Nursing Summaries
Ember Benson, BN, RN; Catherine Rippin-Sisler, MN, RN;
Kimberly Jabusch, MN, RN; Shelley Keast, MN, RN
Improving Nursing Shift-to-Shift Report" Journal of Nursing Care Quality 22 (2007):
This article pertains to a study commissioned in 2002 by the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. Upon project completion, its findings prompted recommendations for improving interdisciplinary communication in nursing shift-to-shift reports.
The fundamental goal for this project was to design a nursing report that would improve patient care. The shift-to-shift principals and guidelines outlined in this report are useful to nursing in that they provide a framework for the organization, focus, and uniformity of shift-to-shift reports.
Mark Broom RGN, RSCN, DN, MN "Exploring the Assessment Process" Pediatric
Nursing 19 (2007)
This article explores the assessment process in pediatric nursing. Carper's (1978) four "patterns of knowing in nursing" illustration demonstrates how assessment could be expanded to improve nurses' decision making to foster more authentic child and family-centered care.
Carper's four "patterns of knowing in nursing" are empirics, aesthetic, personal, and ethics. When these four patterns are fully integrated qualitative and quantitative data begin to take shape. Upon analyzing the information, the nurse can obtain a better understanding of how to treat and interact with both the child and the child's family.
FCER Points Out Error to Merck; Merck Confirms Change"
This commentary illustrates the issue of problematic wording within the medical community. A Doctor of Chiropractic expressed concern to the Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research over improper phrasing written in the Merck Manual.
The bothersome statement written in the Merck Manual was thought to have originated from medical data derived over 30 years ago. This article points the importance of knowing one's own specialty, and having a thorough knowledge of medical terminology so as to correct and prevent medical mishaps.
Mackechnie C, Simpson, R (2006) "Traceable Calibration for Blood Pressure and Temperature Monitoring" Nursing Standard 21, 11, (2006): 42-47
Correct diagnosis and monitoring largely depend on accurate pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and body temperature measurements. Many measurement errors can be minimized by confirming that instruments are calibrated. This article emphasizes to need for instruments to be traceably calibrated to national standards.
Nurses are responsible for taking measurements, so it is imperative that nurses be aware of the issues of measurement precision. Unreliable instruments (due to lack of traceable calibration) can lead to inaccurate measurements resulting in misdiagnosis and poor patient care.
RN vs. LPN NURSE PRACTICE ACT Differences in Scope of Practice for RN and LPN The Nurse Practice Act Definitions and Practice Differences Statute 65-1113 of this document defines a registered or professional nurse or RN as one possessing a license to practice professional nursing for free or for pay (KSBN, 2014). She has acquired substantial specialized knowledge in the biological, physical and behavioral sciences for the care, diagnosis, treatment, counsel and education of those
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Registered Nurse Does your work setting foster inter-disciplinary teamwork? Explain. The environment that I work in is encouraging teamwork. This is because the registered nurse serves a vital role in increasing the quality of care for everyone. In our setting, all staff members are encouraged to speak up and share their ideas with others. This helps us to reduce critical errors and enhance treatment options. (Gerardi, 2004) One of the tools that have
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The huge numbers of these practitioners is attributed to their ability to work in diverse settings that are well-lit and comfortable. Furthermore, their huge numbers are attributed to their work schedules i.e. rotating shifts that cover the entire 24 hours due to the need for round-the-clock care in hospitals and nursing care centers. As a result, registered nurses may work on weekends, during holidays, and at night. Therefore, registered
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