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5 Risk Control Considerations as Nurse Practitioners’ Scope of Practice Expands

Minority Nurse

Professional Liability Trends and Implications Professional liability trends are evolving as NPs take on greater responsibility for patient care. Where NPs have reduced or restricted practice authority to provide patient care, liability is often shared with supervising physicians (Candello, 2023). Clinical Competence.

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Alarm Fatigue: A Major Safety Challenge for Nurses

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Alarm fatigue can occur in many fields, but reducing alarm fatigue for patient safety has become a primary goal in healthcare. The Joint Commission chose alarm management as a 2021 National Patient Safety Goal. Monitors ‘keep an eye’ on patients 24/7 and relieve critical care nurses of constant supervision.

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The Advantage of Dental Assistants: The Vital Role They Play in Modern Dentistry

Northwest Suburban College

Dental Assistants are indispensable members of the dental care team, playing a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of dental practices and the delivery of quality patient care.

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Daily Duties of a Skilled Dental Assistant

Northwest Suburban College

Post-Procedure Duties and Patient Education After a dental procedure, their responsibilities shift to patient education and cleanup. They begin by giving the patient instructions on how to care for their teeth after the procedure.

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Leading a Meaningful Career in Nephrology Nursing

Minority Nurse

Nephrology nursing requires a strong set of communication and care management skills. Patient education is a crucial part of the nephrology nursing. Engaging patients to take an active role in their disease journey takes negotiating, active listening, and an empathetic approach to care.

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How Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Can Influence Healthcare

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By ensuring that you have an equitable environment, you are creating an organizational culture that will attract and retain experienced staff and support your patients. SDOH) drive health disparities and inequity and how these factors play out on a daily basis in patient care. Establish leadership commitment.

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The Crucial Role of Pharmacy Technicians in Today’s Healthcare System

Northwest Suburban College

These skilled professionals work in various healthcare settings, such as pharmacies, hospitals, and long-term care facilities, assisting pharmacists in dispensing medication and providing essential support to patients. Let’s delve into some of these crucial tasks.