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NR 439 Week 1 Discussion: Introduction to Evidence-based Practice Discussion Questions We begin our journey into discovering the new world of research and evidence-based practice (EBP) by exploring our past. After completing the required readings and lesson, answer the following: Explain how research has evolved since the Florence Nightingale era. Discuss how research…
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Critical Thinking Assessment Tool Choose a population that you believe should use critical thinking. Develop a tool, for this specific population, that you can use to assess or measure the cognitive habits or behaviors that are part of the critical thinking process that this population uses. For example – a novice nurse entering the nursing…
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NR-544 Week 8 Collaboration Cafe: Ethical position versus standards violation NR 544 Week 8 Discussion: Ethical Position Versus Standards Violation Two nurses, Vicki, RN, and Cindy, RN, say they were just trying to protect patients when they anonymously reported their concerns last November to the Department of Health and to the Joint commission.The RNs believed…
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NR-Week 7 Collaboration Cafe: Patient Safety and Cost Lisa Anderson is a 74-year-old female with a history of osteoporosis. She is a widow and lives alone in a two-story home. Mrs. Anderson is retired and depends on her Social Security income. She takes pride in making all her own food from scratch. While she is…
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NR-Week 7 Assignment: Project presentation of a patient safety issue and resolution The Week 7 Assignment is due at the end of Week 7, Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT. You must use Kaltura to complete this assignment. The guidelines and rubric for this assignment are located and listed below. Week 7: Project PresentationLinks to an…
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NR-544 Week 6 Collaboration Cafe: Accrediting agencies and hospital quality Sunny Valley Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC). The last survey was in 2016. Consistent with TJC tracer methodology approach to surveying, the survey was unannounced. The hospital worked diligently and continuously to prepare for this survey. Sunny Valley Medical Center and…
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NR-544 Week 6 Collaboration Cafe: QSEN and patient safety QSEN, or the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses initiative, is a national effort to prepare nurses with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to improve the quality and safety of healthcare systems. The QSEN framework encompasses several core competencies: Patient-Centered Care: Focuses on…
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NR-544 Week 5 Assignment: Risk evaluation and patient safety The purpose of this assignment is to (a) provide examples of a potential risk concern in your organization, (b) apply basic principles of risk management and risk reporting to a healthcare risk management concern, (c) demonstrate an understanding of risk management tools by correctly choosing and…
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NR-544 Week 4 Scholarly discussion forum: Risk management and patient safety Case study : Diane was an 80-year-old resident who was returning to the nursing home from the hospital following a left hip fracture on Friday evening. Discussion: NR 544 Risk Management and Patient Safety Diane was an 80-year-old resident who was returning to…
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Welcome to NR-544 Week 3 Discussion on “Medical Errors and Patient Safety.” In this discussion, we will delve into the critical topic of medical errors, their impact on patient safety, and explore strategies to mitigate and prevent such errors within healthcare settings. Understanding the complexities surrounding medical errors is essential for healthcare professionals as we…