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The Silent Epidemic: Understanding Medical Errors and Nursing Practice

Empowered Nurses

As frontline caregivers, nurses are uniquely positioned to detect, prevent, and mitigate the risks associated with medical errors. Their holistic perspective, clinical expertise, and unwavering commitment to patient advocacy make them indispensable allies in the pursuit of safe, high-quality care.

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What is Rapid Response Nursing? 

Daily Nurse

The roles and responsibilities of rapid response nurses may vary from one institution to another, but their primary objective is always to intervene swiftly and effectively to prevent patient deterioration.” We got the patient to CT and discovered a perforated bowel leaking into her peritoneum, causing septic shock.

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The Pitfalls of Being the ‘Nice’ Patient: A Nurse’s Perspective

Amercan Journal of Nursing

Image Brent Keane/via Pexels I have often heard health care professionals in various environments say, “If you’re nice to the nurses and doctors who take care of you, you’ll get better care.” As a bedside nurse myself, I understand the sentiment.

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Health Literacy Tips: Speak Plainly, Teach Often

Nurse.com

These materials should be appropriate for each patient’s reading level and preferred language. Use the primary nursing model. In the primary nursing model, the primary bedside nurse assumes most of the role of educating the patient and family and ensuring they understand and can comply with the diagnosis and ongoing care.