Provide an example of a time when a problem arose because of ineffective communication and how SBAR, ICS, SOAP, CUS, or another communication modality would have prevented it from occurring. You may select a miscommunication that occurred within the nursing staff or between the nursing staff and the interprofessional team. Describe any limitations with the […]

Good communication between nurses, patients, and the interprofessional team is essential to patient safety and quality of care. Proponents of interprofessional collaborations encourage enhanced collaboration, where each professional’s contribution is valued equally. Discuss the benefits and challenges of this concept in your workplace. How does this affect patient care and patient handoff?What are some effective […]

Ms. Whitley is a 26 year old female. She has a history of asthma since grade school, for the last 3 months she has had to use her Albuterol inhaler 3-4 times per week, sometimes at night. She states she has chronic knee pain from playing soccer in high school, no surgeries, takes Acetaminophen as […]

Choose one specific cultural group in the U.S. or elsewhere for which you have a particular interest (I chose the Arabic culture). Conduct a literature search for varied types of credible, peer-reviewed scholarly publications which may include journal articles, book chapters, white papers; government publications or sources such as credible professional nursing and healthcare organizations. […]

In Unit 9 you will submit your final assignment, the Data Analysis and Quality Improvement Initiative Proposal. For this discussion, please post a draft outline of your proposal. This is an opportunity for you to get feedback on your assignment and make improvements. Refer to the Data Analysis and Quality Improvement Initiative Proposal assignment description […]

We are all responsible for qualityhealth care leadership, providers, volunteers, and yes, even patients and their families. An organization with high standards and a reputation for delivering quality patient care will inevitably have a culture that demands both professional and personal accountability. Failing to meet standards of care is detrimental to patient safety. The resulting […]

SimulationDeYoung (2015) suggests that simulation exercises are categorized by their degree of fidelity, or how accurately the simulation mimics the real world. A simulation that has a low fidelity might include one that teaches laboratory skills, such as administration of an enema on a model. An intermediate fidelity might include a mannequin with heart sounds. […]

Instructions: Your local, state, or federal legislator is aware that you are a DNP recognized as a nurse leader, health care expert, and constituent in their local community. As a recognized subject matter expert, they ask you to assist them in evaluating pending health legislation by submitting a position paper on this health policy issue. […]