Medication administration errors: A concept analysis
ConclusionThe continued occurrence of medication administration errors warrants the need for an investigation into existing safety measures. Using this concept analysis may help guide the study of the healthcare environment and determine empirical measures to assess the impact that a medication administration error has. (Source: Nursing Forum)
Source: Nursing Forum - May 31, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Jennifer H. Ledlow, Patricia A. Patrician, Rebecca S. Miltner Tags: CONCEPT ANALYSIS Source Type: research

Faculty development workshop on gender ‐associated incivility in nursing education
ConclusionSimilar approaches may be useful for schools of nursing that wish to empower their nursing faculty to support an equitable nursing education environment free of gender-associated incivility. (Source: Nursing Forum)
Source: Nursing Forum - May 30, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Benjamin Smallheer, Stephanie A. Gedzyk ‐Nieman, Margory A. Molloy, Cynthia M. Clark, Helen Gordon, Brett Morgan Tags: QUALITY IMPROVEMENT Source Type: research

Pain management in children during invasive procedures: A randomized clinical trial
ConclusionIt was detected that using virtual reality glasses was an effective method in decreasing pain of the children during blood drawal procedure. (Source: Nursing Forum)
Source: Nursing Forum - May 30, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Fadime Ustuner Top, T ülay Kuzlu Ayyıldız Tags: RESEARCH MANUSCRIPT Source Type: research

Healthcare professionals' social distance towards immigrant patients: A descriptive cross ‐sectional study
ConclusionHealthcare professionals have great social distance to refugee patients. Moreover, they can continue their professional attitudes towards patients in emotional terms. (Source: Nursing Forum)
Source: Nursing Forum - May 30, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Sevim Sen, Meltem Y ıldırım, Dilek Aygin, Ünal Erkorkmaz Tags: RESEARCH MANUSCRIPT Source Type: research

Effect of assertiveness training on the nursing students' assertiveness and self ‐esteem levels: Application of hybrid education in COVID‐19 pandemic
AbstractThe changes taking place in the education system along with the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic make it compulsory to use distance education methods. For evaluating whether the assertiveness training which was offered through a hybrid education model had any effect on assertiveness and self-esteem, this study was conducted as an experimental study with the control group. In the study, the Rathus assertiveness inventory, Coopersmith self-esteem inventory, and personal information form were utilized. The participant nursing students were assigned to experimental and control groups. The measurement tools were applie...
Source: Nursing Forum - May 26, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Didem Ayhan, Hilal Seki Öz Tags: RESEARCH MANUSCRIPT Source Type: research

Nurses' knowledge and attitude toward people with Alzheimer's disease: An exploratory study
ConclusionNurses lacked knowledge regarding AD, which could be attributed to insufficient education during university studies or after employment. Attitude toward people with Alzheimer's was positive in general; this implies that nurses have the potential to learn more about AD to enhance the care provided for people with the condition. (Source: Nursing Forum)
Source: Nursing Forum - May 18, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Ma'en Aljezawi Tags: RESEARCH MANUSCRIPT Source Type: research

Lived experiences and caring needs in young adults diagnosed with cancer
ConclusionOutcome of the result shows the importance of making the young adult, one in a team. When working in a person-centered way, patients gain control by owning their own responsibility during treatments.Implications for Nursing PracticeThere is a need in nursing education to address existential matters, to make nursing students ready to be approach but such questions in their professional work. Also, we believe that the experienced nurse must be given means to feel confident to handle questions about existential matters. By developing skills in the area of e-Health, collaboration through support groups, and last but ...
Source: Nursing Forum - May 16, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Malin Emma Johanna Alander, Kicki Klaeson, Hanna Nyqvist, Sandra Olausson Tags: Research Manuscript Source Type: research

