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Addressing workplace violence with the Pathway to Excellence® framework
(Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc., 2019-08)
Workplace violence, incivility, and bullying play a significant role in nurse job satisfaction and intent to leave. This emerging trend is alarming and requires attention for several reasons. According to the 2019 ...
2018 Pathway Award® winner: Pentec Health uses Pathway to Excellence® standards and technology to reduce pain and anxiety during targeted drug delivery
(Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc., 2019-12)
When nurses are empowered to practice at their highest level, they can contribute to improving patient care and advancing evidence-based nursing practice. That's why in 2011, the American Nurses Credentialing Center launched ...
Efficacy of a smoking cessation quality improvement project during a preoperative evaluation in patients with metabolic syndrome
(2016-03-17)
Background and Purpose: Patients with metabolic syndrome who are currently smoking and are scheduled to undergo a surgical procedure are at a greater risk for perioperative complications. This project was designed to ...
Bundling up central line infections
(2016-06-09)
Background: The Joint Commission (TJC) found that 72% of CLABSI occurred five days after insertion of central line (The Joint Commission, 2013). Due to these findings, TJC recommends the implementation of pre and post ...
Improving self-management in a complex population through patient-centered education and interdisciplinary communication
(2016-10-19)
The residual cognitive and physical deficits of traumatic brain injury and stroke create unique challenges during rehabilitation. A microsystem assessment of an inpatient rehabilitation unit serving traumatic brain injury ...
Nursing professional development organizational value demonstration project
(2016-10-12)
In view of the changes in the healthcare environment and the recommendations of the IOM, the ANPD Board of Directors commissioned a study to examine variables related to facility size and structure, NPD practitioner ...
Alternative clinical experiences to promote cultural competence in FNP students
(2016-03-17)
Background: The integration of culturally competent care into advanced nursing practice is imperative to safe, effective clinical practice and a standard required by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). ...
Chasing zero. Reducing hospital acquired conditions in the intensive care unit
(2016-03-17)
Background: Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) are the most commonly reported hospital-acquired condition, and the rates continue to rise. More than 560,000 patients develop CAUTI each year, leading to ...
Hospital acquired hypo/Hyperglycemia: A clinical issue
(2018-04-02)
Hypo- and hyperglycemia related to improper timing of mealtime insulin occurs frequently in the in-patient setting. The timing of mealtime insulin administration is affected by many variables such as blood glucose meter ...
Nursing graduate perceptions of clinical simulation experiences
(2016-03-17)
Purpose: This presentation will highlight the results of a year-long survey with recent nursing graduates from a baccalaureate program. The survey consisted of 5 key questions based on clinical simulation activities and ...