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Long-Term Care Nurse Fired for Not Falsifying Documentation

Nurse.com

A long-term care nurse shared that her facility was accused of negligence in failing to use bed rails properly to prevent residents from falling out of bed. . The RN did the assessment and documented her results. The administrator denied that the bed rails were removed intentionally by staff. She refused. Consulting an Attorney.

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Become a Healthcare Leader With a Master’s Degree in Nursing Administration

Northeastern State University

Nursing administration covers a wide range of leadership roles, from nurse supervisor to chief nursing officer. Although administrators do not routinely provide direct patient care, the policies and the culture they create have tangible impacts on patients, staff and communities.

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Leadership in changing times

American Nurse

These new realities pervade the American Nurses Association (ANA) Nursing Leadership Scope and Standards of Practice, 3rd Edition ( NLSSP ), published in April ( hubs.ly/Q02B6x_K0 We also wanted to make sure that this document didn’t get shelved but was available for and used by all leaders within an organization.” Q02B6x_K0 ).

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Home Infusion Nurse Says Colleague put Patient at Risk

Nurse.com

A home healthcare infusion nurse is concerned about one of her RN colleagues. This colleague documented that she infused a medication for a home care patient in contradiction to the directions on the infusion bag from the home infusion pharmacy. Document your observations, patient care, and other treatment accurately and completely.

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Nursing Certification: Achieving Excellence and Professionalism

Daily Nurse

The American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) offers various certification pathways, as do the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC), the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), and numerous other nursing organizations and associations.

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Artificial intelligence lightens administrative burden on nurses

Health Leaders | Nursing

To lessen hospital nurses administrative burden and give them more time for meaningful patient care, Cedars-Sinai is testing an artificial intelligence (AI) mobile app called Aiva Nurse Assistant. The app allows nurses to use a mobile phone to document patient information in real-time through voice dictation.

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Home Infusion Nurse Says Colleague put Patient at Risk

Nurse.com

A home healthcare infusion nurse is concerned about one of her RN colleagues. This colleague documented that she infused a medication for a home care patient in contradiction to the directions on the infusion bag from the home infusion pharmacy. Document your observations, patient care, and other treatment accurately and completely.