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Multi-disciplinary Care
Teamwork is important in nursing because it provides faster, safer and more efficient patient care. Teamwork in nursing care has a variety of benefits such as improved outcomes, effective communication, enhanced colleague knowledge and increased job satisfaction. Nurses do not only treat patients, they also offer information to patients and families and provide emotional support to those who may require it. In today’s health care market, the practice of teamwork has gained in popularity. This is especially true for professional nurses. When nurses function as part of a unit, and when they act as part of a team, the job itself is easier and more efficient. Moreover, overall patient care…
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Chain of Command = The Line of Authority
I can almost guarantee that someone will give you a conflict resolution question at your interview and ask you how you would resolve this conflict. It is not the situation that is important. It is your answer to any conflict – which it goes through the “Chain of Command.” Know this chain of command for your interview. Every hospital, indeed, nearly every organization, has a chain of command. In most cases, this chain of command is delineated with a chart, often referred to as an organizational chart. The chain of command in its simplest definition is the line of authority and responsibility along which orders are passed within the nursing…
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Critical Thinking for Your Nursing Career
I remember in the beginning of my professional career. As a student nurse I was evaluated on tasks that needed to be done and done in a timely manner. At the end of my shift as a young student nurse I obediently sharpened the used needles, placed them in a glass container, stuffed some cotton at the end and sterilized the needles. I had all of the thermometers soaking in “green soap” to be rinsed and ready for the next shift. I had my charting done and ready for shift report. I gave compassionate nursing care. I was task-orientated. I believed I was a valued RN. Task-orientated nursing refers to…
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What every New Grad Nurse needs to know about Magnet Hospitals?
Magnet Hospitals outperform other hospitals in both recruiting and retaining nursing professionals, resulting in higher employee satisfaction and lower staff turn-around. The American Nurses Association and the American Nurses Credentialing Center formed the Magnet Recognition Program to maintain nursing excellence. Studies of the Magnet Hospitals showed that they were more likely to have nurses that are specialty-certified and to have employed more nurses with Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees than non-Magnet hospitals. As the percentage of nurses with BSN increases, so do positive patient outcomes. In fact, every 10% increase in hospital staff nurses with a BSN results in a 5% reduction in patient mortality. Nurses in Magnet…
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AHA NRP, American Heart Association, Labor Delivery Track for New Grad RN's, New Grad Maternal Child Program, NICU Track for New Grad RN's
AHA NRP Courses
American Heart Association Neonatal Resuscitation Program (AHA/AAP NRP) Be a Baby Saver with the American Heart Association & American Academy of Pediatrics! This course is for Nurses, and RTs working in the Maternal Child Care Cluster – LD and NICU. ———————————————————————————————- Classes Offered Mon-Sat Mon-Sat in Costa Mesa Tue, Wed & Fri in San Diego Ask about Assisted NRP for your NRP Exam. Classes are Stress-FREE!! You received your card the SAME DAY after class! ———————————————————————————————— NRP Skills Duration: 2 hours CEs: 4 CEs from NEO, 9 CEs for Online Exam from AAP Textbook: Not Required. Download the NRP Study Guide “Baby Saver III” Class Schedule NEO Orange County 3303…
