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a "collaborative quality improvement project" that focuses on PUs in nursing homes as its primary focus (Lynn, et al, 2007). QIOs,...

researchers (JBI, 2008). This section of the site also addresses the topic of "Research Training" and the availability of scholars...

unitary human beings (Newman). This theory is appealing because it acknowledges how each person is unique and, therefore, must be ...

does not address the topic of specific competencies. In other words, the most recent literature that is even remotely related to t...

methods with measurable outcomes, creating a link between existing research and nursing process, define the role of nurse educator...

of hospital environments is driving many nurses away from hospital nursing and some are leaving the profession entirely. In 2000, ...

While only 6 percent of newborns require advanced life support in 1997, the rise in the number of neonates since that time weighin...

to reach the disease" (Colwell; 2). The author also examines aspects of surgical treatment, indicating that a particular type of s...

Johns Hopkins University and member of the IOM research team that authored the report, said that "fatigue was a major cause of mis...

apply to the many diverse factors related to teen suicide attempts and completions. Three of these objectives are: 1. Reduce fire...

and specific therapy" (Newswanger and Warren, 2004, p. 2405). As patients advance through the acute phase of the illness, supporti...

increase; third-party payers strive to keep payments as low as possible; individuals seek to enhance performance or gain the great...

and how discharge instructions should cover these contingencies. "Health" has historically been used to describe the "absence of d...

period of restructuring in many industries, including healthcare. Managed care organizations and changes in reimbursement rates f...

of family such as the one cited above. In many instances hospitals adhere to the traditional definition, which means that the poli...

explained the process further and made it clear that he would perform the catheterization, the man approved. As this indicates, fr...

inflamed, tender to the touch and evident of a small amount of pus (DAlessandro et al, 2004), becoming more painful as time progre...

the "inability to determine the meaning of illness-related events" (McCormick, 2002, p. 127). Furthermore, Chinn and Kramer (1999)...

of use) of sunscreen at the beach are important considerations. Other factors that should be assessed relative to subjective data...

FTE RN Demand Projected Growth Setting 2000 2010 2020 2000 to 2010 2000 to 2020 Total 49,200 59,900 69,600 22%...

9.Surg: Patients recovering from some form of surgery. 10. Med: Patients recovering from some form of illness. 11. ICU-Intensive C...

A 3 page research paper that compares and contrasts the way in which nursing theorists Hildegard Peplau, Dorothea Orem, and Betty ...

Evidence into Practice" (AHRQ, 2008). The Nursing Center is an extremely useful site in that it offers access to a long list of ...

Literature on this topic indicates that RNs are hesitant in delegating tasks primarily because they are uncertain of the qualific...

of ethics; 5. is composed of individuals who consider this occupation as their lifework, contributing to the good of society throu...

this indicates, family is incorporated into and valued within the realm of pediatric nursing practice as a factor that is crucial ...

it is appropriate, such as when a novice nurse is faced with a crisis. There are times, and stages in a career, when employees can...

or a simple method of communicating information regarding the company and any positive benefits in marketing terms may be a benefi...

in response to cognitive and physiological challenge" (Covelli, 2007, p. 323). Diet: Both the intake of dietary sodium and potas...

patients with certain injuries and missed diagnoses of certain conditions such as appendicitis or meningitis (Dansby, Kavaler & Sp...