Educational Theory and Cognitive Science
This article provides an introduction to educational theory and cognitive science principles such as constructivism, metacognition, deliberate practice, and cognitive load for consideration in improving the effectiveness and outcomes of patient education. (Source: Nursing Clinics of North America)
Source: Nursing Clinics of North America - August 6, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Margaret (Betsy) Babb Kennedy, Abby Luck Parish Source Type: research
Recruitment and Retention of Minority High School Students to Increase Diversity in the Nursing Profession
This article provides background, identifies challenges, recommends solutions, and showcases successful programs. (Source: Nursing Clinics of North America)
Source: Nursing Clinics of North America - August 6, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Denise Dawkins Source Type: research
A Review of Best Practices Related to Intravenous Line Management for Nurses
The insertion, use, and maintenance of peripheral and central intravenous lines are skills used by nurses in a variety of health care and hospital settings. However, patient vascular access is not without potential complications that can result in patient harm. The aim of this review is to identify and summarize nursing research standards of care, and best practices for safe management and prevention of catheter-associated bloodstream infections related to peripheral intravascular (PIV) and central intravenous (CVC) line placement. The authors focused on concepts of site selection, skin preparation and insertion, securemen...
Source: Nursing Clinics of North America - August 6, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Robingale Panepinto, Jill Harris, Jessica Wellette Source Type: research
Preventing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections with Incontinence Management Alternatives
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) have a high financial and human impact on patients and society at large, making CAUTI prevention strategies essential. A shift has occurred where nurses play an increased role in infection prevention. Nurses promote staff and patient education on CAUTI prevention, identification of appropriate urinary incontinence management, and implementation of bundles and patient care strategies to minimize complications from urinary incontinence management. Because they understand the severity of CAUTI and current recommendations, nurses at the bedside are in the best position to id...
Source: Nursing Clinics of North America - August 6, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Kimberly Bagley, Lindsey Severud Source Type: research
Nursing Simulation Debriefing
The value of simulation-based education can be lost without a structured and purposeful guided debrief where nursing students and health care professionals are able to think critically and reflect on the experiential learning. Debriefing enhances peer-to-peer learning and aids the nursing student in formulating best practice for the next time when this encounter may occur in the clinical setting. Debriefing should be led by a trained facilitator using evidence-based methods to ensure a safe learning environment for nursing students. Debriefing is an essential learning tool that should be considered for application in the c...
Source: Nursing Clinics of North America - August 6, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Michele L. Kuszajewski Source Type: research
Best Practices in Nursing: Advocacy and Empowerment
The nursing profession is dynamic with continual updates to its best practice standards. The following journal issue provides new strategies for nurses building their patient advocacy skills while caring for vulnerable populations. Recognizing and treating postpartum depression while also simultaneously assessing and treating paternal postnatal depression is a pivotal opportunity to ensure a healthy future for our nation ’s children. Nurses acknowledge there are safer and more effective methods of treating both acute and chronic pain syndromes. (Source: Nursing Clinics of North America)
Source: Nursing Clinics of North America - August 6, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Erica L. Stone Tags: Preface Source Type: research
Best Practices in Nursing
NURSING CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA (Source: Nursing Clinics of North America)
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Copyright
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Contributors
STEPHEN D. KRAU, PhD, RN, CNE (Source: Nursing Clinics of North America)
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Contents
Erica L. Stone (Source: Nursing Clinics of North America)
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Forthcoming Issues
Obesity (Source: Nursing Clinics of North America)
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Postpartum and Paternal Postnatal Depression
This article provides an overview of the prevalence and cause of postpartum depression in women and postnatal depression among their male partners, as well as a review of related symptoms, risk factors, and effects on children. Evidence-based screening tools, management options, and resources for patients and providers are also presented. (Source: Nursing Clinics of North America)
Source: Nursing Clinics of North America - July 13, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Stephanie A. Gedzyk-Nieman Source Type: research
Early Recognition of Preventable Factors Associated with Delirium Saves Lives and Costs
Delirium is a complex diagnosis characterized by inattention accompanied by either disorganized thinking or an altered level of consciousness. Delirium affects approximately 15% of older adults in the hospital. Delirium is associated with a 62% greater risk of mortality within 1 year of discharge and a significant increase in health care costs. Although the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health-5 has defined delirium, its characteristics, and has recommended diagnostic tools, one of the greatest challenges has been instituting timely and effective treatments. Effective management of delirium includes nonphar...
Source: Nursing Clinics of North America - July 13, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Benjamin Smallheer Source Type: research
The Role of Social Determinates of Health in Discharge Practices
Major risks associated with inadequate discharge preparation and execution include medication errors, adverse drug events, and hospital readmissions. Nurses must develop pertinent skills to assess how the social environment impacts patients ’ likelihood of a safe and healthy transition back into the community as they prepare patients for discharge. Recognition and consideration of social determinants of health are critical to minimizing health disparities, enhancing health equity and supporting positive patient outcomes. Examples of strategies for enhanced discharge practices include implicit bias assessment and training...
Source: Nursing Clinics of North America - July 13, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Tamika Hudson Source Type: research
Advocating for Multimodal Pain Management and Reducing the Need for Opioids in the Acute and Chronic Pain Setting
The opioid epidemic skyrocketed around 2017 when many pharmaceutical companies guaranteed effective pain relief with nonaddictive properties of prescription opioids. However, this has proven to be inadequate because opioid misuse has increased in the United States. These catastrophic consequences led many providers to take on a different approach to pain management in the acute and chronic setting. In the last few years, a great deal of research has focused more on a multimodal pain management approach, in hopes to decrease the rate of opioid misuse and related overdoses and help assist in putting an end to this public hea...
Source: Nursing Clinics of North America - June 15, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Janelle M. Delle, Cheryl Gazley Source Type: research
