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The Silent Epidemic: Understanding Medical Errors and Nursing Practice

Empowered Nurses

Among the healthcare professionals at the forefront of patient care, nurses play a pivotal role in addressing and mitigating the risks associated with medical errors. They can occur at any point along the continuum of care, from the initial assessment and diagnosis to treatment, monitoring, and follow-up.

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3 Behaviors for Thoughtful and Effective Nurse Leadership

Nurse.com

The present state of 21st century health care has begun to spur a greater need to reevaluate what should be expected of nurse leadership — especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s hard to imagine providing quality care without the use of healthcare technology and information systems. Build self-awareness.

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Meet the Author of Fast Facts for Patient Safety in Nursing

Daily Nurse

One of the important ones is for everyone to become a patient safety ambassador with a commitment to a culture of safety. Written and verbal communication has been identified as a frequent cause of errors, requiring education and policies to address these issues. They must commit to lifelong learning, self-care, and patient advocacy.

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Resident Rights in Assisted Living Training

American Medical Compliance

Understanding these principles helps providers uphold ethical care, protect residents’ dignity, and comply with legal standards. Our Continuing Medical Education (CME) program is committed to enhancing the knowledge, skills, and professional performance of healthcare providers to improve patient care outcomes.

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What Can You Do with a Master’s in Nursing? 2025 Ultimate Guide

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

This may include changing how the company manages patient care, improving its nursing administration and patient care procedures or navigating new federal regulations. MSN Roles in Patient Care Many nurses choose to earn their MSN degree with a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) specialty.

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Deafblindness and health advocacy

American Nurse

These patients require specialized and personalized services that are more complex than those designed solely for deaf or blind people. Patients with moderate-to-severe visual and hearing impairments (deafblindness) need their nurses to understand their needs and provide safe care.

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Communication, Clinical Competence, And More: What Are the Top Skills to Be a Nurse?

Post University

Today’s nurses do it all: offer clinical care, maintain sanitary environments, and provide comfort for patients as they face distressing circumstances. Not just anybody is up to the task, but nurses dedicate themselves to honing their skills so they can provide the high standard of care that their patients deserve.