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Protect Yourself With These Tips on Proper Documentation

Nurse.com

An RN claims his nurse manager criticized him for documenting in the medical record that a patient was “combative and noncompliant,” after the patient struck the RN and another nurse during discharge. The RN wonders how he should’ve documented the incident since the nurse manager didn’t provide constructive feedback.

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How El Camino Health Cracked the Code for Lowering Nurse Turnover Rates

Health Leaders | Nursing

During the pandemic, nurses were feeling burnt out, and according to Cheryl Reinking , CNO at El Camino Health , overburdened both emotionally and physically. Now, burnout is still a critical issue in nursing, along with heavy workloads, documentation burdens, and workplace violence. We're coming out of that," Reinking said.

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Nurse Manager Resume – What to Include in 2023

Nurse Code

0% Post Content Welcome to the comprehensive Nurse Manager Resume Guide. Today we take you through the step-by-step procedure of writing an excellent Nursing Practice Resume. Post Content Introduction Nurse Managers are in charge of coordinating and supervising Nursing staff in a range of healthcare settings.

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BSN Clinical Rotation Guide: What to Expect in Each Specialty

Registered Nursing

Leadership/Management Rotation This final rotation focuses on developing nursing leadership skills. Each rotation builds on previous experiences while introducing specialty-specific skills and knowledge.

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CPD made easy – The experts’ guide to continuing professional development

Nursing Review

/Title/Description of evidence provided Number of CPD hours Professional organisations such as the Australian College of Nursing provide access to a portfolio application to assist their members in tracking CPD. Or do it yourself by downloading a copy of NMBA Sample template for documenting CPD here.

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Just Released: AACN Standards for Adult Critical Care Nurse Staffing

Daily Nurse

The link between healthy work environments and patient safety, nurse retention and recruitment, and an organization’s bottom line is irrefutable,” says Vicki Good, AACN chief clinical officer and co-editor of the staffing standards document. healthcare system’s ability to meet patients’ needs.”

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Essential Apps and Resources for Travel Nurses

The Gypsy Nurse

DocuSign is an invaluable app for handling important documents electronically, allowing nurses to sign forms and contracts from anywhere at any time. This app is particularly useful for travel nurses who frequently move between different healthcare facilities.