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Enhancing Patient Safety in Nursing: Strategies and Practices

Relias

Nurses are a crucial part of a hospital’s efforts to improve patient safety, as they have more direct interaction with patients of any healthcare professional. They monitor patients’ conditions, administer medication, and convey self-care and discharge information. For example, the study found that 59.2%

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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.