor appetite, thirst, constipation, nausea and vomiting, low urine output, bone pain, and coma. September 25, 2020. Diagnosis and treatment. A calcium blood test can diagnosis hypercalcemia. Int Emerg Nurs. 2021;56:100981.

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7 Steps to Obtain a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Degree

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Taking advantage of biology and other science courses, and looking at government and history through the lenses of public health policy and medical history, can help prepare you for a collegiate nursing education. 2 In 2020, more than 85% of test-takers passed the multi-format NCLEX on their first try. in Nursing degree.