A Literature Review: graduate nurses’preparedness for recognising and responding to the deteriorating patient. From the Journal of Clinical Nursing At its stands in the National Health Service- Healthcare professionals -evidently seen their recent strikes! Continuations: THEME 3- OVERWHELMING WORKLOAD “OFTEN DESCRIBES FEELING TIME LIMITED, only able to COMPLETE THE REQUIRED TASKS.” “FEELINGS ON TIME PRESSURES AND CONSTRAINTS SURROUNDING AN ADVERSE EVENT.” “These feelings were associated by a sense of OVERWHELMING RESPONSIBILITY AND UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS QUITE DIFFERENT TO THOSE experienced…” Theme 4 HOLISTIC PATIENT ASSESSMENT “INFORMED THE sub themes of using objective data to Support nurses concerns and lack of holistic approach …” “That nurses gathered quantifiable information to explain and confirm their original suspicions of patient deterioration…” “The nurses acknowldged that ability was needed to present the information succinctly to convince medical staff and GAIN ACTION.” “HIGHLIGHTED HOW HARD IT was to get ACTION FROM A DOCTOR IF NO QUANTIFIABLE EVIDENCE ……could lead to a probable diagnosis.” “THIS WAS CLOSELY CONNECTED TO A DEPENDENCE ON EQUIPMENT AND THE NOTION that observations WERE a ROUTINE TASK TO BE UNDERTAKEN.” “Alluded to the impact of a lack OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE IN HOW EFFECTIVELY ASSESS THE OVERALL PHYSICAL STATE OF THE PATIENT-POTENTIALLY LEADING TO MISSED CLUES IN THE DETECTION OF PATIENT DETERIORATION.”

I often get asked "What do your clinical research nurses do?". Well, in this video, Nikki DeGreeff, RN, MSN talks all about her experience in our CMRN role. Interested? Message me directly to find out more! #nursejobs #clinicalresearch #researchanddevelopment #clinicaltrials #makeadifference

How Nurses Use Clinical Knowledge to Deliver Holistic Patient Care

⭐️ Embracing the Vital Role of Nurses Transitioning to Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) ⭐️ In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare and medical research, the role of Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) stands as a beacon of progress and innovation. What makes this role even more impactful is when it is filled by individuals with a background in nursing. Nurses who transition into CRAs bring a wealth of invaluable skills and perspectives that are crucial to the success of clinical trials and the advancement of medical breakthroughs. 🔍 Attention to Detail: Nurses are trained to be meticulous in their work, from administering medications to recording patient data. This attention to detail is a cornerstone of successful clinical research, where every data point can lead to critical insights. 🤝 Patient-Centered Approach: Having worked directly with patients, nurse-CRAs understand the importance of patient care and safety in clinical trials. They ensure that protocols prioritize patient well-being and comfort, leading to more ethical and effective research. 📈 Expertise in Clinical Procedures: Nurses bring hands-on experience in clinical procedures, making them adept at monitoring and assessing patients throughout trials. This expertise is invaluable in ensuring the smooth execution of research protocols. 💬 Effective Communication: Communication is key in any healthcare setting, and nurses excel in this area. As CRAs, their ability to effectively communicate with patients, healthcare providers, and research teams ensures seamless collaboration and accurate data collection. 🌐 Bridge Between Practice and Research: Nurse-CRAs serve as a bridge between the clinical setting and the research environment. Their understanding of both worlds allows for the translation of research findings into practical applications for patient care. 🎯 Advocates for Quality and Safety: With a deep commitment to quality care and patient safety, nurse-CRAs uphold the highest standards in clinical trials. They advocate for protocols that prioritize the well-being of participants and the integrity of the research. The journey from nursing to becoming a CRA is not just a career transition; it is a powerful evolution that brings a unique set of skills to the forefront of medical research. To all the nurses considering this path, know that your background and expertise are invaluable assets in the pursuit of groundbreaking discoveries and improved patient outcomes. Let us continue to champion the vital role of nurse-CRAs in shaping the future of healthcare and research. Together, we can drive innovation, uphold integrity, and make a lasting difference in the lives of patients worldwide. #ClinicalResearch #Nursing #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCare #MedicalResearch #CRAs #NurseCRA #HealthcareHeroes

