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The quintessential nursing population.

The American Journal of Nursing

|June 28, 2013

Summary

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A nursing model for the chronically critically ill offers valuable lessons for modern healthcare. This highlights innovative nurses, or "edge runners," transforming patient care through new approaches.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Science
Healthcare Innovation
Critical Care Models

Background:

The American Academy of Nursing's Raise the Voice campaign identifies
edge runners
- nurses who are pioneers in healthcare transformation.
This article profiles one such nursing innovator, focusing on a historical model for chronically critically ill patients.

Discussion:

The enduring relevance of past nursing models for current healthcare challenges.
The role of practical innovation in advancing patient care.
The impact of visionary nursing leadership on healthcare systems.

Key Insights:

Past nursing models, particularly for the chronically critically ill, offer transferable insights for contemporary healthcare.
Nurses identified as "edge runners" demonstrate transformative leadership through innovative thinking and methods.
The American Academy of Nursing's initiative underscores the critical contributions of nurses to healthcare advancement.

Outlook:

Continued exploration of historical nursing models for contemporary application.
Emphasis on fostering and recognizing nursing innovation in healthcare.
The potential for nursing leadership to drive significant improvements in patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.