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01:30National Nursing Organizations II
Nursing organizations play a vital role in representing nurses working in specialized clinical settings, such as the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).
The AACN emphasizes a healthy work environment through six standards to achieve an optimal patient outcome. The standards are appropriate staffing, meaningful recognition, collaboration, authentic leadership, effective communication, and decision-making. In addition, AACN provides certification programs, webinars, journals, and...
The AACN emphasizes a healthy work environment through six standards to achieve an optimal patient outcome. The standards are appropriate staffing, meaningful recognition, collaboration, authentic leadership, effective communication, and decision-making. In addition, AACN provides certification programs, webinars, journals, and...
00:59Hospitals-II
Hospitals provide inpatient and outpatient services. Inpatient services provide care to patients that stay in the hospital for an extended period, ranging from days to months. Examples of inpatient services include intensive care units, hospital wards, or surgeries. Outpatient services provide care to patients who come to a hospital for a diagnostic or treatment but do not stay overnight —for example, diagnostic tests, surgical procedures, or health education.
Nurses that work in hospitals have...
Nurses that work in hospitals have...
01:08Role of Communication in the Nursing Process III: Evaluation and Documentation
A successful patient outcome depends mainly on the evaluation stage of the nursing process. Evaluation determines effectiveness by reviewing what was done previously after the completion of nursing interventions. Every time a healthcare professional steps in or administers treatment, they must reassess or evaluate the action to ensure the intended result. During the evaluation phase, there are three probable patient outcomes:
01:22The Professional Nurse
Professional nurses are not limited to bedside care and are taking roles of greater responsibility. A nurse should have a knowledge-based practice, including personal, theoretical, procedural, cultural, and reflexive knowledge. Additionally, nurses must be competent in cognitive, technical, interpersonal, and ethical/legal skills. Some of the best attributes of successful nurses include the following:
Communication skills: These are critical characteristics, especially speaking and listening.
Communication skills: These are critical characteristics, especially speaking and listening.
01:15Nursing Implementation
Implementation is the execution of the nursing care plan developed during the planning phase.
The five steps to implementing effective nursing care include reassessing the patient, reviewing and revising the existing nursing care plan, organizing the resources and care delivery, anticipating and preventing complications, and implementing nursing interventions.
The five steps to implementing effective nursing care include reassessing the patient, reviewing and revising the existing nursing care plan, organizing the resources and care delivery, anticipating and preventing complications, and implementing nursing interventions.
01:26Guidelines for Nursing Documentation II
Effective documentation is an integral part of nursing practice. Here are some essential guidelines to follow when documenting patient care:
Timely documentation is crucial to ensure continuity of care for patients. Any delays in recording or reporting medical information can result in medical errors and even adverse patient outcomes. From medication administration to diagnostic test results, every detail must be accurately and promptly documented to provide the best possible care for patients.
Timely documentation is crucial to ensure continuity of care for patients. Any delays in recording or reporting medical information can result in medical errors and even adverse patient outcomes. From medication administration to diagnostic test results, every detail must be accurately and promptly documented to provide the best possible care for patients.
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Using the Magnet® Criteria to Document New Graduate Nurses' Transition to Practice.
Sheryl Cosme1, Carey Yarbrough, Morgan O'Brien
1Sheryl Cosme, DNP, RN-BC, is Director Accreditation, Practice Transition Accreditation Program and Nursing Skills Competency Program, American Nurses Credentialing Center, Silver Spring, Maryland. Carey Yarbrough, MSN, RN, is Senior Magnet Program Analyst, American Nurses Credentialing Center, Silver Spring, Maryland. Morgan O'Brien, BA, is Senior Accreditation Program Specialist, Practice Transition Accreditation Program and Nursing Skills Competency Program, American Nurses Credentialing Center, Silver Spring, Maryland. Kathy Chappell, PhD, RN, FNAP, FAAN, is Senior Vice President Accreditation, Certification, Measurement, and Institute for Credentialing Research, American Nurses Credentialing Center, Silver Spring, Maryland.
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|January 4, 2018
Summary
Nursing professional development practitioners support new graduate nurse transitions. This article examines Magnet® organizations
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Organizational Development
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Nursing professional development (NPD) practitioners are crucial in guiding new graduate nurses through practice transitions.
- Magnet® designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) requires documented evidence of effective new graduate nurse transition programs.
- The 2019 Magnet® criteria include specific elements that impact new graduate nurse integration and success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore current strategies employed by Magnet®-designated healthcare organizations for new graduate nurse practice transitions.
- To align these strategies with the six new elements of the 2019 Magnet® criterion, specifically Structural Empowerment 9.
- To provide insights for organizations seeking or maintaining Magnet® designation regarding new graduate nurse onboarding.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on nursing professional development and practice transitions.
- Analysis of strategies implemented in Magnet®-designated organizations.
- Mapping of identified strategies to the components of the 2019 Magnet® Structural Empowerment criterion.
Main Results:
- Magnet® organizations utilize diverse strategies for new graduate nurse transitions, including mentorship, residency programs, and preceptor support.
- These strategies directly address elements within the Structural Empowerment criterion, such as "Improvement of the physical environment" and "Management of the nursing workforce."
- Successful transition strategies are linked to improved nurse retention and patient outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Nursing professional development practitioners play a vital role in facilitating new graduate nurse integration into practice.
- Alignment of transition strategies with the Magnet® Structural Empowerment criterion is essential for achieving and maintaining designation.
- Evidence-based transition practices enhance the development of competent, confident, and retained nursing staff.