Health Care Delivery Models and Nursing Practice Health care delivery models are methods that guide the assignment of nursing responsibilities, authority, and patient care management. These models are tailored to meet the diverse needs of patient populations, ensuring efficient, high-quality care while maximizing the utilization of available nursing resources and skills. In this blog post, […]
The Impact of Telehealth on Length of Stay and Readmission Rates for Patients with Chronic Heart Failure Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a debilitating condition characterized by the heart’s inability to pump blood effectively. This leads to a plethora of symptoms, including shortness of breath, fatigue, and reduced exercise capacity. Patients with CHF are particularly […]
Advanced Theoretical Perspectives for Nursing Nursing is a complex and dynamic profession that requires both practical skills and theoretical knowledge. Nursing theory is a way of explaining, understanding, and predicting phenomena related to nursing practice, education, and research. Nursing theory can also guide the development of advanced practice nursing (APN), which is a level of […]
Evidence-Based Practice Competencies and the New EBP-C Credential: Keys to Achieving the Quadruple Aim in Health Care Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a systematic approach to clinical decision making that integrates the best available research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preferences and values. EBP has been shown to improve health care quality, reliability, patient outcomes, and […]
Impact of a Hospital Evidence‐Based Practice Center (EPC) on Nursing Policy and Practice Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a process that involves reviewing, analyzing, and translating the latest scientific evidence into clinical decisions. EBP aims to improve the quality of care and patient outcomes by incorporating the best available research, along with clinical experience and patient […]
Impacts of Bullying at the Workplace for New Nurses Bullying is a pervasive problem in many workplaces, especially for new nurses who are trying to establish their professional identity and competence. Bullying can have negative impacts on the physical, psychological, and emotional well-being of new nurses, as well as on their job satisfaction, performance, and […]
Care, lead, and inspire: Infusing innovation into nursing research and evidence-based practice course Nursing research and evidence-based practice (EBP) are essential components of professional nursing that aim to improve the quality and safety of health care. Nursing research is a systematic process of generating new knowledge or validating existing knowledge that can inform clinical decision-making […]
Advantages and Challenges of Intercultural Communication Intercultural communication is the communication between people with different cultural identities. It can help us gain more self-awareness, learn from other perspectives, and foster mutual understanding and respect. However, intercultural communication also poses some challenges, such as language barriers, cultural differences, stereotypes, and prejudices. One of the advantages of […]
Preventing Falls in Hospital Patients Falls are a common and serious problem for patients in hospitals. They can cause injuries, complications, longer stays, and lower quality of life. According to research, about 3 to 11 falls occur per 1000 bed days in hospitals worldwide, and about 25% of them result in injuries such as fractures, […]
Middle Range Or Interdisciplinary Theory Evaluation in Healthcare Healthcare is a complex and dynamic field that requires constant improvement and innovation. One way to achieve this is by applying theories that can guide practice, research, and education. However, not all theories are equally useful or relevant for different contexts and situations. Therefore, it is important […]
