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 […]

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Military Personnel and Veterans. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a major mental illness affecting approximately 8% of the US population at some point in their lifetime. This statistic underscores the significant impact of PTSD on public health and the importance of understanding its prevalence and treatment. While everyone is at the […]

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 […]

Week 8 NURS 6512: Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning Discussion: Assessing Musculoskeletal Pain The body is constantly sending signals about its health. These signals can range from subtle cues to more overt symptoms. One of the most easily recognized signals is pain. Musculoskeletal conditions comprise one of the leading causes of severe long-term pain […]

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 […]