Clinical nurse specialists can develop innovative new processes that benefit patients and health care organizations, tracking metrics to ensure success. 🏥 The setting: Parkview Health, an 11-hospital system in Fort Wayne, Indiana. ❗️ The problem: a CNS student identified the need for improvement in wound care practices. On top of that, the end of an outpatient wound care management contract required additional hospital resources to continue wound care services. 💡 The solution: A clinical nurse specialist was hired to focus on wound care in 2022. Brooke Randol MSN, RN, AGCNS-BC, CMSRN, CWS implemented an entire program designed to improve outcomes for patients and save money for Parkview. The program included the use of evidence-based practices, reduced duplication, and the education of over 200 nurses and patient care technicians about wound care. 👍 Why it worked: As a CNS, Brooke not only has medical training but research, leadership and business skills. She was able to create the process for reviewing, tracking and improving team skillsets and show the results in a quality metrics dashboard. 📈 Outcomes: The overall program also reduced healing times for patients by 8 days despite an increase in the number of patients. HAPI events were reduced by 35% across 11 departments. 💰 Cost savings: Over $2 million dollars. The HAPI reduction alone saved an estimated $1.4 million from 2022 to 2023, a 36% drop in expenditures. Cost savings from reducing contracted fees for outpatient wound clinics totaled $698,938 — a 50% reduction. Costs are projected to hit zero mid-2025. Find out more about how CNSs are making a big difference in healthcare in our infographic: https://brnw.ch/21wMjyj #CNS #ClinicalNurseSpecialists #CNSweek #CaringForHealthCare #BetterOutcomes #Innovation

𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠'𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 Have you ever wondered what separates a good nurse from a truly exceptional one? ➡️ It's not just about the skills, the compassion, or even the years of experience. It's about vision – a clear and inspiring vision for the future of nursing. ⛔ Right now, we're all facing immediate challenges in healthcare. We're dealing with staffing shortages, increasing patient acuity, and a constantly evolving landscape of technology and regulations. It's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day struggles. 💡 But we can't let these challenges obscure the bigger picture. We need to think about where we want nursing to be in 5, 10, or even 20 years. We need a strategic vision that guides our decisions, inspires our actions, and propels our profession forward. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: ✅ 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌 𝐚𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞: Nursing is fundamentally a STEM profession. We use science, technology, engineering, and math every day. A strategic vision acknowledges this and drives us to innovate and lead in these areas. ✅ 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 & 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐬: We don't just follow orders; we assess, analyze, and make life-altering decisions. A strategic vision empowers us to be confident in our judgment and advocate for the best possible care. ✅ 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 & 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬: We're not just at the bedside; we're shaping the future of healthcare. A strategic vision calls us to step up, lead change, and embrace new solutions. ✅ 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬: We anticipate trends and adapt to evolving needs. A strategic vision challenges us to think beyond today and create a sustainable, thriving future for nursing. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨? 👍 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐬 𝐐𝐮𝐨: Don't accept "this is how it's always been done." Question, explore, and advocate for better ways. 👍 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: The world is changing rapidly. Commit to continuous education to stay ahead of the curve. 👍 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬: Connect with other nurse leaders, mentors, and colleagues who share your vision. 👍 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐔𝐩 🗣️: Your voice matters. Share your ideas, advocate for change, and inspire others. 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫: Nursing is more than a job; it's a calling. Let's envision a future where nurses are recognized for their immense value, where our contributions are celebrated, and where our profession thrives. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘯𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴. 𝘓𝘦𝘵'𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳. Rebecca Love Nursing Is STEM Debra Loop DNP, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE Nurses in Charge Inc UbiSim #Nursesonlinkedin #nursingisSTEM #Nursingleadership #Nursingvision #healthcareonlinkedin #futureofnursing #STEM #Nursinginnovation

