by Abby Wilson | Nov 20, 2019 | Featured, Nursing Ed, Psych, Uncategorized
It’s no secret that HIPAA rules are daunting. But teaching them? Even more so. While HIPAA was created to protect health data integrity, confidentiality, and availability, it’s not an easy policy to understand. As MD Allen B. Weisse humorously remarked,...
by Sara Ricords | Nov 13, 2019 | Nursing Ed, Featured
According to Forbes, 39% of millennials say they interact with their smartphones more than with people. This focus on tech shapes the way millennials approach the world and their education. In fact, research has found that millennial students respond particularly well...
by Abby Wilson | Oct 9, 2019 | Featured, Nursing Ed, Psych, Uncategorized
If a patient disclosed private information, would you tweet about it? Probably not. But posting a selfie at work is harmless, right? Unfortunately, HIPAA violations on social media aren’t uncommon. And violators may not even know they’re posting something...
by Abby Wilson | Aug 14, 2019 | Featured, Nursing Ed
John Kelley from Massachusetts General Hospital says a good nurse-patient relationship is comparable to “many well-established medical treatments.” But there’s a concern that nurses are graduating without developing the soft skills needed for effective care. A study...
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 Wilson | 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...
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