Nurse staffing legislation: Empirical evidence and policy analysis
This article presents a narrative review of safe nurse staffing factors and an analysis of nurse staffing legislation. Using a patient-centric lens, three state-level nurse staffing policies (mandated nurse-to-patient ratios, public reporting of staffing plans, and nurse staffing committees) were evaluated by empirical evidence, cost to hospitals and state governments, political feasibility, and potential to affect patient populations. Although nurse staffing policy analysis can be conducted in several ways, it is crucial that nurses consider empirical evidence related to staffing policies as well as evaluations of impleme...
Source: Nursing Forum - May 13, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Marissa Bartmess, Carole R. Myers, Sandra P. Thomas Tags: REVIEW MANUSCRIPT Source Type: research

Homebound: A concept analysis
ConclusionsThe multidimensional concept of homebound modifies the concepts of mobility and immobility. Given the extensive consequences of homebound nurses play a central role in the prevention. (Source: Nursing Forum)
Source: Nursing Forum - May 6, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Johannes Schirghuber, Berta Schrems Tags: CONCEPT ANALYSIS Source Type: research

Therapeutic relationship nurse –patient in hemodialysis therapy
ConclusionsThe establishment of a therapeutic relationship with the patient should be the basic course of action of every nurse. (Source: Nursing Forum)
Source: Nursing Forum - May 5, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Marta Hre ńczuk Tags: RESEARCH MANUSCRIPT Source Type: research

Correlations and predictors of nursing simulation among Saudi students
ConclusionOur findings explain Saudi students' experiences of simulations in nursing education. Simulation is an important pedagogical approach that enhances students' achievements when implemented in nursing schools. (Source: Nursing Forum)
Source: Nursing Forum - May 5, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Bander Albagawi, Rizal Angelo N. Grande, Daniel Joseph E. Berdida, Sage Mesias Raguindin, Asmaa Mohammed Ali AlAbd Tags: RESEARCH MANUSCRIPT Source Type: research

Public knowledge, attitude, practices, and level of anxiety toward the COVID ‐19 pandemic among people living in Oman
This study showed that the level of knowledge is positively associated with compliance with preventive measures. Providing the public with accurate and consistent information regarding COVID-19 may enhance their compliance with preventive measures. Using different risk communication strategies will ensure collaboration from the public and encourage them to be active members when facing contagious diseases (Source: Nursing Forum)
Source: Nursing Forum - May 5, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Fawwaz Alaloul, Khaled Alomari, Mohammad Al Qadire, Tariq Al ‐Dwaikat Tags: RESEARCH MANUSCRIPT Source Type: research

Diplomatic activities of Iranian Nursing Organization: A qualitative study
ConclusionINO carries out diplomatic activities at organizational, national and international levels and pursues its professional nursing goals through diplomacy. INO also uses social diplomacy and political diplomacy to influence decision-makers in the community and network of power. (Source: Nursing Forum)
Source: Nursing Forum - May 5, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Simin Sharafi, Mohammad Ali Cheraghi, Ahmad Nasiri, Gholamhossein Mahmoudirad Tags: RESEARCH MANUSCRIPT Source Type: research

Gaslighting in nursing academia: A new or established covert form of bullying?
AbstractGaslighting is an insidious, pernicious form of bullying that is gaining notoriety in nursing academia anecdotally. Attempting to identify the behaviors associated with gaslighting are difficult because of the subtle nature with which gaslighting is performed by the perpetrator. Traditional tools/models used for identifying bullying and horizontal violence are not sensitive enough to pick up gaslighting behaviors. Perpetual lies and mistruths, vexatious or frivolous complaints, praise and positive reinforcement, the use of blame or mobbing, and coercion are some of the tactics a gaslighter will use to create confus...
Source: Nursing Forum - May 4, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Martin Christensen, Anne Evans ‐Murray Tags: GENERAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Nurses must have moral courage to call upon our nation's leaders to reduce the effects of firearms
AbstractPresident Biden's inauguration and the subsequent convening of a democratically controlled Congress signals a real opportunity to make progress on legislation to reduce the devastating effects firearms are causing in the United States. Nurses need to seize this opportunity and call upon our nation's leaders to prioritize legislation that would allow the United States to end the epidemic caused by firearms. (Source: Nursing Forum)
Source: Nursing Forum - May 4, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Wayne A. Riddle Tags: CREATIVE CONTROVERSY Source Type: research