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First Scope and Standards for Progressive Care Nursing

Daily Nurse

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses ( AACN ) has published “ AACN Scope and Standards for Progressive Care Nursing Practice ,” marking the first time a stand-alone edition has been tailored specifically to this growing specialty. Progressive care nurses provide direct care based on patient’s needs.

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Deprescribing Super Special III: Constance Fung, Emily McDonald, Amy Linsky, and Michelle Odden

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Finally, we discuss Michelle Oddens study, which used a target trial emulation approach to investigate the effects of deprescribing antihypertensive medications on cognitive function in nursing home residents. I tried to call a nurse again, but she’s being a little I changed it to rich [laughter]. Eric 02:44 That’s right.

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5 tips to increase continuity of care in home care [free care plan worksheet]

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Download Care Plan Worksheet 1. This is because nurses are able to see their patient charts and see the outdated PEDs and frequencies right on the spot [with electronic health records (EHR)].” Sarah Smith, Senior Administrative Assistant, Partners in Community Nursing 2. Our [hospital] resubmissions have decreased by 65%.

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Day in the Life: Nurse Podcaster 

Daily Nurse

The Simpsons , Law & Order , NCIS , Family Guy , and Grey’s Anatomy are a few that come to mind, and now Keith Carlson , affectionately known as “Nurse Keith” in nursing circles, is about to join the ranks of the 500 Club! I have been a nurse since 1996. Congratulations on reaching your 500th episode!

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BCEN Celebrates “RN-credible” Nurses on Certified Nurses Day

Daily Nurse

Today is Certified Nurses Day, and the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) is celebrating its over 50,000 “ RN-credible ” specialty-certified emergency, trauma, transport, and burn nurses and nationally certified nurses in every specialty.

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Nurses Spread the Word About Gun Safety

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Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, NCSN, FNASN, FAAN, a school nurse in Camden, New Jersey, and an adjunct faculty member at Rutgers University School of Nursing in Newark, knows firsthand the impact that gun violence can have on families. While Cogan’s niece survived the horrific mass shooting, fourteen students and three teachers died that day.

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To Build the Workforce, We Need More Nurse Educators

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The current need for nurse faculty has left nursing students, instructors, and schools stretched thin. So, now more than ever, it’s crucial to create and implement strategies to grow this vital part of the nursing profession. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) echoed that language. Persistent.

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