Understanding the Significance of DVT When Serena Williams shielded her eyes from the glare of a setting sun in Miami Gardens, Florida, on March 22nd, 2019, photographers and spectators saw a muscled, seasoned athlete about to win her opening match. They saw her chuckling,…
The healthcare environment is constantly changing in regards to patient care practices, technological advancements, and health professionals’ scopes of practice. There is now a larger focus on safety, quality improvement, patient-centered care, and health outcomes. In recent years, healthcare has also shifted towards wellness…
“Human Factors” are commonly referenced when describing safety hazards found within organizations. In healthcare, “human factors” are more commonly considered when explaining safety incidents such as needle sticks, slips-trips-and-falls, and exposure to infections which focus minimally on the patient’s involvement, while readily questioning the…
Complementary alternative medicine (CAM) and treatments have received much attention and acclaim in the past years. Many patients and practitioners turn to CAM as alternatives to avoid side effects of drug therapies, as well as enhance personal beliefs about Eastern medical options. Of particular…
Solid organ transplantation has been a therapeutic option for patients with end-stage organ failure for more than 50 years; however, transplantation is associated with many challenges. A scarcity of organs reduces the likelihood of transplantation for many individuals. Currently more than 78,000 people in…
Nursing students must juggle competing demands when learning in the hospital setting The clinical setting can be overwhelming to nursing students. Jumping from the relatively safe confines of the classroom to the noisy, busy, sometimes life-or-death atmosphere of a hospital can cause students to…
Patients are at risk for serious harm within hospitals. In 1999, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) estimated that between 44,000 and 98,000 Americans die in hospitals annually as a result of preventable medical errors. The clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is uniquely prepared to address…