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Meet Nancy Colobong Smith, American Nephrology Nurses Association’s President-Elect 2023-24

Minority Nurse

My role includes staff training, patient education, regulatory compliance, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and research. I also am consulted regarding evidence-based practice and care planning. Following my passion and having the support of mentors in finding my way was invaluable.

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Enhancing Patient Safety in Nursing: Strategies and Practices

Relias

Many nurses find it helpful to categorize patient safety tactics into separate sets of activities geared towards minimizing medical errors and improving patient outcomes, including: Monitoring patients A patient’s medical condition can change instantly, and nurses must quickly identify complications that may arise.

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Guide to the Types of Oncology Nurses

Guideway Care

For nurses aspiring to earn Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification, they are required to fulfill at least 2,000 hours of adult oncology nursing practice within four years prior to applying and obtain no less than ten continuing education contact hours related specifically to oncology over the past three years.