Impairment of cough and swallow is a potential consequence of neurological dysfunction that places affected patients at increased risk for respiratory compromise and death. Nurses are critical to early identification and frequent screening of airway defense mechanisms to reduce aspiration risk and improve clinical outcomes in patients with neurological impairment.
Component behaviors of emotional competence and nurse develop- ment of an action plan to demonstrate performance of these behaviors are examined. The critical impact of emotional compe- tence on professional role satisfaction and on success of an organi- zation is explored.
Use of a noise-reducing headset to decrease distractions at medication stations was evaluated. Observational data demonstrated a statistically significant decrease in the frequency with, which RNs were visibly distracted when using the headset.
Hospitalized patients who smoke were surveyed to determine per- ceived barriers to participation in a smoking cessation support pro- gram. Identification of barriers allows.healthcare teams to develop support programs that maximize participation.
The first aim of this literature review was to determine if nurse res- idency programs are effective in supporting newly licensed nurses in the transition to professional practice. The second aim was to establish best practice of nurse residency programs.
Innovative strategies are needed to generate resources to replicate and sustain proven, community-based health promotion programs. Authors describe how civic-minded university students can conduct such programs while simultaneously gaining skills that make them competitive graduate school applicants.
A clinical nurse at a small community hospital recognized a need to help patients with urinary urgency following laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy. The subsequent continuous quality improve- ment project is described.
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