Relias

MAY 13, 2024

While shoulder dystocia is not a common occurrence — statistics show it occurs in only up to 2% of births — it can cause complications for the parent and baby without rapid intervention. Studies indicate that better outcomes are directly tied to a prompt response from care teams, making the nurse’s role in shoulder dystocia a vital one.

Best Practices 98

Best Practices Follow-Up Teamwork Continuing Education 98

Minority Nurse

MARCH 15, 2023

March is National Kidney Month and Minority Nurse caught up with nephrology nurse Nancy Colobong Smith, MN, ARNP, ANP-BC, CNN to find out what it’s like to be a nurse in this specialty. My role includes staff training, patient education, regulatory compliance, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and research.

Certification 98

Certification Follow-Up Acute Care Patient Care 98

Relias

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Continuing education significantly improves nurses’ patient monitoring skills to detect issues before they become dangerous. Afraid to speak up, employees may hesitate to disclose a mistake, directly jeopardizing patient safety. For example, active failure can be caused by unintended acts, negligence, or intentional wrongdoing.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Discharges Communication Medication 52

Guideway Care

JANUARY 14, 2025

Bone Marrow Transplant Nurses Nurses specializing in bone marrow transplants are dedicated to delivering intensive care prior to, during, and following the transplant procedure. Outpatient Clinics In outpatient clinics, oncology nurses are involved in ongoing treatment and follow-up care for cancer patients.

Certification 52

Certification Hospice Collaboration Interdisciplinary Team 52