A simulated activity for PMHNP and WHNP students elicited feedback that reveals the potential for future simulation programs ...

In this second article of a six-part series on critical care medicine, we discuss patient assessment. The assessment process must consider the patientâ s physiological, sociological, psychological and ...

Urology continence nurse specialist Frances Roberts discusses things to keep in mind when deciding whether a patient is suitable for intermittent self catheterisation. Intermittent self ...

As healthcare technology continues to evolve at breakneck speed, medical professionals are witnessing unprecedented changes in how they deliver patient care. From AI-powered diagnostics to virtual ...

Thirty-six states have transitioned to case-mix payment systems for Medicaid nursing home stays, creating both financial ...

Replacing registered nurses with non-RN staff is dangerous to patients, according to a new study from the Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research at the University of Pennsylvania School of ...

A high workload for nurses was associated with increased odds of missed care of infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), a cross-sectional study suggested.

Memorial Regional Hospital revamped its mobility program so patients would get the ambulation needed to achieve optimal outcomes. The benefits of mobility among hospitalized patients are ...

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) inspired the quality improvement movement for US nursing homes with its 1986 report titled Improving the Quality of Care in Nursing Homes. 1 The report noted the ...

Every year, more than 12,000 Australians undergo open heart surgery—an hours-long medical procedure during which surgeons go ...