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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. Join us as we dive deeper into these studies and discuss the implications for clinical practice and patient care.

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First Scope and Standards for Progressive Care Nursing

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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. These patients require a high intensity of care and vigilance.

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Should You Become a Nurse Practitioner?

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If you are a registered nurse or LPN/LVN looking to take the next step in your career, you should certainly consider an advanced practice degree and the steps to become a Nurse Practitioner. Patients “feel more at ease; they feel more collaboration [and] more advocacy” from NPs. The Need for Nurse Practitioners.

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The Call for Greater Autonomy in Nursing

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Healthcare organizations continue to experience numerous challenges ranging from supply and demand issues, quality outcomes, and addressing the nursing workforce shortage. Transforming our current healthcare delivery model to address these challenges will require greater autonomy in nursing and flexibility built into nurse roles.

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CSI Academy Teams to Focus on Implementing HWE Standards

Daily Nurse

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) is bringing the lessons learned from its proven nurse leadership and innovation program and its Healthy Work Environment (HWE) initiative to help nurses at hospitals around the country improve the health of their workplaces. We aim to change that.”

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ACT NOW TO SAVE FEET

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I have worked in foot disease in diabetes for the majority of my career and am passionate about the unique role of podiatrists in contributing to improving patient care and outcomes. If you would like to adopt any of the ACT NOW resources please download from www.idealdiabetes.co.uk and I can be found on Twitter at @darciedot.

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New DAISY Ethics Award Celebrates Nurses’ Integrity

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When you’re a nurse, every shift presents the possibility that an ethical dilemma will emerge. And these dilemmas run the gamut from whether a patient has been invited to participate in their own treatment plan to whether an end-of-life care plan respects a patient’s spirituality or personal preferences.

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