How does empowering and decision-making as a nurse leader relate to client safety outcomes? When would you use empowering strategies? Why is empowerment so challenging to implement as nurses? Next, create an Empowering scenario using the following features: The scenario must involve a client safety concern (QSEN)Links to an external site. or issue (e.g., medication administration, … Read more
Which study design is the most powerful for generating evidence? According to Tracy, O’Grady, and Phillips (2023), when taking all study designs into consideration, the randomized controlled trial (RCT) remains the gold standard research design for generating evidence. RCT remains the gold standard because it is based on three critical elements which includes manipulation of … Read more
It has been documented that a safe work environment that prioritizes process improvement may enhance patient experiences. An effective physician-nurse leader connection is one of the essential elements of this setting. Talk about an instance where you engaged or failed to engage a physician leader in patient experience initiatives. What might you have changed or improved … Read more
CASE STUDY: An Older Immigrant Couple: Mr. and Mrs. Arahan Mr. and Mrs. Arahan, an older couple in their seventies, have been living with their oldest daughter, her husband of 15 years, and their two children, ages 12 and 14. They all live in a middle-income neighborhood in a suburb of a metropolitan city. Mr. and … Read more
Given the critical role of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance in maintaining overall health, how can nurse practitioners effectively assess and identify subtle imbalances in their patients? What are the key factors to consider when developing individualized treatment plans?
After fully exploring the CMS website, review in detail the Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program. Choose one of the CMS PSI 90 conditions below and using the Six Sigma DMAIC model, outline how you would create a process improvement plan by separately using the outline: Define: Measure: Analyze: Improve: Control: PSI 06 — Iatrogenic Pneumothorax Rate PSI 08 … Read more
What challenges to completion do you anticipate you will encounter in your doctoral program? What strategies for successful completion do you anticipate will be the most useful for you, and how will you work toward implementing these strategies to meet your goals? Review the Marshall et. al. (2017) Reading Excerpt linked Marshall, S. M., Klocko, … Read more
Dealing with student misconduct and incivility is part of the nurse educator role. The Week 4 Overview in Canvas has links to many good articles on the subject. As you peruse the articles, take note of the things you found interesting or surprising. Initial post: In your initial post, describe at least three things you … Read more
Creating the Optimal Clinical Environment Nurse educators are responsible for both didactic and clinical education. Much thought and planning goes into determining clinical content and clinical placements. Before you can negotiate clinical partnerships, you must decide on the type of clinical experiences students need and where they can get them. After completing this week’s … Read more
Using the DMAIC model of Six Sigma, discuss a recent process improvement model in which you were involved with in your role as an assistant director of nursing at your long-term care facility. Define the project, explain how data was measured and analyzed. Discuss improvement methods employed and if the process improvement was controlled or hardwired.