The Financial Strain of Nursing Shortages on the Healthcare Industry. The healthcare industry faces numerous financial challenges, but few are as pressing and pervasive as the ongoing nursing shortage. This shortage, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, creates a ripple effect, impacting not only patient care but also the financial stability of hospitals and healthcare systems. […]
The Role of the RN/APRN in Policy Evaluation Introduction Registered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) play a crucial role in healthcare policy evaluation. Their unique position at the intersection of patient care and healthcare systems enables them to provide valuable insights into policy effectiveness. This paper explores the role of RNs and […]
The National Patient Safety Goals are set by the Joint Commission (TJC), an independent nonprofit organization that accredits healthcare organizations in the United States. The Joint Commission NPSG’s goals are designed to address specific areas of concern within healthcare and improve patient safety. The NPSG’s are developed using information about emerging patient safety issues from […]
Embracing Evidence-Based Practice: The Staff Nurse’s Role in Advancing Quality Care Evidence-based practice (EBP) has become a cornerstone of modern healthcare, driving improvements in patient outcomes and the overall quality of care. As the largest group of healthcare professionals, nurses play a pivotal role in implementing EBP within healthcare organizations. This paper examines the contributions […]
Walden University NRNP 6665 Week 4: Assessing, Diagnosing, and Treating Adults With Mood Disorders Subjective: CC (chief complaint): I have a history of taking medication then stopping them. I don’t think I need them. The medication squashes who I am. The patient expresses a strong desire to maintain her sense of identity, which she feels […]
Assessing and Treating Psychosis and Schizophrenia Walden University NURS 6630N Assessing and Treating Psychosis and Schizophrenia Introduction Treatment of psychosis and schizophrenia requires a series of decisions to manage a condition and minimize side effects. One of the best medications is Invega Sustenna 234mg IM XI, followed by 156mg after four days and monthly injections […]
Walden University NRNP-6650 Experiential Family Therapy and Narrative Family Therapy Introduction Experiential family therapy imagery, role-playing, activities, and props that help family members to relive specific life experiences. Narrative family therapy argues that individuals have stories they can narrate, associate them with challenges and problems that assist them in ordering their thoughts and reality (McKernan, […]
Walden University NRNP-6650 Structural Family Therapy v. Strategic Family Therapy Introduction Structural family therapy and strategic family therapy are essential therapies in addressing multiple family challenges. The role of therapists in structural family therapy is to understand how families operate (Lebow, 2019). In strategic therapy, counsellors utilize different approaches to trigger the change families require […]
Assignment: Group Processes and Stages of Formation In your role, you must understand group processes and stages of formation, as this will help you develop groups and determine an individual’s appropriateness for group therapy. This understanding is crucial for tailoring interventions that meet the specific needs of the group. Whether you are at the beginning […]
Evidence-Based Practice and the Quadruple Aim Essay Introduction Evidence-based practice (EBP) improves the achievement of quality patient experience, reducing the cost of care, improving population health, and promoting work-life balance. Studies show that when clinicians use EBP, patient outcomes improve (Sikka et al., 2015). EBP acts as a compass to guide the decision-making process of […]
