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Flipped Classroom

Penn Nursing

Fall 2024 Read on to find out how Penn Nursing faculty, alumni, and students who have found themselves as patients have emerged with new outlooks on nursing and health care. As I navigated treatment—chemotherapy, surgery, and countless scans—I found myself on the other side of the health care system.

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The Silent Epidemic: Understanding Medical Errors and Nursing Practice

Empowered Nurses

Among the healthcare professionals at the forefront of patient care, nurses play a pivotal role in addressing and mitigating the risks associated with medical errors. They can occur at any point along the continuum of care, from the initial assessment and diagnosis to treatment, monitoring, and follow-up.

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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. Putting ourselves in patients’ places.

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