Nursing-Sensitive Quality Indicators: A Guide for New Nurses Understanding Hospital-Acquired Pressure Ulcers as a Nursing-Sensitive Quality Indicator. Introduction: Hello and welcome, new nurses! I’m [Speaker Name], a member of the Quality Improvement Council. Today, we’ll discuss an important nursing-sensitive quality indicator: Hospital-Acquired Pressure Ulcers. This brief tutorial will help you understand its significance and your […]

The Nurse’s Role in Informatics. Nurses play multiple roles with regard to the informatics that supports healthcare. The use of informatics in healthcare has become increasingly important in recent years, with the aim of improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs. These roles differ depending on their position and their skills and knowledge base. For […]

Promoting a Healthy Work Environment in Nursing In the complex and demanding field of healthcare, fostering a healthy work environment for nurses is crucial for ensuring quality patient care, staff well-being, and organizational success. The case of Tina, a new registered nurse from the Philippines, highlights the detrimental effects of a toxic work culture and […]

The Debate on Psychologists’ Prescription Privileges: Current Status, Requirements, and Implications Psychologists’ inability to prescribe medication stems from their educational background and regulatory restrictions. Unlike psychiatrists, who complete medical school and residency training, psychologists typically lack the extensive medical and pharmacological education necessary for safe medication management (Robiner et al., 2020). This limitation reflects the […]

Week 5: Anxiolytic Therapy & PTSD Treatment Assignment: Assessing and Treating Clients With Anxiety Disorders “I’m no longer at the mercy of my PTSD, and I would not be here today had I not had the proper diagnosis and treatment. The journey to recovery is often long and challenging, but it is a path worth […]

The Impact of Healthcare Informatics on Nursing Practice Healthcare Informatics – Discussion One Discussion Board Question: Think of a typical day in your practice setting. Describe the setting and discuss how IT impacts your work in that setting. How does the need for information affect you and those around you? Also, below are two articles […]

DN733 Unit 8 Assignment. Course: DN733 Ethics, Policy, and Advocacy for Population Health. ASSIGNMENT DETAILS Assignment Introduction Assignment Directions Directions: Part I: 1. This week, you will create and present a model of policy development and apply it to the policy or health care issue you analyzed in Unit 6. A minimum of five scholarly, […]

Risk Management Strategies for Healthcare Organizations Paper Healthcare organizations operate in a complex and highly regulated environment, constantly facing a multitude of risks that can threaten patient safety, financial stability, and regulatory compliance. Proactive risk management has become a critical imperative for these organizations to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare delivery (Knight, 2022). This […]

Patient Portals, Personal Health Records, and Health Information Exchanges Paper: Enhancing Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Patient portals, personal health records (PHRs), and health information exchanges (HIEs) play crucial roles in advancing patient-centered outcomes research. An examination of these digital health tools reveals their capacity to facilitate patient engagement and contribute to the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute’s […]