by Hillary Gamblin | Jul 10, 2019 | Featured, Nursing Ed
The national nursing shortage often cuts deepest in rural communities. “We need nurses badly,” said University of West Alabama’s Assistant Professor, Dara Murray. “The black belt is riddled with issues, whether it’s education or healthcare, so what we do at...
by Abby Oligschlaeger | May 22, 2019 | Uncategorized, Featured, Nursing Ed
Physical examinations are one of healthcare’s most powerful tools. They’re fast, informative, and inexpensive. But not all physical examinations are created equal. According to the American Journal of Medicine, 76% of cases resulting in missed or delayed...
by Hillary Gamblin | May 22, 2019 | Uncategorized, Featured, Nursing Ed
A head-to-toe assessment is a staple in the nursing profession. In fact, a NCSBN survey found that newly licensed RNs performed 3.98 physical assessments during their last shift. A NCSBN survey found that newly licensed RNs performed 3.98 physical assessments during...
by Hillary Gamblin | May 9, 2019 | Nursing Ed, Featured
After four decades, the practice gap continues to plague the nursing community. Four decades! The decades-long crisis has been well documented, and “A Crisis of Competency,” shows that the gap continues today: “only 23 percent of newly graduate nurses demonstrate...
by Abby Oligschlaeger | May 8, 2019 | Featured, Nursing Ed
Nursing is built on communication skills. To provide the highest level of care, it’s crucial for nurses to master the soft skills that allow them to excel in healthcare. But nursing is also a high-workload profession. As duties pile up throughout a shift, nurses can...
by Abby Oligschlaeger | Apr 15, 2019 | Nursing Ed, Featured
Nursing is a high-risk profession, and the pressure’s on to get things right. A recent Johns Hopkins study claims that medical error causes more than 250,000 deaths per year in the United States. Other reports claim that number is as high as 440,000. To prevent these...
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