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Telehealth in Rural Nursing: Embracing Change for Better Patient Outcomes

Amercan Journal of Nursing

Perhaps the main reason was the way I was educated as a nurse and how I learned to practice as an APRN. When we assess our patients, we not only to listen to their heart and lungs, look into their eyes, hear their voice, feel the temperature of their skin, but we connect. Honestly, I am “old school” in every way possible.

APRN 97
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What-Why-How? Improving Clinical Judgement

American Nurse

Why did this patient experience this change? I tell students that one leg is knowledge and one is experience. Megan Pittman, DNP, APRN, FNP-C References Hoffman JJ, Sullivan NJ. Changes in oxygenation, like in a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation or acute bronchospasm? Why did a physiologic change occur?

APRN 105
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Emergency Departments Adopt Creative Strategies to Discourage Patients from Leaving BeforeTreatment Is Complete

Consult QD

Fortunately, we’ve learned how to change our approach in a way that alleviates strain not only on patients who are at risk of LBTC, but also on our nursing staff and the ED itself.” After the ED adopted several new patient retention strategies in late 2021, the number of “lost” patients dropped from 22% to 2.9%

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Nurse practitioners advocate for lifting practice restrictions

Health Leaders | Nursing

Lawmakers don’t often see nurses lobbying in the Capitol, but they’ve had a weekly presence in the building this session as they lobby for independent practice for advanced practice nurses, or APRNs.

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Patient Connections: Sharing Your Authentic Self While Maintaining Boundaries (Podcast)

Consult QD

As Executive Chief Nursing Officer of Cleveland Clinic Health System, Meredith Foxx, MSN, MBA, APRN, NEA-BC , is removed from the bedside, but she still recalls the connections she made while working in pediatric oncology. But it’s a balancing act that requires authenticity and compassion while maintaining boundaries.

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Understanding Organizational Structure and Leadership in Nursing

Post University

Transformational – Nurses with a transformational leadership style focus on motivating nurses to complete their tasks in a way that benefits the greater good and, in particular, enhances the patient experience. Nursing director or administrator – Reports to the CNO and manages the charge nurses and advanced practice nurses (APRN).

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New VR Technology Transports Nursing Students to a Busy Hospital Floor

Health Leaders | Nursing

Metaverse-related technologies, which are being used in many nursing schools, can provide the experiences to better prepare today’s nursing students for this environment. Casteel: Primarily, the concept of having multiple patients, diverse patient experiences, and that idea of learning to multitask.

Business 105