Nursing Administration Specialist Dr. M's dilemma Strengths The hospital has a very strong reputation within the community and an over hundred-year history. The hospital has just been purchased by a university hospital system with an equally stalwart reputation. The new management seems committed to changing the hospital for the better and restoring it to its former glory. There is a commitment to change amongst Dr. M. Patients desire change. Weaknesses The hospital has rapidly grown in size from 50

SWOT Analysis: Mercy Medical Center Strengths Mercy Medical Center is known for its strong workforce, composed of highly competent nursing and medical staff. Aside from their qualifications, Mercy's competent salary rates enabled the hospital to have a low staffing turnover unlike other hospitals in Baltimore, Maryland. As support to the hospital's strong workforce, the hospital also has a strong training program for advanced studies for nurses. Mercy RN is a program in Mercy

SWOT Analysis: Community Hospital Problems Strengths The community hospital described in the scenario has a strong reputation based upon its past performance. It is called a community 'icon.' The hospital system that recently purchased acquired it has a positive attitude towards change. At the community hospital there is an influx of new leadership as old, change-resistant leaders are now retiring or leaving. There is a plan to remedy some of the problems

The caregiver role includes those activities that assist the client physically, mentally, and emotionally, while still preserving the client's dignity. In order for one to be an effective caregiver, the patient must be treated in a holistic manner. Proper communication and advocacy is another role that the modern caregiver assumes when providing quality care (Carroll). It is in the role of patient advocacy and cost-cutting that most nursing leaders are

Group members feel free to experiment with behavioral changes and discuss deep secrets without fear of judgment or reprisal. Members are also exposed to the struggles of others. This can build empathy and understanding, reduce the feeling of being alone and help spark new ideas on how people can handle their own difficulties." (p. 1) This points of the value of different types of group treatment strategies, which can center

The shortage of nursing staff remains a major challenge in the U.S. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) (2014), the shortage is expected to be even greater in the next one decade or so. The shortage has been fuelled by factors such as reduced enrolment into nursing schools, increased retirement of the nursing workforce, as well as higher demand for healthcare due to population ageing and