Check out the latest jobs on The RN Network's Job Board! ⚕️Healthcare employers, post your nursing jobs free for 30 days! 🩺#Nurses, create your profile and apply to nursing jobs today.💉 Nurse Practitioner at Klinic https://lnkd.in/ge79s-Vi The Opioid Epidemic is a public health crisis with a highly effective but under-utilized clinical intervention - millions of Americans are physically dependent on Opioids but only 10% of those likely to have OUD actually access treatment. At Klinic, we address this gap by maximizing accessibility, affordability, and overall quality of care by enabling highly qualified providers to reach patients broadly and efficiently through our online platform. Klinic’s AI-powered patient conversion platform is helping medical providers across the country get new patients who are in need of treatments for Opioid Use Disorder. We are looking to partner with Practitioners who would like to serve new patients in new and existing geographies to help start treatment with Klinic. You’re able to serve more patients under Klinic's Group NPI as a 1099 contractor under Klinic Medical. Join Klinic's network of medical practices and gain new patients with Klinic's AI-powered patient conversion platform. This isn't a typical...

Redefining the Nursing Narrative A persistent, archaic notion has long framed the relationship between doctors and nurses - one of unequal standing. Doctors, perceived as holding the proprietary "hard knowledge" to cure the ailing. Nurses (traditionally women), relegated to ancillary care - changing linens, offering comforting words as patients awaited doctors' expertise to "get better." This reductive view does a disservice to the modern reality of healthcare delivery, particularly within the NHS. The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a stark light on the frontline sacrifices and clinical excellence of nursing professionals. And yet, far too often, their voices were obscured amidst the play-by-play medical accounts. Recent TV dramas aiming to capture the crises faced by the NHS have come under scrutiny for their doctor-centric narratives, penned largely from the medical lens. While the heroics of doctors rightly deserve recognition, such singular perspectives inevitably distort the kaleidoscope of care that defines a patient's journey to recovery.  Nurses are no longer just "nice" supportive care companions - they are diagnosticians, treatment coordinators, and patient advocates wielding a depth of applied science and critical wisdom. Their clinical expertise guides preventative practices, ethical decision-making, and the holistic nurturing of patient wellbeing beyond pharmaceutical intervention. It's time to reframe the nursing profession's significance in the public consciousness. Authentic storytelling that centres the nursing perspective is vital to shaping an accurate, respectful portrayal of this indispensable vocation. Only through such inclusive narratives can we fully appreciate healthcare as an interdisciplinary endeavour - a cohesive force where every voice and role is fundamental. The nursing community's efforts met the most existential public health crisis of our lifetime head-on. Uplift their truth. Listen to their stories as "The key to intellectual discourse in solving problems." For it is in amplifying their experiences that we honour the soul of compassionate, evidence-based care delivery within the NHS. #workplacebullying #mentalhealthmatters #workplacementalhealth #employmentlaw #executivecoaching

NURS FPX 6410 Assessment 2 develops skills in creating concise executive summaries, communicating key findings and recommendations to nursing administration. Click the link below:- https://lnkd.in/gX9wzitd #CapellaStudents #CapellaUniversity #NursingPrograms #Nursing #NursingAssignments

2️⃣ 'Nursing Informatics: Truths, Talent, and Transforming the Future' | Chapter 2. Highlight: 'The Facts About Informatics Nurses’ Place in Healthcare IT'   Why should nurses know about this and care? This content sets the record straight about nurses' genuine value in the healthcare industry and offers opportunities for action to dispel myths and speak our truth.   With society's lack of knowledge about what nurses do nurses and don't do and the falsities that perpetuate this, it is critical for nurses in healthcare IT to understand the phenomena of the misrepresentation of nursing's image, fallacies about our profession and blatant omission of our voice in crucial conversations and decisions that equates to the invisibility of nursing informatics as essential in our industry. _______ Thank you to these nurses who work diligently to take action to help the public know who we are and what we do and give us back our voices and visibility. Your expertise and efforts spanning decades inspired this chapter: Sandy Summers Chinelo Okoye, FNP-C, CPNP-PC, FIEL Danielle Siarri, MSN, RN, NI-BC Joanna Seltzer Uribe Connie White Delaney  ________ Embark on a journey of new ideas and skills in this book. It delves into today's thorny healthcare landscape, how nurses are perceived, the essential facts of the nursing informatics niche, and how to articulate your worth. It also guides you on pivoting in your career and understanding how new technologies and roles will shape the future of healthcare and nursing. Available at www.routledge.com for a 20% discount until July 31st - use the code SMA22 at checkout.