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Protecting Patient Healthcare Information RN.com

WEBn 1996 the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was developed to protect patient's rights and confidentiality. In the ever-increasing world of …

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Continuing Educations Find Nurse CE Courses on RN.com

WEB150+ CNE Courses. Find the highest-quality online continuing nursing education (CE) courses, including RN, APRN, LPN and LVN choices. Learn More.

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Population-Based Care RN.com

WEBNursing has always practiced population-based care, in that we all are experts in one of the populations (geriatrics, older adults, young adults, adolescents, …

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Why Care Bundles Work; Preventing HAIs RN.com

WEBCreating a Bundle. There are many reasons why a patient may contract a healthcare-associated infection. As an example, let’s examine a catheter-associated …

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Stroke Scale: A Useful Tool for Nurses RN.com

WEBThe National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is a systematic assessment tool designed to measure the neurologic deficits most often seen with acute …

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The Importance of Interprofessional Collaboration RN.com

WEBInterprofessional collaboration, (better known as IPC), is the latest buzzphrase among nurses and other health professionals. Interprofessional …

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Chain of Command Protects Your Patients and You RN.com

WEBThe Chain of Command Protects Your Patients and You. A healthcare organization can be sued for negligence when nurses fail to question an inappropriate …

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Geriatric Nursing Skills RN.com

WEBCommunication is a required nursing skill in any clinical occupation, but geriatric nurses must be able to adapt standard written and verbal skills to fit the needs …

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Nursing Opportunities: Beyond the Bedside RN.com

WEBAll entry level registered nurses must pass the same NCLEX exam to obtain licensure. To sit the NCLEX exam, completion of an Associate Degree or Bachelor of …

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AMN Passport Allied Health and Nursing Job App

WEBFree AMN Passport App. Attention all travel nurses and allied professionals, the AMN Passport App will help you find, book, and manage travel assignments all in one app! …

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Different Type of Alternative Medicine RN.com

WEBAlternative medicine refers to any form of healing remedy or therapy that falls outside the realm of conventional medicine. This can include dietary supplements, …

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The RAPID Model-Disposition RN.com

WEBPsychological First Aid (PFA) is a compassionate and supportive presence designed to mitigate acute distress and assess the need for continued mental health …

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Assessing the Gastrointestinal System RN.com

WEBAssessing the Gastrointestinal System. It is important to begin the assessment by obtaining a thorough history of abdominal or gastrointestinal complaints. …

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Professionalism for the CNA RN.com

WEBBeing professional means that the CNA delivers patient care in a manner that is ethical, competent, knowledgeable, and caring. The CNA should be committed to …

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Dangerous Decibels: Hospital Noise More Than a Nuisance

WEBFast forward to 1995, when the World Health Organization (WHO) outlined its hospital noise guidelines, suggesting that patient room sound levels not exceed 35 …

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Cultural Awareness: Bias RN.com

WEBThe University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) describes bias as “a prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another …

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Stigma of Mental Illness RN.com

WEBChief among them is the stigma surrounding mental health conditions. Individuals and families are often reluctant to seek professional help because of the …

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Privacy Breach HIPAA Violation RN.com

WEBThe process is time-consuming, embarrassing, and expensive. Not all privacy breaches are reportable, and they may not be considered a HIPAA violation. HIPAA …

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